George A. Terezakis

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George A. Terezakis

also known as Terezakis Law Firm, PLLC

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Immigration Lawyer at Mineola, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI

170 Old Country Rd, Mineola, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About George

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Immigration 75%

Deportation & removal defense in Immigration Court; family based immigration; waivers; asylum and naturalization. Appeals to Board of Immigration Appeals; motions to reopen; petitions for review of final removal orders. Criminal-Immigration law.

75%
Criminal Defense 15%

Trial level defense of individuals - especially non-citizens - in NYS criminal courts on L.I.. We advise defense attorneys/clients on immigration consequences of proposed pleas; strategies to avoid deportation; and post-conviction relief.

15%
DUI and DWI 5%

Defense of driving intoxicated, or impaired by drugs; DMV refusal & safety hearings; and with treatment placement.

5%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

We defend individuals facing speeding & moving violations; lift suspension orders and warrants; and defend more serious charges, such as reckless driving; driving with a suspended license; and other vehicular crimes.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2020 2018
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1986

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Terezakis Law Firm

170 Old Country Rd, Mineola, NY, 11501

NassauDefender.com

Online Presence

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George A. Terezakis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

87 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 25 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by Yousef | June 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Naturalization US Citizen

George and his team are amazing people! They are caring and responsive to all questions in a timely manner. Dora and Yesenia are great! They responded to email and my phone calls right away. The day before my Oath Ceremony I got a phone call and an e-mail to remind me of my appointment. This is how ...a Law firm should represent their clients. All in all- I had a great experience with the Terezakis law firm. I would definitely recommend this Law firm for your Immigration matters.

Posted by Wendy | June 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

So Grateful !!!!!!!

I hired Mr. Terezakis in 2017 after my husband received a warrant to be detained. I remember calling their office so frantic and scared. Fabiola was able to help me locate which detention center he was taken to. George was able to get my husband released on bail and through their efforts my husban...d received approval for cancellation of deportation, and once a visa becomes available, my husband will be safe in this country as a permeant resident. A huge burden has been lifted from our shoulders. My husband's case was very complex and George's expertise in criminal defense law and immigration was a life saver. The months leading to our final hearing, George and his staff worked tirelessly to make sure our petition had every detail possible for a favorable outcome. I highly recommend this law firm.

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Incredible Attorney, Honest Professional & Caring

My deportation case was an extremely difficult one, where I was convicted of an aggravated felony when I was a teenager. I served a couple of years for my crime, was rehabilitated and became a successful, productive member of society. 25 years later after traveling abroad I was placed in deportation ...proceedings. My family and I were in complete shock as our world was about to be turned upside down on something I did as a dumb teenager. Mr. Terezakis, Deisy & the rest of his team went to work on trying to keep me from being deported. From the moment I met Mr. Terezakis and his team, I knew they truly cared about my situation, my family and fought extremely hard to ensure we would stay together. They formulated multiple plans to help me with the removal proceedings. Due to the fact that he was not only an immigration attorney, but a criminal defense attorney as well, he was very well prepared to handle all the complexities of my case. After several years of his effort, dedication and professionalism fighting the case, I was granted the ability to stay in this country. Even after I won my case, he and his team have followed up several times on how my green card renewal and family were doing. I can tell you, if you want an honest, professional attorney who will tell you the truth, not take your money and tell you what you want to hear; then George Terezakis and his team are the people you want to represent you.

Posted by Ariel | July 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing Lawyer

After ten years of being in removal proceeding for a marijuana charge i got when i was 19 and dealing with lawyers who did not help and only took money i had almost given up hope on becoming an American. but i decided to give it another shot and thank god i did. I came across the Terezakis law firm o...n google and read some of their reviews so i called and i must say it has been one of the best decision in my life. The Terezakis law firm went above and beyond what any other law firm had done for me. The level of expertise in their office is unmatched like deisy who would help me with any questions or paper work i needed even reassuring me that the case was going good when i would get nervous about how it was going due to my previous experiences with other lawyers. George himself was outstanding. his knowledge of immigration law was amazing from the moment he looked at my case be began to break it down asking questions no other lawyer had asked noticing thing others didnt. He took all that information and form multiple plans to help me with the removal proceedings and after just one year with delays due to covid George and his team got me out of the removal proceedings and back on track to becoming an American. I really cant put in to words how thankful i am for George and his team.i lived in fear for so many years thinking i would lose everything i worked for and have to go to a country i really didnt know. A couple days before my court date i had planned to sit with my sisters and give them everything i had all my bank information and mortgage information to make sure they where good if i had to be sent back but thats when deisy reassured me every thing was going good and George had good news for me. Then George called and said they had closed my case and that i was staying. The pressure and fear that had been eating at me for ten years had finally stopped and the relief that i didnt have to say goodbye to my family brought me to tear. For that i can't thank George enough. Overall The Terezakis Law firm did an incredible job with my case and i highly recommend them to anyone who seek help with immigration.

