Jason Louis Karavias

PRO

Jason Louis Karavias

5.0
170 reviews
This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Immigration Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Immigration

300 Cedar Blvd., Suite B6, Pittsburgh, PA

Virtual Consultation Available

Free Consultation

About Jason

Biography

Green Card Marriages and US Citizenship. For a free consultation, call me today.

Green Card Marriages and US Citizenship. For a free consultation, call me today.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Specifically Green Card Marriages and US Citizenship. For a free consultation, call me today. I know how significant this step is for you and your significant other. I will be by your side throughout the process.

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2025 2024
...
+ 10
Platinum Client Champion
Super Lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 16 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 25 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Jason Karavias, Esq.

300 Cedar Blvd., Suite B6, Pittsburgh, PA, 15228

karaviaslaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find Jason online.

Jason Louis Karavias's Reviews

Overall Rating
This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.

5.0 /5.0

170 Client Reviews


Client Insights

Avvo uses AI to summarize reviews left for lawyers, providing a helpful overview of overall sentiment. Each summary is based on up to 500 of the most recent reviews and is refreshed upon submission of each new review. The number of reviews used may be displayed.

AI-summarized from Avvo client reviews

Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the lawyer for being highly professional, knowledgeable, and exceptionally responsive. Clients frequently highlight the lawyer's meticulous attention to detail and compassionate guidance through complex legal processes, noting that this supportive approach significantly reduced their stress and helped them achieve...

 
Filter Avvo Reviews (148) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 5 of 148 reviews

Posted by Kate Koshkina | August 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend!

I had an excellent experience working with Jason. He was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cared about my case. He made the entire process much less stressful by answering my questions clearly and guiding me every step of the way. I truly appreciate his dedication and would highl...y recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and experienced immigration attorney.

Posted by Jeffrey | August 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Forever Thankful for Mr. Jason Karavias, Esq.

When my fiancé (at the time... now my husband) and I decided to pursue the long winding road that is permanent resident status in the US, we researched numerous immigration law firms in the Greater Pittsburgh area. After communicating with several law firms (and immigration attorneys), we chose to th...en contact Mr. Karavias. He graciously took our initial call, listened to our story and the details of what would be our pursuit of permanent residence status and offered honest , no-nonsense advice. Mr. Karavias was forthright, patient, and frank in telling us what we needed to know before we embarked on our long journey. Several months later, we decided to retain Mr. Karavias as our legal representative to guide us and assist us in our travels through the US immigration system. Along the way, Mr. Karavias was communicative (always answered either our phone calls or replied to our emails in a very timely manner), diligent, thorough and detailed in presenting us with his opinions, suggestions and legal advice. Mr. Karavias was specific in what information was optimal to best ensure a positive outcome for our case with USCIS. He assisted us in preparation, completion and submission of all necessary forms and documents (often relaying necessary paperwork to USCIS on our behalf). Mr. Karavias also joined us at our interview, arriving early with a fully prepared dossier of documentation. His presence was a calming influence, which helped alleviate our anxiety before our USCIS interview. He joined us in the interview, interjecting only when necessary (otherwise allowing us to effectively communicate with the USCIS officer for our interview). After the interview concluded, he shared his reflections, opinions and observations and was patient in answering several questions we had. Therefore, it is with the highest and greatest level of confidence that we recommend Mr. Jason Karavias, Esq., to anyone who is in search of an honest, knowledgeable, candid, experienced, communicative, diligent, frank, dependable immigration attorney. Retaining him as our immigration attorney was the first in what would be many wise decisions which lead us to a positive outcome. Mr. Karavias played a huge role in helping ensure that outcome was a success.

Posted by Miles | April 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Green Card Approved in 5 Months

We cannot thank Jason enough for helping my wife successfully obtain her Green Card through Adjustment of Status (AOS). From the very beginning, he stood out for his incredible attention to detail and meticulous approach to every aspect of our case. He reviewed every document carefully and caught s...mall issues that could have caused problems and ensured our entire petition was as strong and complete as possible. What we appreciated most was his honesty and transparency. Jason never gave us false hope or sugarcoated the process. He was straightforward about timelines, potential challenges, and what to expect. The entire process—from filing all the paperwork to scheduling the interview—took just over 5 months. We were very grateful to get the good news of an interview date and the interview itself went very smoothly. If you’re looking for an immigration lawyer who is thorough, honest, and responsive, we would highly recommend Jason without any hesitation. He made a stressful and complicated process feel manageable and gave us peace of mind every step of the way.

Posted by Gladys | April 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Excellent service

I am very grateful to have worked with Jason on the residency application process. Jason answered all our questions with professionalism and patience. When searching for and selecting an attorney, one of the key factors was the reviews; we are now happy and satisfied with the work he performed, his p...rofessionalism, and the guidance he provided throughout this process. I would undoubtedly recommend him and would seek his assistance again for the next stage.

Posted by Jason | March 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Would definitely recommend his services!

