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Mikhail Usher
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Biography
Mike Usher is the founder and principal of Usher Law Group P.C. Mr Usher is a skilled and experienced attorney. He is a graduate of Brooklyn College (CUNY) where he a bachelors in Political Science. After graduating college, Mr. Usher worked as the head of purchasing for an international furniture import and distribution company. Mr. Usher went on to go to Saint Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida.
During Law School Mr. Usher was Senator for the Student Bar Association, as well as a competing member for the National Champion St. Thomas University Mock Trial Team where he earned high honors.
While at Law School Mr. Usher was also a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Amy Steele Donner in Dade County, Florida.
After taking the New York and New Jersey Bar Examinations Mr. Usher began working for Smotritsky Law Group in Brooklyn, New York where Mr. Usher focused primarily on Immigration Law, Criminal Law, Employment Law and Consumer Protection Law. While at Smotritsky Law Group Mr. Usher built the Criminal Division of the firm. During Mr. Usher's time at Smotritsky Law Group he also took and passed the Florida Bar Examination.
After 3 years at Smotritsky Law Group Mr. Usher decided to start his own firm. Since its inception 10 years ago, Usher Law Group has been handling cases ranging from Deportation Defense, to Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce matters, Consumer Protection, business compliance, employment law, landlord tenant law, real estate matters and all varieties of Civil Litigation especially Commercial Litigation specializing in Defending Companies from predatory lenders and Merchant Cash Advance Defense.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Litigation
40%
15 years | 1,000 cases
Immigration
30%
15 years | 500 cases
Asylum
10%
15 years | 150 cases
Debt Collection
10%
15 years | 150 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 13 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 13 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 14 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Usher Law Group P.C.
1600 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite # 203, Brooklyn, NY, 11235
Nikhman & Usher PLLC
1221 South 21st Ave, Hollywood, FL, 33020
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Mikhail Usher's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Immigration (33)
Lawsuits & Disputes (16)
Landlord & Tenant (8)
Criminal Defense (5)
Business (4)
Contracts & Agreements (4)
Debt Settlement (4)
Litigation (4)
Consumer Protection (3)
Divorce & Separation (3)
Real Estate (3)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (3)
Bankruptcy & Debt (2)
Child Custody (2)
Debt Collection (2)
Social Security Disability (2)
Administrative Law (1)
Appeals (1)
Asylum (1)
Credit Repair (1)
Drug Crime (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
Expungement (1)
Family (1)
Medical Malpractice (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (57)
Practice Area Knowledge (40)
Recommendation (37)
Advocacy (34)
Professionalism (31)
General Knowledge (21)
Communication Style (18)
Character & Conduct (17)
Responsiveness (17)
Cost of Services (13)
Free Consultations (8)
Trustworthiness (8)
Staff & Support (6)
Compassion (5)
Punctuality (4)
Payment Plans (2)
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
It was good working with him
Hired him for H1B RFE due to a past criminal case. Mr. usher was able to help draft the responses which was approved by USCIS.
Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
He really works for you
Let's just say if I got convicted it wouldn't be good for me for the rest of my life. He got my charges dropped leaving me with minor violations because of a 30 page document citing every aspect of the case. Nothing went unnoticed. Now my background checks will be clean and that's what matters.
Posted by Kevin | April 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Exactly what I paid for, with amazing curtesy
What I like about Mike is that he just seems more knowledgeable then any lawyer with his experience level. I consulted 4 other lawyers in the same price range and nobody else knew the law like him. He is the type of lawyer that might accidentally get a law named after your divorce case lol. I didn't...
Posted by Nadejda | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Lawyer
Mikhail is a fair, honest, and ethical attorney with great knowledge of the law. I would like personally recommend Mikhail to legal representation, he was very helpful with my legal regarding my criminal case! He was always ready to answer my questions, to reassure me and to prepare me in the best wa...
Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Saved my career! Got me a dismissal!
Mike Usher is a terrific lawyer. He saved my career, because he got my misdemeanor for Possession of a Controlled substance dismissed and sealed in one appearance. I have used him on other cases and he has always proven to be reliable, accessible, fair-priced and efficient. I recommend him to anyon...
Mikhail Usher's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Usher is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mikhail Usher is an excellent attorney with an incredible work ethic. He is passionate about helping his clients and fights zealously for their rights. I endorse him without reservation and wish him the success he so deserves!"
"I endorse this lawyer. He knows his stuff and does great work. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. He does not give up easily and never seeks easy way out of some of the most complicated cases. He is very knowledgeable attorney and always works hard for his clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Usher's diligence and professionalism are beyond reproach."
"Mr. Usher is by far one of the most aggressive and determined litigators I have worked with. He mentored me prior to my admission to the bar and was exceptionally detailed in his legal training. We have worked together on a wide variety of cases and in each area of law Mikhail is exceptionally knowledgeable and thorough in his practice of law."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Principle - Owner, Usher Law Group
2011 - 2013
Associate, Smotritsky Law Group PLLC.
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, The Honorable Amy Steel-Donner, Dade County, FL
Associations
2016 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
New York County Lawyers' AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Mejia Lopez De Velasquez v. Garland (19-228) 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals
Appeal Granted in Part - Case Remanded for New Decision by Board of Immigration Appeals
Education
2011
St. Thomas University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
City University of New York, Brooklyn College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
2022 Annual Conference
Immigration Law
2017
2017 Annual Conference
Immigration Law
Publications
2024
Altoona Mirror
Detainee Seeks Holiday Release
Languages
Russian
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers