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

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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 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Compassion

Posted by M & D | January 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best immigration lawyer in Buffalo

My husband and I worked with Andrew to submit our green card application in 2024. Our situation had numerous hurdles to overcome and it was urgent we file our application as soon as possible. Andrew responded to my emails quickly and with immense detail. He advised us of the best way to proceed w...ith each form and encouraged us to provide the necessary supporting evidence for our marriage. Early 2025 we were notified of our green card interview. Prior to the interview, Andrew explained any potential issues we might encounter and sat with us in the interview. He also provided support while our case being reviewed. Our application was approved thereafter! Andrew was honest and straightforward regarding the difficulties we had to face. He guided us every step of the way with ease and made the stressful application process simple. He dealt with every challenge with expertise and addressed our concerns regarding our case with compassion and understanding. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced; Andrew truly is an exceptional lawyer. My husband and I are very grateful to Andrew and we can’t recommend him enough; he is a true Buffalo spirit with a willingness to help and was there for us when we needed him. He provided outstanding services and we are extremely glad we trusted him with our case. Thank you for everything you have done for us Andrew!

Posted by Marty | September 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

In a time of need

In a stressful situation when it seems like you are alone and you are up against the US government; it is reassuring to have an experienced lawyer who can navigate you through the immigration process. First he calmed me down and assured me we would get through this process. My wife has her Green ca...rd today in large part due to Andrew. He organized and documented everything with clear directions to follow and got us through. Thanks for all the hard work.

Andrew Slepian

Replied last September 27, 2020

Thank you Marty, great to work with you!

Posted by Andy | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best

Words can't express how I appreciate Andrew. He is very knowledgeable, compassionate and most of all professional. In a few weeks he has managed to save my brother from being deported. My brother also called Andrew had one of the hardest and most complicated cases. Every lawyer we called refused to t...ake the case but Mr Slepian took a chance on us and accepted to represent him with just one call and within a few hours, he was at the detention center where my brother was. He advised us on all the optionals we had which were not many but he assured us that he would do his best which he did. What impressed me most was that he never pressured us for any payments, he told us to pay whenever we could. He saved my brother and my brother is back home with his wife and kids. Our family is so blessed that we were able to have him as our attorney. I will use Mr Slepian again and again and i will recommend him to my friends or anyone who needs representation. Thanks so much for the great work you did and you are doing for everyone most especially doing this hard times when immigration is on attack.

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 Elizabeth | August 22, 2018 | Immigration

OUTSTANDING IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY

Mr. Andrew Slepian is an outstanding immigration attorney. He represented my brother in a complicated cancellation of removal case. He was very empathetic to his situation, spent a tremendous amount of time with us explaining procedures and strategy and was completely accessible when we needed to a...sk him any questions. There was never a time when Andrew didn't promptly respond to any questions or concerns we had. Furthermore, He was honest and did not give us any false hope about the outcome. He prepared us very well for the case and what to expect. I was extremely impressed with his knowledge of the law, ability to convey information in a understandable manner (English is not a first language for many of the family members that Andrew had to communicate with) and he did an excellent job speaking to them! I feel my brother received the absolute best representation possible from Mr. Andrew Slepian. Andrew went above and beyond what he was hired to do. If you need an experienced, qualified and highly intelligent Immigration attorney I highly reccomend Mr. Andrew Slepian!! I would recommend him to all my friends and family without hesitation!!!! Thanks Again Mr. Slepian! It is with your help that my brother may remain in the USA!

Andrew Slepian

Replied last August 22, 2018

Thank you, Elizabeth! Looking forward to applying for your brother's citizenship!

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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

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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

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Justin Ketchel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jessica Lazarin

Immigration lawyer

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Brian Ellexson

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Emma Buckthal

Immigration lawyer

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Christian Lassen

Personal injury lawyer

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Siddhartha Kamisetti

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William Lewis

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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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