Alexander Joseph Segal

Alexander Joseph Segal

4.8
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family, Asylum

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

About Alexander

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 80%

Removal & Deportation Defense Immigration Appeals - all levels Immigration Detention work Overly Complex Immigration/Deportation Cases Investment-based Immigration Inadmissibility Waivers

25 years | 2,500 cases

80%
Family 10%

Divorces of every complexity in NY & NJ

25 years | 500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour

Pro bono

3 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 23 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2002

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices Of Grinberg & Segal, PLLC

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

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Alexander Joseph Segal's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

157 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 51 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Diana | January 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best immigration team!

No words can express our gratitude to these professional and wonderful people who work with Alex Segal. Before Alex we had another immigration attorney who totally messed up my husband's case and we were left in a worst situation then before we hired this lawyer. After being in this country for al...most 10 years my husband did not even have a simple work authorization. I was very nervous and scared. I have to say that his case was pretty complicated and in addition, it was in a different state. However, when we came to Alex's office he put everything in a very organized way and gave us a detailed explanation as to what has to be done. I would like to say that Alex is the kind of person who will make you believe that anything is possible, even though, at that particular moment it seems absolutely impossible. Every time we came to see him, Alex was very polite and told us not to worry and that everything will be ok. I would like to say that it is a very important trait to have as a lawyer, besides being professional as Alex is. He is also an incredible person who can give you good advice. My husband received a green card and now we can finally start a new and better life together. What can I say? A great thank you to everyone in his legal team for helping us! If you ever need an immigration attorney Alex is the person you should go to.

Posted by Shaheen | August 05, 2015 | Immigration

Reliable and Great Attorney

I just cannot find words to express my profound gratitude to the Law Office of Grinberg & Segal. Twenty years ago my family and I came to this country with a hope to have a better life. As the years passed by, my family and I started facing many difficulties with the immigration problems. All I c...an remember is my father was changing lawyers after lawyers. As my family and i were trying to overcome our problems, my family and I faced the biggest nightmare of our lives. On February 26, 2009, my family and I were picked up by ICE. In the process, my father was deported to my native country Bangladesh. After spending 3 months in the detention, my family and I was released under supervision. After searching a lot, we found the Law Office of Grinberg & Segal doing an internet search. It was simply my family and my immense trust in Mr. Segal and his entire team, which kept us going. Before my family and I met Mr. Segal, we have already surrendered to fate and could not see any light at the end of the tunnel. But sudden meeting with this law firm helped us get our lives back on track. From day one, Mr. Segal did exactly what he said he would do. Throughout the whole time, Mr. Segal and his team; Attorney, Wendy, Senior Paralegal, Melissa and many more kept us well informed about every step and changes in process. They notified us right away. This law firm gave us their full support. Their hard work and dedication gave us the positive results. For the last 20 years, it was a long and difficult journey for me and my whole family but we are finally free of our immigration problems and we are no longer living in fear of being deported all the time. I can proudly say that today i am now a Permanent Resident. Again, I would like to thank from the bottom of my heart to the professional and talented team of Grinberg & Segal. I would definitely recommend them to anyone facing any kind of immigration problems.

Posted by Jahed Jafarullah | August 04, 2015 | Immigration

Very knowledgeable on immigration

First, I would like to thank Alexander J. Segal & his team very much. Without their support today, I wouldn't be in this Country today. I was one of those immigrants who was trying to achieve American Dream like everyone. My family & I went through the a lot of law firm where they just took our money... & all they gave us empty hope. After batting for immigration since 1994, Segal's office finally made my dream come true. From day one, he told me & my family our previous lawyers never put a legit valuable argument for our case & what they did wrong for the case. He will start it from the bottom up & he promised me while I stay in this country, he will get my greencard. After fighting for 21 years, Segal's office did everything they can to keep me in this country. Many time, I had fear of getting deported because I was in removal proceedings but Mr. Segal always gave me hope. Moreover; he just didn't do my case for money. He did it because he wanted to help me & my entire family because he couldn't see us suffer anymore. He always favored me when it came to any financial matter. He was very understanding & flexible with money matters. He also helped my brother to get this paper. Currently, he is working on sister & my mother case. One thing I do like about him that he is very easy to contact unlike others lawyer where they never to be found. One thing I will do say, his Skype & Email respond are very fast instead of calling the clients. He handle each & every cases himself other then giving it to just paralegal. Also, I would like to thank Attorney, Wendy & Melissa, I often bother them to get the status of my case & they were always supportive & always took out their time to help My family. Mr. Segal, I wish you & your team a lots of success & as my legal adviser I would always ask you for more help if I needed & will definitely forward your name to other Bangladeshi community. Thanks you once again

