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Barbara J. Brandes

4.8
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 46 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

225 Broadway Ste 900, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 46 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1980

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Barbara J Brandes

225 Broadway Ste 900, New York, NY, 10007-3785

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4.8 /5.0

71 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kimberly | February 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Mrs. Barbara

I want to express from the bottom of my heart, how grateful my mom and I are for everything Mrs, Barbara has done throughout this immigration process. She brought comfort to my family during a time of uncertainty, and restored a sense of peace and hope that we had been missing for so long. I truly ca...nnot put into words how thankful I am. What she did for my mother changed our lives. Having my mother here with me and my siblings means everything — without her presence, love, and support, I honestly don't know what we would have done Thank you, not only for your work, but for your kindness, patience, and compassion. Mrs. Barbara and her-team have always listened, understood, and guided us with such genuine care. We will never forget that. If I can give more than 5 stars I would, she deserves it.

Posted by Mohammed Nurun Nabi | August 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Barbara is like a mom to me!

I feel like Barbara is like my mother. She held my hand at immigration court and she cared for me through the whole six-year process. I am so relieved and so thankful. I want Erin my shoes to be able to have someone who cares as much as Barbara. I left off a prior marriage on my initial immigratio...n forms so the government was holding up my case. Barbara figured it out and fought for me.

Posted by Ann L | May 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Barbara J. Brandes, The Very Best Immigration Attorney in NYC.

Should've been ten stars to give instead of five. Barbara Brandes is absolutely the best of the best. She was highly recommended by my brother to me. I got married to a US citizen, we hired Barbara to be our immigration attorney. She sat with us from the beginning and explained everything we needed ...to do step by step in order to succeed. As the time went by, Marcella was also helpful in the process of answering any questions we had. We started the paperwork in September 2024 and having Barbara on our side everything was great. My husband and I had our interview on April 2025 and Barbara was there with us on that big day. I received my green card on May 9th 2025. We want to thank Barbara J. Brandes & Associates from the bottom of our hearts, we couldn't have done it without you. To everyone out there who is looking for a reliable, honest, trustworthy immigration attorney that will stand by you from start to finish, through it all. I can safely say BARBARA J. BRANDES is the one and only.

Posted by Alexis Diaz | October 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional Service

I had an exceptional experience with attorney Barbara Brandes. My case was complicated because I had a criminal case from 20 years ago, which prevented me from applying for US citizenship. I traveled, and I was detained and prosecuted. Attorney Brandes removed me from detention and appealed until the... judge ruled in my favor and ended my proceedings based on legal representation and a memorandum of law. Attorney Brandes has incredible knowledge of immigration law and over 40 years of experience. She always made sure I understood her every step and her team also provided clear guidance. Thank you with all my heart and on behalf of my family for bringing us peace and happiness. I highly recommend Attorney Barbara Brandes the best immigration attorney.

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing

I want to take a moment to thank you both for the incredible support and assistance you provided throughout my green card application process. Barbara, your expertise and professionalism shine through at every stage, and I always felt confident knowing that my case was in your capable hands. Your cle...ar guidance and patience in explaining every detail made all the difference. Luciana, your dedication and meticulous attention to detail were invaluable. You ensured that all documents were perfectly prepared, and your prompt responses to my questions helped ease any concerns I had along the way. Together, you make a remarkable team, and I truly appreciate all the hard work and care you put into my case. Thanks to your efforts, I was able to successfully obtain my green card through my son, and I am deeply grateful. I would highly recommend your services to anyone seeking trustworthy and effective immigration assistance. Thank you once again for everything you’ve done for me. Sincerely, Antonia Daniel

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Bryan Johnson

Immigration lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Barbara J. Brandes is one of the top immigration lawyers in New York City if not the entire country. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and is active in the community. She volunteers for numerous pro-immigrant groups providing free consultations and legal advice to those who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer. She practices all areas of immigration law and is known and respected as an expert in the field. In my 5 years working with her, she took on numerous difficult and complex cases and won countless cases using her advanced experience in the field, unique, advanced, and creative legal arguments, and her never-take-no-for-an-answer attitude. No immigration lawyer will fight harder for a client than Barbara, and no lawyer will "give it to you straight" the way Barbara will; never giving a potential or current client false hope but always basing her theory and predicted success rate of the case in her experience and also reality."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Founder/ immigrationattorney, Brandes & Associates,LLC

Education

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Yeshiva University

Languages

Spanish

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