Andrew D. Slepian

Andrew D. Slepian

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Buffalo, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Personal Injury

14 Lafayette Sq Ste 1800, Buffalo, NY

About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

15 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Slepian Law

14 Lafayette Sq Ste 1800, Buffalo, NY, 14203-1918

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Andrew D. Slepian's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

64 Client Reviews

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Showing 21 - 25 of 32 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Anthony | February 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent lawyer with patient, compassion, and empathy.

This is an excellent lawyer who has unequal patient, shows compassion and empathy with his clients. Most lovely of him all, he picks up whenever you call him, and/or reply to your messages as soon as he can. I had an immigration concern, and the way he handled my case as if I was his blood brother wa...s awesome. I can reach out to him over, and over and over again, if need be.

Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best

First, I'd like to start off by saying that I met with several attorneys for my mom's criminal immigration case prior to meeting Andrew Slepian. I came across some that just wanted me to sign a retainer but it wasn't clear how they were going to deliver while others charged me consultation fees only ...to tell me that there is nothing that could be done. The entire process was quite stressful and at the end of the day, just disheartening. Luckily a close friend of mine referred me to Andy. Long story short, Andy fought hard and won an almost impossible case for my friend when he was close to being deported on criminal charges, which is why I was willing to give Andy a chance. Not only did Andy promptly set up a conference call to speak, but he took the time to discuss all factors of my mom's case and was very transparent about possible outcomes and items that he would need to go back and research thoroughly. He referenced appropriate legal precedents and even offered to answer any questions or concerns that I think of later. Nonetheless, I sent over all the case documents I had and retained Andy immediately. He has been working diligently on my mom's case and keeps up with the latest news to be sure that we are pursuing all possible avenues for my mom's case - I wouldn't trust anyone else.

Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The reason why I’m still in the US

Mr. Andrew Slepian was my counsel for a cancelation of removal from deportation, needless to say this was a very traumatic situation for my family and I. Fortunately I was referred to Mr. Andrew Slepian by a friend when I was most desperate and lost. Mr. Slepian not only won my cancelation of removal... but his character showed throughout the entire process. From working with us financially, when all other firms required a very large retainer up front, to constantly updating us on the prognosis of my case with full transparency. It was only in hindsight that I learned that immigration cases differ significantly from criminal cases, where in criminal cases you seek counsel that have relationships but for immigration cases you need to hire someone that will put forth the maximum effort. I cannot say enough about Mr. Andrew Slepian but I wanted to communicate in all my sincerity and gratefulness that his character and work ethic is exactly what everyone seeks when trying to hire counsel for an immigration case, thank you Mr. Slepian!

Posted by Walfred | October 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Walfred

Andrew represented me and my wife for status adjustment thorough marriage. Andrew is very flexible with payments and is very down to earth type of lawyer, it feels like you're talking to very loyal friend when working with him. If you need good professional attorney, Andrew is your wingman. T...hank you sir!

Andrew Slepian

Replied last October 04, 2018

Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2018 | Immigration

Great Legal Service

Words cannot be expressed how I appreciated to Andrew. He is very knowledgeable and professional to my immigration case. He saved my case. I filed my case by myself in 2013. It had many mistakes because I didn’t understand the complicated immigration laws in the U.S. He is very detailed-oriented atto...rney. He used his experience to help me made my case active in 2014. My case totally takes almost 5 years. Filing immigration petition is very complicated. I am so lucky for having Andrew as my immigration attorney. He is an immigration expert. With his help, I received my approval notice of permanent residence card this September. Thank you Andrew. Great job ! I highly recommend Andrew to my friends to file their immigration petitions. I am recommending Andrew as immigration expert to my friends now.

Andrew Slepian

Replied last October 04, 2018

I appreciate the kind words!

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Andrew D. Slepian's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Lewis

Immigration lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is an excellent attorney with a nuanced understanding of immigration issues. I highly recommend Andrew."

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Joseph Grasmick

Unknown lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I refer administrative litigation cases to only a small handful of immigration lawyers. Andrew is one. He has extremely rare skills in this regard. If the matter is under the jurisdiction of the Buffalo USCIS District, call him. (Upstate NY and Connecticut.) He also shows a sincere and intense effort to contribute to the community. He is a high-level officer of the Upstate NY American Immigration Lawyers Association. (AILA) His peers, via a secret ballot, elected him. AILA is *the* leading 14,000+ member Bar association for immigration lawyers. AILA membership is the first step one should take when assessing the qualifications of a potential immigration lawyer. Being an officer of that organization is extremely significant. Again, only the top leadership strata of the immigration Bar normally achieve these titles."

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Kamran Hashmi

Immigration lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Andrew on a few matters. Not only does he know his stuff, but he also has that kind and concerned disposition that clients look for."

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Jarrett Blakeley

Unknown lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Immigration lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Andrew. Highly respected in the legal community with an outstanding reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Andrew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Shatorah Roberson

Immigration lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is what immigration law is all about. He is caring, attentive, talented and meticulous. The new face of immigration lawyers in this country actually cares about the clients and does everything in their power to provide competent, fervent representation. Andrew embodies all of these qualities and much more. It is always a pleasure to work with Andrew and I am grateful to be one of his trusted colleagues."

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Joshua Bloom

Immigration lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew Slepian is a highly experienced and highly competent Immigration Attorney. His knowledge of the law and his ability to get favorable outcomes for immigration clients is perhaps only exceeded by his caring and compassion for the people he represents. If one of my clients, or a person in the community ever comes to me looking for an immigration attorney, I always feel confident referring them to Mr. Slepian. I know that his knowledge, experience and ability to craft creative solutions for clients will serve them well, and I always feel confident placing their matters into his capable hands. Highly recommended!"

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Leonard Zaccagnino

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer

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Joshua Bloom

Litigation lawyer

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Shatorah Roberson

Immigration lawyer

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Joseph Grasmick

Immigration lawyer

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Kamran Hashmi

Business lawyer

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Justin Ketchel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jessica Lazarin

Immigration lawyer

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Brian Ellexson

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Emma Buckthal

Immigration lawyer

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Christian Lassen

Personal injury lawyer

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Siddhartha Kamisetti

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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William Lewis

Business lawyer

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Leonard Zaccagnino

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Buffalo's Finest 2015, Artvoice

2015

Nation's Top One Percent 2015, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2015

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2005

Richardson Scholarship, Brooklyn Law School

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Slepian Law

2011 - 2013

Junior Partner, Berger, Berger & Slepian

2009 - 2011

Associate, Berger & Berger

Associations

2012 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Upstate New York chapter)

Treasurer

2012 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Upstate New York chapter)

Executive Office for Immigration Review Committee

2012 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Upstate New York chapter)

Immigration & Customs Enforcement Committee

2012 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Upstate New York chapter)

Budget Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Cancellation of Removal for LPR

Cancellation of Removal Granted

Cancellation of Imminent Deportation for Humanitarian Concerns

Deportation Cancelled - Application for Lawful Permanent Residence Filed and Pending

Removal Proceedings Administratively Closed

Removal Proceedings Paused to Allow Application for Lawful Permanent Residence

Adjustment of Status Granted by Immigration Judge

Adjustment of Status Granted by Immigration Judge

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Education

2008

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Pennsylvania State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

The Financial Guys

Immigration Law

2010

"On Target" with Penny Wolfgang

Immigration Law and Reform

Publications

2011

2011

Languages

English

Activity

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