Ruchi Thaker

Ruchi Thaker

4.9
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

100 Church Street, Suite 800, 8th Floor, New York, NY

About Ruchi

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

criminal deportation defense, family-based immigration, citizenship and naturalization, consular processing, immigration court representation, appeals and motions to Board of Immigration Appeals, VAWA cases, SIJS cases, and more

24 years | 800 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2003

Currently Registered

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Licensed in New Jersey for 23 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2002

Active

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Location

Law Office of Ruchi Thaker

100 Church Street, Suite 800, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10007-3001

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Ruchi Thaker's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

64 Client Reviews

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Showing 16 - 20 of 24 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Ivetta | June 30, 2015

A Great Thanks for your Services! :)

Me and my housband are very happy, and would like to Thank YOU to help us in every and each step of our way. We were informed all the time, and we could count on you in every minute. Will keep in contact, we would love to count on you in the future to continue with our case until the last step!! Than...ks You So Much Ruchi :) !!!! Max & Ivett

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2015 | Immigration

Ruchi Thaker - BEST immigration attorney money can buy !!!

Just did a review on Ruchi on another site, thought I would add my review here as well. I was so fortunate to have found Ruchi, she was professional and thorough from start to finish. It would be hard to find another attorney who can measure up to Ruchi by any standards. I got my green card in ...a little more than 6 months, and the whole process has been nothing but smooth ! There was not a single issue. I found Ruchi on Google search and at first I had my doubts not knowing if the reviews are genuine or not because there are so many of them and they are all positive, but now that I had gone through the whole process using Ruchi's service, I can't wait to add another positive review to her profile. I had used another attorney before, one recommended to me by my employer, one of those that has a fancy address, fancy office and fancy everything, but that's where it ends. His work was sloppy at best and every time I asked a question the attorney made me feel like he was doing me a huge favor, all I got from him was a couple sentences at most every time I had a question. It was so bad that I decided to stop the process half way, I simply did not have faith that he was acting in my best interest. Ruchi, on the contrary, spent time with me and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. She was easily accessible the whole time, and she explained everything in detail. There was not once when she made me feel like I was bothering her, she always answered by emails within a reasonable time. She really does care and the part that I like most is that she always stay on top of things, she is THOROUGH, not just crossing the Ts and dotting the I's. She follows through every step of the way, even after I have my green card in my hand. I have slight OCD and for me to say that someone is really thorough, you better believe it! She had saved me so much agony, I couldn't thank her enough. I knew from the moment I met her that I had picked the right attorney. It is really hard nowadays to be able to find a good attorney, she has good work ethics and she does it with her HEART. I highly recommend Ruchi to anyone who is looking for an immigration attorney. If anyone has questions, feel free to reach out to me. I am very guarded about my privacy, but you can find me on Google+ review under J Sloan, you can reach out to me on google+ if you have any questions for me.

Posted by Senol | August 12, 2014 | Immigration

The best immigration attorney!

When looking for an Attorney to handle my Immigration case, I called several law firms before I found the Law office of Ruchi Thaker. I was very impressed that I got to talk to her right away instead of going through a pre-screening staff. She spent a considerable amount of time with me on the pho...ne discussing my case even before she knew she’d be hired. Once I got off the phone with her, I knew I had the right attorney who would help me win my case and get my citizenship. Due to my previous lawyer’s improper handling of my case, my citizenship was denied. And I was left in a situation where my future in the United States was endangered. Therefore, I was very frustrated, unhopeful and had no faith that I would win my case. That was of course, until I met Ruchi. I was placed in removal proceedings after I traveled abroad and returned to the USA. Ruchi tried to explain to the authorities that I should be allowed back into the country as a greencard holder because the immigration law was on my side. But no one listened. I even had to go through the immigration court process, where Ruchi explained to the judge that the law was on my side and that the DHS was wrong in preventing me from being admitted back as a greencard holder. Judge agreed with us and terminated my removal case! In comparison to my previous attorney, Ruchi was much more knowledgeable, proactive, attentive, and did not shuffle my case off to a Paralegal. Ruchi handled every aspect of my case personally. As my case went forward, Ruchi was able to reduce my anxiety about the case by her attention to detail. She followed up with authorities relentlessly until she got answers to her inquiries. Ruchi was always very responsive and my questions were answered within minutes. Even when the authorities were stalling our requests for information or applications and providing incorrect information for the path forward, Ruchi followed her instincts, and always prevailed. I am happy to report that my immigration court case was terminated because of her extensive legal knowledge and perseverance. After the case was over, I immediately applied for citizenship. As a result of her persistence I am now a U.S. Citizen, seven short months after my case was terminated. I also applied and received my US Passport. All thanks to Ruchi.

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2013 | Immigration

Careful and diligent approach to immigration law

Ruchi Thaker is THE best immigration lawyer I've consulted and hired. I've been to 4 other lawyers that attempted to represent my complicated DACA - Deferred Action - case. Non of whom were patient, kind, and understand of the tough situation I was in. They simply wanted to take a deposit and take ri...sks. Ruchi will listen to your problems and carefully decide the most logical approach towards solving your case. She solved mine!