Posted by Natalia | July 13, 2015 | Immigration

5*

Огромное спасибо адвокатам Александру и Лизе! Я очень благодарна за их профессионализм и помощь в моем деле. Я рада, что обратилась именно к ним в офис и они выиграли мое дело. С первой встречи Александр вселил в меня уверенность в победе. Сразу чувствовалось, что люди работающие в этом офисе знают, ...что делают и их работа достойна успеха. Александр уверенный в себе и даже более чем в своей работе и в своих силах. Встретив его я не сомневалась , что я получу документы с его помощью и помощью его команды! В моем деле мне также помогали Мелиса и Татьяна. Мелиса тщательно готовила меня. Ее напор и подход к моей подготовке был на отлично. Большая благодарность Лизе которая была моим адвокатом на суде и мы выиграли его! Это огромная радость развязала мне руки и дала спокойствие за то, что я теперь являюсь постоянным жителем Америки и получила грин карту. Перед судом мы встречались большое количество раз и она сама лично готовила меня , проговаривав все необходимое . Она точно знает, что она делает и её тонкость в подходе с клиентом великолепна. Спасибо за её уделенное мне время , она всегда и безотказно помогала мне во всех вопросах и даже после суда я обращалась к ней с вопросами и она с легкостью на все отвечала. Я желаю удачи этой команде и всем, всем, всем кто будет обращаться к ним хочу сказать , что эти люди несомненно делают все, что бы выиграть и помочь нуждающимся людям с их документами . А главное , если кто то подумает, что их услуги дороговаты, то по прошествию всего, могу сказать что они того стоят и даже более.

Posted by Anna | April 08, 2015 | Immigration

Отзыв о работе Александра Сигала

Мы с мужем обратились в офис адвоката Александра Сигала со сложным вопросом, касающемся иммиграции. И без колебаний заявляем, что Александр Сигал самый лучший иммиграционный адвокат. Мы от души оставляем свои самые положительные отзывы и рекомендации. На первой же консультации Александр четко и ...доходчиво изложил нам пути решения нашего трудного юридического вопроса, вселил уверенность в положительный исход нашего дела. Результат работы Александра Сигала оправдал все наши ожидания. Мы доверились ему полностью и получили безупречное исполнение им всех поставленных задач. На протяжении всего сотрудничества Александр Сигал дает очень важное ощущение для клиента, что Ваш адвокат всегда рядом. Мы постоянно были в курсе нашего дела и в любой момент могли задать Александру волнующие нас вопросы. На интервью, которое я проходила в посольстве в Москве, мне не задали ни одного дополнительного вопроса. Документы, подготовленные адвокатом Александром Сигалом, содержали полную информацию и были выполнены идеально. Александр Сигал обладает такими качествами как: высокий профессионализм, доброта и честность, объективность суждения и большая ответственность. Александр, спасибо Вам ! Анна Касимова .

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Alexander Joseph Segal's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Fitch

Asylum lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Immigration lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Segal is a competent attorney, who takes time to satisfy his clients in full. He is genuine in response and very knowledgeable."

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Robin Mashal

Immigration lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Johnathon Hardaway

Immigration lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elena Denevich

Immigration lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Detailed and helpful answers to questions."

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Christine Thurston

Family lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Molly Full

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Allen Shabani

Immigration lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Segal is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney."

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Walter Hnot,

Family lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alexander is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Adam Zayed

Immigration lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Depew

Immigration lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jason Stone

Unknown lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Cade

Immigration lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Kevin Neiman

Unknown lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Donald Smith

Immigration lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as to many of our fellow law professionals for his knowledge and professionalism."

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Gregory Stone

Family lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ghazal Mehrani

Immigration lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Segal. He is very knowledgable and professional. He always provides thorough answers on Avvo."

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Elisabeth Herndon

Immigration lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Alexander's ratings speak for themselves. I highly recommend him to anybody seeking legal counsel in his area."

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Svetlana Prizant

Family lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alexander is thoroughly professional and an excellent attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to a client."

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Elena Denevich

Immigration lawyer

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Allen Shabani

Immigration lawyer

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Molly Full

Immigration lawyer

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Christine Thurston

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer

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Walter Hnot,

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Kevin Neiman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jason Stone

Business lawyer

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Peter Depew

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elisabeth Herndon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ghazal Mehrani

Immigration lawyer

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Donald Smith

Immigration lawyer

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Gregory Stone

Real estate lawyer

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Svetlana Prizant

Immigration lawyer

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Paul Knudsen

Child custody lawyer

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Dominick Dolci

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nadia Galash

Immigration lawyer

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Charles Farrell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Amsale Aberra

Immigration lawyer

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Valerie Murphy

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client's Choice, AVVO

2015

Most Viewed Writer, QUORA

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Client's Choice, AVVO

2013

Client's Choice, AVVO

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

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

LawQA Verified, LawQA

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

National Leadership Award, National Republican Committee

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, The Law Offices of Grinberg & Segal, P.L.L.C.

2002 - 2005

Managing Partner, The Law Offices of Alexander J. Segal, P.C.

Associations

2008 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2007 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

2002

City University of New York School of Law at Queens College

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Academy of Management TISBI,

Law Degree from Russian Federation

1990

Kiev Polytechnic Institute,

Equivalent of Combined Bachelor and Master’s Degrees

Speaking Engagements

2016

National Immigration Law Competition. Moot Court Judge

2012

ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition Moot Court Judge

Publications

2015

myattorneyusa.com H1B Cap Exemption

2014

myattorneyusa.com Direct Consulate Filing (DCF)

2014

myattorneyusa.com Immigration Detention

2014

myattorneyusa.com EB-5 Regional Center List

2014

myattorneyusa.com EB-5 Immigrant Visa

2013

myattorneyusa.com Family-Based Immigration

2013

myattorneyusa.com Denaturalization

2013

myattorneyusa.com Investment Based Immigration

2013

myattorneyusa.com Immigration Appeal

2013

2013

myattorneyusa.com Asylum and Refugee Protection

2013

2005

Various Blog Articles New York Immigration Lawyers Blog

Languages

English

Russian

Hebrew

Ukrainian

Belarusian

Spanish

Activity

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