Posted by Marjorie | February 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

This is not just a review but also a testimony of God's miracle.

Terezakis Law Firm is not only a team of well-rounded professionals who help people with their immigration cases, especially those who have a very difficult and almost impossible to win case, like with my fiance's deportation case, but also a group of people who CARES AND VERY DEDICATED with their jo...b. My fiance's deportation case was close to impossible from the very beginning because of his criminal conviction. Terezakis Law Firm, being established for 30 years, gave us hope not just because of its outstanding reputation when it comes to immigration cases but also because we have experienced their genuine care and support in handling their clients cases. From the beginning until the end of the case, Mr. George Terezakis was very HONEST and STRAIGHTFORWARD. NO FALSE REASSURANCE. Ms. Deisy was also always on top of everything from updates with the case, appointments, reminders, organizing all the documents needed, easy to communicate with whenever we have questions and most of all she never failed to show support to us during those difficult times in our lives. Knowing my finance's case was a very difficult one, the whole team headed by Mr. George Terezakis tried their absolute best to create the best possible defense, and by God's grace and mercy, THE IMPOSSIBLE BECAME POSSIBLE. We constantly prayed to God to provide us with kind-hearted people to help and represent my fiancé and God will do the rest, and indeed God used this law firm to be an instrument to show that miracles happen until the last minute. If you have a very difficult case like my fiance, look no further. You are in the right place. May the Lord continue to bless Terezakis Law Firm abundantly to help more people to have freedom to be with their family. TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY.

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George A. Terezakis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Molly Full

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Mark Shmueli

Immigration lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"George and I have discussed immigration removal cases. He is very helpful and knowledgeable. He is also a very good teacher to other lawyers as he and I have presented together. An excellent colleague and a serious, smart lawyer."

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Brian Griffin

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. George has been a lawyer that so many other lawyers have gone to for advice for their clients. His knowledge and compassion is well regarded."

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Joseph Lo Piccolo

Immigration lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. In both immigration and criminal law, George is prepared, thorough and a strong advocate. His advice is sound and should be followed as he is a go to attorney for attorney's who need advice on cases."

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James Polk

Immigration lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"George is one of the finest practitioners of immigration and criminal law in the county. His commitment to his clients and justice as a whole is inspiring to say the least."

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Steven Raiser

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know George over the course of 5 years. He is well respected in the legal community and is extremely knowledgable on issues of criminal law and immigration."

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Theodore Robinson

Immigration lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've known George for more than fifteen years and know him to be intelligent, capable and well informed. I have heard him lecture our Bar Association on Immigration and know him to be an expert in the area as well as in Criminal Defense law. I recommend him as an attorney."

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Anthony Colleluori

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with George Terezakis for over 15 years and know him to be a caring and daring advocate for the rights of others. Well versed in all areas of both Criminal and Immigration law, George is a real reasource to his clients and to other lawyers who seek out his counsel. George is a lawyer's Lawyer who is always well prepared for whatever the day throws at him I highly endorsed the work of George Terezakis. A Client is a lucky man to have George Terezakis as his advocate."

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Anthony Colleluori

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Theodore Robinson

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Steven Raiser

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Practitioner of the Year, Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association

2011

Community Advocate of the Year, Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

1996

"Pro Bono Legal Services" Award, Central American Refugee Center

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Owner, Law Office of George A. Terezakis

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

National Lawyers Guild

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2004 - 2005

Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association

President

2004 - 2005

New York State Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Exectuive Committee

2003 - 2004

Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association

First Vice President

2002 - 2003

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

2002 - 2003

Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association

Second Vice President

2001 - 2002

Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association

Treasurer

2000 - 2001

Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association

Corresponding Secretary

1998 - 2000

Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Dickson v. Ashcroft, 2003 U.S. App. Lexis 18565 (2003)

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Education

1985

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

State University of New York at Buffalo

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Nassau County Bar Association

CLE Lecture

2012

Federal Bar Association

Post Conviction Relief

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association

CLE Lecture: Vacating criminal convictions under Padilla v Kentucky

2005

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar

Criminal & Deportation Defense

2003

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar

Criminal & Deportation Defense

2002

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar

Criminal & Deportation Defense

2001

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar

Criminal & Deportation Defense

2001

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar

Criminal & Deportation Defense

2001

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar

Criminal & Deportation Defense

2000

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar

Criminal & Deportation Defense

1999

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar

Criminal & Deportation Defense

Publications

2013

The Nassau Lawyer Defending Non-Citizens

Languages

Spanish

Greek

English

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