Posted by Rita Krishan | April 04, 2013 | Immigration

My Expipence

My husband has been living in this country for 20 years without any legal status. When I met him I tried to help him achieve an status but we asked so many lawyers but they all shut us down. The only response we got from others was if we had money or that there is no way we can get my husband a leg...al status. After a while we found Ruchi Thaker and saw great reviews about her and when we had her as a official lawyer every good comment about Ruchi people made were true. His case was very difficult and Ruchi had first tried to understand the case and wanted to find the strings that un-knotted the knot, and she did. When we went to her office we had no idea that she would be the person to give my husband a legal status here in the U.S. Ruchi Thaker is a very hardworking and straight to the point kind of women. If she thinks she can do it. One thing i loved about Ruchi was that she gave off positive energy and that let you talk to her with no hesitation. With her Help all the obstacles we had gone through had gone by kind of smoothly. She had always kept me informed on what was going on and what process we would be up to, what left etc, but even when she wasn't in the office her e-mail was always open to me and would really from her heart want you to achieve what you wanted to achieve. I strongly say with no doubt that she is fantastic lawyer who will try to solve your problem. Thank You Once Again From the Bottom of My heart!!!

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Ruchi Thaker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elena Denevich

Immigration lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Darius Marzec

Immigration lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ruchi Thaker has serious passion and drive for her work in the immigration field. She is known in the field for taking on difficult and sometimes hopeless cases. She has an uncanny ability to come up with solutions where there are not any at first glance. She is able to do this given her long term experience in the field and having handled hundreds of matters. She also has a depth of legal knowledge honed after having done many federal appeals and cases. When representing clients in court or other proceedings, one could not have a better advocate. She is trustworthy, intelligent, and just a superb lawyer."

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Lois Brenner

Immigration lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Highly skilled and respected Immigration Attorney."

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Saleem Rizvi

Immigration lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ruchi possesses exceptional litigation skills in the area of deportation and removal proceedings. She also deeply cares about her clients and give them her undivided attention."

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Howah Hung

Immigration lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ruchi for several years and I wholeheartedly endorse Ruchi Thaker. She is a hard working and meticulous attorney, and her successes in immigration law cases speak for themselves."

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Jeffrey Mcadams

Immigration lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having known Ms. Thaker since 2000 I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. She takes her job very seriously, is extremely knowledgeable about immigration law and what it means to be subject to it, and cares about her clients. She honestly helps people who come to her for her advice and expertise. Jeffrey McAdams, mcadamslaw.net"

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Betty Huang

Immigration lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ruchi has been invaluable in developing my immigration legal practice. Ruchi is extremely knowledgeable about complex immigration issues and never hesitates to provide advice, suggestions and legal strategies. Ruchi is an excellent attorney and represents her clients honestly, zealously and successfully! I am proud to have her as a colleague and a friend. It is with pleasure that I give her this endorsement as one of the best immigration attorneys in New York City."

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Labe Richman

Immigration lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Thaker is resourceful, hardworking, and knowledgeable. I have worked with her on many cases and am always amazed at the energy she is able to apply to her client's matters. I heartily endorse her."

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James Bacher

Immigration lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ruchi Thaker is one of the most talented and well-read attorneys I know in the field of immigration law. Her abilities in representing clients is only surpassed by her attention to detail and passion for her clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Ruchi Thaker in the field of immigration law."

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Stephen Scott

Immigration lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ruchi Thaker is that rare combination of intelligence, hard work, professionalism, and congeniality. I cannot say enough good things about her."

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Matthew Guadagno

Immigration lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I worked with Ruchi before she started her own law firm. She is a very talented immigration lawyer who cares about her clients. Most of all, she does great work!"

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Irwin Berowitz

Immigration lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I am privileged to work with Ruchi Thaker as her law partner. She is thorough, detail-oriented, and extremely dedicated to her clients. She is responsive to client questions and offers sound legal advice. Having known her for over 8 years as an immigration attorney, I can proudly say that she is one of the best lawyers and one of the most genuine person I know."

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Lois Brenner

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Saleem Rizvi

Immigration lawyer

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Howah Hung

Business lawyer

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Jeffrey Mcadams

Family lawyer

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Michael Kohler

Immigration lawyer

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Labe Richman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Murphy

DUI and DWI lawyer

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James Bacher

Personal injury lawyer

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Stephen Scott

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Top Women Attorneys in New York Metro Area, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Clients Choice, Avvo

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Client Choice, Avvo

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner/Sole Proprietor, Law Office of Ruchi Thaker

2007 - 2012

Partner, Thaker Berowitz LLP

2002 - 2007

Associate, Bretz & Coven LLP

Associations

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Zmijewska v. Gonzales

Voluntary departure bar was not held against the client and she was eligible to pursue adjustment of status

Ashley v. Ridge

Client was granted bond and released from immigration detention

Matter of Zmijewska

Voluntary departure bar was not held against the client and she was eligible to pursue adjustment of status

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Education

2002

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Rutgers University, New Brunswick/Piscataway

Bachelors of Arts

Languages

English

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