Alex Gregory Isbell

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Alex Gregory Isbell

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Immigration

1601 Walnut St., Suite 1514, Philadelphia, PA

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About Alex

Biography

Dedicated Exclusively To The Practice Of Immigration & Nationality Law.

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Awards

Client's Choice
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2014

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 3 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2023

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Palladino, Isbell, and Casazza, LLC

1601 Walnut St., Suite 1514, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

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Law Offices of Alex Gregory Isbell

1 West 3rd St., 2nd Floor, Media, PA, 19063

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Palladino, Isbell, and Casazza

313 West Liberty Street, Suites 126-127, Lancaster, PA, 17603

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Alex Gregory Isbell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

83 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dmitrii | September 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Positive resolution of 221g DV visa case

I would like to recommend Alex for his excellent work. I contacted Alex at the end of June. I had a complex case related to a 221g refusal and administrative processing in Washington DC. I have Russian citizenship and a technical education, my career included working for state-owned companies. This i...s, believe me, a complex case in terms of security checks. I would like to add that this was a diversity lottery case that was strictly limited in time until September 6, 2023. I contacted Alex by email, he answered all questions and filed a mandamus in D.C. civil court in July. But on my circumstances the mandamus was not enough because the response period for it was 60 days, so I ask Alex to do something to speed up the matter. It was spontaneous and fast from my side, but Alex listened me and suggested a non - trivial and excellent option - Motion for summary judgment - MSJ (usually other lawyers offer Temporary restraining order - TRO, it is not a fact that it would have worked in my case.) Alex filed the MSJ in early August and then on September 24, the US Embassy said that my background checks in Washington was completed! On August 31, my wife and I had our immigrant visas printed. And, as it turned out later, on September 6, the State Department issued an official announcement that the 55,000 visa limit had been used up for DV-2023. My wife and I jumped into the last carriage! We ran across a collapsing bridge. But we succeeded! I talked to other people who were undergoing checks, almost all did not receive their visas because the check was not completed or was completed too late. I can 100% say that my wife and I would not have received our visas without hiring Alex. The mandamus and Motion for Summary Justice were drawn up very competently, with experience and knowledge of the matter, our humanitarian circumstances for me and my wife were also added, it was v perfectly written. Alex always listened to my requests, answered emails, everything was done right on time and produced results. I believe I was a nervous and spontaneous client, write many emails, throwing my questions to him one after another. This is very high quality work, a wonderful lawyer. My very best recommendations.

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Gunda Brost

Immigration lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Isbell is a highly skilled immigration attorney. His guidance on the avvo website is insightful, practical and accurate. He generously volunteers time from his busy schedule to advise others, including newer immigration attorneys in the community. I endorse Mr. Isbell with the highest recommendation."

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Adam Solow

Immigration lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I fully endorse this lawyer. A brilliant business immigration, deportation defense, and appellate lawyer. For those reasons, and for the fact that he is a trustworthy and hardworking person, I decided to partner with him."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Robert Ross

Immigration lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable in his field, deeply committed to his clients cases, and a excellent advocate."

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Alan Meyerson

Immigration lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alex is a fantastic attorney, extremely hard working and dedicated to his clients. I endorse Alex whole-heartedly."

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William Vandenberg

Immigration lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Alex Isbell. He is thorough, knowledgeable, and passionate about Immigration Law. I remember one case we worked on together, for a Chechen asylum seeker. Alex's knowledge of Russian and attention to detail allowed him to find and highlight a crucial piece of evidence, evidence that he used to successfully obtain asylum for the client and her son. He's an immigration lawyer's lawyer, and Boston is lucky to have him."

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Christopher Casazza

Immigration lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There are few attorneys in the field of Immigration Law that have the experience, knowledge, and zeal that Mr. Isbell has. He is extremely well respected among his peers and is a dedicated advocate to his clients. I have referred several clients to Mr. Isbell and will continue to do so in the future."

