DEDICATED TO HELPING IMMIGRANTS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS AND SOLVE THEIR PROBLEMSRepresenting clients in New York and New Jersey in divorce, child custody, other family law issues.Experienced New York Immigration Attorneys providing solutions to your immigration problems
Alexander J. Segal is a founding partner at The Law Offices of Grinberg & Segal, PLLC with extensive experience in immigration law. He has rich experience working in the most complex areas of immigration and deportation law. Mr. Segal has extensive immigration litigation experience, allowing him to successfully represent clients before the Bureau of U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, and Federal Courts. Mr. Segal dedicates a substantial portion of his immigration practice to complex cases such as appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals, motions to reopen, cases involving criminal aliens, and Federal Court actions. He also has extensive experience in defending clients in Removal Proceedings before the Immigration Courts across the United States. Mr. Segal also frequently represents individuals, families, and businesses in a range of interviews and appearances before the Bureau of U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services whether in connection with applications for asylum, temporary visas, lawful permanent residence, or naturalization. Mr. Segal has witnessed the challenges that immigrants face in the United States first hand, which gives him the ability to treat each and every case with empathy and compassion. He strives to provide all his clients with personal and professional service.
Practice areas
Removal & Deportation Defense Immigration Appeals - all levels Immigration Detention work Overly Complex Immigration/Deportation Cases Investment-based Immigration Inadmissibility Waivers
21 years, 2,500 cases
Divorces of every complexity in NY & NJ
21 years, 500 cases
Languages spoken
English, Russian, Hebrew, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Spanish
The Law Offices Of Grinberg & Segal, PLLC
27 Whitehall Street
5th Floor
New York, NY, 10004
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday | 2002 | 02/24/2022 |
NJ | Active | 2002 | 02/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 74903 |
Legal guides | 116 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Most Viewed Writer | QUORA | 2015 |
Client's Choice | AVVO | 2015 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Client's Choice | AVVO | 2014 |
Client's Choice | AVVO | 2013 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
LawQA Verified | LawQA | 2010 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
National Leadership Award | National Republican Committee | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | The Law Offices of Grinberg & Segal, P.L.L.C. | 2005 - Present |
Managing Partner | The Law Offices of Alexander J. Segal, P.C. | 2002 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Federal Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 2007 - Present |
New Jersey State Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
New York State Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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myattorneyusa.com | H1B Cap Exemption | 2015 |
myattorneyusa.com | EB-5 Immigrant Visa | 2014 |
myattorneyusa.com | EB-5 Regional Center List | 2014 |
myattorneyusa.com | Immigration Detention | 2014 |
myattorneyusa.com | ICE Immigration Detention Facilitie List | 2014 |
myattorneyusa.com | American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act (AC21) | 2014 |
myattorneyusa.com | Direct Consulate Filing (DCF) | 2014 |
myattorneyusa.com | Denaturalization | 2013 |
LawQA.com | Answering Pubic Questions | 2013 |
myattorneyusa.com | Asylum and Refugee Protection | 2013 |
myattorneyusa.com | Removal and Deportation Defense | 2013 |
myattorneyusa.com | Immigration Appeal | 2013 |
myattorneyusa.com | Investment Based Immigration | 2013 |
myattorneyusa.com | EB1 Visa Category - Extraordinary Ability | 2013 |
myattorneyusa.com | Employment-Based Immigration - Overview | 2013 |
myattorneyusa.com | EB1 Immigrant Category - Immigration Based on Extraordinary Ability | 2013 |
myattorneyusa.com | Family-Based Immigration | 2013 |
Various Blog Articles | New York Immigration Lawyers Blog | 2005 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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City University of New York School of Law at Queens College | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
Academy of Management TISBI, | Law Degree from Russian Federation | 2001 |
Kiev Polytechnic Institute, | Equivalent of Combined Bachelor and Master’s Degrees | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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National Immigration Law Competition. | Moot Court Judge | 2016 |
ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition | Moot Court Judge | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Maximov v. Gonzales, (2nd Cir 2003) | Remanded to the BIA and eventually to the Immigration Judge. Full reversal of the original DHS's position. |
Litvinova v. Mukasey, (2nd Cir. 2008) | Reversal by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals of the USDOJ's denial of asylum. Case remanded for a new hearing |
In Re M-L- (BIA 2008) | Remanded to the IJ where the CAT relief was granted. |
Elbahja v. Keisler, 06-2671.(2nd Cir 2010). Precedent Decision | Petition for Review dismissed |
Gritsenko v. Ashcroft (2nd Cir 2007) | BIA decision vacated on Stipulation. Remanded back to the IJ for a new hearing. |
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William Fitch, Asylum Attorney on Feb 22, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.
Rahul Aggarwal, Immigration Attorney on Feb 20, 2018
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Attorney Segal is a competent attorney, who takes time to satisfy his clients in full. He is genuine in response and very knowledgeable.
William Fitch, Asylum Attorney on Feb 22, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.
Rahul Aggarwal, Immigration Attorney on Feb 20, 2018
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Attorney Segal is a competent attorney, who takes time to satisfy his clients in full. He is genuine in response and very knowledgeable.
Robin Mashal, Immigration Attorney on Feb 15, 2018
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Mr. Segal has made a substantial number of contributions on avvo.com. I have read several of his contributions and have found them to be thoughtful, informative and practical.
Johnathon Hardaway, Immigration Attorney on Dec 2, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Elena Denevich, Immigration Attorney on Nov 14, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Detailed and helpful answers to questions.
Christine Thurston, Family Attorney on Aug 15, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Molly Full, Unknown Attorney on Jul 18, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Allen Shabani, Immigration Attorney on May 26, 2017
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Mr. Segal is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney.
Walter Hnot,, Family Attorney on Mar 21, 2017
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Alexander is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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I'm pleased to endorse Mr. Segal. He is a top-notch immigration attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. Highly respected in the legal community.
Adam Zayed, Immigration Attorney on Feb 9, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Peter Depew, Immigration Attorney on Feb 6, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Segal provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers.
Jason Stone, Unknown Attorney on Jan 30, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Gregory Cade, Immigration Attorney on Jan 27, 2017
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I endorse this attorney. His professionalism, remarkable knowledge and vast experience place Mr. Segal among the top notch lawyers in his areas of practice. With utmost dedication and quick critical thinking, he has successfully resolved an impressive number of cases over the course of his career. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs quality legal representation.
Kevin Neiman, Unknown Attorney on Jan 26, 2017
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Attorney Segal is respected by colleagues and is dedicated to the field and his clients. He is a relentless attorney who goes the extra mile for his clients. He is dedicated, strategic, and compassionate. His experience makes him uniquely qualified to provide the practical advice that matters most to clients. I endorse this attorney because, in addition to those qualities, I know that he can be trusted to handle the case to the best of his ability.
Donald Smith, Immigration Attorney on Dec 15, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer as to many of our fellow law professionals for his knowledge and professionalism.
Gregory Stone, Family Attorney on Nov 22, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ghazal Mehrani, Immigration Attorney on Oct 31, 2016
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I endorse attorney Segal. He is very knowledgable and professional. He always provides thorough answers on Avvo.
Elisabeth Herndon, Immigration Attorney on Aug 10, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Alexander's ratings speak for themselves. I highly recommend him to anybody seeking legal counsel in his area.
Svetlana Prizant, Family Attorney on Jul 13, 2016
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Alexander is thoroughly professional and an excellent attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to a client.
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