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Moumita Rahman

Immigration Attorney at New York, NY

5.0   32 reviews
  • Licensed for 13 years
    State NY
    Acquired 2010
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found

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Moumita Rahman, Esq., received her Juris Doctor from New York Law School, where she served as a past President of the NYLS South Asian Law Students Association, and as an Executive Editor of the NYLS Moot Court Association.  Ms. Rahman competed successfully in several moot court competitions across the country.

 

Ms. Rahman received her Bachelor of Arts from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where she received several awards for campus leadership and academic achievement, including the William McElvaney Award for Peace and Justice in 2003.

 

Prior to starting her own practice, Ms. Rahman worked as a Bankruptcy and Litigation Associate for a small-sized law firm, where she gained extensive experience in filing bankruptcies and handling personal injury matters. Ms. Rahman now practices in the areas of Bankruptcy, Litigation, and Estate Planning, but can assist clients in various other areas of the law.   In addition, Ms. Rahman provides pro bono services to the New York City Bankruptcy Assistance Project.

Ms. Rahman brings with her a unique perspective and understanding as a second-generation immigrant of Bangladeshi descent, and is firmly committed to building strong community values.  She is fluent in both English and Bengali.

 

Ms. Rahman is admitted to practice law in the following jurisdictions:

-          New York State

-          United States District Court, Southern District of New York

-          United States District Court, Eastern District of New York

 

Ms. Rahman is a member of the following professional associations:

 

-          National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

-          New York State Bar Association

-          American Immigration Lawyers Association

 

Photos and videos

Interview by former clients on how to choose the right immigration attorney: top five red flags to look out for.
Interview by Fox 5 NY on the Syrian Refugee Crisis

