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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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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 Henry | March 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommend

I met Barbara a few years ago. I was at my wits end and desperately needed the services of a great immigration lawyer. Even though my case was a difficult one which no one else would take she decided she would try. It took a while, but somehow she found some obscure law that made it possible for me t...o receive my green card. Today I am so thankful. It might have been a bit expensive but it was totally worth it. This has changed my life forever. Thank you Barbara

Posted by Eduwigis | February 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

100% Recommend

After having several mediocre lawyers throughout the years, I began to lose all hope that one day I will become a permanent residence. However, Barbara J. Brandes was the only lawyer who made it possible. From the moment she took my case, I knew I was in good hands. She goes above and beyond to make ...sure she has sufficient and correct evidence or information necessary. She is clear and uses her years of experience to help her clients. I will forever be thankful to have found such an amazing lawyer and will continue to recommend her to anyone that needs help. Thank you!

Posted by Lynette and Errol | September 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent!

Barbara J. Brandes is a lawyer with Excellent Professionalism, honest and determined attorney!I can’t find the right word to express my appreciation to attorney Barbara, Amenda and the great team in this firm always answering my calls as for attorney Amanda her email every detail. My case was diffic...ult and needed a waver. After trying a couple different lawyer with no success my husband’s sister referred us to attorney Barbara Brandes. The first time we met with Barbara she took the time to listen and carefully reviewed my case to detail. She explained to us the process step by step and how she was going to fight for us when she asked us if we have any questions we were so amazed of her immigration knowledge we just said thank God for guiding us to that lady. I was feeling so confident with Barbara and I never met anyone like attorney Barbara because of her hard work my case was approved and now I have my green card after so many years. My husband and I we are full with happiness. Thank you, Attorney Barbara, Amanda and you great team. I highly recommend using Barbara J. Brandes Attorney At Law services if you need help in your immigration process. With her hard work I have my green card, she can do it for you too!

Posted by Marsha | August 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Well Versed Immigration Attorney

I heard about Ms. Brandes from my mother who was listening to a radio program talking about helping immigrants. Couple years later I contacted her office for a consultation. I chose to use her for my case because Ms. Brandes, during our consultation look at case law to ensure that the case will be ap...proved. My case took two years to process because I went against her advice to file concurrently instead of separately. Ms. Brandes worked above and beyond so that my case will not get denied after I did not give her documents that were requested in a timely manner. Ms. Brandes, her Associates and office staff were very competent, proficient, professional, experience and knowledgeable with Immigration law. I am grateful for the hard work she has done and I am now a legal resident of USA. I would highly recommend Brandes and Associates.

Posted by Marie | April 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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!

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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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