Randall Allan Chamberlain

Randall Allan Chamberlain

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

305 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY

About Randall

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

I assist with all types of US immigration, with particular emphasis on family-based petitions, political asylum cases, and extraordinary ability petitions.

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

10 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Randall Chamberlain

305 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10007

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Randall Allan Chamberlain's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jelena | November 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney at Law Extraordinaire

Randall Chamberlain is not just Attorney at Law extraordinaire but all around an amazing human being. Randall was the third lawyer I've worked with on my immigration case and the one who finally helped me. He is very knowledgeable, professional, kind, courteous and patient. He truly understands what ...immigrants are going through and offers endless support throughout the process. You can relax and trust that he is always offering best guidance and counsel as he never advised me wrongly. I hope Randall doesn't mind when I say he is a "unicorn" immigration lawyer as he is everything an immigration lawyer you want to be and you know that there are some of them out there but it's hard to find them. I was so lucky to find him and had pleasure of working with him. He is the person who is doing his work because he genuinely want to help people. Thank you Randall! We are so lucky to have you.

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Review for Randall Chamberlain

I hired Randall to assist with my green card application and since then he has always made himself available to answer any questions and concerns that I have. He takes time with his clients, is very detail-oriented, has an excellent knowledge of U.S. immigration law and is always considerate of his c...lient's needs. I have recommended him to many of my friends.

Posted by Michael | February 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great immigration lawyer in NYC

Randall was referred to us by an organization that works with LGBTQ couples with immigration issues. As a bi-national (one US citizen one UK citizen), Randall helped us complete the paperwork for our immigration application after our marriage in NY. He attended the immigration interview with us, and... had sent in all the paperwork in advance so everything went very smoothly. Even though we finished working with Randall after our application was completed, he is always quick to answer those random questions that pop up months after the fact. The immigration process is very long and complicated so its great that he is willing to answer our questions as they come up. Overall we were very happy that we selected him to complete our application, and he was very well priced compared to many of the other lawyers we consulted with.

Posted by Charmain | February 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent, diligent and professional services. Always delivered over and beyond what was asked.

Randall preliminarily provided legal support for the entire process of acquiring an O3 visa for myself and O1s for accompanying family members. 2 years later he also provided all legal support for permanent residency applications. His services were professional and extremely thorough. He went over an...d above the basics that were needed, and made sure to cover all bases in depth and breadth to ensure there was little room or cause to reject our applications. He also continually followed up on the application process to mitigate delays, and also accompanied myself and family to related immigration interviews to ensure we had appropriate counsel if the interviews were difficult. He is also an extremely conscientious lawyer with a deep passion for social justice; he is truly interested in his clients and in delivering the best possible outcomes for them.

Posted by anonymous | February 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent lawyer

Randall did a fantastic job with my green card application.

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Randall Allan Chamberlain's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Mandel

Immigration lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Randall for several years, and have always found him to be a knowledgeable, reliable and outstanding immigration lawyer. He is deeply committed to helping each of his clients while also advocating for a better, more humane and respectful immigration system in the US. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an immigration lawyer."

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Mark Davies

Immigration lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have know Randall for several years and we have exchanged views on immigration cases a few times. Randall is an exceptionally talented immigration lawyer who cares passionately for his clients and is dedicated to excellence in the practice of law. I completely recommend him without reservation."

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Hui Zeng

Immigration lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Chamberlain is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Matthew Merrick

Immigration lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Randy is an excellent attorney whom I wholeheartedly endorse. His thoughtful and detailed approach to the legal profession makes Randy one of the finest immigration attorneys I've had the pleasure of working with. I fully endorse him."

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Susan Vignola

Immigration lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Randy is smart, professional, and very knowledgeable on immigration issues. Highly recommend."

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Steve Milankov

Immigration lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Randall is a very fair attorney who takes the needs of his clients very seriously."

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Joseph Shepherd

Immigration lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shahpour Matloob

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2007

President, Board of Directors, Team New York Aquatics

1993

Admitted, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

1992

Editorial Board, Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Immigration Attorney, Law Office of Randall Chamberlain

2010 - 2012

Immigration Associate, Masliah & Soloway, PC

2008 - 2010

Volunteer Attorney, Masliah & Soloway, PC

2006 - 2010

Director, Institutional Giving, EngenderHealth

2005 - 2005

Director of Development and Communications, Action Against Hunger - USA

2001 - 2004

Associate Director, Foundation Relations, Human Rights Watch

2000 - 2001

Special Assistant to the Director, Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership

1999 - 2000

Consultant, UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

1994 - 1995

Associate, International Practice, Ukrit Mongkolnavin Law Office, Bangkok, Thailand

1994 - 1994

Attorney, Berman, Berkley & Lasky

1994 - 1995

Consultant, Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Law

1993 - 1993

Judicial Extern, Chambers of Judge Fern M. Smith

Associations

2020 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair, New York Chapter

2013 - Present

Asia Catalyst

Board of Dirctors

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

Immigration Equality

Volunteer

2007 - Present

Human Rights Watch

LGBT Rights Advisory Committee

2004 - Present

Team New York Aquatics

Member

2014 - 2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)

Co-Chair, EOIR/OPLA/Asylum Committee

2012 - 2015

Association of the Bar of the City of New York

LGBT Rights Committee

2012 - 2014

Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies, City University of New York

Board of Directors

2010 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)

Pro Bono Committee

2010 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)

Media and Advocacy Committee

2010 - 2012

Team New York Aquatics

Board of Directors

2007 - 2008

Team New York Aquatics

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Asylum

Approved

Extraordinary Ability Visas and Green Cards

Approved

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Education

1999

Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs

Master of International Affairs

1993

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

J.D.

1990

Brown University

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2021

AILA Annual Conference

Anatomy of Removal Proceeding 101

2020

AILA Midwinter Conference

Extraordinary and Changed Circumstances: Getting Past the One-Year Filing Deadline in Asylum

2019

AILA New York Symposium

I-751 Issues Regarding Divorce

2019

AILA Cenral Florida Chapter Conference

Nuance Issues Arising in the Representation of LGBTQ Clients in Asylum Cases

2019

AILA Annual Conference

Asylum 101

2018

AILA New York Symposium

Zealouos representation of asylum seekers after Matter of A–B–

2018

AILA Annual Conference

Diversity in Modern Marriages

2017

AILA New York Symposium

Running from Hell: The Path to a Safe Haven – Current Issues in Asylum

2016

Columbia Undergraduate Law Review

Trump and the Future of Refugee Law

2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)

Issues in Family Immigration

2014

10 Things Every Solo and Small Firm Practitioner Should Know About...

Immigration Law Panel

2013

Encuentros: Sexy, Healthy and Proud

Inmigrante - Camino a la ciudadanía

2012

Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs

Life after OPT: Understanding the US Immigration System

2011

Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs

U.S. Immigration Law Overview

Publications

2000

UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific HRD for Youth Empowerment: Eight innovative approaches submitted for the 1999 ESCAP HRD Award

1998

Philippine Council for NGO Certification Regulating Civil Society: The Philippine Council for NGO Certification

Languages

French

English

Spanish

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