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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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Posted by Halima A. | June 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Life-Changing Immigration Help After 13 Years of Waiting

After 13 years of waiting and struggling to get my green card, the Law Office of Cheryl R. David made the impossible happen—in just 2 months. Before coming to this firm, I had another lawyer who didn’t care about my case. I wasted so much time and money without any results. It was frustrating and ...discouraging. Then I found this incredible team. Lindsey, in particular, is truly exceptional. She treated my case with urgency, care, and professionalism. What others couldn’t resolve for over a decade, she made happen quickly and smoothly. I am beyond grateful. If you’re looking for an immigration attorney who cares and delivers results, this is the team you need. They changed my life.

Posted by Jon | October 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Expert Guidance

We were referred to Cheryl by a friend. Even in the initial consultation, she was reassuring and knowledgeable (and frankly, more reasonably priced than other attorneys). We hired her to assist with an adjustment of status case following our marriage, though my husband already had an asylum case pen...ding. For a straightforward marriage case, we had endless delays with USCIS (some that might be fairly attributed to COVID, but mostly not). Even though normal processing is about 8 months, we were still waiting after 3 years, with multiple inquiries to USCIS at multiple levels, ombuds complaints, written requests to senators, and more. USCIS had misfiled the case without taking accountability, and causing delays more than triple the normal processing time. It was an emotionally wrought time for us, waiting indefinitely to be contacted for an interview. We were both reaching a breaking point. I am grateful that Cheryl, Michelle and Lindsey helped us keep perspective, and were able to navigate us through to a resolution. The patience and knowledge needed to negotiate US immigration is stunning, and we were grateful for their expert guidance throughout the process.

Posted by Cora | January 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Life changing experience - recommend wholeheartedly

My husband and I had been struggling to re-open our case for 10 years with no success. After multiple attempts to do so with several attorneys and many consultations with big law firms in the city that advised us to leave the country and apply from abroad, we made an appointment with Cheryl and under...stood what it truly means for an attorney to care about our case. It was refreshing to speak with a knowledgable attorney that was truthful with us and focused on solutions. From the beginning, it was clear to us that we are in great hands with Cheryl and Michelle David. They both dedicated their time and resources to help us get out of a very difficult situation that has affected our entire family for many years and they did so with care, knowledge and incredible professionalism. I cannot put into words how grateful my husband and I are for what Cheryl and Michelle did for us! They helped us achieve the impossible and my husband got his green card in spite of many years of struggling. We truly appreciate everything they have done for us and are grateful they took our case!

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Lawyer! 150% Would Recommend!!

I couldn’t stop my tears as I was writing this review. I will not forgot my 27 years of dealing with a horrifying experience. Without getting into deeper detail, I can assure that my case was a complicated one. I have literally been from door to door, looking for someone to represent me but I was alw...ays misled and undermined. They were always taking advantage of me. Do you know who made me free from all my pain and suffering? Cheryl David, Lindsay Gauzza, Michelle David. It’s nearly impossible express my gratitude merely through words. The first interview took two hours at the beginning when I met Cheryl and explained my immigration status, and after she heard my history and reviewed my documents, she looked at me and she said I made a big mess but at the same time she said my case is also strong therefore there is some possibility and hope. She gave me a new hope; one that I had lost through the rejection of others. I told her that I read the review on AVVO and that I came to her with hope. As I explained my situation, I couldn’t stop crying. Right before final interview, my wife and I sat with her few times and we studied the case for the final interview. I cannot thank her enough for her patience and breakdown piece by piece explanations. She is the most extraordinary lawyer I have ever met. No one, until her, was willing to put together the messy puzzle pieces and create the entire picture and for that, I am forever grateful. Lindsay- My wife and I set with her few times to study the case. She was our angel safe guard especially during the final interview at the federal Plaza. My wife needed an interpreter and he was putting our case in jeopardy. Lindsay spoke up from back and saved us from the drown. If Lindsay was not there, we would be in a much worse place today. Michelle- I have no word to describe her efforts because she did so much to help me. From day one until the final day, she was non-stop, restlessly, back and forth, working with us. Weekends, holidays, all types of weather, Covid-19, yet, nothing stopped her. In her whole career, this was her most complicated case to count. And she won. She is my life time hero. Team effort- Office staff have fantastic communication, positive attitude. Super organized.

Posted by Christopher Camacho | November 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best lawyer

The life of an immigrant it’s not easy . You feel so left out of society and not only that the worst thing of all you can’t even travel because you’re an immigrant. When i met Cherls the first time we spoke for about an hour and i was 19 years old and we talked about what would i do Once i got My gre...en card . And believe it or not we went thru some tuff times when it came to my case . I was Going to court i was Getting a lot of mail saying that immigration needed more information or evidence to be exact, and there was times where i would Just sit in my bedroom crying because of this . My case went on for about 3 years long ,and throughout those 3 years i finished High-school got my high-school diploma and started looking for under the books jobs . And they never usually lasted long for me . There were times where i just wanted to say i give Up on this . Then i met Yanll and Lindsey they were like the best . Having yanll ,Cherls , and Lindsey by my side on every step of the way i felt Like a super team Every-time i came To the office to see them and talk about my case they made sure i was Doing good and that i wasn't getting in no type of trouble and till this day i can Pick up the phone And call them and they’ll always be there for me . (Too keep it short ) they really changed my life i just Got approved from immigration got my green card and i never felt So happy the way i am Right now . I want To scream till my last breath how much You guys mean to mean . And from the bottom of my heart how much i appreciate every single one of you For not giving up on me . And for fighting with me till the end . There’s no word for the way i feel because you guys made it happen and I’m so happy . I love You guys . Thank you once again .

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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

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"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

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2023

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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

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

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2012

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

2012

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2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Public Service Award, American Immigration Council

2009

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2009

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

2008

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2008

Recognized, New York Super Lawyers

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

43

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Top Contributor

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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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