Kristen A Schneck

Kristen A Schneck

also known as Kristen Schneck Bhandari

4.2
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 21 years

Immigration Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Immigration

1501 Potomac Avenue, Suite 204, Pittsburgh, PA

About Kristen

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Legal representation in all areas of Immigration Law: 1. Family based Immigration 2. Employment based Immigration 3. Removal & Deportation Defense 4. Asylum & Immigration Appeals

23 years

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2004

Active

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Location

Law Offices of Kristen A. Schneck

1501 Potomac Avenue, Suite 204, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216

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Kristen A Schneck's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

No response is a response

I deeply regret hiring Kristin Schneck for my immigration case. From the beginning, she demonstrated a complete lack of professionalism and organization that has left me anxious, confused, and disheartened. While she was quick to accept payment, communication afterward became virtually impossible.... She rarely answers phone calls, emails, or text messages, leaving me in the dark about my own case during what should be a supportive attorney-client relationship. For immigration matters where timing and updates are crucial, this silence is unacceptable. Her disorganization and lack of responsiveness have caused unnecessary stress during an already difficult process. I wish I had read the numerous one-star reviews before hiring her—I would have saved myself significant time, money, and emotional distress. If you're considering hiring Ms. Schneck for immigration services, I strongly urge you to explore other options. There are competent, communicative immigration attorneys who will treat your case with the urgency and professionalism it deserves. Don't make the same mistake I did. Your immigration journey is too important to entrust to someone who won't return your calls or keep you informed.

Posted by Byron | June 03, 2015 | Immigration

Team of Schneck and Harley

When we started on the journey to get an immigration visa for my wife and her son, we didn't know many of the details, forms, costs and time frame that would be needed. We read many horror stories about others trying to get to the USA. After some research on the internet, we found the perfect compa...ny to meet our needs. The law says you have to use an immigration lawyer(s) from the state in which you plan to live. Mark Harley and the Shimmigration Law firm in Pennsylvania fit our needs.From the time all the documents were sent to USCIS till we had our interview and approval took approximately 9 month. Others we talked with, including the doctor appointed by the American consulate, said this was very quick.The Shimmigration team that handled our case was very professional and gave uspersonal,individual attention. living abroad meant many emails, scanned documents and other information needed for our process. They even responded on weekends through their cell phones.Our many questions were answered rapidly and there was little confusion about what was needed. Our hats of to the law firm of Schneck and Harley !!

Posted by Zain | May 21, 2015 | Immigration

Great Service, and affordable pricing

Attorney Kristen was a great resource to me during my long and difficult immigration proceedings. She provided me with responsive and professional representation and was finally able to get the job done, as I was awarded my green card! Thank you once again Attorney Schneck for all of your help!

Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2013 | Immigration

Fiance Visa Case

I hired Kristen to do a fiance visa case. Her legal fees was by far the most reasonable of all the lawers I compared. I was very impressed by her professionalism. She helped us through the process and was always available to answer all our questions.

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2012 | Immigration

Green Card and Citizenship Application

I hired Kristen to represent me for my green card and citizenship application through marriage. I found that she was always responsive, answered all my questions, and kept things moving always on time. I really liked the fact that I was able to consult with her initially for free and she was patient ...throughout the initial consultation. Her fees were very affordable relative to other attorneys and after a very successful green card application, she also represented me in my citizenship application. My family owes Kristen a lot

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Kristen A Schneck's Lawyer Endorsements

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Abbie Rosario-Ortiz

Immigration lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Paulick

Immigration lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Schneck is a superb advocate in immigration law. We have worked on several shared matters now, and her efforts and skill are exceptional."

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Rebecca Canterbury

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Schneck for immigration law. She is a knowledgeable attorney who is well-regarded in the legal community."

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Stephen Franko

Immigration lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Komron Maknoon

Immigration lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Todd Spivak

Immigration lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for all immigration law cases."

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Mark Harley

Immigration lawyer

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Todd Spivak

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2003

Honors Convocation, University of Pittsburgh

2002

Hungarian Nationality Room Scholarship, University of Pittsburgh

1999

Phi Sigma Iota (National Foreign Language Honor Society), Pennsylvania State University

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney & Owner, Law Offices of Kristen A. Schneck, LLC

2017 - 2019

Partner, Fox Rothschild, LLP Attorneys At Law

2013 - 2017

Attorney & Partner, Schneck & Harley Immigration Law Group, LLP

2010 - 2013

Attorney & Owner, Law Offices of Kristen A. Schneck

2007 - 2010

Associate Immigration Attorney, Goldstein & Associates

2006 - 2007

Contract Attorney, Eckert, Seamans, Cherin & Mellot, LLC

2005 - 2006

Contract Attorney, Pietragallo, Bosick & Gordon, LLP

2004 - 2005

Pro-bono Attorney, Pittsburgh Refugee Immigrant Assistance Center

2003 - 2003

Summer Associate, McNerney, Page, Vanderlin & Hall

Associations

2012 - Present

U.S. District for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

2005 - Present

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

2005 - Present

U.S District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Political Asylum

Immigration Court Hearings

Cancellation of removal

Immigration Bond Hearing

DACA

Hardship Waivers

Green Card

Citizenship

Fiancé Visa

I-130 Immigrant petition

Adoption-based immigration

Board of Immigration Appeals

Temporary Protected Status

National Interest Waiver

Entertainer Visas

H2B visa

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Education

2003

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Pennsylvania State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2019

Podcast When Immigration Agents Enter Your Business

Languages

English

Spanish

Portuguese

Hindi

Hungarian

Punjabi

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