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Paul J. O'Dwyer

4.6
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 35 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

134 W 26th St, Suite 902, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Paul O'Dwyer, P.C.

134 W 26th St, Suite 902, New York, NY, 10001-6803

Law Offices of Paul J. O'Dwyer

134 W 26th St Rm 902, New York, NY, 10001-6803

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Paul J. O'Dwyer's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Artem | June 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Helped Us Through a Tough Asylum Process

We’re very grateful to Paul O’Dwyer for helping us win our asylum case in court. Our case was complicated, with many long and stressful hearings, and he took over after another attorney. Paul handled everything with great care and professionalism. He prepared us well, explained every step clearly, an...d always made us feel confident, protected, and supported. We highly recommend him to anyone dealing with an immigration case.

Posted by Stephanie | April 2, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

THE WORST SERVICE

The worst experience of my life, calling just to ask for information, both the assistant and the lawyer himself, both extremely rude simply because I didn't speak English well. They hung up on me three times. The rudest and most impolite people I've ever dealt with, not at all professional. I don't r...ecommend them at all, They wouldn't even let me finish asking or speaking.

Paul O'Dwyer

Replied last April 3, 2025

I am sorry you felt compelled to write a review, but what you say is not accurate. We answered your initial questions (about your student visa and your possible adjustment of status through marriage) and asked over and over if you wanted to schedule a consultation. Instead of scheduling one, or saying “no thanks”, you kept asking more questions about your immigration case and why the consultation would not be free. There was no issue with your English language skills and if there was we would have used an interpreter, which we do frequently, given that most of our clients do not have English as a first language. We take our relationships with our clients very seriously, and we are never rude or dismissive. However, we also charge for our time, and do not provide free legal advice. Our clients understand and appreciate this, and I hope you do too. I wish you the best of luck with your immigration case.

Posted by Sarah | May 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I Owe My Future in the US to Paul!

I had the privilege of having Paul represent me throughout my complicated and arduous immigration case. Throughout the entire process, I was immensely impressed as Paul adeptly navigated the legal intricacies of my very complex and nuanced case, providing clear guidance, promptly addressing my concer...ns, and fervently advocating for my interests. Thanks to his strategic approach, expertise, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to ensuring we never gave up until my case was resolved, we finally achieved a successful outcome. I am deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Paul and highly recommend him to anyone seeking outstanding legal representation in immigration matters.

Posted by Dmitrii | March 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My absolute recommendation! I am delighted with Paul's work

Paul O'Dwyer's representation was instrumental in my journey from a political activist and human rights defender fleeing Russia to finding asylum in the United States. Despite the complexities of my case, including over a hundred pieces of evidence of persecution and my limited English, Paul's de...dication never wavered. His comprehensive legal expertise, coupled with genuine empathy and the provision of a translator, ensured seamless communication and a deep understanding of my situation. Winning my immigration court case on December 27, 2023, was a testament to Paul's unwavering commitment and exceptional skill. I am profoundly grateful for his support, which was not just about legal success but about safeguarding human dignity and justice!

Posted by anonymous | October 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney!!

I was eligible to apply for a green card back in 2014 and decided to do so on my own; but for some reason my case got stuck in a never ending black hole with USCIS for almost 20 frustrating months although I had properly filed my case. It was a big mess with a really complicated situation. I made the... best decision and hired Paul with the confidence that I would simply work with the best attorney there is to file a "Writ of Mandamus" against USCIS. Long story short I am finally a permanent resident. I am an example of many happy clients Paul has. I strongly recommend Paul O'Dwyer for his superior service. He is truly an excellent attorney who can handle the most complicated immigration matters. Hire him and have the peace of mind that Paul will do what needs to be done.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Education

1989

National University of Ireland Faculty of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

National University of Ireland

Languages

Spanish

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