Elizabeth J. Dobosiewicz

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Elizabeth J. Dobosiewicz

also known as Lisa Dobosiewicz

4.8
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 31 years

Immigration Lawyer at Buffalo, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

300 International Drive, Buffalo, NY

About Elizabeth

Biography

Experienced immigration attorney with full-service nationwide practice. Former INS Trial Attorney.

Former INS trial attorney with 20 years experience. Full-service immigration practice nationwide.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

32 years

100%

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2015 2014

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 31 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1994

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Saccone & Dobosiewicz LLP

300 International Drive, Buffalo, NY, 14221

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11015 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499

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Elizabeth J. Dobosiewicz's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nate | April 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Became a U.S. Citizen!

Became a U.S. Citizen! Thanks to Lisa’s professional services as my immigration attorney, I recently became a U.S. citizen. Obtaining a Green Card and Citizenship are life changing events for families. Therefore, it is vitally important to hire the services of a professional who is diligent, ex...perienced, knowledgeable and works expeditiously. One who will ensure that your application is error free and complete in all aspects, thus alleviating unnecessary stress and ensuring that your case is processed in a timely manner. Lisa’s qualities and abilities far exceeded my expectations. She is an outstanding professional with high standards and, in my humble opinion, the very best. Early on, Lisa had helped me to obtain my Green Card. The experience was very positive and so, naturally, I engaged Lisa when I decided to make my application for Citizenship. A major consideration in hiring a professional for such major life events is that they take care of the stressful part and make the process smooth. Lisa was accessible and in communication with me regularly throughout the entire process. She treated me with patience, dignity, and respect. Also, she promptly responded to my inquiries with a positive attitude. Lisa made the entire process very effortless for me and I felt like top priority. Overall, I had an excellent experience having Lisa as my attorney. She is an expert in her field and amazing at what she does. Lisa is not only an outstanding attorney who conducts herself in a very professional manner, she is also a genuinely warm, kind hearted human being. She is intelligent and has a broad understanding of complex matters. Her depth of legal knowledge, insightfulness, and compassionate manner in which she takes the time to patiently listen and sincerely understand, meant more than words can express. TL; DR — If you’re looking for someone who is professional, knowledgeable, empathetic, and responsive, I recommend that you get in touch with Lisa. I am grateful to Lisa for her guidance and support.

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The BEST immigration attorney

My family and I had the good fortune to hire Elizabeth for your green card application. From the very beginning, she made us feel very comfortable and explained the entire process in detail. Her expertise is above par. Paperwork was a breeze and barring some minor delays on USCIS side everything was ...on time, just as she claimed. She even accompanied us to the final interview making it much less stressful and even enjoyable. If you are planning to consult or hire a lawyer for a simple or a complicated case, please talk to her at least once, you will be glad you did. Her knowledge of the law is comprehensive and her practice is solid. We are grateful to have worked with her and would love to do so in the future.

Posted by GratefulCouple | December 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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Received Green Card last week!

Our sincere appreciation to Elizabeth (Lisa) Dobosiewicz's for her efforts in obtaining our Green Card. We first approached Lisa for an initial consultation and had so many questions encompassing the entire process. Lisa patiently took the time to answer each question and addressed all our concern...s. At the end of the consultation, Lisa outlined all of our options together with the recommended approach. Throughout the entire process, Lisa has demonstrated professionalism, and was exceptionally pleasing to work with due to her outstanding communication, compassion, and empathetic manner. Ours was a family based Green Card application. Once we had decided to file our application, Lisa provided us a list of documents required for the application. Lisa then meticulously reviewed the documents, and promptly, yet diligently prepared our application and filed it. In less than five months of filing, we received the interview notice. Lisa then met with us to prepare for the interview and put together additional documents to provide during the interview. Lisa accompanied us to the interview and helped provide responses to the officer's queries as well. Lisa has been exceedingly helpful to us throughout the entire process, and attended our queries promptly. Indeed, even after filing the application, we continued to contact her to seek her counsel on immigration advice not directly related to our application, and she patiently and promptly tended to those as well. For instance, when we were intending to travel domestically to visit family, she offered us guidance and direction surrounding our circumstance. She also provided counsel from an immigration perspective involving the steps to applying for a driver's license and healthcare enrollment. We highly recommend Elizabeth Dobosiewicz as an immigration lawyer. She is very knowledgeable and an excellent professional. In spite of the fact that she had other work that filled her time, she made us feel as though we were her first priority. She is very considerate to converse with, and has a very nice disposition. She never caused us feel as though we were an inconvenience when we approached her for guidance, and she remained with us throughout our journey, every step of the way, from beginning to end.

