Michael Gary Kohler

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Michael Gary Kohler

4.8
65 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Immigration Lawyer at Melville, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

445 Broadhollow Road,, Suite 25, Melville, NY

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

PERSONAL ATTENTION WITH INTEGRITY. One-to-one attention and advice for your unique situation provided with honesty, integrity and professionalism.

With more than 27 years combined experience in government service and private practice serving people and businesses in the Long Island area, the Law Offices of Michael Kohler, PLLC is uniquely qualified to handle your immigration law needs.

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

All areas of immigration law

30 years

100%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2022 2021
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Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 30 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1996

Resigned Without Prejudice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael Kohler, PLLC

445 Broadhollow Road,, Suite 25, Melville, NY, 11747-4806

longisland-immigrationlawyer.com

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Michael Gary Kohler's Reviews

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Posted by Jineilis | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

The Best , oustanding work

best immagration lawyer ! Micheal Kholer is very dedicated to his work and helping his clients . He worked very hard with me and my husband , and within a year my husband recieved his visa !!. He truly is a great man very honest , friendly , responsible , he walks you every step of the way, even wh...en me and my husband left the country for my husbands immagration interview in El Salvador , he always emailed me to see how things were going we never felt alone, i highly recommended Micheal Kholer for all your immagration needs . we are so thankful that we found him and had hired him . Thank you so much Micheal Kholer

Posted by Robert | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Extremely Knowledgeable, Professional and Courteous

Michael took us through, point by point, what we need to do in terms of paperwork and needed information. He took the time to explain every detail of the immigration process and what to expect. He answered our questions clearly and thoughtfully. His estimated timeline of events was spot on. Michael w...as generous with his time, we never felt rushed or unimportant. He would update us on where our application stood and confirm we are all on the same page. Michael even conducted a mock interview which we found very helpful. He accompanied us to our interview which gave us comfort in a very stressful time. I feel very lucky to have found Michael and would recommend him to anyone needing advice on any immigration issue. Thank you Michael!

Posted by Camila | January 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Always there for you!

Michael is reliable and easy to reach. He always answered the phone or returned phone calls promptly with accurate answers when requested. Michael processed my mother's green card application and called immigration offices personally for hours until he got answers regarding a slight delayed in her pa...perwork. He is persistent, organized, honest and hardworking lawyer. I highly recommend Michael Kohler to take care of your immigration needs.

Posted by Rosemary | April 17, 2014

Michael is Awesome!!

I've had my share of irresponsive, unreliable attorneys. Shortly after I began filing my own documents. After doing so I was granted an interview. At that point I wanted to seek a professional with the educational background to talk the talk. I came across Michael Kohler's profile. Michael's profile ...resembled the exact job description of my ideal attorney (extremely responsive to calls/emails, provided clients with copies, did what he said when he said he would do it, direct contact no middle man) The exact opposite of my previous experience. He also thinks ahead and plays out the various possible outcomes giving you the option to choose your desired route. Together we were able to come up with plan A, B & C. On the actual day of my interview Michael showed up with his game face and was ready to argue my case. He talked me through the entire waiting period until we went into the interview. Even then he was able to assist with answering any questions I was unsure of. After the interview he went over the legal terminology to ensure I was clear on outcome. Michael made me feel like he truly cared about the outcome and well being of me and my case. There are not many attorneys who would provide the one and one attention as I can truly say he can. I wholeheartedly recommend Michael for any case.

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2013

Client Review

I am so happy that Mr. Kohler represented me on my immigration matter. He was informative, attentive, direct, and got the job done. Having Mr. Kohler as my attorney was critical to my success. I will always be grateful for his service.

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Michael Gary Kohler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Javad Khazaeli

Immigration lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Michael for over a decade. We worked together at ICE before each of us entered private practice. He's a great lawyer who knows the law and takes great care of his clients."

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Howard Brill

Immigration lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ruchi Thaker

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a fantastic immigration lawyer! He is extremely knowledgeable about complex immigration laws. Having previously worked with the government, he has a keen sense of what to expect in a given immigration situation. Because of his previous experience, Michael is able to think from the opposing view, whereas many private immigration lawyers only think from the defense side. Michael’s ability to view a case from the government’s side is a significant benefit to his immigration clients, because the clients get a more thorough view of their case. Michael is also incredibly generous with his time for colleagues when they have questions, as I know from personal experience. He is always ready to help and give thorough advice. His clients are truly lucky to have him as their immigration lawyer! I highly recommend Michael!"

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Javad Khazaeli

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

New York Metro Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers

2021

New York Metro Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers

2021

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

New York Metro Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

New York Metro Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

New York Metro Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Michael Kohler, PLLC

2003 - 2008

Associate Legal Advisor, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement

1997 - 2003

Assistant District Counsel, U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service

1996 - 1997

Law Clerk, Executive Office For Immigration Review

Associations

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2008 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau Academy of Law

Nassau County Bar Association, Immigration Law Committee

Past Chair

Education

1996

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

State University of New York, Albany

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Annual Conference

May I See Your Papers? Post-Entry Verification and Documentation Issues

2010

Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau Academy of Law First Comes Love...Then Comes the Immigration Interview

2010

Annual Conference

Can They Do That To Me? Dealing with Port-Of-Entry Searches and Seizures

2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Port of Entry Search & Seizures

Publications

2018

Nassau Lawyer Is the DREAM Over? What Counsel Must Know

2017

Nassau Lawyer The ICE-Man Cometh!

2016

Nassau Lawyer Choosing the Right Temporary Work Visa

2014

Nassau Lawyer "The Silent Raid:" Employment Eligibility Verification

Languages

English

Activity

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