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About Moumita

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

 

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Practice areas

Immigration
  1. Immigration: 100%

    12 years

Languages spoken

Bengali, Spanish

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Contact

111 John Street Suite 1670
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Moumita Rahman

111 John Street Suite 1670
New York, NY, 10038

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    NYCurrently registered 201002/28/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers15
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    2019 Rising StarSuper Lawyers2019
    Top 40 Under 40American Society of Legal Advocates2018
    Top 40 Under 40The National Advocates2018
    2018 Rising StarSuper Lawyers2018
    Top 40 Under 40The National Advocates2017
    Top 40 Under 40The National Advocates2016
    William MacElvaney Peace and Justice AwardSouthern Methodist University Office of the Chaplain2003
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    OwnerLaw Firm of Moumita Rahman, PLLC2010 - Present
    Associate AttorneyBarr, Post & Associates2009 - 2010
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Rome District Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember2016 - Present
    American Immigration Lawyers AssociationActive Member2013 - Present
    New York Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember2013 - Present
    National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember2010 - 2016
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    New York Law SchoolJuris Doctor2009
    Southern Methodist UniversityBachelor of Arts2004
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Evening News Segment with Arthur Chi'enSyrian Refugee Crisis2015
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Deportation/Removal Defense Case for citizen of PeruWon
    Eun Joo Lee v. Forster & Garbus, 926 F.Supp.2d 482 (E.D.N.Y. 2013)Won
    Trustee Soneet R. Kapila v. Spiegelworld LLCMs. Rahman moved the court for summary judgment. Her motion was granted after oral arguments, and the case against her client was dismissed.

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    Deserves 10 stars, but I'll settle for the maximum 5

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    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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    Top-notch Office

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    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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    DV VAWA Free Consultation

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    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.
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    Moumita Rahman's response: 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.

    Wonderful experience; professional, intelligent and dedicated lawyer.

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    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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    Invested, Experienced, and Kind: A Responsive, Dedicated Lawyer to Help You Navigate the Changing Immigration Landscape

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    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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    Highly Recommend for anyone looking for an immigration Lawyer

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    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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    One of the Best Lawyers in NYC

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    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.
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    Highly skilled professional & amazing person

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    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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    Best Lawyer + Person

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    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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    The best Immigration Lawyer!

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    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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    Thomas Bassolino, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 5, 2011
    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.

    Evans Legros, Immigration Attorney on Dec 9, 2017
    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.

    Najmeh Mahmoudjafari, Immigration Attorney on Oct 31, 2017
    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.

    Gary Anderson, Immigration Attorney on Apr 10, 2017
    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.

    Kevin Neiman

    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.

    Jeffrey Slatus, Immigration Attorney on Feb 2, 2017
    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.

    Anthony Luna, Immigration Attorney on Jan 30, 2017
    Relationship: Friend

    She cares about justice and will rigorously defend the rights of her client, so I truly endorse this lawyer.

    Eric Arnone, Immigration Attorney on Nov 18, 2016
    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.

    M Arvand, Immigration Attorney on Sep 2, 2016
    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!

    Kyce Siddiqi, Immigration Attorney on May 7, 2015
    Relationship: Friend

    I endorse this lawyer. She is a very dedicated and intelligent attorney who goes the extra mile.

    Jennifer Rozen, Immigration Attorney on Mar 11, 2015
    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.

    Rachel Einbund, Immigration Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Sachin Raval, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Jun 12, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Thomas Bassolino, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 5, 2011
    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.

    Jean Chou, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 24, 2011
    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.

    Florencia Rueda, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 20, 2011
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse Mrs. Rahman's work ethic and do not hesitate in recommending her.

    Reza Mazaheri, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 20, 2011
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Matthew Taub, Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney on Jan 19, 2011
    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.

    Sanjay Sethi, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Jan 19, 2011
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.