We had an excellent experience working with Jason throughout the green card process. From start to finish, he was incredibly thorough and detail-oriented, making sure every document was accurate and every step was handled properly. His deep knowledge of immigration law gave us so much confidence duri...ng what can be a very stressful process. He was also extremely easy to work with—always responsive, patient with our questions, and clear in explaining what to expect next. What truly stood out, though, was how genuinely kind and supportive he was. He treated us with respect and care.

See All Client Reviews

Jason Louis Karavias's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Jason
Hui Zeng headshot
Hui Zeng

Immigration lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Nicole C Bikakis headshot
Nicole Bikakis

Unknown lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Other

"Attorney Karavias is a well respected professional who provides great representation. I endorse this lawyer."

Elena Denevich headshot
Elena Denevich

Immigration lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Ellen Anna Wright headshot
Ellen Wright

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very skilled and experienced."

Ross Brenton Russell headshot
Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Chigozie Frances Odediran headshot
Chigozie Odediran

Immigration lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Ricardo Vazquez headshot
Ricardo Vazquez

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. The credentials that this attorney has speaks for itself"

Joshua Paul Bannister headshot
Joshua Bannister

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Harrison Le headshot
Harrison Le

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Karavias is a strong member in the Avvo community. I endorse this lawyer."

Charles Franklin Farrell Jr. headshot
Charles Farrell

Immigration lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Karavias provides a valuable service on Avvo. He gives excellent answers to user questions on this site. I am happy to endorse him."

Noah K. Peterson headshot
Noah Peterson

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Karavias is an excellent attorney, I endorse this lawyer."

Gusty A. E. Sunseri headshot
Gusty Sunseri

Immigration lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jason is a very talented immigration and bankruptcy lawyer."

Thomas Dominick Berret headshot
Thomas Berret

Immigration lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Douglas MacMillan Borthwick headshot
Douglas Borthwick

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Mildred B. Sweeney headshot
Mildred Sweeney

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jason is a very talented immigration and bankruptcy lawyer."

Douglas J Olcott headshot
Douglas Olcott

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jason is an excellent immigration and bankruptcy attorney."

Michael John Dolan headshot
Michael Dolan

Immigration lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Raymond D Carignan headshot
Raymond Carignan

Immigration lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Ronald W. Hayward headshot
Ronald Hayward

Immigration lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jason for his exceptional work in immigration law."

David Sidney Shrager headshot
David Shrager

Immigration lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jason for his work in immigration law."

View All Endorsements
Ellen Anna Wright headshot
Ellen Wright

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

Ross Brenton Russell headshot
Ross Russell

Arbitration lawyer

Chigozie Frances Odediran headshot
Chigozie Odediran

Education lawyer

Ricardo Vazquez headshot
Ricardo Vazquez

Immigration lawyer

Harrison Le headshot
Harrison Le

DUI and DWI lawyer

Joshua Paul Bannister headshot
Joshua Bannister

Criminal defense lawyer

Charles Franklin Farrell Jr. headshot
Charles Farrell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Noah K. Peterson headshot
Noah Peterson

Family lawyer

Simon Kabzan headshot
Simon Kabzan

Family lawyer

Dmitriy Shakhnevich headshot
Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Personal injury lawyer

Ronald W. Hayward headshot
Ronald Hayward

Criminal defense lawyer

Raymond D Carignan headshot
Raymond Carignan

Personal injury lawyer

Michael John Dolan headshot
Michael Dolan

Medical malpractice lawyer

Douglas J Olcott headshot
Douglas Olcott

Personal injury lawyer

Mildred B. Sweeney headshot
Mildred Sweeney

Family lawyer

Thomas Dominick Berret headshot
Thomas Berret

Car accident lawyer

Gusty A. E. Sunseri headshot
Gusty Sunseri

Family lawyer

Dana Whitney Atchley headshot
Dana Atchley

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Lead Counsel, Lead Counsel Immigration

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Lead Counsel, Lead Counsel Immigration

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Lead Counsel, Lead Counsel Immigration

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Lead Counsel immigration, Lead Counsel

2015

Lead Counsel Bankruptcy, Lead Counsel

2015

Best Bankruptcy Attorney, Three Best Rated

2015

Best Immigration Attorney, Best in The Burgh

1997

Dean's Scholar, Boston University School of Law

1996

Suffolk County Alumni Association Scholarship, Columbia University

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney at Law, Jason Karavias, Esq.

1999 - 2001

Associate, Orrick, Herrington, Suitcliffe, LLP

1998 - 1998

Summer Associate, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe

1997 - 1997

United States Justice Department Internship, United States Attorneys Office Eastern District Of New York

Associations

2013 - Present

Neighborhood Legal Services Association

Member

2012 - Present

Allegheny County Bar Association, Immigration Law Committee

Member

2011 - Present

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2018

Allegheny County Bar Association Professional Ethics Committee

Member

2003 - 2010

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

US Citizenship

Approved

Fiance Visa

Approved

Green Card Children

Approved

Green Card Marriage

Approved

Green Card Parents

Approved

See More Legal Cases

Education

1999

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Columbia University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Portuguese

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution