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Cheryl Renee David

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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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(212) 791-7606

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

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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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Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Most genuine and reliable lawyer!!!

Before I met Cheryl, I had seen many immigration lawyers who all seems to care more about getting paid than helping me with my situation. Cheryl was different from the moment I met her, I felt safe and in good hands especially when she told me she is not here to take advantage of my situation. In our... initial meeting, she did not start talking about the cost of helping me but rather accessing the best way she can help me out with my complicated immigration case and I loved that she had honest advise but most importantly she was not pushy. Best choice I ever made is to have Cheryl as my attorney with her expert guidance and help, my long immigration process was a success. I remember how difficult my life was without an identity but Cheryl and her knowledgeable office staffs were able to get me DACA which gave me some hope to work and drive but it did not end there, they also help me get my green card recently and now they gave me not only hope but freedom. As they say in my Asian culture now I have "wings to fly"! I can't thank Cheryl and her caring staff enough for all that they have done for me!!! Cheryl and her legal assistants are people that truly cares about helping illegal immigrants. I would 100% refer her to anyone who needs her legal expert advise on immigration help!

Posted by Jessica | August 26, 2014 | Immigration

So thankful for finding them

I was recommended to this firm by a friend, who is also an immigration lawyer but was leaving the country so he couldn't help me. And, I could not have been happier. (That says something too, when your competitors recommend you) First, for me, it was important to feel a connection to my lawyer, to ...feel like she understood me and we could communicate well. Cheryl, within the first few minutes, proved to me she was unlike the other lawyers who I "interviewed" for the job. Conversation ran smoothly, she asked all the right questions, answered mine with ease and with confidence and most importantly spoke the truth. After our initial meeting, she directed me towards Michelle who then sat down and embedded herself in my story with my fiancee. She left no small detail untouched. I think the best reviews are the most honest. So I will copy and paste the email I wrote to Michelle after my fiancee and I received our VISA. This was from the heart and direct. "Dear Michelle, The work you have done in supporting both Victor and myself in being together is beyond what we could have imagined. Your dedication and focus with helping us to get all the material we needed and then reading through all of it with a fine tooth comb and creating an incredible summary of our lives together was just truly amazing and skillful. We appreciate everything you have done and look forward to working with you again when he comes to the states." There is nothing I would have done differently, oh yes.. hire them from the beginning. It would have saved us a LOT of time rather than trying to do it on our own. If you are thinking of doing it on your own, I strongly suggest rethinking. There are too many details, hiccups and unknowns to figure this out without a lawyer. And this is the law firm to help straighten out all the kinks.

Posted by Carol | April 10, 2014 | Immigration

Extremely intellectual and a Trusted Attorney who yields excellent results.

I want to share with all who is reading this, that our lives were touched by one of the most intelligent, powerful, and astounding attorney, Ms. Cheryl David. Cheryl and her staff are all very dependable and very affluent in speaking on all issues regarding your immigration case. Below is a detaile...d narrative of our case and experiences. Cheryl speaks from her heart on your case; she understands what separation means to a family during the deportation proceedings. Cheryl is very aggressive, respectable and takes on a great challenge of winning a losing case. Our case appeared to be one of those cases. Cheryl is super methodical and knows very well all areas of immigration matters, the changing laws, rules and motions. Please read our story which confers to our testimony of Attorney Cheryl David. My brother is married to a US Citizen and the father of two American children. He followed his childhood sweetheart to this country and was illegal for many years. His wife sponsored him and he was denied legal status. During the interim, my brother was involved in 4 DWI’s and was arrested on his last charges. He was obviously illegal in the US and thus was taken to Hudson County. During the agony of all that was happening we met Attorney Cheryl David whom we initially heard of but were already working with another Attorney. We severed links and continued onwards with Ms. David. My family including my brother’s wife and children were devastated. We underwent mental counseling but Cheryl made the last 7 months realty of unifying our family again. Ms. David and her office staff are very diligent, very compassionate and understand what separation from loved ones means. Ms. Cheryl David is very versatile with all aspects of immigration she worked my brother case in ways that we thought were impossible. Cheryl undertook a serious case and never gave us false hopes. She looked at both sides of the tunnel with us; she discussed with us the possibility of immigration not allowing my brother to stay in the US amongst other issues. However, on the day of trial Cheryl with the court room full of cries and swollen faces, Cheryl brought a new lease of life to all of us. Because of her expertise and superb knowledge she managed to conquer a battle in the courtroom. Cheryl WON our case any my brother came home after 7 months. In summary, without any hesitation and just when you feel that life is against you, please speak with Cheryl for all your immigration answers.

Posted by Nicole | May 03, 2013 | Immigration

Hands Down Best Immigration Attorney in NYC

I must give credit where credit is due. Cheryl David and her team are fantastic. For the first part of my case, they managed to rectify an issue that had been ongoing for over 10 years. The second part of my case was to get me citizenship. This in itself seemed like an impossible task because several... other attorneys told me that citizenship was out of the question, my green card would never be renewed and I should just "lay low". Well, I've just been granted citizenship and am attending my Oath Ceremony next week. There is no doubt in my mind that this would NOT have happened without the expertise of Cheryl and her outstanding team - Lindsey, Stephanie, Michelle, and Yolanda. I highly recommend her services. I would trust no one else with immigration issues.

Posted by Salman | December 20, 2012 | Immigration

The best lawyer for immigration.

During July of 2010, our family ran into one of the toughest challenges in our lives. We faced deportation from the United States. Having grown up in the U.S. for more than 20 years, this was difficult to face. Our first priority was to search for the most competent, trustworthy, and professional ...lawyer. I found Cheryl's firm online and felt that her experience and knowledge dealing with immigration and deportation cases were perfectly suited for our unique case. Soon after, we went for a consultation. She was extremely professional and listened to our unique case and what our concerns were—all while giving us ample information on what she would do to resolve our case and keep us here in the United States permanently. We knew then and there that Cheryl would be the best lawyer for our case. In only a few months, our family was able to to reside in the United States temporarily because of her. However, the goal was to receive permanent residency. Her expertise in dealing with a variety of immigration and deportation cases allowed her to hone in on exactly what type of documents and statements we needed in order to reside in the United States. She knew what keys unlocked the door, so to say. Within one year, our previous deportation case was closed and our new case was processing. We then met with another judge several months later, who then notified us that our final decision would be mailed to us. Our lives were changed when we received our approval letter for Permanent Residency in the United States. We could not be happier that we chose Cheryl as our lawyer. Since then, I have recommended Cheryl to numerous friends and family. She is truly an expert in her profession and understands the difficulties that many immigrants and non-documented aliens face in this country. It is with great confidence that I recommend Cheryl for any immigration case—especially deportation cases and unique cases dealing with undocumented immigrants. If you are deciding which lawyer to go with for your complicated and unique immigration case—the search is over. Choose Cheryl, you will be glad you did once you see the results.

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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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Immigration lawyer

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Debbi Klopman

Immigration lawyer

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John Sesini

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Carl Shusterman

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

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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

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2014

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers

2014

Top Women Attorney, NY Times Magazine

2014

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

2014

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2013

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

2013

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2012

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

2012

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2011

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2011

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2010

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2010

Public Service Award, American Immigration Council

2009

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2009

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2008

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2008

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2007

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

2007

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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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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
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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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