Rahul Dev Manchanda

Rahul Dev Manchanda

4.7
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 24 years

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

30 WALL STREET, 8TH FLOOR, New York, NY

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About Rahul

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 24 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

Manchanda Law Office PLLC

30 WALL STREET, 8TH FLOOR, New York, NY, 10005

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Rahul Dev Manchanda's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by John | September 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best immigration lawyer

Hands down worth every single penny , longest court case ever but his the man , he go by his word and make it happen , thanks a million you’re the best

Posted by Kechira | March 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A true pleasure

I am extremely thankful to have found Mr. Manchanda, a true pleasure to work with. My case is complex with several moving parts. We have been looking for legal representation for quite a while, all attorneys that we met with were excited about the case but didn’t seem capable of handling all of its c...omplexities. After an in person consultation with Mr. Manchanda, we were confident that he fully understood the nuances of our case. Mr. Manchanda is very knowledgeable about immigration law, he approached our case from multiple directions ensuring we had a fighting chance. Mr. Manchanda proved to be very reliable and responsive. Any questions that we had were answered without hesitation. He was supportive throughout the entire process and continues to check in with updates. I would highly recommend Mr. Manchanda and his talented staff as your legal representation. They are polite and respectful throughout the entire process.

Posted by Aubree brinsley | February 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A highly client oriented law firm

It was not easy for me to get my US visa application approved and I do not think what would have happened if I were not to come across Manchanda Law firm. This law firm does not stop with assuring clients with exceptional service but they actually go out of their way to get clients the best results. ...I was not sure which visa category would be the most appropriate category for me. Manchanda Law firm not only guided me to select the right category for visa application but also was with me every step of the paperwork. With their dependable support and vast experience, I was able to submit my visa application with a very few challenges. This law firm knows what they are doing when it comes to US immigration application process. They certainly improve the chances of getting the visa application approved.

Posted by Zecha | January 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Dependable Legal Services From Manchanda Law

I cannot thank enough the Manchanda Law for the support that I received from them. There are many law firms in the city but for me Manchanda Law firm stands out from the rest. The law firm offers very professional legal services and their US visa immigration service was very reliable. I got my US vis...a application processed through this law firm. It was a very good experience working with this law firm. They made what I thought to be a complicated process look very simple. Their expertise in this field could be easily seen from the way they handle even the most complex US immigration scenarios. I will confidently recommend this law firm for all your legal needs. You can get the highly dependable legal services from this law firm at a reasonable fee. This is certainly the best law office in the region.

Posted by Jules | November 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A Law Firm That I Could Trust

I was desperately looking for one of the best law firms in New York and to help me out with my US immigration needs. My persistent search did yield the expected results. I found Manchanda Law Office and got a chance to meet Rahul Manchanda. In my experience, this is one of the best lawyers that have ...met in the area of immigration law. I am impressed with the knowledge level of this immigration attorney. Before offering his solutions, he patiently listened to my concerns. He took the time to explain to me how things worked and how it is possible to get my visa approved. I liked the transparency with which this law firm operated. I couldn’t have found anyone better to take care of my US visa application. This is certainly one of the most recommended immigration law firm in New York.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Disbarment issued in NY, 2024

updated on 07/11/2025

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Disbarment issued in NY, 2024

updated on 05/19/2025

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Honors

2021

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Top 100, Association of American Trial Lawyers

2013

Top Attorneys, Newsweek

2013

Empire State Counsel, New York State Bar Association

N/A

Better Business Bureau Accredited Business A+ Rating., Better Business Bureau

N/A

U.S. News & World Report Listed Lawyer - Powered by Best Lawyer, U.S. News and World Report

N/A

Top Attorneys in the United States in 2012 and 2013, Newsweek

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Faculty Member, Lawline.com

2002 - Present

Principal, Manchanda Law Office PLLC

2015 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, John Jay College Of Criminal Justice

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

New York County Lawyers' Association

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

American Bar Association

Advisory Board

Education

1999

Pace University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Yale University

Speaking Engagements

2015

Lawline.com

Immigration Law & Deportation and Removal Defense Litigation

2015

Lawline.com

Foundations of International Law CLE

2013

LexisNexis® presents a Complimentary CLE Accredited Webinar Immigration Reform and the Workplace: An Overview of Legal and Legislative Developments

2012

2011

Fundamentals of Immigration Law Seminar

Keynote Speaker

N/A

Civil Rights Litigation Update Seminar

Balancing Inalienable Civil Rights and National Security in the Post-911 Era

N/A

60th Anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights

Keynote Address Speaker

Publications

2017

Page Publishing Deep State Defector

Languages

French

Hebrew

Hindi

Punjabi

Russian

Spanish

Urdu

Activity

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