Paul J. O'Dwyer

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!

Paul has represented me since 2002 in a very complicated immigration case, after I was ordered deported because of the actions of my former lawyer. My case went to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, where we had a victory and became a legal precedent, and the deportation order was vacated and I was a...ble to become a permanent resident. I was in immigration custody for fourteen months while my case was being decided in court. During that difficult time, Paul made himself available to answer my phone calls and provide me with status of my cases while pursuing multiple legal avenues to get me out from detention. Paul became more than a lawyer during that difficult time and always demonstrated through the whole process that he has the skills and experience to argue and win complicated cases in multiple courts. Paul later represented me in a malpractice action against the immigration attorneys who mis-represented me and ruined my first immigration case. I was awarded $1.2 million in damages, and Paul won the subsequent two appeals of that case. Paul demonstrated that he is capable of preparing, arguing and winning a case in front of a jury and appeal courts and his experience goes far beyond that of immigration. My story has a happy ending: after 10 years I am a US citizen, earned a MBA from a good business school, and enjoy the benefit of a great job. I would not have accomplished all these without a great and competent lawyer like Paul O’Dwyer.

Paul has been my immigration lawyer for almost 15 years - it was a very long journey to get my green card but he professionalism, knowledge and great work ethic - made it through all paperwork and all the ups and downs that comes with a broken immigration system. I highly recommend Paul O'Dwyer to an...yone who needs an immigration lawyer. He Rocks !!?

Paul represented me in my renewal of my "Green Card" and strongly encouraged me to move forward with U.S. Citizenship. Something I never thought it could happen. My case, thanks to Mr. O'Dwyer set a legal precedent. One for the records, one for the books. My case, as I later learned, has been able ...to help other in their journey to U.S. Citizenship. There were many letters from Homeland Security. Some good, many not so good. Appearances in court rooms, interviews, client meetings, endless forms to fill out, All unfamiliar territory and honestly, I was afraid. The fight was long, but Paul was always there. I never had to guess as to what the next move was going to be. There was a time I thought of giving up, but Paul believe in me more than I believed in myself and encouraged to continue. I'm so happy I listened to him. At the end of the day it all came down to trust. Trust that he knew the law. Trust that he had my best interest in mind. Trust that even though the odds were stacked against me, he believed we would win. We did. Trust that he genuinely cared about his clients. I can now travel the world, the fear is gone. I really have no words to express the gratitude I have for Paul. I'm free I would without a moment's hesitation recommend Paul O'Dwyer. I have.