Ryan L Witmer

Ryan L Witmer

4.6
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 12 years

Immigration Lawyer at Buffalo, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

4343 Union Road, Buffalo, NY

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Skillful and affordable legal representation in all immigration matters including family and employment based visas, green cards, TN (NAFTA) visas, marriage/fiancé petitions, naturalization, immigration court representation, and deportation defense.

13 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-300 per hour

Pro bono

5 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 12 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2013

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Borowski Witmer Immigration Lawyers

4343 Union Road, Buffalo, NY, 14225

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Ryan L Witmer's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Svetlana | March 17, 2026 | Immigration

I paid for the service but did not receive it to the extent that was promised

My name is Svetlana. I am writing this review so that others can make an informed decision. I paid $400 for a consultation and did not receive answers to any of my questions. I contacted attorney Ryan L Witmer regarding a specific issue with my documents. My request was clear: what actions can be... taken in my situation, and what are the possible options. I sent all documents and questions to the attorney by email so he could prepare in advance for our meeting. Importantly, I also made it clear before the consultation that I do not qualify for a refugee program and am not applying for it. Nevertheless, during the entire one-and-a-half-hour consultation, the attorney asked questions focused solely on determining whether I qualify for this program. In the end, he confirmed what I had already stated at the beginning: no, I do not qualify for the refugee program. It seems the consultation was conducted in the attorney’s interest — to see if he could take me on for the refugee program costing $10,000–15,000. My questions remained unanswered, and I asked: “So how should I handle my situation? How can I solve this issue?” At the end of the meeting, the attorney promised to send a strategy for my case. I waited a week. Instead, I received an email offering to provide access to my personal account so that the attorney could submit a request for expedited processing of my existing and already filed case — stating that this would cost $1,500. Anyone can perform this action independently: in the account, there is a button “Request Expedited Processing,” which only requires clicking and writing a reason. It takes two minutes and is free. I do not consider this a strategy for handling the issue I contacted the attorney about. A strategy should be a plan: step one, step two, step three. What to do, in what order, and how to resolve the situation. I received none of this. I emailed Ryan L Witmer asking for a refund of $400 because the consultation did not address my questions, and I did not receive a strategy for my situation. The attorney refused, stating that he spent one and a half hours with me. But those one and a half hours were spent on his agenda, not mine. Result: $400 paid, questions unanswered, no strategy provided, and instead of real help — an offer to pay $1,500 for something anyone can do for free in their own account. Based on my experience, I do not recommend working with Ryan L Witmer. I want to confirm that this review is not fake. I will leave my email here, [email protected], in case readers have questions.

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very helpful and patient immigration lawyer

Ryan and his staff are professional, thorough, and compassionate. They worked with us to ensure every "t" was crossed and every "i" was dotted prior to submitting our spousal sponsorship for permanent residency. Every step went smoothly, and they were patient and diligent when deadlines began to loom... and bureaucratic overload felt heavy. Definitely recommend.

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Honest, Caring, Intelligent, Strategic, SUPER LAWER

We found Ryan Witmer when many lawyers had dismissed our case as they deemed it too hard or impossible to win. Ryan knowledge of the law, collective intelligence of his team, and the proactive strategies they deployed have resulted in a positive outcome. Ryan is up to date on the current immigration ...laws, including the most current executive orders by the president, and they sure do not back away from a fight. If you are reading this little comment, you are exactly where we were - lost, scared, and hoping to find someone who will ALWAYS look out for you when the system puts you to the wayside. Let us assure you, with Ryan and his team on your side, you will find the absolute truth about your case, whether it is good or bad. After your first consultation and they have had the chance to evaluate your case, Ryan will tell you what different options you have. Then Ryan and his team will come up with a strategic plan tailored to get you to where you want to go with your case based on your specific immigration needs. They always keep you up to date on all aspects of your case and you will not be left in the dark as many law firms do - we found this to be extremely refreshing. Simply put, Ryan and his team professionals and the specialists who knows the terrain to navigate the most complex immigration cases known to man. We have heard other stories about some of the other cases they have worked on and some that are even more complex than ours - yes they won those too!!!. So whatever your case may be, if you decide to work with Ryan and his team, we know that you will not be disappointed. Don t just take our word on it, look at the many news articles they are featured in and the reviews by many others. If you are anyone like us, you deserve the peace of mind their services will provide. We wish you best of luck on your case.

Posted by Rafique | May 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration

I have immigration matters so I hired him and he win my case ,he is knowledgeable about immigration.

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent service

I would like to express my gratitude to Ryan Wittmer and his staff who worked with me on my husband case. The case took long time but he continued his support to my husband and I and he didn't give up. He did a good job navigating complex Adjustment of Status for my husband. I would recommend Ryan as... an an excellent lawyer, he ensures his clients have the supportand the help they need to get approved and granted legal status in such buetiful country as the United States of America. Thank you very much.

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Ryan L Witmer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Plummer

Immigration lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is smart attorney that works hard for his clients. He is skilled in handling immigration matters and provides his clients with wise counsel."

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Salvador Cicero

Immigration lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Giovani Mesa

Immigration lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse Mr. Witmer based on his vast experience and reputation for quality legal services, especially with respect to immigration issues. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Mr. Witmer over the past two years. He is full of creative ideas and solutions - 'no' and 'can't' don't seem to be in his vocabulary - instead, it's 'when' and 'how'. Clients in need of immigration law assistance (or attorneys in other practice areas in need of a contact in immigration law) would be well advised to get to engage with Mr. Witmer. I highly recommend him."

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Giovani Mesa

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Associations

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2012

Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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