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4.9 /5.0
39 Client Reviews
David Katona practices exclusively in the area of immigration law. He has extensive experience with all types of immigration matters, including business, family and removal/deportation matters as well as administrative and federal appeals. Mr. Katona is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), chairing and serving on several committees, including the District Director Liaison, Customs and Border Protection, and Corporate Practice Committees . He regularly speaks publicly and writes articles on various immigration topics.
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26 years
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State: New York
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
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17 State Street, Floor 40, New York, NY, 10004
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Posted by Darden | September 27, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
In the beginning stages, when my wife (immigrant) and I (U.S. citizen) were trying to figure out how to fix her status within the country, I had various consultations with David Katona. He answered my many, many questions patiently, professionally and also responded to more questions via email—always...
Posted by gabriel | August 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney
David is a great lawyer. i've been working with him for years and every time i have a new demand for immigration services, he is my safe bet. He is also very responsive, so you don't get ghosted in the process. I really recommend him.
Posted by Noemy D’Urso | July 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Mr: Katona, is an excellent and very professional immigration lawyer. He was recommended to me after my well known lawyer failed me on my sister’s case and she was deigned after 10 years waiting. Mr Katona took her case. Not just he won’t the case but my sister was able to bring her son as well with ...
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
David is unlike any other lawyer I've worked with. His level of research, reasoning, and attention to the case is 10/10. He's been very helpful giving advice, responsive and kind.
Posted by NiRmalla Ramkissoon | May 8, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
After numerous meetings with different attorneys; trying to find a decent , reliable and knowledgeable a lawyer finally I called David’s office and was able to get an appt within 2 days.He was amazing and very informative. I wouldn’t trust or put my family lives in anyone else’s hands beside Davi...
"I endorse this lawyer. He's thorough, knowledgeable, responsive, professional, practical and helpful; a true professional."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. We have worked together many times. David is the consummate professional -- always articulate, well prepared and current in his information. Jules Halpern, Esq."
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
2022
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer - Business Immigration, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005 - Present
Owner/Sole Member, Katona & Associates PLLC (previously Katona & Mir LLP)
2004 - 2005
Sr. Associate Attorney, Hodgson Russ
2000 - 2004
Associate Attorney, Susie Kim & Associates PC
2011 - 2012
American Immigration Lawyers Association (NY Chapter)Chair
2011 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChair, Customs & Border Protection Committee
2010 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association (NY Chapter)Vice Chair
2009 - 2010
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
2008 - 2010
American Immigration CouncilNY Ambassador
2008 - 2009
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationCo-Chair, Corporate Practice Committee
2000
JD
2000
MA - Masters
1997
BS - Bachelor of Science
2012
2011
Local Government Rountable
2010
Bridge the Gap - Immigration Basics (May 15, 2010)
2010
Immigration
2010
How To Launch Your Own Immigration Practice
2008
2008
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