Christopher Michael Casazza

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Christopher Michael Casazza

also known as Chris Casazza

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

1528 Walnut St, Suite 1701, Philadelphia, PA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Christopher

Biography

AVVO Client's Choice 4 years in a row - 100% dedicated to immigration law at the #1 Immigration Law firm.

Expert with Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and Convention Against Torture. Retired Immigration Judge on staff to help with all aspects of the case.

We pride ourselves on being able to handle everything from the simple to the most complex cases!

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 75%

75%
Asylum 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 15 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Palladino, Isbell & Casazza, LLC

1528 Walnut St, Suite 1701, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

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Palladino, Isbell & Casazza, LLC

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Christopher Michael Casazza's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

115 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 19 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Olga | December 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Real MVP

Chris was recommended to me by another immigration lawyer and I couldn't be happier. My mom's adjustment of status process became complicated when after the interview an immigration officer decided to administratively close the case. The reasons of this decision listed in the letter were wrong. That'...s when Chris not only found and presented multiple confirmations of their mistake, but he was also very respectful and persistent with getting results. He was willing to protect our rights in court if our wrongfully closed case is not reopened. I-485 case was reopened and we're expecting a green card soon. I've met quite a few immigration lawyers, but I've never got so much support in such a short period of time. It truly feels like he knows what it's like to be in our shoes. There are not enough words to express my gratitude to Chris. He is confident, professional and an excellent communicator. Don't be afraid to trust him. I only wish I knew Chris earlier.

Posted by Sean | August 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Mandamus Suit Filed Against Montreal Consulate

We had two IR1 immigrant visas (for my daughter and myself) stuck in the never ending administrative processing limbo at the US consulate in Montreal. Internet research showed that we could be waiting another 2-3 years unless we force them to complete our visas via a Mandamus lawsuit. A little more... research lead me to the Visa Journey forum website where I discovered Chris. He was highly recommended on that site. I arranged a call with him right away. He was very knowledgeable, personable, and a straight shooter which I really appreciated. He answered all of my questions and confirmed that he could get our visas completed in the next 60 days. He did just that. If you are reading this and you have a visa stuck in administrative processing for an unreasonable amount of time, don't hesitate to get in touch with Chris and file a Mandamus suit, I highly recommend him. Otherwise you could be waiting years unnecessarily.

Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2023 | Immigration

Professional and humane

My father who lives in Turkey was stuck in administrative processing for his immigrant visa for almost a year. We hired Mr.Casazza to help us file a Mandamus. His consultation was precise and concise. His communication was excellent without any delay whenever I had any question. Mr.Casazza showed hi...s compassion in addition to his excellent professionalism after the earthquake hit Turkey on Feb 6. During the earthquake I lost my sister and her 3 children. Our family and My father who survived the earthquake were devastated. Mr.Casazza communicated with the justice and state department to explain the situation. He went ABOVE AND BEYOND to help my father get the visa approval which he received yesterday. We , as a family, are extremely grateful to his kindness. He helped unite our family during this tragic time

Posted by Shubham | November 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing work!!!

I worked with Chris on my wife’s immigration process and loved how patience and transparent he was with the whole process. He is great at communication and updated us at every step. I really appreciate his help and would 100% recommend him if you have any immigration issues. He is very knowledgeable....

Posted by Bryce | September 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Saved our family!

My case is unique, I was a winner of the 2022 Diversity Visa lottery, and had completed my interview with my spouse in June. I was issued, but my spouse was put into the "extreme vetting" category of Administrative Processing with a DS5535 for seemingly no reason. A Canadian citizen with no criminal ...history, travel history or sensitive jobs or education, was put on an indefinite processing timeline, for a visa that has a definite end date. For anyone that doesn't know, with a Diversity Visa, you enter a lottery to be given a chance to apply for a Green Card. Each year up to 55,000 people can be given Permanent Residency, but they must be given the visa before September 30th. This waiting was torture, because US Government offices are largely unable to be contacted, and if they are (the consulate, only via email) they will not give any information about the movement of your case. We were slowly losing hope as time went on, having to accept that we wouldn't be able to move to the United States. We had filed a lawsuit with a different attorney hoping we would not need to rely on it, but as the months dragged on, it became clear this "backup" was actually very important. Right at the last moment, our original case was transferred to a different court, effectively making our case moot as it would not be seen before the deadline. We were very unhappy with our previous attorney and started looking for an alternative. We struggled to find one that wasn't trying to gouge us financially because of our desperation. In comes Chris Casazza. We had contacted Chris by email, finding him on Pacermonitor while looking at successful immigration cases filed recently. After telling him our story and hoping he would be able to help us, the stars aligned as he had just freed his schedule. He worked tirelessly on our case, keeping us informed and in constant contact. Impressively, he filed a Writ of Mandamus AND a Temporary Restraining Order within 3 days (First day consulation, Second day document collection and payment, third day drafting then filed). This lawyer is impressive. His firm has single-handedly changed our opinion of lawyers. Having spoken to 5 different lawyers, there is such a huge difference with Chris. He genuinely cares, gets to know the case intimately, and has the legal know-how to back up his confidence. Long story short, we got our visa in one week. This is verifiably 100% because of Chris and his team. The other cases waiting in Administrative Processing at the Consulate have not been issued and are likely going to miss their Green Card opportunity because of government processing delays. After filing, Chris was away temporarily and we had the pleasure of working with both Alex Isbell and Caitlin Costello. Alex gave professional recommendations and communicated with Government attorneys regarding our case, ensuring everything went smoothly. The government wanted us to withdraw the case when the status updated to issued online, but Alex fought for us, saying that was not good enough. This was a brilliant move, because the status continued to change back and forth from Issed to Refused until finally the visa was mailed to us. When our visa was issued, Chris reached out to us to congratulate us from his vacation, which shows how much he cares. It's a small gesture, but had a big impact. Without his passion, intelligence, creativity and professionalism, I can safely say that my family and I would not be US Residents. I 100% recommend him and his law firm for anyone requiring legal help with immigration. When we become US Citizens, we know exactly who to contact.

