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  • New York, NY
  • Licensed for 19 years

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About Alexander

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

  1. Immigration: 80%

    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

  2. Asylum: 10%

  3. Family: 10%

    Divorces of every complexity in NY & NJ

    21 years, 500 cases

Languages spoken

English, Russian, Hebrew, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Spanish

Client's Choice 2021
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Top Contributor 2019
Client's Choice 2018
Top Contributor 2018
Client's Choice 2017
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Client's Choice 2016
Top Contributor 2016
Client's Choice 2015
Top Contributor 2015
Client's Choice 2014
Top Contributor 2014
Client's Choice 2013
Top Contributor 2013

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Contact

The Law Offices Of Grinberg & Segal, PLLC

27 Whitehall Street
5th Floor
New York, NY, 10004

Website
http://myattorneyusa.com 

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYDue to Register within 30 Days of Birthday200202/24/2022
NJActive200202/28/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Legal guides116
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2015
Most Viewed WriterQUORA2015
Client's ChoiceAVVO2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2014
Client's ChoiceAVVO2014
Client's ChoiceAVVO2013
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2013
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2012
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2011
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2010
LawQA VerifiedLawQA2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2009
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2007
National Leadership AwardNational Republican Committee2005
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerThe Law Offices of Grinberg & Segal, P.L.L.C.2005 - Present
Managing PartnerThe Law Offices of Alexander J. Segal, P.C.2002 - 2005
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Federal Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember2007 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember2007 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2004 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember2003 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember2003 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2002 - Present
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
myattorneyusa.comH1B Cap Exemption2015
myattorneyusa.comEB-5 Immigrant Visa2014
myattorneyusa.comEB-5 Regional Center List2014
myattorneyusa.comImmigration Detention2014
myattorneyusa.comICE Immigration Detention Facilitie List2014
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
City University of New York School of Law at Queens CollegeJD - Juris Doctor2002
Academy of Management TISBI,Law Degree from Russian Federation2001
Kiev Polytechnic Institute,Equivalent of Combined Bachelor and Master’s Degrees1990
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
National Immigration Law Competition.Moot Court Judge2016
ABA National Appellate Advocacy CompetitionMoot Court Judge2012
legal cases
Case nameOutcome
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 DecisionPetition for Review dismissed
Gritsenko v. Ashcroft (2nd Cir 2007)BIA decision vacated on Stipulation. Remanded back to the IJ for a new hearing.

Reviews

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The best immigration lawyer in NY, highly recommended!

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Lawyer William Stanley Fitch

William Fitch, Asylum Attorney on Feb 22, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Rahul Aggarwal

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.

Lawyer William Stanley Fitch

William Fitch, Asylum Attorney on Feb 22, 2018
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Lawyer Rahul Aggarwal

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.

Lawyer Robin Mashal

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.

Lawyer Johnathon Hardaway III

Johnathon Hardaway, Immigration Attorney on Dec 2, 2017
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Lawyer Elena Denevich

Elena Denevich, Immigration Attorney on Nov 14, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Detailed and helpful answers to questions.

Lawyer Christine A Thurston

Christine Thurston, Family Attorney on Aug 15, 2017
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Lawyer Molly Full

Molly Full, Unknown Attorney on Jul 18, 2017
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Lawyer Allen Shabani

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.

Lawyer Walter Rudolph Hnot, III

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.

Lawyer Somair Syed Alam

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.

Lawyer Adam Zayed

Adam Zayed, Immigration Attorney on Feb 9, 2017
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Lawyer Peter Matthew Depew

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.

Lawyer Jason M. Stone

Jason Stone, Unknown Attorney on Jan 30, 2017
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Lawyer Gregory A Cade

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.

Lawyer Kevin Scott Neiman

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.

Lawyer Donald Edward Smith

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.

Lawyer Gregory D. Stone

Gregory Stone, Family Attorney on Nov 22, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Lawyer Ghazal Nicole Mehrani

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.

Lawyer Elisabeth Herndon

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.

Lawyer Svetlana Prizant

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.

Cost

RATES
  • Hourly Rates $350-$450/hour
OTHER BILLING TYPES
  • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.Always
  • Pro-bono Many lawyers provide free legal help to low-income clients. The percent listed indicates how much of a lawyer's practice is pro bono work.3 %
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