Simone Bertollini

Simone Bertollini

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Appeals, Litigation, Criminal Defense

75 Broad Street, Suite 2120, New York, NY

About Simone

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Immigration 40%

In the past 10 years, I have handled hundreds of Visa, Green Card and Citizenship applications on behalf of private and corporate clients.

15 years | 800 cases

40%
Appeals 25%

I have handled criminal and immigration appeals on behalf of private and corporate clients. I have submitted briefs and argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First, Second, and Third Circuits. I am admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court.

15 years | 30 cases

25%
Litigation 20%

I have handled complex national and international litigation cases, some of them involving both U.S. and Italian laws.

14 years | 50 cases

20%
Criminal Defense 15%

I have represented criminal defendants in the State and Federal Courts of New York and New Jersey. In July 2017, I obtained a "not guilty" verdict on all felony charges of the first ever "click fraud" federal criminal trial.

15 years | 25 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 3 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2022

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 14 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 14 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Simone Bertollini, Esquire

75 Broad Street, Suite 2120, New York, NY, 10004

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Simone Bertollini's Reviews

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82 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Gaetano | July 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best one!

I hired Mr. Bertollini as my lawyer for an intricate matter that needed the knowledge of immigration laws and also American legalities. I found that Mr. Bertollini was extremely understanding, honest and reliable but at the same time very honest about how things could turn out. I felt extremely comfo...rtable not only by his demeanor but also the fact he is fluent in Italian. Because I too, am Italian, it made our communication much easier and there was no miscommunication. I would definitely recommend Mr. Bertollini to represent anyone I know.

Posted by Eleonora | February 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

He made my dream come true

It's almost seven years that I live in the Usa and as everyone knows is not easy to stay here legally. I was lucky enough to have Simone as my Immigration Attorney. After a lot of years of struggle, stress, disappointment and fear Simone made my dream come true. I won't go into too many details ...on here but let me highlight a few points: Efficient – Simone was always on time and on point. The service and the time you get with him, you're treated like a high profile client. Any questions or concerns I had Simone got back to me almost immediately or in a timely manner via text, call or email. Personable - Simone is literally my new bestie I could text him at any time in the day to ask a legal question or to vent or whatever, he made me feel like I was the firm's only client. I never ever had to leave a message with a receptionist to wait for a random team member to get back to me. I dealt with the same person all the way through from beginning to End. Accommodating – he helps you in any way he can. Simone is very honest, knowledgeable and strategic, he is literally amazing when it comes to putting together a strategy specific to your situation to enhance the likeliness of things going in your favor. There's not enough time honestly or space for me to include everything on here about how great my experience was with Simone just know I HIGHLY recommend him- he is young, driven, experienced, professional who invest time in giving their clients the most optimal experience this is the one time where I honestly got MORE than what I paid for. This case could have changed our lives for the worst but Simone somehow made the impossible happen and the outcome was favorable for me and my husband, and I can confidently say that things could have gone differently if I didn't have him as my lawyer. He's ABSOLUTELY the BEST!!!

Posted by fabio gasperini | September 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

5 stars are not enough , Simone won the FIRST TRIAL of click fraud and saved my life

My case was a bit special, Computer hacking, so it was a very difficult case for any lawyer because it required advanced computer skills. I had contacted many lawyers, Americans, Italians, and everyone had confused ideas. After I contacted Simone, I had good feeling, I found him very prepared and rea...ssuring and his fee was reasonable. I risked up to 70 years in prison. Simone saved my life by winning the FIRST CLICK FRAUD TRIAL in the United States. Before trial he was always present by email to discuss the case, he came to visit me in jail on WEEKENDS, which other lawyers do not do. It was available 24/7 for me. He managed to convince the judge to give me access to the discovery with a private computer in a private room inside the detention center; no one has this chance. During the 2-week trial, he was able to destroy the testimony of more than 10 experts from the US government, Italian authorities, and others. (Beating the government is virtually impossible given the resources they have). The government had infinite resources and were in 2 prosecutors ,1 FBI SPECIAL agent, another lawyer, and a host of young lawyers . The judge was in favor of the government, and did not let SIMONE the counter-test of the government testify, With all these injustices he managed to win the TRIAL! After the closing argument of the prosecutor, I really thought I was going to be found guilty, but after SIMONE delivered his closing, everything changed, the jury seemed to be convinced and nodded with a powerful. His powerful and loud speech lasted almost 2 hours; it was professional, truthful and very confident. At the end of the trial the outcome was >>>>> NOT GUILTY of the 5 felony charges. Now I am writing from my home in Italy, I’m freedom :) If you have to entrust your life to someone, call SIMONE BERTOLLINI

Posted by Julian | June 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An Exceptional Lawyer!