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Christopher Michael Casazza's Lawyer Endorsements

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Caitlin Costello

Immigration lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Chris is an exceptional attorney. His clients are very lucky to have him."

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Matthew Hartnett

Immigration lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Chris is an extremely talented litigator and an even more compassionate advocate. He is without a doubt one of the very top immigration attorneys in our region. I strongly endorse him."

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Elaine Cheung

Immigration lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is extremely knowledgeable about immigration law and is very gracious in sharing his knowledge with his peers. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Julianne Opet

Immigration lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a colleague and mentor. One of the most hard-working, compassionate and organized attorneys in this field. Zealous representation and a client-first approach ensures your best interests will always be served."

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Katelyn Hufe

Immigration lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is an excellent and dedicated immigration attorney. I have gone to him for advice and suggestions in my own cases, and I would highly recommend his services to anyone in need of immigration assistance."

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Nicole Simon

Immigration lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris did a phenomenal job co-organizing the AILA Philadelphia Chapter's CLE earlier this year, a volunteer position that entailed many hours of preparation. His dedication to the practice of immigration law and his organizational skills are top notch."

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Calvin Sun

Immigration lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a hard worker, well-organized."

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Igor Voloshen

Immigration lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ricky Palladino

Immigration lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I fully endorse Chris Casazza as an attorney in the field of immigration law. Chris handles a high volume of cases which allows him to deal with the most complex areas of immigration law. Chris is a tremendous litigator who gets positive results for his clients. In addition to being a good lawyer, Chris is a good guy who does things the right way."

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Adam Solow

Immigration lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Casazza is a dedicated, energetic lawyer and a rising star in the Philadelphia immigration bar. He fights hard for his clients and is a creative and successful advocate."

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Charles Honeyman

Immigration lawyer

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Caitlin Costello

Immigration lawyer

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Matthew Hartnett

Immigration lawyer

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Katelyn Hufe

Immigration lawyer

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William Vandenberg

Immigration lawyer

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Theodore Murphy

Immigration lawyer

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Nicole Simon

Immigration lawyer

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Calvin Sun

Immigration lawyer

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Alex Isbell

Immigration lawyer

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Ricky Palladino

Immigration lawyer

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Adam Solow

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

16 young minds shaping Philly’s legal landscape, Billy Penn Magazine

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Managing Partner, Palladino, Isbell & Casazza, LLC

2021 - 2022

Immigration Clinic Adjunct Professor, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law

2019 - 2020

Partner, Solow, Isbell & Palladino LLC

2009 - 2019

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of David E. Piver

Associations

2017 - 2020

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair, EOIR Liaison Committee

2010 - 2019

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Philadelphia chapter)

OCC Liaison, EOIR liaison, & EOIR liaison emeritus.

Sample of Legal Cases

Sorto Bonilla v. Atty Gen

Precedential

Jamai v. Attorney General

CAT Granted

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Education

2010

Villanova University School of Law

JD

2006

Grand Valley State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

SWAN Statewide Winter Conference

Immigration Law Issues

2018

Philadelphia AILA Chapter Conference

Representing Individuals with Final Orders of Removal

2017

Immigration Law Under the New Administration In the Crosshairs: Executive Orders and Immigration, What To Do?

2016

Philadelphia AILA Chapter Conference

Emerging Issues with Humanitarian Relief

2016

Immigration Law Forum

Administrative and Judicial Review - Board and Circuit Case Law

2012

Philadelphia AILA Chapter Conference

Success with U-Visa Applications

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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