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Cheryl Renee David

4.9
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

299 Broadway Suite 706, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 30 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1996

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

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Location

The Law Office of Cheryl R David

(212) 791-7606

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299 Broadway Suite 706, New York, NY, 10007-1979

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Cheryl Renee David's Reviews

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Immigration (71) Lawsuits & Disputes (5) Asylum (3) Litigation (2) Administrative Law (1) Criminal Defense (1) DUI & DWI (1)
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Case Results (59) Practice Area Knowledge (47) Recommendation (44) Advocacy (41) Professionalism (36) Character & Conduct (26) Staff & Support (26) Compassion (22) General Knowledge (22) Communication Style (19) Responsiveness (19) Trustworthiness (17) Cost of Services (16) Punctuality (2) Free Consultations (1)

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Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Got my green card thanks to Cheryl!

Cheryl is an INCREDIBLE lawyer. I had a very intricate situation where I left one employer for another before receiving my green card and had lost my H1B (long story). I went to two lawyers before seeing Cheryl who both gave me horrible advice including that I would have to leave the country. I th...en went to Cheryl, and she came up with several options that both other lawyers had not thought of at all. She was very intelligent, always willing to take a call from me, and extremely good at what she does. Within 1 mont Cheryl sorted out my status issues, and within 6 months I received my green card! Chreyl is Legit and highly recommended.

Posted by Ethan | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent lawyer who is reliable, caring and competent.

When I met Cheryl for the first time, I was very depressed because my previous lawyer messed things up quite badly for my family and got us rejected. The most depressing thing was that my sister turned 21 after being rejected so we all thought that she couldn't get green card with the family (other l...awyers have told us this as well). But Cheryl helped all of my family to get green card and saved us a lot of trouble. In my opinion, Cheryl has two qualities that makes her an outstanding lawyer. First, Cheryl is reliable and competent. When my family explained our situation to Cheryl, she did not merely rely on her memory; she looked back into her books and called her peers to ask for suggestions and to confirm her ideas. My previous lawyer relied on his memory and made a mistake, which ultimately got us into the trouble. But Cheryl's approach reduces margin of error and makes her a very reliable lawyer. She is also very knowledgeable in her field; she was able to find a way to include my sister, who was over 21 at the time, in our case of getting green cards. Her competence clearly stands out from others when you look at all the cases she was able to successfully help. Secondly, Cheryl's compassion and care for her clients make her an extraordinary lawyer. When we were consulting her for the first time, my mom cried in front of her in distress. Cheryl comforted her and very clearly explained the approach she would use for my family. When I anxiously emailed her a question that my family had at 11:30 pm, she responded promptly at 5 am in the morning next day. She sees us more than just as clients; she sees us as people who have been victimized in many aspects of life because of our status, and she does what she can to help us stand on fair grounds by having the legal status in the U.S. I am very thankful that my family ended up with Cheryl and not just any other lawyer. She is an outstanding lawyer who makes this review not an exaggeration but an accurate description.

Posted by Donald | January 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Extraordinary Office/Exceptional Outcomes

Finding the Office of Cheryl David came on a referral for an associate. I needed legal expertise for a situation that required an honest and truthful response with regard to a situation with an employee who had been detained. Cheryl and Lindsey met with myself and a colleague to discuss the detenti...on dilemma. From the onset, these 2 lawyers made us feel at ease, comfortable and allowed for honest and open dialog, with no false hope or pretense. Cheryl and Lindsey shared their thoughts about our situation, added their considerable experience and came up with a plan that left us with hope and optimism. Be mindful, that our situation, based on all legal documentation (the law), would not allow for the release of our colleague for at least 6 months. Cheryl and Lindsey had an answer for that process as well. Upon planning to review the detention statue, challenge the reason for detaining our colleague, and exploring an immediate termination, Cheryl and Lindsey and the Office of Cheryl David (Yanyll and Michelle) hammered out a plan and filed the motions in an extremely effective manner, that was precise with the time element in mind. At the Master Court date, Lindsey was OUTSTANDING! She presented the case, was prepared with the motions and while the result we wanted were not at hand that day, Lindsey secured a unseen victory, not often found at a Master Court date EVER in immigration court. This review speaks to the excellent work of the entire office, as I felt comfortable with these folks as I would my family in a crisis. Cheryl and her staff (Lindsey, Michelle, Yanyll) secured the freedom our colleague within 31 days of the day of detention date!!! 31 DAYS! SERIOUSLY; from an estimated 6 months from every other attorney I consulted, to release in 31 DAYS. (lawyers are a dime a dozen, but these ladies make you feel like family) If you want just any immigration attorney, the Law Office of Cheryl David is not the office you need. You can find immigration attorney's all over the great state of New York. If you need an experience where you feel like you've been heard; you want assistance; CALL the Law Office of Cheryl David. Here you will find honesty, compassion, understanding and the ability for relief. You'll find answers. You'll find a legal team that will get your loved ones and friend home. You'll find Cheryl, Lindsey, Michelle, and Yanyll, waiting to assist and answer your questions. You'll find expertise. I know that I am grateful for everything that was accomplished. You can say thank you to these folks, but thank you just isn't enough......

Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2014 | Immigration

Changed Our Lives

The law office of Cheryl David was more than just a "lawyer" Cheryl & Michelle David went above & beyond to improve our chances for Approval. Honestly our case wasn't very strong, it didn't seem to be coming together. We went to a few different lawyers who took our money & just saw us as a case # mor...e than people. Cheryl and Michelle genuinely cared & did everything possible to keep us informed, they communicated with us constantly (Almost daily for over a year), coming up with small bits of important information that over time framed a stronger case. We got an approval of our I-601 Waiver & was issued a Visa. Everything went smoothly, they kept our mind at ease throughout the entire process. I've still gotten advice & information from them even after our case was over. I highly recommend them...!!!

Posted by Mauricio | August 15, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Superb service, knowledge and professionalism

I had a very complicated case to say the least, I was very discouraged by my situation and to be quite honest thought there was no way out of it (wont get into details). Ms. David was recommended by two different attorneys and she lived up to and even exceeded my expectations. Ms. David and her offic...e are extremely knowledgeable, respectful and helpful, even in a case as difficult as mine they assured me the entire way that they will be able to take care of everything; They kept me updated throughout the entire process and in due time everything was taken care of. I would HIGHLY recommend her services

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Cheryl Renee David's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hui Zeng

Immigration lawyer | Aug 19

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

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"A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Michael Block

Immigration lawyer | Jan 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amanda Denaro

Immigration lawyer | Jan 14

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"I endorse this lawyer. She is bright, capable, responsive and informed. She's willing to make the tough decisions, and her judgement is top notch."

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Nataliya Gavlin

Immigration lawyer | Dec 12

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. David is an experienced and dedicated professional"

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Dana Davidson

Immigration lawyer | Aug 05

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"I have known Cheryl David as a colleague and friend for several years. She is an expert in the area of immigration law, particularly with respect to deportation and removal issues. Cheryl's expertise makes her the perfect choice for anyone seeking counsel in this area. I am happy to endorse this attorney."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 28

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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

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"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Apr 16

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Brad Micklin

Administrative law lawyer | Sep 09

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"Cheryl Renee David is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show her commitment to serving clients as well as her level of experience. She is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Brandon Gillin

Immigration lawyer | Dec 07

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"I endorse Cheryl David. She has a superb reputation in the immigration law community. I would not hesitate to refer a New York client to her."

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Carl Shusterman

Immigration lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am very impressed with Cheryl David's ability to successfully represent immigrants in difficult removal cases. Cheryl is a highly regarded by her peers in the immigration bar. Last week, she was reelected to the National Board of Governors of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She also chairs AILA's New York ICE Detention and Removal Committee. I have been practicing immigration law for over 30 years, both for the INS and in private practice, and whenever I have a difficult removal case in the New York area, I refer the matter to Cheryl David."

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David Colgan

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Mark Shmueli

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John Sesini

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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2016

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2015

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers

2014

Top Women Attorney, NY Times Magazine

2014

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Public Service Award, American Immigration Council

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

2007

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Associations

2015 - Present

AILA NY - Immigration & Customs Enforcement Committee

Member

2015 - Present

AILA - NY - Customs Border Patrol Committee

Member

2014 - Present

ASISTA

Board of Directors

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Director

2010 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair - Executive Office for Immigration Review Liaison

2007 - 2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair - Immigration & Customs Enforcement

2007 - 2013

City Bar Fund

Board of Directors - Member

2006 - 2007

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair - New York

Education

1995

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

Spanish

French

Activity

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Top Contributor

Cheryl earned significant contribution points in 2014.

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Does USCIS requires the consummation of marriage for the Green Card in California?

06 Dec 2015
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BAR EXAM FOR VISA EXPIRING

26 Nov 2015
Q&A

Can a few spelling mistakes in a family's passports make us disqualified from getting a green card?

17 Nov 2015
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