Mr. Bertollini represented one of my close family members in a complex and intricate immigration case. With his expertise and experience, not only was able to get my family member released from ICE custody in a very short period of time, he ultimately was able to get the case dismissed after the fir...st hearing, and now they're on their way to citizenship. He is reasonable, diligent, proactive and above all, extremely knowledgeable; he showed a level care and effort I have not experienced in dealing with other lawyers. The timely updates on the case alone gave us a great deal of confidence, and afforded us peace of mind at a time where my family and friends needed it the most. I can't say enough good things about my experience with him; his unrelenting approach and passion are only surpassed by his results! We are exceedingly appreciative of Mr. Bertollini

Posted by Giuseppe | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Quite Simply the Best!

Simone Bertollini is a professional and precise attorney. From the first meeting to the last minute he was phenomenal. A top notch individual backed by consistent, quality service. Grazie!

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Simone Bertollini's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tylor Whitham

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simone is a top-notch immigration attorney. A zealous advocate for his clients and highly respected in the legal community."

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Kyle Sciolaro

Immigration lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neftalem Habtemariam

Immigration lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've consulted Simone on numerous immigration matters. He is very knowledgeable and at the top of immigration law. I would definitely recommend to anyone who needs an immigration lawyer in the Eastern part of the United States."

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Susan Kassel

Litigation lawyer | Mar 24

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"I endorse this lawyer; he is an aggressive and effective litigator!"

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Vincent Imbesi

Immigration lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Grossman

Unknown lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He advocated zealously for his client while maintaining a high degree of responsiveness. Very professional."

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Greg Perl

Immigration lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Benevento

Immigration lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Luca Melchionna

Immigration lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Simone is an excellent colleague. I have the pleasure of working with him from time to time. He is a very reliable professional and his immigration legal skills are superb. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."

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Aldo Panunzio

Immigration lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer for Immigration Matters."

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James de Stefano

Immigration lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. When I needed advice on specific and difficult immigration issues, Mr. Bertollini was the lawyer I turned too. His advice and knowledge was always correct and helped me in my practice."

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Andrew Naideck

Immigration lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Bertollini is an intelligent, competent attorney who has advised me in regard to various immigration matters. His insight and assistance have been of great value."

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Joshua Seiden

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Damian

Immigration lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Yaniv Lavy

Immigration lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brad Micklin

Immigration lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Bertollini is an outstanding immigration attorney. He is not only knowledgeable and experienced but he brings a unique approach and a thoughtful concern to each case. I confidently refer my clients who are in need of immigration and I look forward to doing so in the future as I know he will provide them the best possible representation."

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Andrew Garruto

Immigration lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Bertollini as an immigration lawyer. He is intelligent and diligent, and works hard for his clients."

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Angelo Vasquez

Immigration lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have consulted Simone numerous times concerning immigration law for my clients. I have always found that his answers are on point and he knows the current legal issues. I would recommend Simone in the future to my clients."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

New Jersey Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine

2021

Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine

2020

New Jersey Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Simone Bertollini

Associations

2017 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

2016 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Member

2015 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Member

2014 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Member

2014 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of New York

Member

2014 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Member

2013 - Present

United States Tax Court

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Member

2012 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Member

2012 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Member

2011 - Present

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

USA v. Fabio Gasperini, 16-cr-441 (EDNY)

Not guilty of all the felony charges

Brown v. Borgen, 2:15-cv-04142

Client received her Green Card

Zarate v Borgen, 2:15-cv-04311

Green Card was granted

Larios v. Borgen, 2:14-cv-06736

I-130 Appeal was successful

Rodriguez v. Borgen, 2:15-cv-00256

Case settled in favor of Plaintiff

Matter of Jose Terrero

Citizenship appeal was successful

Bellavia v. Roark, 4:14-cv-02419

Adjustment of Status granted

Writ of Habeas Corpus

Client released from custody

State v. Therman Thomaston

All charges dismissed

O-1 Visa

Approved

Self-sponsored H-1B Visa

Approved

U.S. v. Bjelovic et al., 14-60026-CR-COHN

All charges dismissed

Citizenship

Approved

Citizenship

Approved

O-1 Visa

Approved

Derivative U.S. Citizenship

Approved

Affidavit of Support

Approved

Citizenship

Approved

E-2 Treaty Investor (Change of Status)

Approved

O-1 Visa

Approved

Motion to Reconsider

Approved

E-2 Treaty Investor

Approved

State of New Jersey v. K.G.

Case dismissed

E-2 Treaty investor

Approved

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Education

2010

University of Kansas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Tor Vergata University of Rome

LL.D. - Doctor of Laws

Languages

Italian

English

Spanish

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