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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 Marie | April 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney

The best attorney in NYC

I initially went to Ms. Brandes's office after receiving RFE for a green card petition. I worked with her associate Amanda. She helped me convert my i751 jointly filled petition into a waiver and guided me throughout the process. It was not a straighforward case in my opinion. Amanda did a great job,... I dont have a single negative thing to say. They are very knowledgable and competent. Friendly and reassuring. From what I heard they are a top notch firm that can handle tough cases. If I ever need to I will for sure reach out to them again. Money well spent!

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Bad communication and poor lawyer services

We had a terrible experience and would never recommend her service to anyone. She took our money and dod not give any help, she was unwilling to do any research and charged more then 1k usd for 1 email. I would not recommend in anyway to do business with her!

Posted by Michael | March 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Simply the best

Barbara is the most honest and straight forward lawyer that I know . She has help me an six of my family and friends to become legal resident . I've recommended her to everyone that I know because unlike other lawyer she will not take your money unless she can help your case , so far she's 7 for 7 ca...n't bet those odds

Posted by Stephanie | February 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Barbara is a great lawyer

Barbara made it happened, when for 8 years I had another lawyer who did not do anything for me except taking my money. At that time, my Greencard application was denied. After contacting Barbara, she cleared my situation in less than 2 years and got me the Greencard. As today. I have a Greencard free... to work anywhere in the US. She gave me the best advices when I was in the worst situation. Barbara cares about people and that is what make a big difference in this world. Thank you from me and my daughter Lilou. A bientot.

Posted by carlton | February 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney

brilliant working on the behalf of my mother

barbara brandes has help my mother where other immigration lawyers has failed. of course, we paid her, but it is as if she was working for us with a higher purpose than the reward of money but a purpose with a divine intervention. this lady deserve more than the recomendation that i can give her. sh...e is worth her weight in gold.

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Immigration lawyer | Feb 23

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"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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