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

Biography

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

No misconduct found

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 1 - 5 of 21 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Ruchi Thaker- Immigration Lawyer

We are writing this review to express our sincere gratitude for the most professional representation of Atty. Ruchi Thaker, You have stuck by us through the years in dealing with this very stressful case. I admire your composure, strategies, work ethic, very detailed, and most of all excellent repres...entation. Always on time and making sure that you are on top of everything. You never leave or give up the case until perfectly done. The case was very complicated, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility until we finished the application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjustment of Status. My husband and I strongly recommend Attorney Ruchi Thacker to anyone seeking immigration representation.

Posted by Kartik | December 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Genuine delight to work with!!

Ruchi has been absolutely phenomenal. During the process of my adjustment of status, I had moved between multiple states. Throughout the process, Ruchi was very communicative and extremely responsive. She is meticulous, thorough, and patient. Her meticulousness if reflected in the fact that she helpe...d me understand what each document I was submitting was actually for and how it added strength to my application. I loved how Ruchi had a dedicated dropbox for our application and the ease it created for adding and removing documents. My wife and I are very lucky to have worked with Ruchi and highly recommend her and her law firm for family-based immigration. Thank you so much, Ruchi!

Posted by Muhammad | January 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding attorney!! Removal proceedings was canceled and I got my green card!

I just want to start off by saying I had a very complicated case and was in removal proceedings. I had consulted with multiple lawyers - some knew how to proceed with my case while others had no clue what advice to give me. However, all that changed when I met Ms. Ruchi Thaker. She knew exactly what ...needed to be done for me to lawfully adjust my status. She was very organized and always prepared a detailed list of documents of what needed to be provided to USCIS and Immigration Court. She was very generous with her advice and time, and always gave me extra time whenever I had questions and concerns regarding my case. My case was very frustrating as USCIS and immigration court had long delays in scheduling and processing it. However, I am extremely grateful that I chose Ms Ruchi to represent me. She knows immigration law very well and prepares you well for your interview and hearings. She always prepares very good evidence packages to submit to USCIS and Court and makes sure to include all possible documents to support your case. She is extremely organized and submits all packages herself (you don't have to go through a paralegal which is a huge relief). She is always punctual and is a gem and I highly recommend her to everyone seeking an immigration attorney whether its for a simple case or a complicated one like mine. There are many immigration attorneys who will take your case but she is the most competent and honest one ! Her results are incredible and her work speaks for itself. My family and I are forever grateful to Ms. Ruchi for the hard work and dedication she put towards winning our case.

Posted by Adefolahan | January 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Lawyer. Case reopened after more 15 years and green card was given

My lawyer did what other lawyers failed to do. Got my working papers for me while under supervision and eventually getting me my green card. She is on point and always explaining every step of your case to you. She is very transparent with her job. So you know what is going on I am very happy and del...ighted to meet her and I should have met her earlier. But nothing happens before time. I will and recommend her to any and everyone in my situation. My asylum was denied she reopened my case and got me working papers while under supervision by the immigration. Thanks a bunch Ms /Lawyer Ruchi Thaker I and son and family are very grateful for your good work. The Lord will continue to direct you in everything you do and continue to serve and help people with immigration issues in this country. Adefolahan/Oluwaseyi we are greatful

Posted by Neha | October 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EXCELLENT ATTORNEY

I’m writing this as a lawful permanent resident after an 18-month case! My husband and I approached Ruchi to help with our case for my permanent residency (after an overstay). Ruchi is one of the most organised, diligent and pleasant people we have ever worked with. It was such a relief to know that... our case was in Ruchi’s extremely capable hands. From the beginning, Ruchi made an extremely comprehensive list of documents for us to gather and kept us informed of everything that was happening with our case. As we experienced longer processing times than the past few years we were quite anxious at various stages of the application but Ruchi let us know that we were still within the normal time frame and eased our worries as they came up. She promptly and patiently responded to every email we sent her and every question we asked. Ruchi really cares about her work and her clients and this shines through in every step of the process. We feel so grateful to have found her and will definitely be returning to Ruchi for any immigration needs in the future. I would highly recommend Ruchi to anyone with family-based immigration needs.

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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

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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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