Ismail Mohammed

Ismail Mohammed

3.9
Rating: 5.2

Licensed for 21 years

Immigration Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

185 Devonshire Street, Suite 302, Boston, MA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018
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About Ismail

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Once you have been charged with a crime, it is important that you retain an experienced attorney. Attorney Mohammed has handled hundreds of criminal cases, from misdemeanors to felonys. Call us for a confidential consultation.

22 years

50%
Immigration 50%

The immigration process can be a daunting and intimidating process. My office is experienced in the naturalization process, deportation hearing as well as obtaining a visa or permanent residency.

22 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 21 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2004

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

The Law Office Of Ismail Mohammed

185 Devonshire Street, Suite 302, Boston, MA, 02110

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Ismail Mohammed's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Steve | April 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Great Attorney

I would recommend Attorney Mohammed anytime. He took the time to speak with me and my family about my case. He was thorough about the case and did everything he said he would. He was easy to contact. If he couldn't speak, he would text me and let me know he'll call me back. I would highly recommend h...im

Posted by YESENIA MARTINEZ | January 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Hopeless

I hired Ismail Mohammod for 2 cases a Federal and Immigration case (For my husband) .First off, He is very hard to get a hold of. Misses deadlines when papers need to be filed. (Files them late) There's about 3 times i went to court and he could not make it, (calls the court clerk while everyone is... waiting on him ) ,one time he just didnt should up at all had the Judge, D.A and my family just wasting time. ( so embarrassing! ) Says he's going to visit my Husband and could not make it ( more than 10 times) After Attorney was not showing up to court my husband was so drained and hopeless he just wanted to take a plead and get this over with. There was no way this lawyer can win a trial. Than my attorney ends up losing his license getting suspended for four months. He says he's going to issue me a refund for the immigration case. Went from a refund from $4,000 then he saying that he doesn't owe me nothing, then he saying he will work with me and give me about $1,500 then he doesn't pick up my phone calls and sends me no check. NOPE , sorry! I contacted Massachusetts Bar Association filed a complaint waiting on hearing.

Posted by Radw | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

careless lawyer

I hired him for $1200. I asked him about an issue I had, He said yes, and he is confident I will get the citizenship since my background is clean. The first day, I paid him $600 and we signed a contract. I sent him the application filled and ready with all required documents. All he did was copy & ...paste. I tried to contact him after that but he ignored my phone calls, texts & emails. About two months later, I texted him and told him, “I will find another lawyer if you can’t work on my case.” That night he called me and asked to see me. I went to his office. He asked for the other $600 so he submits the application. I paid him and he submitted my application. Two days before my interview, he called me and asked to see me. He said, “will go over some questions.” I went to his office but he was late about hour for our appointment. He did not say anything important. He asked me if I paid him yet. I showed him the receipts. The total of $1200. On the day of the interview, he did not show up until I sent him a ton of texts. He came, in jeans, just because he was in the building for someone else. He forgot that my interview was on that day. He was not ready. No paperwork, nothing. With the first question from the officer about the issue I had in my case, he told the officer that we will withdraw the application. I lost my case, my money and time. I had to reapply.

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

He won’t fight for you and doesn’t care , not worth!

He didn’t fight for me as my representative my attorney. He told me don’t worry we got this but when we got to court he agreed to everyone else but me. After the court he had to handle some paper work for me and he didn’t do it. I called, text and left voice message and he never returned my calls. I ...had to find myself a different lawyer who will fight for me and do what he needs to do. Extremely horrible, I have another court date coming up and he didn’t even worried about it. He wants to do whatever he wants and not fight for you. I do not recommend him to anyone. It is the simple true! Thumbs down!

Ismail Mohammed

Replied last January 11, 2018

Thank you for the feedback. I take pride in representing my clients and working hard on their behalf. I'm sorry that you feel I didn't fight hard for you. I wish you all the best with your case.

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2017 | Contracts & Agreements

Don’t recommend

Told me one thing, sent a contract that contradicted everything he told me. There were several mistakes on the agreement form. When I asked him to correct it he became mad and rude.

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Ismail Mohammed's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Daniel Kron

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

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"Simply said, Ismail is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!"

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Inna Rifman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Keren Goldenberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ismail is an experienced and talented lawyer who treats his clients with respect. His immigration law practice enhanced his criminal defense work since criminal convictions often carries immigration consequences."

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Douglas Borthwick

Immigration lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melvin Heard

Immigration lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

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"I endorse Ismail. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Paul Mahoney

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A colleague and friend. A gentleman and a scholar. Ismail practices in some of the most difficult courts in Massachusetts and is always on his game."

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J Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Leroi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent attorney. Mr. Mohammed continues to provide valuable advice on Avvo each time that he responds to a question. Although I have been licensed and practicing for 24 years, including time spent as a judge and magistrate, I continually learn from his answers about different aspects of the law. I would recommend him to everyone."

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M. Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Newton

Unknown lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Evan Oshan

Immigration lawyer | Jan 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Fromm

Immigration lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have read many of Mr. Mohammed's answers here at Avvo. He is very careful in his analysis, making sure he understands the facts and his opinions are well considered. These are the characteristics of a fine lawyer. I strongly endorse this lawyer and would not hesitate to refer legal matters to him in his area of expertise."

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Isileli Mataele

Unknown lawyer | Dec 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gerald Maggio

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryce Fetter

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Keith Durden

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Varszegi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 05

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"I endorse Attorney Mohammed. He gives excellent advice, and I believe he advocates zealously for his clients. I'd have no hesitation referring a potential client to him or hiring him myself."

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Experience

Rating:  5.2 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Suspension issued in MA, 2018

updated on 04/26/2019

This status means that an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Associations

2016 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth vs. A.L.

Motion to Vacate Granted

Citizenship Application

Citizenship Approved

Deportation Case

Asylum Granted

Commonwealth vs. E.K.

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. A.M.

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. W.A.

Not Guilty

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Education

2000

Massachusetts School of Law at Andover

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Financial Management Informational Session

Credit Reports

Publications

2018

How to Improve Your Credit How to Improve Your Credit Score

Languages

Amharic

Activity

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