Dena Ghobashy

Dena Ghobashy

also known as The Law Office of Dena Ghobashy

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Poughkeepsie, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

3 Neptune Road., Poughkeepsie, NY

About Dena

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 40%

Family based green card applications through adjustment of status and consular processing; naturalization; fiancé visas; waiver applications; renewal of benefits; temporary protected status

15 years

40%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 30%

Individual (personal) and sole proprietor business bankruptcy to repay secured debts over a 3 to 5 year period.

15 years

30%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 30%

Individual (personal) and business bankruptcy to get discharged from debts and have a fresh financial start

15 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2011

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Dena Ghobashy, PLLC

3 Neptune Road., Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601

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Dena Ghobashy's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Dena's representation was a complete ease

I worked with Dena on my Immigration case through marriage. I definitely recommend her to anyone needing a caring and responsive lawyer. Her reliable efforts led to the approval of my case and then eventually getting citizenship after 5 years. I will definitely work with her again to sponsor my famil...y to immigrate to the US. She was patient and thorough during the whole process. Explaining in clear language my options which removed the personal stress. Dena's representation was truly a blessing and well worth her fees.

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Ms. Nancy

Dena was very attentive to detail and very prompt about communication which helped ease the stress and pressure of the process. Even if not available she was always prompt about returning a call in a timely manner as well as email responses. I would highly recommend to any friend or family

Posted by Paul | July 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Good Work

Hi, I had a Support case that Dena handle. At times I got frustrated, but Dena was very cool and explained the situation I was in. With the explanation I knew how to conduct myself. The case went in my favor. She is a real professional and I thank her for that. I even sent her a gift. Well done Den...a. Paul

Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Took care of business

Despite the difficult hardship we had to face, Ms Ghobashy helped us get through. She was clear, thorough and straight about everything... and did this with a mild and friendly demeanor.

Posted by David | December 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An excellent lawyer

We used Dena for her immigration services. She was great, very well organized and very knowledgeable about our process. A process that was a smooth one. Everything was in order and for our interview she met us at USCIS office which put us at ease and in the end our case got approved. We thank her ...whole heartedly for everything.

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Dena Ghobashy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Yani Vilca

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Concetta Chiarolanza

Immigration lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred clients needing Immigration, as well as, Bankruptcy services to Attorney Ghobashy. The feedback was not only positive, but left clients feeling as though their situation was understood and that it mattered to her. I also have the pleasure of knowing Ms. Ghobashy from within the local legal community and appreciate that I can trust her as a referral for clients. When I refer to Dena I know that people will be treated with respect while dealing with a knowledgable attorney."

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Raji Zeidan

Immigration lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In my practice I am often approached by clients seeking legal representation for immigration issues. I without hesitation refer these clients to Ms. Ghobashy. Every client I have sent to Ms. Ghobashy has always returned to thank me for sending them to her. Ms. Ghobashy has consistently demonstrated to me a very impressive grasp on many immigration issues. Ms. Ghobashy is a dedicated attorney who truly cares for her clients and provides them with excellent legal representation."

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Yani Vilca

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

2016 Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Legal Counsel

Work Experience

2012 - 2013

Of Counsel Attorney, Defazio & Zeidan

2010 - 2012

Associate Attorney, DLA PIper

Associations

2016 - Present

Hudson Valley Bankruptcy Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Education

N/A

Pace University

BA

N/A

University of Illinois

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2017

Judicial Politics Course

Justice System and Attorney Experience

2015

Community Legal Workshop

Immigration and Bankruptcy Law Updates and Free Consultations

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