Kate Chaltain

Kate Chaltain

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

135 East 57th St, 6th Floor, New York, NY

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Immigration 100%

17 years | 500 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Kate E. Chaltain, Esq.

135 East 57th St, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10022

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Kate Chaltain's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ehhs | August 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An outstanding and compassionate lawyer. Absolutely the best.

Before I met Kate, I had consulted more than 6 lawyers and I can tell you that Kate was absolutely the best. Before working with her, I thought that professionalism was the only necessary quality of a good attorney. But she made me realized that there is another quality that takes to make one a G...REAT attorney: COMPASSION. Unlike other lawyers, she regularly checked up on my situation and provided useful information. She deeply cared about the case and provided consolation when I was going through a stressful time. Despite my numerous emails, she has always been very responsive. Her replies were prompt, well-researched, and knowledgeable. She organized and went through all my documents and preparations needed to get my visa and she took the time to explain how to deal with every possible outcome. I can't thank her enough for helping me to get through this. I absolutely recommend you work with Kate!

Posted by Tashi | November 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Simply the best immigration Attorney

Kate is not only an immigration attorney but also a down to earth human being. She's approachable and very empathetic person who simply wants to help you. Back in 2011 I needed a lawyer who would understand my case and represent me in court for my asylum petition. She was very professional, calm and ...collective who knew what she was doing. She fought for me in the court and she's the sole reason why I have my immigration status today. Please be assured that she will represent you for the right reason and she's always willing to first listen to you and then jump in to help you. I owe my legal status to her. I can assure you that she will not disappoint you if decide to hire Kate as your lawyer. So what are you waiting for, just pick up the phone and give her a call. You will be glad you did. God bless you all and good luck with your immigration matters.

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Daniel Pepitone

Immigration lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kate is the best. She is such a wealth of information in the constantly changing and complex area of immigration. She takes incredible care of her clients and is clever, diligent, reliable and kind. Thankfully for me she is also hilarious and a great friend. I absolutely endorse this incredible attorney."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Chaltain's number one priority is to protect her clients' best interests and to provide highly knowledgeable, experienced and aggressive representation on their behalf. A highly recommended immigration lawyer."

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Carmen Rodriguez

Immigration lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kate Chaltain is a tremendously experienced, extremely effective, and highly respected attorney. I can state without hesitancy that her dedication, knowledge of the law, and legal acumen allow her to consistently obtain the most successful results for her clients."

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Andrew Carboy

Immigration lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kate is a tremendously skilled and ethical immigration attorney. I have absolute confidence in referring complex immigration matters to her."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2009

Award for Pro Bono Service, Legal Services of New York

2008

Archibald Murray Public Service Award, Fordham University School of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Of Counsel, SMA Law Firm

2012 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Kate E. Chaltain

2011 - 2012

Associate, Mungoven & Associates

2010 - 2011

Asylum Officer, Department Of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

2008 - 2009

Volunteer Immigration Attorney, Legal Services of New York

Associations

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - 2008

Stein Scholars for Ethics and Public Interest Law

Stein Scholar

Education

2008

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Barnard College

BA

Languages

English

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