Vanessa Elizabeth Zwaik

Vanessa Elizabeth Zwaik

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Ronkonkoma, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

5014 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

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Zwaik, Gilbert & Associates

5014 Express Drive South, Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779

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Vanessa Elizabeth Zwaik's Reviews

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13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Raj | November 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Vanessa saved my case from a nightmare

When we came to Vanessa after a denied case she was so open and optimistic to what options we have and routes we could take to fix this situation. Throughout the entire case, she was always available through call or email to answer any question me or my family had for her. She brought my case from th...e worse possible point to the best point, getting my green card. Me and my family are so glad we decided to take our case to Vanessa. Thank you for everything.

Posted by Andrea & Lassaad | February 08, 2018 | Immigration

Outstanding

Our immigration difficulties were complicated and our family was faced with some very difficult and painful decisions. Frustrated and feeling utterly hopeless we went for a consultation. From the moment we met Vaness Zwaik and her father Mitchell, we KNEW we were in the best, most capable hands. ...They provided us with legal expertise every step of the way. As our case progressed, we spent the majority of our time with Vanessa Zwaik, and when the going got tough, she got tougher. She is more than an attorney to us- she was our advocate and gave us hope during some of our darkest, most depressing times. There was never a moment when we felt at ease, but she always made sure we knew what to expect and what needed to be done. We can't say enough about the Zwaik's and their abilities. We are so profoundly grateful and blessed to have found them!!!

Posted by Avanita | October 27, 2014 | Immigration

Extremely trustworthy

Vanessa is an amazing thoughtful , professional lawyer . My VAWA case seemed difficult but she made it easy for me .She guide me through , and with her patient ,consistency and knowledge ,she got all the information,and she got me through a very rough period of my life. Today I'm proud to say th...e interest she showed was amazing and not much lawyers shows the attention to details as she does .She is thorough and keen on all details . Today I'm grateful for her help . I'm very pleased with the good service she and her office provided . I would give her 1000000 stars , she deserved every one . I'm delighted to recommend her . She is a hard working , zealous ,enthusiastic ,always smiling lawyer in NYC thanks Vanessa .

Posted by Nicoletta | October 21, 2014 | Immigration

Best immigration lawyer you can have

Vanessa and her family were wonderful and gave me hope through their knowledge and confidence even when times were really rough and my visa case seemed to be one problem after the other. Me and my family have to thank her if we were finally able to reunite, I never felt like a case number , she alway...s valued my rights and my needs as a human being and I was very happy to meet her and hug her when i finally entered the country:) Very affordable too!

Posted by John | May 21, 2014 | Immigration

A true professional

Vanessa Zwaik really helped me with a case involving a Chinese national seeking asylum in the US. Here's how she helped - simply by stating that her firm doesn't do much in this highly special zed area of immigration law, and then by recommending another attorney who specializes in Chinese asylum c...ases. Indeed, that's the hallmark of a true professional - they concentrate in specialty areas and refer cases outside their specialty to other well vetted attorneys. BTW, we got great results with the attorney Vanessa recommended. All the same, Vanessa Zwaik really did the right thing with the referral and I highly respect this type of professionalism. She was responsive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. That's rare in the legal field. I highly recommend Vanessa as an immigration law counselor.

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Maaria Mahmood

Immigration lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I used to work with Vanessa. She is very knowledgeable, detail oriented and hardworking. I endorse her."

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Andrew Wolk

Immigration lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Vanessa is a very qualified and knowledgeable immigration attorney. I would trust her with any immigration need."

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Michael Gilbert

Immigration lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Zwaik, Gilbert & Assoc

2004 - 2004

Federal Legal Intern, HON. MELANIE CYGANOWSKI, U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT, E.D.N.Y., CENTRAL ISLIP, NY

Associations

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

Education

N/A

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

State University of New York, Albany

Undergraduate

Languages

Spanish

English

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