Craig Randall Shagin
About Craig
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
30 years | 1,000 cases
45 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
10 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 45 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
The Shagin Law Group LLC
The Inns of Saint Jude, 120 South Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101
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Craig Randall Shagin's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2011 | Immigration
Best lawyer!
I met with many lawyers before making an appointment with Craig Shagin and most of them stated that a positive outcome on my case was almost if not impossible. Mr. Shagin explained our limited amount of possibilities and we decided to put our trust on him after we notice his knowledge and professiona...
Craig Randall Shagin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Have worked with Craig for many years and he is excellent at getting results in this notoriously complex field."
"I endorse this lawyer. Immigration law is notoriously complicated and idiosyncratic but Craig's years of experience and deep knowledge allow him to provide his clients with top notch advice and advocacy. When my criminal defense clients are in need of a great immigration attorney, I recommend Craig without hesitation."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Attorney Craig Shagin. Having consulted with Attorney Shagin on a number of immigration issues involving my own clients, I know that he is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and well-respected."
"I have worked, consulted and strategized with Craig on numerous immigration matters. Craig is an extremely intelligent, hardworking, passionate, ethical and honest lawyer. He works hard to protect his clients and is very creative in his strategies to win cases. One of his greatest attributes is his ability to think “outside of the box” to create effective new ways to challenge the government in the most difficult of cases. When I have a difficult case for which I can see no relief, I call Craig. It is then that his brilliant mind goes to work and comes up with new ways to challenge specific obstacles in my cases. Craig wins the vast majority of his cases, but even when he loses he goes down fighting … hard. From behind the scenes, I can report that Craig worries about his clients and is very passionate in his fight to protect them from deportation. Craig is the perfect mix of brains, heart and guts."
"I endorse this lawyer. Craig is very conscientious, idealistic, and hard-working on behalf of his clients."
Immigration lawyer
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Experience
Honors
2017
President's Volunteer Service Award- -Gold, Corporation of National and Community Service
2014
Pro Bono Star, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2012
Light of Liberty Award, Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center
1980
Cum Laude, Villanova University School of Law
1977
Honors in Economics, Haverford College
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Adjunct Professor - Immigration Law, Widener University Commonwealth School of Law
1996 - Present
Managing Member, The Shagin Law Group LLC
1988 - 1996
Chief Counsel, Pennsylvania Department of Commerce (Now DCED)
1985 - 1988
General Counsel, Historic Landmarks for Living
1982 - 1985
Associate, Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis
1980 - 1982
Law Clerk, Hon. Edmund B. Spaeth, Jr.
Associations
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association - -Philadelphia ChapterChair EOIR -York Committee
2008 - Present
AILA Military Assistance ProgramVolunteer Attorney
1998 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Philadelphia chapter)Member
2000 - 2001
Binary SemanticsBoard Member
1997 - 1999
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationChair, Statutory Law Committee
1995 - 2002
Fredericksen LibrabryBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Petition for Review Granted; Deportation case terminated
Petition for Review Granted
Petition for Review Granted
Petition of Mr. Rojas granted
Court of Appeals reversed BIA in favor of alien
All judicial candidates must file disclosure documents with the Ethics Commission including judges seeking higher office or retention
Petition denied
Education
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
A.B.
Speaking Engagements
2017
Petitioning for Writ of Habeas Corpus
2013
Crimmigration
2012
2011
2010
Professional Ethics in Immigration
2009
2009
Aliens in the University
2005
Consolidation of Pennsylvania Statutes
2003
Problems with Completing Codification of Pennsylvania Statutes
2002
What Every Lawyer Needs To Know About Immigration Law
2000
Consolidating Pennsylvania Statutes
1998
Industrial Development Bonds
1998
Current Issues in Municipal Finance
1997
The Legislative Dance: From Proposal to Legislation
1997
Unresolved Boundaries
1996
Industrial Development from Aquisition to Operation
1995
Insurance Problems in Real Estate Development and Construction
1988
Construction Contracts:From Deal to Documents
1987
Construction Lending: From Deal to Documents
Publications
2016
2016
2015
2013
2012
2012
2007
2006
2000
1993
1979
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Divorce after became An American Citizen !!!
11 Jan 2012
Can I get a divorce if I'm an illegal immigrant?
11 Jan 2012
H1b visa interview with driving without license case - no conviction
02 Jan 2012
Legal Guides
What Is Unlawful Presence and Why Does It Matter
11 Mar 2011
Who Is a Natural Born Citizen of the United States?
11 Mar 2011
The Law of Employment For An F-1 Foreign Student During the Academic Year
16 Feb 2011