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111 John Street Suite 1670
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Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Number 1 VAWA Lawyer in USA
Thank you very much Moumita and Team!! I could not be happier with my decision to have Moumita represent me!! Moumita is highly skilled and diligent and her team is very organized. Moumita’s detail-oriented approach, Careful assessment and her well-structured process boosted my confidence and I was able to deliver things with clear ideas and expectations!! I hired her after I received exhausting RFE, I was anxious and hopeless but Moumita’s law firm compassionately and professionally addressed all identified issues and within weeks I got the notification that changed my entire life – Your Case is approved !! I am moving forward with my new life and I will never forget that I was represented by the most professional and compassionate lawyer
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Posted by anonymous | January 5, 2022
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Vawa and removal proceedings
I had a consultation with Moumita and i intend to hire her as my attorney. She definitely knows what she's talking about and I feel very positive about my case. I would recommend her and I would give more than 5 stars if possible! Also, her staff is very helpful and attentive.
Posted by Archit | July 7, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Deserves 10 stars, but I'll settle for the maximum 5
If you take away one thing from this review it's this: HIRE MOUMITA FOR YOUR CASE! She is the best and truly deserves all the awards and commendations she's earned. I can't say enough positive things about my experience working with Moumita and her team during the process of applying for/obtaining my Green Card. They were always quick to respond to things, always let me know about new developments and how they might affect our case, and just generally guided us through the entire process with a steady hand that I will be eternally grateful for. Our case ended up having some unforeseen complications that I won't get into here (we personally believe it was due to a USCIS error), resulting in my wife and I having to do a Stokes interview. For those who are unaware, this happens if USCIS has any reason to believe something is up and will then conduct separate interviews of the beneficiary and petitioner to make sure things line up. We hadn't done anything wrong and getting this outcome from our first interview was emotionally devastating to my wife and me, but Moumita did an amazing job giving us perspective and calming us down. She was also absolutely incredible at helping us prepare for the second (Stokes) interview - which ultimately ended up being quite brief (but gave us a long, hilarious story to tell friends now that it's all behind us) because the agent saw that clearly everything was legitimate. The immigration process is, unfortunately, ridiculously complicated. While it's not impossible to go it alone, having a great attorney such as Moumita by your side certainly makes the whole process a LOT easier. She put in so much time and effort on our behalf and my wife and I came to genuinely think of her as a friend through the course of the process. We'd chit chat about our families and food while we waited for our USCIS appointments and she's just such a real, down-to-earth, compassionate person. You are not just a case number to her - Moumita actually treats you like a person whose worries and concerns really matter, a dignity that often isn't given to clients by much larger firms. If money is your concern, I can also tell you that a) her rates are far more reasonable than most other attorneys I looked at and the level of service provided is beyond excellent and probably worth 10x more than what she asks for, and b) it's 110% worth the investment because trying to do it on your own and potentially having to re-do the entire process due to some critical error she'd have foreseen will ultimately be WAY more expensive than hiring her and getting it right the first time. Hiring Moumita was the BEST decision I made in my immigration journey. For whatever my words are worth, just go for it and hire her. You won't regret it for a minute.
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Posted by Haiba | June 3, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Top-notch Office
Moumita and her Team are top-notch. They helped us get our green cards applications approved in a record time. It has been truly, a pleasant experience working with their office. The entire Team was particularly responsive, accurate in preparing the applications and diligent throughout the entire process. Moumita is empathic, details-oriented and takes the time to personally and immediately follow-up on any aspect of the filing.
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Posted by grateful surviving mother | January 29, 2020
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
DV VAWA Free Consultation
Thank you to this law firm for agreeing to consult with me regarding my VAWA Case. Thank you for your consideration as my primary focus is to provide safety for my child and try to start a new life. Peace & continued success.
Response from Moumita Rahman March 2, 2020
Thank you very much for your review. Please note that we ONLY provide free consultations on a very limited and exceptional basis. This Firm does not provide Free Consultations.
Posted by Andrea | September 7, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Wonderful experience; professional, intelligent and dedicated lawyer.
My husband and I have had a wonderful experience working with Moumita through the process of getting a green card, and we look forward to working with her again while we pursue my husband's citizenship. Moumita and her team are thoughtful and responsive, and will always make time to discuss any concerns or write a rapid response to an email. She is always able to help and offer a solution, even when you encounter an unusual speed bump during a process (for us that was an incorrect expiration date printed on the card we received). Moumita is personable, knowledgeable, responsible and a true professional. We highly recommend working with her. Thank you Moumita.
