Michael Paul DiRaimondo

Michael Paul DiRaimondo

2.5
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 45 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

120 Broadway, 28th floor, New York, NY

About Michael

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 80%

removal cases; green cards; adjustment of status; asylum; naturalization; Petitions for Review in 10 Circuit Courts; habeas corpus actions; consular processing; appeals to Board of Immigration Appeals

46 years | 1,000 cases

80%
Asylum 20%

affirmative asylum cases; defense of asylum cases in removal proceedings; judicial review of asylum denials in the BIA and Circuit Courts

46 years | 1,000 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 45 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1981

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

DiRaimondo & Masi PC

120 Broadway, 28th floor, New York, NY, 10271-1899

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Michael Paul DiRaimondo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.5 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Immigration

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I would not give him even one star! He is FRAUD!!!!

Michael lied to me and promised me green card! Instead of that I am facing deportation!!!! Thanks of him !!!! He is LIAR ! Stay far away from him and Masi ! DiRaimondo and Masi are LIARS!!!! They destroyed my life!

Posted by Elton | February 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Deportation

I hired Mr Michael in 2012 I was referred from a friend Who had to remove depreciation at the time.After long fighting with Michael and his firm I have deportation removed and now I have my Citizenship God bless him Can’t be found a better lawyer

Posted by Sam | March 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Competent Legal Representation

I have worked with Michael DiRaimondo for nearly 4 years on an adjustment of status and EOIR case. Mr. DiRaimondo successfully defended the case, affording me permanent resident status. I have been met with competent representation and an abundance of heartfelt support through the thick and thin of t...he process. Immigration cases are complicated, tedious, and unsettling. It takes patience and understanding by both parties to manage through a lengthy and uncertain period. I would not have made it through this process without the support of Mr. DiRaimondo and his team. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. DiRaimondo's services to anybody trying to navigate the complexities of immigration law.

Posted by Julian | October 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very professional, gets the job done.

After going through 3+ lawyers over the past 20 years plus Michael helped me get my citizenship through marriage. It has been a complicate case due the way i arrived in this country but he reAlly did what he said he would do. The immigration system is complicated and not a straight road. Michael is v...ery knowledgeable, simply gets the job done.

Posted by Adam | August 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great , very knowledgeable in immigration laws and professional.

I know Michael for over 10 years. He help my family in many difficult immigration cases for my family members and friends, which any other lawyer didn't even want to consider to take. I can say one thing if he can’t help you he will not give you false hopes, but if he can help you he will all in his ...power to do it. Always professional and very friendly. People say he’s expensive but I think he’s worth every penny if You have difficult case and really need help that’s the attorney You need to talk to. Thanks to him my family and many friends he helped to can sleep with no worries. I did go to many lawyers and lost lots of money before I’ve met Michael. He’s the Best.

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Maria Coffinas

Immigration lawyer | May 14

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"I highly endorse this lawyer. Michael DiRaimondo is one of the most respected immigration attorneys. He is extremely knowledgeable and has vast experience in all aspects of immigration law. He zealously represents his clients and has achieved numerous favorable outcomes on their behalf."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1984 - 1986

Special Assistant District Attorney, Eastern District Of New York

1980 - 1983

Trial Attorney, Immigration & Naturalization Service

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