Nestor H. Diaz

Nestor H. Diaz

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kew Gardens, NY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury, Family

12510 Queens Blvd Ste 5, Kew Gardens, NY

About Nestor

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 48%

Experienced criminal defense attorney who will get the best possible result for you and keep you informed every step of the way. Former Assistant District Attorney.

30 years

48%
Immigration 48%

Experienced immigration attorney. Handling hundreds of Deportation/Removal cases in Immigration Court nationwide. Also family based petitions, asylums, work authorization, legal permanent residency, waivers, DACA, etc.

26 years

48%
Personal Injury 3%

Personal injury (including accidents)/Medical Malpractice

26 years

3%
Family 1%

36 years

1%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Nestor H. Diaz

12510 Queens Blvd Ste 5, Kew Gardens, NY, 11415-1522

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Nestor H. Diaz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Zoila | April 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My brother lawyer

Excellent work!! this case was very difficult ,thanks to God and your unstoppable work my brother is with us at home , I really appreciate and I recommend you %100

Posted by CHELSEA NOYER | March 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Attorney

If you are looking for a great immigration lawyer - please, look no further! Mr. Diaz is truly amazing. Not only he is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in immigration & criminal field - He is super attentive and dedicated and will treat your case/problem as his own. He is always available via ...email or phone, answers all the questions in details, and during meetings - he is always prepared and will spend extra time with you. He will not just collect your money and forget about your case - he will be in touch, guiding your thru the whole process until full success.I am very glad I chose Mr. Diaz as my lawyer and highly recommend to use his services if you need help in your immigration process.

Posted by Frank L. Zambrano | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

He help us when everyone else said no to us!

I just want to said that Mr. Diaz help us when many other lawyers had told us that our case was NOT WINNABLE and that we shouldn't even tried. That was not a choice for us and we kept looking for a lawyer that would help us. A relative recommend us Mr Diaz and when we met he told us that our case in ...deed was very complicated but if we did everything he told us we had a chance to WIN IT! There was a lot of work and hundreds of documented to be put together but at the end we were granted a permanent residence card for my wife. My wife and I now live here in NY with our two daughters and I can not THANK enough Mr. Diaz for his all help!

Posted by Briana | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Saved my life, or many years of it!

When Nestor Diaz arrived on the scene while I was being arrested he immediately diffused the tension of the political channels; the by-product of his presence was the relief of 3 charges against me. You won't regret choosing him, he is compassionate, sincere, and diligent!

Posted by Candice Walker | February 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great lawyer, detailed service, personable.

I rendered Lawyer Diaz's service to obtain a fiance visa for my fiancé, who is now husband. Lawyer Diaz was very professional and extremely meticulous throughout the entire process. I rendered a series of two proceedings, including obtaining a fiance K-1 visa as well as the adjustment of status for m...y husband who resided from Haiti. Diaz was very detailed as well as positive in making one of my greatest dreams come true, which was to be with my best friend and bring him to the United States. I highly reccomend him if you are looking for the right individual to represent you in getting the job done.

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Nestor H. Diaz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Estrella

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Diaz is an excellent attorney devoting 100% time and attention to his client’s needs. I have seen him win awards for his professionalism and dedication to the community he serves. He is definitely recommended as a professional and distinguished community leader."

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Jonathan Goldin

Immigration lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. Nestor represented a mutual client facing a deportation case. The case was complex and the client’s Greencard and livelihood were at stake. Nestor was able to achieve results and provide attentive and intelligent advocacy throughout the process."

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Neil Ruskin

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. IT IS A PLEASURE TO ENDORSE NESTOR . NESTOR IS AN EXCELLENT LAWYER WHO WORKS VERY HARD AND GETS GREAT RESULTS FOR HIS CLIENTS.NESTOR KNOWS THE LAW AND HIS WAY IN THE COURTS NESTOR IS WELL LIKED AND WELL RESPECTED."

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Scott Bookstein

Immigration lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Nestor and I worked together on a very complicated and protracted matter. We were two of four attorneys involved. Nestor always demonstrated himself to be a zealous advocate who exhibited genuine concern for our client. I would definitely recommend him."

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Jonathan Goldin

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

RECOGNITION FOR ATTORNEY PROFESSIONALISM, UNAPEC, UNIVERSIDAD APEC

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Nestor H. Diaz

1996 - 2000

Assistant District Attorney, Kings County District Attorney's Office

1989 - 1996

Special Assistant to the Corporation Counsel, City of New York, Administration for Children's Services

Associations

2013 - Present

Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County

Advisory Board

2008 - Present

New York Dominican Officers Organization (NYDO)

General Counsel

2010 - 2011

Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County

President

Education

1989

St John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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