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Posted by Richard | March 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Exceptional Attorney - Highly Recommended

After speaking with several highly regarded attorneys, I was referred to Attorney Rachel Self by another lawyer who said that if anyone could help with the difficult nature of this case, it would be her. From the initial consultation through the successful outcome, she was thorough, honest, and ...exceptionally knowledgeable. She never over‑promised; instead, she clearly explained the possible scenarios and remedies so we always understood the path forward. She always took the time to answer questions and make sure we understood each step. We are truly grateful for her dedication and the steady guidance she provided throughout a very challenging process. I would confidently recommend her to anyone seeking outstanding representation.

Posted by Efe | May 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Best Immigration Lawyer Ever

I was lucky to have the privilege of having Rachel represent me. I would like to review her abilities as an attorney across 3 areas - ability, attitude, and results. First, she knows the ins and outs of immigration law, and is capable of coming up with the necessary theory and practice for any argume...nts that your situation will need, no doubt thanks to her intelligence, hard work, and also great team including her brilliant paralegal Sarah. Second, she really cares about and values her clients, not simply on a professional level, but as humans. In Rachel, not only do I see a brilliant attorney, but also a great, compassionate and reliable friend for life. Third, she is capable of delivering miracles. I found myself in a very difficult situation, being hunted by ICE who wanted to detain me punitively, not because they had much of a legal basis for it, but because they wanted to punish me for my political beliefs. Rachel's abilities as a lawyer really showed throughout the process, as we strategized and made the necessary legal chess moves that ultimately saw us winning a federal court case that ordered ICE to let me free from detention mere hours after my arrest. If not for her strategical, legal, and argumentative capabilities, my time spent in detention would have indubitably been way longer - and there might have been a chance that I ended up being sent to prison labor camps in El Salvador or Libya, rather than safely returning to my home and family in Turkey. Unfortunately, we live in dark times when it comes to the American Legal System, particularly when it comes to matters of immigration, and I can't help but wonder how much worse my situation would be had it not been for Rachel. Not solely her work in the court room, or pages upon pages of legal arguments, but also her dedication and care for me as a human being. If you find yourself in immigration trouble, you can count on Rachel to work as hard as she can, use her cleverness, and her heart to put up a fight for you. I owe Rachel a lot and could not be more thankful about my experience with her representing me.

Posted by My | May 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Expectional service and dedication service!

What felt like a forever and never-ending case was made manageable thanks to Rachel and her guidance. I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding service provided by Rachel! Her amazing help, unwavering compassion, and exceptional patience made a significant difference in my case. She went above and... beyond to ensure I felt supported and informed throughout the entire process. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a dedicated and skilled lawyer. Thank you, Rachel, for your remarkable work!

Posted by Raymond | March 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer ever!

Rachel went after my case full on. She went through both sides of every small detail and consulted me instead of instructing me. She took my case; from being a sure loser to winning above and beyond; by crossing every t and dotting every I. She treated my case as if we were family. I will never use ...another attorney!

Posted by Benjamin | March 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

A very professional, passionate Lawyer I've known. She dedicate her job with willingly to help people.

After hired 2 Previous Lawyer before for my case but with very dissapointed result, Rachel M. Self brought me a new life. I Thank you to the Lord that I met her from my Daughter to reopen my case again. From the beginning, she explained honestly how the case will be high and take times but Indeed, ...she won my case. I feel very happy now and my top recommendation who ever need help and justice to hired Rachel M. Self as your Lawyer because she brings hope and solve the problem with the best effort she will do. Most of all she has passion, and confidence for her job that made me trusted on her and again, she proved it to me. Thank you very much Rachel for what you have done to my case, May you will always be an extendable hand of God to help all people who come to you. Sinecerely, Benjamin Nieves.

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