Eric M. Mark's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

192 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2010 | Immigration

Works hard and is nice

When I married my husband we had very little money so I needed to work. My grandmother was also very sick and I wanted to see her before she died. Mr. Mark got my work authorization and travel authorization very fast, and I got my green card in less than one year. He called me back right away every t...ime I called him. And I called a lot.

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Posted by Marie | January 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Naturalization

My case was administratively closed after I missed my naturalization interview due to not receiving the notice. To navigate the complexities of immigration law, I sought Erik Mark's assistance in reopening my case. I chose him because of its excellent reputation and positive online reviews. His exper...tise and commitment to client satisfaction, especially during the personalized consultation, gave me confidence. The lawyer provided outstanding support by reviewing my application and ensuring I had all the necessary documentation. He promptly addressed my questions, alleviating my stress. The lawyer clearly explained the legal terms and reviewed the interview questions. I am pleased to have successfully obtained my U.S. citizenship, and the process was smooth. This achievement has opened new opportunities for me, including the ability to vote and travel with a U.S. passport. I highly recommend Eric Mark's services to anyone needing help with immigration matters.

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Replied last January 31, 2025

Thank you for this thoughtful review. I'm happy we could play a small role in your naturalization and wish you all the best in the future.

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2013 | Immigration

Immigration case

We had such a "pleasant experience" from this lawyer. After a brief 30 minute "free consultation", he charged 100 as a deposit out of 850 for a "review" of our paperworks for immigration. However we decided not to hire him because after a research, we felt that we do not need to hire any lawyer a...t this point. So I went back to the office to pick up our documents that we left with him, first time we went he said he doesn't have time to go and search for it and asked us to come back, so i went back the next day. A young assistant showed up and said that he said that we owe another $50 deposit if we want our own docs back to us. Wait a minute… he didn't say anything about the additional 50. and he lied to my husband that he did tell me ahead of time about the 150 for a consultation. Wait a minute, in his website, it clearly states that the consultation is free. maybe he thought i was such a dumb immigrant who doesn't understand English. Well Im not. Not only did he make up of a fee charge of 150 sending his assistant who doesn't even know noting about the case to talk to me (avoided to talk to us in person), instead he would always send his assistant to communicate. My husband even had to leave a fake name so that he would return to his call because he was clearly avoiding to talk. I really don't know where this charge comes from although it maybe a small charge but thats not the point. We are clients and it is a lawyer's responsibility to inform us about any occurring fees upon consultation. WE feel betrayed by this lawyer when we were seeking for a lawyer thats trustworthy. A trust comes first when it comes to hiring a lawyer.

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Replied last July 20, 2013

As this person described, the consultation on the phone for about 15 minutes was free. The case was complicated involving an already-filed case with documentation and letters from USCIS, so a more lengthy consultation was necessary. They agreed to proceed with my assistance, but explained they could not afford the full fee at that time. I offered a payment plan in which they paid $100 as a down payment and then paid in installments. After spending over an hour with them and providing them instruction on what documents to gather and how, they to proceed with me. The next week they called and said they would proceed without me. It is misleading conduct like theirs that makes attorneys like me, who try to make legal expertise available to those with limited incomes, regretful and reluctant for offering payment plans and free consultations.

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Seems he doesn't pay attention to all cases

He totally screwed me around on my Immigration case. He went behind my, back as his client he never consulted me on the decision he made in my case. So much so I've reached out to the American Bar Association about his actions in my case, in getting a court decision I never saw coming because this ...lawyer failed to consult his client. He never even addressed the application I submitted in court, and I paid him for that. Instead he allowed his client to blindsided by the courts decision. Don't waste your money on this "Shyster". I paid him over $8000.00, and got absolutely nothing done. He does not know LAw.

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Replied last October 07, 2023

This person has two convictions including an a robbery and a drug conviction. This person had no legal status in the United States. This person wanted to apply for relief pursuant to the Convention Against Torture ("CAT") based on an incident that happened over 30 years ago and for which there was no proof. As such, this person had no chance of winning. I explained that to this person and informed this person we would try to close removal proceedings so s/he would not be deported, even though s/he would not have legal status. We must have explained this to this person because s/he obtained the letters and evidence we needed to make this request. We could not have made this request unless s/he participated in the request. The DHS lawyer said this was the most difficult approval she had ever done and agreed to terminate the court proceedings so this person would not be deported. Upon sharing the good news that this person would not be deported, s/he became angry. I will choose to pretend that this person said thank you for our hard work that prevented deportation and respond with, "You're welcome."

Posted by Madhav | January 28, 2022

Unprofessional behavior

I took a free consultation(Was clearly mentioned not interested in paid consultation) appointment. After completion of the overview of my case, they were insulting/arguing about paying the fee of $250, They behaved very unprofessional.

Eric Mark

Replied last January 28, 2022

This person called at 1 p.m. and wanted a consultation. He was informed a consultation on the phone is free, but a consultation in person with documents costs $250. He elected to come in to the office. One of the lawyers spent more than a full hour with him. He then refused to pay the fee insisting he did not have any money, despite holding an iPhone 13. He said he only had a credit card, to which we offered him to pay with a credit card. He said he did not have it with him. We offered him to pay by Venmo, Zelle or CashApp since he had his phone with him. He refused. He did not offer to go home and send a payment. He wanted to argue, but never offered to pay, so I told him to leave as we'd wasted enough time. So yes, if you are looking for a an hour-long consultation without paying, I do not recommend me, either.

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Marina Alexandrovich

Immigration lawyer | May 02

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"I endorse attorney Mark. His knowledge of the immigration field is deep and broad. His guidance is wise."

Alexander Almonte

Immigration lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Mark as a solid immigration practitioner. He is competent, experienced, and provides top of the line services to his clients. Attorney Mark's answers to the public inquiries at avvo are concise and right to the point."

Christopher Wright

Immigration lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Other

"He is a legend in the immigration game. You should hire him. He will get it done."

Mustafa Cetin

Appeals lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I cherish any opportunity to work with Mr. Mark. His expertise for federal litigation and appeals is legendary"

David Larson

Immigration lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Mark offers services in a number of legal areas, including immigration law. He has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2011."

Hui Zeng

Immigration lawyer | Aug 19

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Mark Rogers

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

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"Eric and I were law school roommates. He is one of the hardest working people I know. Intelligent and tireless, he always produces top-notch work and results."

Elena Denevich

Immigration lawyer | Nov 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Andrew Kravis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 04

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mark is extremely knowledgable and an effective advocate for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Mark to any individual in need of representation regarding criminal defense and/or immigration matters."

Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

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"A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

Krista Haley

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We both started our careers with the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office, and I know that Eric, in doing his criminal defense work, is able to anticipate and then rebut the State's case better than many attorneys who have been practicing criminal defense for decades."

Bishoui Beshai

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Andrew Leimbach

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 04

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable in this field and I am confident based on his responses that he will provide fantastic legal services."

Gerard Lazzara

Immigration lawyer | Apr 28

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"Mr. Mark's responses on these forums demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the law and a passion for advocacy."

Thomas Olsen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Tara Breslow

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 24

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"This lawyer strives to get the best results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer"

Sean Cleary

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 20

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

Petya Fist

Immigration lawyer | Dec 19

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"I endorse this lawyer. A great attorney with excellent knowledge of immigration law."

Michael Shabani

Immigration lawyer | Dec 14

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mark is a regular contributor on Avvo.com. Mr. Mark is hard working, experienced and though lawyer. He comes with my highest recommendation."

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