Posted by Karen | December 8, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney

I want to give my thanks and gratitude to Elizabeth Dobosiewicz. She has been an absolute pleasure to work with and has been instrumental in my husband's immigration case. My husband and I had filed a family petition that was done under our previous attorney. The petition was a long way from being re...viewed, but with my husband being detained in Batavia, I tried with the help of my Senate and Congress representatives to expidiate the petition. Twice my request was denied. After speaking with Elizabeth, she was able to help us expidiate the petition and interview with immigration, she was also there for us every step of the way. Within a week our petition was approved. This has helped greatly in allowing my husband to still be with me and our two month old daughter. Elizabeth is very knowledgeable and is very professional. She also helped in acquiring a stay of removal for my husband. We would not be together today with out her quick thinking and legal expertise. She is truly an excellent attorney, she also explains the process efficiently and helps answer any questions we may have. She is also quick to respond to any of our concerns. If anyone is looking for legal representation in immigration, you need not look any further, I would recommend Elizabeth without any hesitation. Elizabeth and her partner Kurt are an exceptional team of attorneys. Thank you Elizabeth!!

Posted by Brian | June 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Couldn't Ask for A Better Team

Mrs. Dobosiewicz and Mr. Saccone were amazing to have as Immigration lawyers. I'm a person who likes to know who, what, when, where, why, and how. Every question no matter how small or dumb Elizabeth was there to answer my questions. She also responded to my emails very quickly which I really appreci...ated because I'm always on my email. When Elizabeth needed my documents and I was not sure she explained in detail so I fully understood what I needed and why I needed it. Up to the end when Kurt came with my wife and I to the interview it was very professional and knowledgeable. He was on time and ready for any last minute questions my wife and I had. His reassurance is what gave us the confidence we lacked that day. And again, no question was dumb when I asked him. He said ask me any question because no question is a dumb question. I would recommend Elizabeth and Kurt to anyone who has immigration issues or questions because they will give it to you straight. When your dealing with immigration issues/status I couldn't ask for a better team. I trust them fully and would recommend them to anyone who needs help with immigration issues/status.

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

1996

INS Commissioner's Attorney of the Year Award, United States Department of Justice

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, Saccone & Dobosiewicz LLP

2001 - 2004

Associate, Phillips Lytle LLP

1999 - 2001

Associate, Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP

1995 - 1999

Deputy District Attorney, U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service

1993 - 1995

Attorney, U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service

Associations

2012 - Present

Canisius College, Permanent Chair of Polish Culture

Board Member

1999 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

Bar Association of Erie County

Member

2007 - 2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Past Chair

2007 - 2009

AILA-VSC Liaison Committee

Past Vice Chair

2000 - 2006

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Executive Committee Member

Education

1993

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Canisius College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

The New York Immigration Coalition Immigration Law Training

Family Based Immigration Law and Adjustment of Status Basics

2013

The Intersection of Immigration with Other Areas of Law

Using Outside Expertise to Maximize Business Immigration Success

2004

Legal Overview for H.R. Professionals

Employment Issues for Foreign Nationals

2004

Immigration Law - Basics and Beyond

Nonimmigrant Employment Visas

2002

Immigration Issues for U.S. Businesses

Immigration Issues for U.S. Businesses

2001

Multi-National Employment Scenarios

Bringing foreign nationals into the U.S. to work legally

Languages

Polish

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