Michael Gary Kohler

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Michael Gary Kohler

4.8
63 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 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
2022 2021 2019
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Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 26 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 29 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

Online Presence

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Michael Gary Kohler's Reviews

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Posted by Ryan | February 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Glad me and my wife chose Michael

Michael throughout our immigration process helped me and my wife though a complicated K1 Visa, marriage, and green card/residency proccess with ease. Any questions, issues, or problems we had Michael was quick and resolute in finding the best solution. I cannot stess enough how thankful both me and m...y wife are for his help along our journey.

Michael Kohler

Replied last February 24, 2022

It was a pleasure working with you as well. Best of luck!

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Simply the best immigration attorney in New York!

I am sincerely grateful to Michael for all his support. I had in-depth discussions of our case with at least five attorneys in NY and one in NJ. Michael is the most knowledgeable attorney I discussed our case with. Also, in contrast to the majority of other attorneys, he always works on all cases him...self, without the assistance of paralegals. For his clients, it means that they can always rely on a thoughtful professional opinion instead of guesses and suppositions so that they can make the right decisions in a timely manner. Eventually, his clients get a much higher chance for the best possible outcome, which exactly happened in our case. I'd like to add one more important thing. Michael always makes the outcome of the client's case his first priority and the business a secondary. Highly recommend!

Michael Kohler

Replied last January 24, 2022

Thank you very much. This country will undoubtedly be a better place with you and your family here. All the best.

Posted by Janice | January 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A case that other Lawyers mess up.

My case was mess up by many other Lawyers I came to Michael Kohler with a negative mine and he took my case and explain everything that he was about to do this Lawyer came through for me I am writing this with tear in my eyes I got an approval all the way for my son words and review is just not enou...gh for an excellent Lawyer like Michael Kohler I would recommend this Lawyer to the world who has an immigration case Mr. Kohler made the impossible possible God bless you I can now sleep much better at nights and no longer have to worry. A big thank you Mr. Micheal Kohler.

Michael Kohler

Replied last January 24, 2022

You are very welcome, Janice. I'm very happy for your entire family!

Posted by Marco | December 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent legal counsel

Michael helped us in the application for residency. He helped us through every step of the process so that there were no surprises. With him, everything was very straightforward. Hiring his counsel was very worthwhile. I would highly recommend.

Posted by Nataliia | December 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommend !!!

The best lawyer in New York! Real expert in immigration law! Thank you Michael for the help !!! Highly recommend.

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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

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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

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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