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Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Invested, Experienced, and Kind: A Responsive, Dedicated Lawyer to Help You Navigate the Changing Immigration Landscape
I can not recommend Moumita Rahman highly enough! In fact, my partner and I will be working with her again to adjust my partner's immigration status in the coming months and, since he received his Green Card in 2018, I have referred several friends to her practice. I contacted a handful of lawyers before deciding to work with Moumita. She was the only lawyer who was patient and invested enough to speak with me over the phone prior to our initial appointment in order to understand the complexities of my case and to talk through my potential options. She and her staff are warm, empathetic, and personable. Moumita not only met with us so that we would know what to expect during our immigration interview, she also provided helpful resources and additional information at every step of the immigration process, which allowed us to feel well-supported and prepared as we readied ourselves emotionally and compiled our documents for review. Notably, Moumita was also present at our immigration interview–another telltale sign of her commitment to her clients. In this political climate of ever-changing immigration laws, I can not express just how grateful I am to have found a competent and experienced lawyer like Moumita Rahman!
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Posted by Tanvir | August 9, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend for anyone looking for an immigration Lawyer
I can only say that the law firm of Moumita Rahman is the absolute best! She worked on my case day and night, and went the extra mile every time to make sure everything was done correctly. I could not be happier with Moumita and her staff! She really cared about my situation and did everything possible throughout the whole process. I’m forever grateful to Moumita for all the help and peace she gave me through this journey. I would highly recommend anyone looking for an immigration attorney to use the Law Firm of Moumita Rahman!
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Posted by Mary Batama | July 16, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
One of the Best Lawyers in NYC
Ms. Rahman and her incredible team went above and beyond to meet my every need and answer every question. They were compassionate, understanding and loving. They were like family. Violet Fortier, Ms. Rahman’s Legal Secretary is absolutely an angel. If you ever need someone to fight for you, Moumita Rahman is the one to call.
Posted by Sehrish | April 19, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly skilled professional & amazing person
Moumita is one of the humble and nicest person i have ever dealt with. Besides, being an extremely articulate and highly skilled professional, she is very polite, considerating and caring as a person. I went to her after going through all these reviews and have no regrets so far. She has been very helpful since day one and knows what she is doing. I met her very late (a day before the 1 year filing bar would have applied) but she stayed in office for me till late n filed the case without bashing me. You will have no surprises while working with her n she charges you a very reasonable fee. Moumita and her assistant Violet are always very responsive to all my case related queries via phone n emails n they never forget to keep you in loop while communicating with USCIS so that you know where do you stand. Still working with them. Hoping for my case to get approved but atleast I am comfortable that my case is in very good hands. I would highly recommend them to everyone.
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Posted by Cristina | March 19, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer + Person
I remembered the day I was looking for a good lawyer for my case, and close friends recommended a couple of them. Non of them were polite or ethical at all. I have to say I'm not the type of person who likes to complaint or anything similar. In that moment I was losing my hopes, mostly because I thought every lawyer should be that way. I decided to check my options online, and after doing a really deep deep research I decided to go with Moumita Rahman, because all the reviews were not only 5 starts, but actually the comments were about how kind and concerned she was with her clients. Thanks God I took the right decision... I can not tell you how great she is and how kind she treated me at the very first moment. She took my case very serious and she always answered all my questions and emails right away. I could not be more grateful to her for helping me with my case, successfully. I hope my review help others who are going through the same situation I was, to make the right decision. Thank you, thank you Moumita.
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Posted by Kelly | January 8, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The best Immigration Lawyer!
I found The Law Firm of Moumita Rahman office here, so I thought it would be important to help other people who are looking for a great lawyer. After having some free and paid consultations with some lawyers, I decided to have Moumita working in my case because she was the most thoughtful, polite, prepared and competent professional. My first impression during my consultation with Ms. Moumita was that she was treating me as a person and not only as another case. She cared about me and my situation. Besides that, Ms. Moumita and her assistant Violet are very responsible and organized. I am always aware of what is happening in my case and they are always open to answer my questions. I highly recommend The Law Firm of Moumita Rahman office!!!
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Posted by Ahmed | March 17, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
A very knowledgeable immigration lawyer who takes an immediate personal interest in the case at hand!
