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

No misconduct found

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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Posted by The Dorman Family | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer Ever

My Family and I cannot find the words to describe Ms. Ruchi Thaker is simple the best. She is very patient because my husband always has a question and the first thing he says to me is "call Ruchi." My husband and I were denied resident Status at our interview and the Officer that interviewed us, tol...d us to find a good lawyer not just any Lawyer but a good Immigration Lawyer he said after being denied resident status. We did not just find a good Lawyer we found the best Lawyer. Ms Thaker was never about the money, she was willing to help us find a way to stay in the US and yes, she did. Our case took some year but Ms Thaker was not just our Lawyer she became a friend to my family and I. She always took our calls, answered any questions we had and was always quick to reply to any text or email we sent to her . Ms Thaker loves her job and boy is she good at it. If anyone is looking for an awesome Lawyer who will fight for you from beginning to end Ms Ruchi Thaker is that Lawyer. My family and I cannot say thank you enough, for sticking with us to the end of a long and tough journey. May God continue to Bless you and keep you always. The Dorman Family

Posted by Rosanna | April 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

New York, NY

My husband and I met Ruchi at a hearing for another client. At the time we were looking for a lawyer for my husband immigration case. I liked what I saw during the trial and decided to ask Ruchi Thucker for a business card. I am very grateful we found her. She is very professional and hard worke...r. She works with you to built the best case possible. She makes herself available and answers emails quickly. Ruchi kept in constant contact with us and remaind in contact until the morning of the hearing. My husband won the case do to her hardwork. She does everything possible to make sure she presents the best case possible. She does not leave any stone unturned. My family is very grateful to Ruchi because she gave us our life back. While going through the case with her I felt confident we had put this case in the best hands possible. The outcome of this case proved it. I would recommend Ruchi Thucker to anyone who is looking for a great immigration lawyer.

Posted by Sunita | March 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Most professional, efficient, and compassionate lawyer!

I couldn't be happier with the services I got from Ruchi for my case! From the consultation until the end of my case, she was with me every step of the way, no matter how many questions I had, or when I asked. She replied to emails right away (even on nights and weekends), and when she couldn't ans...wer, she told me she would get back to me (just so that I knew she got my message). I felt like I was talking to a friend. Without her help and guidance, my case would have been stuck with CIS forever! She is direct and doesn't just tell you want you want to hear. So if you want a lawyer who just says things to make you happy, she may not be the one for you. But if you want a lawyer who will tell you the truth (no matter how bad) and then give you options, then I highly recommend her. Talking to her, it's like you are talking to a friend, not a lawyer. I felt comfortable with her all the time, which allowed me to be more active in my case then in the past when I had other lawyers (who just told me what I wanted to hear, which is why nothing ever got done with them). I've been in USA for so long and had other lawyers in the past, but I am glad I went to Ruchi to discuss my case and hired her. Ruchi, thank you for everything you did for me and my family. May you be blessed forever.

Posted by Ravi | March 24, 2018

Ravi

Very unprofessional In my experience, she was very bad at following up, and would either not respond to emails at all, or respond 3 days later with 1-liner emails like: "I am in middle of emergencies. Cannot reply right now." She's knowledgeable if you can meet her, but she can be very confron...tational and unresponsive (which she blames on how busy she is with "emergencies").

Ruchi Thaker

Replied last March 24, 2018

Ravi, thank you for your comment. It is difficult to adequately reply to your comment, because in the recent past, I have not consulted with anyone named "Ravi" so please provide your full name, so that I can reply meaningfully based on any conversation we may have had at a consultation that you may have had with me. Regardless, my approach to consultations and clients is straightforward -- I do not like to beat around the bush. Some people may not like that approach, but I feel it's your case and your time, so it is my obligation to be truthful. I have always made an effort to follow up as necessary with my clients and consultations. But as a lawyer, I am often in court, at administrative interviews, meeting a client in a detention center or jail, and overall, helping the people who hired me to help them. Also, in today's political climate (Trump Administration), emergencies and crises have affected the immigrant community like never before, which makes immigration lawyers the "first responders" when a client is detained, or a client is about to be deported. People have choices when it comes to hiring a lawyer, and if and when they reach out to me following a consultation, it is usually to make an appointment to get started on their case. Most lawyers, including me, do not do ongoing consultations via email after the time-based consultation has ended. That is why I take the time during the consultation to answer questions. I hope you have now found an attorney that you feel responds to you per your terms. Wishing you all the best!

Posted by Ibrahim | September 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Citizenship

I went to her after 2 years of no answers on my citizenship case she said I got u she started with my case and im having my oath ceremony next week all thanks to her she literally changed my life I was depressed I didn't know what to do now everything changed And her price was very very fair other l...awyers would've charged 3 times of what she did I asked if u have a case of any type with immigration trust me go to her it's very hard to find amazing smart and someone get the job done like ruchi thaker.

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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

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Stephen Scott

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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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