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Melissa Conner

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Alex Isbell is an excellent immigration attorney, and I'm happy to endorse him. I have seen him in action, and I found his thoroughness and professionalism impressive. He's very knowledgeable in his field of law, and I'd recommend him to anyone."

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Dmitry Lev

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alex is the lawyer's lawyer for immigration issues - many attorneys, including myself, would tap into his vast knowledge of this area of practice. He is thorough, methodical, and his clients are lucky to have him."

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Jason Chan

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Isbell is extremely knowledgable about the law. Coupled with his work ethic, he is truly a leader in the legal community"

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Robert Ross

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Alan Meyerson

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Dmitry Lev

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William Vandenberg

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Best Immigration Lawyers in Philadelphia, Expertise

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2005

Alumni Award for Pro Bono Service, Villanova University School of Law

1999

Fulbright Scholarship, Fulbright Association

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Founding Partner, Palladino Isbell and Casazza, LLC

2012 - 2020

Founding Partner, Solow, Isbell, & Palladino, LLC

2008 - 2008

Senior Associate, The Law Offices of David Piver

2008 - 2012

Founding Partner, Solow & Isbell, LLC

2005 - 2008

Associate, The Law Offices of David Piver

Associations

2019 - Present

American Immigration Council

Philadelphia Ambassador

2016 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Philadelphia chapter)

Member - Advocacy Committee

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Bangkok District chapter)

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Rome and Middle East Chapter)

2005 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Philadelphia Chapter)

Member

2017 - 2019

AILA Philadelphia Chapter

Co-Chair Advocacy Committee

2013 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Philadelphia chapter)

2013-14 Essay Contest Coordinator

2008 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New England Chapter)

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

O-1A Petition for Non-Profit Graphic and Web Designer

O-1A approved

EB-1 adjustment of status approved for scientist

EB-1 I-140 and I-485 approved

Removal proceedings involving "reason to beleive" ground of inadmissibility

Client is now a permanent resident and on track to naturalize

USCIS denies naturalization based on mistaken allegation of lack of 245(i) eligibility

Client's N-400 approved, and client naturalized

National Interest Waiver Approved for Post Doctoral Fellow

NIW and Adjustment of Status Approved

O-1A Approved for Physicist

O-1A approved

AAO Victory on I-360 Denial of Religious Worker

Permanent residence secured for client

O-1A Approved for Elite Motorcycle Mechanic

O-1A approved

P-3 Visas Approved for South East Asian Pop Group

P-3 visas issued for nine members of band and support staff.

Removal Proceedings Terminated to Allow Naturalization

Deportation and Removal Proceedings Terminated

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Education

2005

Villanova University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Boston College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2023

AILA Philadelphia Chapter Annual Conference

Hot Topics Panel (Business Immigration)

2022

Introduction to Crimmigration

Intersection of Criminal and Immigration Law

2019

Tricks and Treats: Consular Processing Trends and Developments Consular Processing

2018

2018 AILA Philadelphia Annual Conference

Panel Discussion Leader - Removal Proceedings

2016

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnel Melania Trump Immigration Status

2016

PI Philadelphia Monthly Apertivo March 2016

Immigration Options for Highly Skilled Professionals

2015

Fresh Outlook (TV Talk Show) Impact of Injunction on DAPA and Expanded DACA

2015

2015 AVID Summer Institute, Philadelphia PA

Immigration Options for Undocumented Students and Their Families

2014

AILA Philadelphia Monthly CLE Presentation

R-1 Religious Workers

2014

2014 AVID Summer Institute, Philadelphia PA

Immigration Options for Undocumented Students

2013

NMD Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Hardship Waivers & Forms I-601/601A

2013

Lawyers' Forum WWDB AM 860

Immigration Law Section

2010

AILA Philadelphia Chapter Annual Conference

Advanced Topics in Family Immigration Law

Publications

Languages

English

Russian

Spanish

Polish

Indonesian

French

Finnish

Activity

Top Contributor

Alex earned significant contribution points in 2014.

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