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Posted by Michael | March 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney

If you come across attorney Self, you are very very lucky. She's intelligent, knowledgeable, creative and caring.

"A good lawyer knows the law. A great lawyer knows the judge" Attorney Self is a GREAT lawyer. I came across this quote while I was searching for an immigration lawyer, and it is safe to say that Ms. Self is one of the greatest lawyers. I had to get an immigration lawyer right after I came back ...from traveling abroad. I was falsely accused and had to accept my charge previously. Due to the nature of my criminal charge, I was eligible for a deportation process which is not an option for me. I was referred to Attorney Self but I wasn't too sure when I first looked her up. I've never seen any lawyer with such high reviews and she was on the news. I had many doubts such as "Is this one of those celebrity attorneys who got lucky to be exposed to the media and not a good lawyer in real life? Will she actually have time for her clients? Does she pay for fake social media reviews for high ratings?" However, I decided to go for her after watching all her interview videos because she sounded very eloquent and expressive. Because my previous lawyer wasn't so vocal at the court, I wanted someone who can at least say something back to the judge. And she seemed she could at least do that. As I went through my case with her, my doubts went away. I had a very lengthy conversation with her during the initial meeting. She was honest with everything. She told me about the best outcome along with the worst outcomes and what would be her strategy to go about all the different outcomes. Because she is VERY knowledgeable in both immigration and criminal laws, she wanted to reopen up my criminal case to for a new trial to prove my innocence so I don't have to deal with immigration consequences. Since I was stopped by a border control agent as I was entering the country, I was not eligible for a bond and would be in custody for anywhere from 6-12 months until my immigration court date. But reopening my case would bring me to square one and wouldn't However, she assured me with her careful plans and her strategy. There were many obstacles for me. Attorney Self explained to me that the reopening my case for a new trial has a slim chance because not only reopening a case doesn't happen very often, my judge is known as very strict and tough. I definitely felt this way when I first faced him with my previous lawyer. I was worried but felt relieved at the same time because at least she knew what she was walking into and was preparing herself to confront the judge. The day of my hearing, she was absolutely prepared and fought like hell. As expected, the judge was being very tough but attorney judge didn't flinch and argued back. After the hearing, one of the court clerks actually came up to me and said "Attorney Self did really well and she never saw anyone like this before." That's how impressive she was. Eventually, the judge decided to give me a new chance for a re-trial and I was able to fix my issue on immigration matter. Attorney Self had a short amount of time to prepare for my hearing because I had to report back to the border control. But the way she prepared for my hearing was absolutely phenomenal. Not only she understands the law very well, but also she understands the judge and plans her strategy accordingly. I still have a long journey, but I feel very confident with her. As you might have already read from different reviews, it is true that she promptly responds back. She has a kind heart and will always be available to your calls because she actually does care about her clients. The level of her communication is exceptional. And as I can say enough, she is very very knowledgeable. If you come across attorney Self, don't hesitate to reach out to her.

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

Posted by Aryna | December 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

An exceptional professional!

I feel very fortunate to have had Rachel M. Self as my immigration attorney. Navigating the seas of naturalization can be quite a stressful process, but from the moment I met Attorney Self I knew my life was in good hands. Highly knowledgeable, experienced and efficient, she answered my myriad of que...stions patiently, always offering reassurance and support. I guess what struck me the most was that I never was treated just like another case, but rather taken care of as a human being in need of professional help. She was always available for consultations if any concerns came up, and on the day of my interview handled the entire process like a true professional. And YES, I am a proud US Citizen! I can not recommend Rachel M. Self enough!

Posted by Humberto | October 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney

I just got my green card!!!

Rachel is a very experienced and excellent lawyer. Because of this, she gives reliable advice that never failed me. Given her years of experience, she knows very well how this process works and advises the right balance of patience and action. She is obviously well known, well liked and respected... in her field and knows how to best use these assets to help her client. She is down to earth, friendly and made herself available to me via phone, text or visit, as much as I required. My situation was a challenging one and other lawyers that I had visited before Rachel, had turned me down after hearing the difficulties of my case. She took on the challenge, explaining to me the process and hurdles and was very realistic in setting expectations. I am thrilled to say that I just received my 10 year green card. After my experience with this process, my advice to you is: Don't hire an immigration lawyer without consulting Rachel Self first! PS: her Spanish is awesome! :) Thank you Rachel!

Posted by Orlandi lara | October 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer ever.

If you are looking for a great immigration and criminal lawyer. Please, look no further! Rachel is truly amazing. Not only she is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in immigration field-she is super attentive and dedicated and will treat your case/problem as her own. If Rachel takes your case, y...ou can be confident that she’ll do everything and will win it. Besides being an outstanding professional, she also has a very nice personality, and it’s simply a pleasure to work with her, when I met her I had no hope to win my husband case , all I heard from others lawyers was that the best option was to sign to voluntary and here we are Rachel made it possible she win my case of cancellation of removal . Thank you

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