Moumita is a very knowledgeable immigration lawyer. She's very professional but at the same time takes an immediate personal interest in the case at hand. We were looking for an immigration lawyer for over a month but were not able to find someone we could be confident about. The very first time I spoke with Moumita, I was impressed with her knowledge of immigration laws. She seemed genuinely interested in listening to my case and also offered a few tips to help expedite the process. She took a personal interest in the case for my parents and even called us on her own with an idea about my father's visa extension while we were extremely perplexed and worried! She has a very professional and knowledgeable support staff which is extremely helpful when you need quick answers! When I began the immigration process for my father, Moumita predicted that he'd receive his Work Permit within 3 months. My father received his work permit exactly at the 3 month mark. Her work is flawless and that is why as clients we feel confident that couldn't have chosen a better attorney to handle our case.
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Posted by Jason | November 17, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Smart. Helpful. Proactive.
Moumita has been a tremendous help to us as we go through the complicated green card immigration process. I think plenty of other people have left reviews showing that Moumita is a good lawyer, so I'll comment on some things that I feel go even beyond. I don't know what the lawyer equivalent is to a doctor's "bedside manner", but she is conscious of the complicated emotions around immigration cases: being away from family, always feeling like a case is taking too long. Moumita is also proactive, which I haven't always seen with lawyers. One time we had an issue that wasn't her responsibility, but she still offered her assistance and even wrote a letter at the last minute on a weekend that helped us. Another thing I admire about Moumita is that she isn't afraid to ask for help or admit when she isn't sure about something. I am much more scared of a lawyer who pretends to know it all! Moumita will flag when there is something in the case that she wants to double check or research more before advising. I found Moumita because she had great Yelp reviews, so happy to help others find her as well.
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Posted by Shankar | December 6, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Extremely Professional and thorough !!
I had a wonderful experience dealing with Ms. Moumita. She is a thorough professional who gave her absolute 100% for my new office L1 process. Her understanding of our requirements and the completeness of her work ensured that everything went through like a breeze in our case. The applications drafted by her were near perfect and I hardly had any comments to add during the review. She re-drafted my entire office lease agreement as she felt it was not adequately covering many of the requirements and also ensured that I was completely ready for the interview process.
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Posted by Wat | November 18, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Go to her
My friend had referred Mrs. Rahman to me when I was trying to apply for my citizenship about two years ago. She was very helpful and knowledgeable. I had a complicated case and needed guidance for the process which she had done so. Always responded to my e-mail in a very fast timing manner(sometimes even right away!) Last year, I applied for my wife's green card. Of course, I went back to Mrs. Rahman. She was as helpful and dedicated as the first time. Very patient with us too. She kept updating us of what's going on with the case and we were very happy and grateful to have her helping us out. Couldn't ask for anyone better really. My wife and I highly recommend her and would tell any of our friends that would need help too. Last but not least, she has the best lawyer smile!
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Posted by Nirosha | November 8, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Gets the job done right.
My husband and I are glad that we had Moumita by our side throughout our immigration case. She is dedicated and always willing to answer our concerns and worries. She made the process extremely easy for us by giving us updates and providing detailed instructions, from the filing of our case up until the interview. She is a thorough professional, organized and incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for your help. You made us feel at ease throughout this process.
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Posted by Kyle | October 31, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Was approved for a green card same day as the interview
My wife and I were incredibly happy to get the chance to work with Moumita. She helped us through the entire process and was very responsive throughout. She explained what we could expect the day of the interview and even was present during. We were approved for a green card same day and had it a week later. Her work was big league!
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Posted by Alisha | February 19, 2016
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Professional, responsive and proactive
In my search for an attorney handle E2 and L1 visas for my company executives, I found Moumita to be be highly professional, responsive and proactive in providing information. She went above and beyond by sourcing information from the executives' home countries so we could make well informed decision. She certainly focuses on client's best interests and building trust and long term relationships. It was a pleasure to work with Moumita and I'm happy to recommend her!
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Posted by anonymous | October 5, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent and Dynamic Lawyer
A few months before I have called Moumita Rahman to consult regarding an immigration case. She was so friendly and attentive over the phone. She hears my case so carefully. I feel, she is very knowledgeable regarding immigration matters. I planned to meet her. I went to her office and I talked with her. I was feeling so comfortable. I have given her my immigration case. I can say Mrs Rahman is very dedicated and friendly to the client. Her knowledge and skill definitely gives comfort to the client. I will surely refer her if my friends and families need any immigration help.
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Cost

