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Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Professional, Detail Oriented, Compassionate, and Knowledgeable

I am a permanent resident and I hired Rachel for my wife's green card application. I had a complicated case due to a misunderstood criminal case for which I am on a pretrial probation. She was very attentive, compassionate, and detail oriented when I explained her my situation. She is very knowledgea...ble and knows the law very well. After listening to my situation she explained me that it would not be a problem and my wife's application will be approved despite of the complications in the case. She did a very thorough job preparing the application and made sure that it was perfect. Today we appeared for the interview (3 months after submitting the application), Rachel went in with my wife, and the officer approved our case in only 5 minutes! Rachel was very professional, punctual, and compassionate throughout her communication with us. I will surely be hiring her next year for my naturalization application! I am very impressed with Rachel and would highly recommend her for immigration as well as criminal matter. She knows the law very well and knows how to steer you through a difficult case.

Posted by Majlinda | September 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Top-Notch Immigration Lawyer

I found atty Rachel Self here on avvo.com.I was looking for a top-notch immigration lawyer.I was denied twice and I needed someone who was really strong to win my case.Since the first time i met Rachel,i could tell that she is very knowledgeable , she is very compassionate,and has your back every ste...p of the way ,.,,,and is a difficult one.Rachel was realistic,my case was difficult ,but not impossible.She worked so hard and the day of my interview she was there to support me ,defend me and make sure that i get the best of the situation.And i did.My case was approved ,i won ,she won for me.Rachel changed my life and the life of my family,I don't even know how to start being normal ,having rights,planning future,work,,,i am still numb.It is unbelievable,For all of you out there ,that are in the same situation ,i was till last week,no legal status,go to Rachel,tell the truth and breath.Leave it to her.She will do it all,she will call,she will work with you ,because she cares.I never seen any of my previous lawyers tearing for me,,,i saw tears on her eyes for ME.I bless her,she is a Godsend.She will change your life too!

Posted by Miguel | July 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney

From Nashua st jail to US citizen! Rachel has rescued me from the abyss .

Rachel has made possible what everyone else told me it was impossible. My case was really complicated ! Years ago I was charged and convicted with a felony offense for larceny and then placed on removal proceedings by the immigration ! Every single professional I talked to told me I had no chance ! E...xcept for Rachel She took on my both cases. Criminal and immigration ! She fought hard and with her amazing knowledge and professionalism she rescued me from the darkness ! She got me out of removal procedures and also she had my criminal case overturned and my conviction revoked ! Then she went back to the immigration case and had my status adjusted to a permanent resident ! It was a long relentless hard battle but she never stopped working in my case. Always with a great smile helping me getting my life back ! And Then in addition to it all finally she had another great victory to my life. She helped me become a US citizen My case really is like a movie story of redemption. She is my savior angel Without her help I would be nothing today ! No matter how tough it’s the situation you’re in, all you have to do is “ never give up “ and put your problem on the hands of the best professionals ! And believe me Rachel is the best you can get !!!

Posted by Joao | March 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

One of the very tip top #1 BEST Lawyer I know

First of all, I have to say that Rachel is very amazing at what she does. I've been dealing with Rachel for years and with many different cases and not 1 time I felt anything would had went wrong. My final case was involved with immigration and I was facing possible deportation. With Rachel by my si...de, fighting for me with all the hard work and dedication she gives to her clients, she does not fail you. She cares for you like you're her family. She wants to help you! With that being said, I am no longer facing deportation and about a month from finalizing my case and process of my citizenship I AM NOW AN AMERICAN CITIZEN and that's with most thanks to Rachel and all of her support. Hire her and you will NOT regret it.

Posted by MohamedB | February 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

If you need a Smart, Caring, Empathetic, professional, more importantly dependable Lawyer; Attorney Self is the ONE.

Maybe you are reading this review because you are wondering if Attorney Self is the right choice for your case. YES without a doubt she is. Believe me, if there is a path for you, no matter how arduous or difficult to navigate the stumbling blocks, she will find a way and carefully guide you toward t...he best outcome possible. When I went to see Rachel in March 2014, I was in despair and hopeless as I almost had given up fighting for my immigration status. My asylum case was denied and referred to an immigration judge who also denied me. My appeals to the BIA and fifth circuit were denied as well. Then I was placed in deportation proceedings. After spending thousands of dollars with 3 other lawyers, the only thing I got was a voluntary departure. One day while watching CNN, a panelist briefly mentioned Rachel’s name as very smart and knowledgeable Boston lawyer about complicated immigration cases. I rewinded the TV, took her name, googled it, but I didn't do anything about two weeks. Then I decided to call and try my luck for one last time. Best Decision Ever. The same day she called me back and I asked to meet with her as my case could not be explained over the phone. When I went to meet with Rachel, I was surprised how personable and down to earth she was despite being a very reputable and obviously a great lawyer. Right way my gut told me she might be the one and here I am today with a green card. Rachel was very honest yet empathetic. She told me there was still a chance, but a small one and it would take time and it would be difficult. However, Rachel said to me, "if I you are willing to try, I will be on your side, fighting for you till the end". God Knows she did as my GREEN CARD Just got approved. Rachel treated me with respect and care. Whenever I sent her a text/email or call her, she promptly got back to me which is very important when you are desperate or anxious about immigration issues. Honestly words cannot express my gratitude toward Attorney Self and her team as I just admire them all. Do you still need convincing? Read below, this is me she was talking about on Facebook. Please check the whole posting on FB. I hired Rachel to be my immigration lawyer, in the end she became my lawyer and therapist at the same time and I can say, I also found a friend for ever. Rachel M. Self, P.C. Page Liked · February 8 · Last night I got this text from one of the sweetest clients I have ever had. The battle has been long. Many, many years. There has been heartbreak and tears and stress and anxiety. But through it all he never lost hope. I first met him in 2014. He came to my office and he had already been in the immigration process for a long time. We talked about his case and I came up with a game plan. It would be long. It would be hard. There could be no guarantees. But if he wanted to try to fight his case, I would help him. We would do it together. He was always patient, humble and kind. Whenever he came to the office his smile lit up his face and the entire room. I straight up adore him and his amazing family. Last night he finally learned his Lawful Permanent Resident card is on the way. We won! I am so thrilled for them.#immigration #nobannowall #istandwithmigrants

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