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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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Veronica | April 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer

I highly recommend Michael Kohler for any immigration needs in New York. He helped me navigate my application seamlessly. He is deeply knowledgeable about the latest policy changes and stayed on top of every detail. The communication with him was excellent—he always responded to my phone calls and em...ails promptly and explained everything in a way I could easily understand. Because of their meticulous paperwork, my case was approved without any issues. If you need a trustworthy advocate in New York, look no further.

Posted by Hemwatie | February 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Straightforward and Professional!

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Michael, and I truly appreciate his professionalism and expertise. He was clear, concise, and straightforward throughout the entire process, making sure we understood every step as well as risks with our case. His guidance was invaluable, and his appr...oach made what could have been a stressful experience much more manageable. I’m grateful for the work he’s done and highly recommend him to anyone in need of an immigration lawyer who is both knowledgeable and honest.

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 anonymous | March 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Michael is excellent - we would definitely recommend!

We hired Michael towards the end of 2017 and during our initial conversations, he outlined all of our options and answered all of our (many) questions. Throughout the immigration process, Michael was very approachable and friendly and explained all the details clearly; making what is a rather compl...ex (and at times stressful) process as easy and simple as possible. Michael's estimations for the timescales of the process proved to be highly accurate as we obtained our approved Visa in January 2019. We are very grateful for Michael's wonderful service and would recommend him to anyone commencing their immigration process.

Posted by Rabia | July 11, 2018

Best lawyer in USA

We went to many lawyers but nobody know what they are doing but him 10 minutes he know the issue guided us great and we got our answer which we were looking for long time.Great job and great person.

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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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