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  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Law Firm of Moumita Rahman, PLLC
  • 2010 - Present
  • Associate Attorney
  • Barr, Post & Associates
  • 2009 - 2010

Education

  • New York Law School
  • Juris Doctor
  • 2009
  • Southern Methodist University
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • 2004

Legal Cases

  • Deportation/Removal Defense Case for citizen of Peru
  • Won
  • Eun Joo Lee v. Forster & Garbus, 926 F.Supp.2d 482 (E.D.N.Y. 2013)
  • Won
  • Trustee Soneet R. Kapila v. Spiegelworld LLC
  • Ms. Rahman moved the court for summary judgment. Her motion was granted after oral arguments, and the case against her client was dismissed.

Associations

  • Rome District Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Active Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • New York Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2010 - 2016
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Languages Spoken

  • Bengali
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • 2019 Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2019
  • Top 40 Under 40
  • American Society of Legal Advocates
  • 2018
  • Top 40 Under 40
  • The National Advocates
  • 2018
  • 2018 Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Top 40 Under 40
  • The National Advocates
  • 2017
  • Top 40 Under 40
  • The National Advocates
  • 2016
  • William MacElvaney Peace and Justice Award
  • Southern Methodist University Office of the Chaplain
  • 2003
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Speaking Engagements

  • Evening News Segment with Arthur Chi'en
  • Syrian Refugee Crisis
  • 2015

Attorney endorsements

Received (18)
Given (26)
Endorse Moumita
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Dec 05
Relationship: Friend
"I fully endorse Moumita Rahman, Esq. Moumita and I attended law school together, where we became great friends and study partners. I know Moumita to be of the highest moral character, and to be a very intelligent and gifted attorney. She works diligently to be the best advocate for her clients, which is why I continue to send many legal referrals her way, and feel very comfortable doing so. She is a fine lawyer and a great friend."
Immigration Attorney | Dec 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I fully endorse Moumita Rahman. I first met Attorney Rahman at a National American Immigration Lawyers Association annual convention on the West Coast several years ago. She is extremely professional and knowledgeable in her area of practice."
Immigration Attorney | Oct 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Moumita is a great adovcate. She does not shy away from complicated issues, and she knows how to get to the bottom of a problem. She is a great person to have on your team. I would highly recommend her to anyone for immigration cases."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Moumita Rahman is a fantastic attorney whose client-focused approach ensures excellent outcomes in her cases. You can't go wrong with her defending you."
Unknown Attorney | Feb 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Moumita Rahman is an extremely knowledgeable and efficient attorney in her area of practice. Her responses to inquiries on Avvo evidence a thorough understanding of immigration law, a concern for consumers' needs, and a common-sense approach to solutions. I enjoy reading her replies and appreciate her willingness to contribute her knowledge. I endorse this attorney."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"As a fellow immigration attorney, I have discussed numerous procedural and substantive issues with Ms. Rahman. She is very proficient, with a firm grasp in the many different areas of immigration law. She also takes a geniune personal interest and devotion to the needs of her clients. I fully endorse her."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 30
Relationship: Friend
"She cares about justice and will rigorously defend the rights of her client, so I truly endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Nov 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Rahman is a passionate advocate who genuinely cares about the well-being of each of her clients. She is intelligent, ethical, and effective, and we need more attorneys like her. I highly endorse Ms. Rahman and would not think twice about referring a case with the highest stakes to her. Simply put, her clients are in great hands."
Immigration Attorney | Sep 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I wholeheartedly endorse Moumita. Her reputation precedes her. Her skill as an attorney is not only reflected in her track record but it is also reflected in the pride that she puts into her work product. Her zealous advocacy of her clients is the standard to which all attorneys should aspire. She is an absolute pleasure to work with. She's top shelf!"
Immigration Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a very dedicated and intelligent attorney who goes the extra mile."
Immigration Attorney | Mar 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Moumita is a competent and personable immigration attorney. I regularly refer my clients and friends to her and will continue to do so."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney | Jun 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jan 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I fully endorse Moumita Rahman. She is professional, very knowledgeable and best of all has a great demeanor towards her colleagues."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jan 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Mrs. Rahman's work ethic and do not hesitate in recommending her."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jan 20
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney | Jan 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Rahman is courteous, respectful and professional with all of her clients, whom she assists in a range of areas, from wills and estate planning to bankruptcy and foreclosure prevention. As a Plaintiff's personal injury lawyer, I am happy to refer my clients to her for help in these legal areas and I'm always pleased with the results."
Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney | Jan 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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