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Posted by Veronica | September 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

The Absolute BEST

We hired Rachel Self to help with my husband’s criminal and immigration cases. Prior to hiring Rachel, we had already worked with not one but three lawyers and were left financially and emotionally drained and disappointed. It’s not that our previous lawyers were not knowledgeable or experienced, it’...s that they did not CARE on a personal level, we were just a job to them, whatever the outcome, they get their pay. Things are completely different with Rachel. From the first meeting with her, we felt important. She honestly sympathized with our situation. She was very professional, asked a many important questions, details that our previous attorneys never even looked into. She’s incredibly hard working and diligent. We know we can TRUST her; she is 100% on our side! What we love about Rachel the most, is that she is always HONEST. If things are bad, she will tell you. She will not work your hopes up and then crush you. She can assess the situation wisely and prepare you for the possible outcomes. Even though, sometimes the outcome may not be the most desirable for us, talking about it ahead of time realistically and honestly has helped us manage our emotions and plan for the future calmly. Our immigration case is still open, but we have finally stopped worrying and can sleep soundly because we have Rachel watching our back. She will not spare any resources to help us. Rachel Self is a true GEM!!! I am thankful to God to have found her. The only thing I regret is not meeting her sooner. If you are involved in a criminal or immigration matter, first of all, I am sorry for what you are going through, and second, you NEED to hire Rachel Self. Rachel Self is truly the best attorney out there!!!

Posted by Yujiao | July 12, 2017

Very professional and compassionate lawyer

Attorney Self is the best immigration lawyer in Boston. I've consulted a handful of immigration lawyers, Rachel is the only one who gave me clear answers, unlike some of other lawyers who were trying to make the case more complicated or to scare me. She is very compassionate, and patiently answered a...ll my questions and concerns. I would highly recommend Attorney Self if you are looking for the best immigration lawyer in Boston area. I will continue working with her on my immigration case in the future.

Posted by anonymous | July 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Very professional work

Rachel Self, The best lawyer you can find in Massachusetts. Rachel is the attorney that tells you everything before you give your case to her, unlike other attorneys that want to take your case and money and get denied. I became a US citizen in 2011. I wanted to apply for permanent residence for... my wife. I went to so many lawyers in four years. I went all the way down to Washington D.C. to find a good lawyer that can get a Green Card for my wife. But they wanted to charge me lots of money and send my wife back to her country and get a Green card there. I could not do that because I have two kids and I have multiple businesses. Finally, I went to Rachel in 2015. And She finds that my wife is eligible to get her green card in the US without leaving. Rachel Started the process in 2015. We did run into some problems in the process because my wife's case was little complicated. That's when Rachel showed her skill and professionalism. My wife got her Green Card in 2017. Her work is very very professional. She was available anytime I needed help to gather documents. She put up good arguments. She was very good at the interview. Thank you to Rachel and her staff, she kept my family together.

Posted by Asok | July 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney

A Big Help to obtain a US Citizenship

Rachel Self is a wonderful attorney and is very easy to work with. She is very knowledgeable about immigration law and explained the process of applying for a citizenship very well. She helped my son fill out the application and prepare for the interview. I'm glad to say that my son became a US citiz...en last Thursday and all of my family would like to thank Rachel Self for that.

Posted by Jacqueline | June 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Responsive & Professional

Our family hired Rachel Self on recommendation from another satisfied client. I always look to work with professionals I know who have helped others. When we met for our consult, she took the time to make me feel comfortable, explaining the process she would use, and how we would move forward. When s...he says you can call/text in the middle of the night or weekends she means it! I have never seen a lawyer respond so fast...she truly put my mind at ease. Rachel was in constant communication and I never had to wonder what was happening as she was always apprising me of any changes or developments. She is also very persistent and moves quickly to get things done. Her rates are more than fair especially for the work she puts into your case. If you are still looking for an attorney look no further and hire Ms. Self. You will not be disappointed.

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