William John Vandenberg

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William John Vandenberg

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Immigration

1608 Walnut St., Ste. 1301, Philadelphia, PA

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24 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 23 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2002

Active

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Location

Hogan & Vandenberg LLC

1608 Walnut St., Ste. 1301, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

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William John Vandenberg's Reviews

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Posted by Val | September 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Awesome!!

John is definitely the BEST Immigration lawyer that my husband and i have met. My husband and i met with other lawyers before meeting with John and i can tell you that we regret this to this day. He is very professional and knowlegeable. Everyone in his office is also very friendly and professional. ...John is a good man who truly cares about his clients and their immigration issues. He really went above and beyond to make sure that my husbands case was approved. Words cannot describe how much my husband and I appreciate him, he just truly AWESOME. I will definitely RECOMMEND him because i know he can make your immigration dreams come true!!

Posted by Sohail | July 11, 2012 | Immigration

My success story

I am very fortunate to know Mr. W. John Yahya Vandenberg and his law firm they helped me receive my Green Card. I was in the removal proceeding and my previous lawyer had given up hopes, he advised me that the best he can do is to get a two year delay in the proceedings with a work authorization and ...lose the case after two years or continue the case now and almost certainly lose it now. So, according to him we would eventually lose the case, and I would be removed. At this point, I requested John to please take my case and explained him my situation. Fortunately, John agreed to help me with my case. I trusted his judgment; he immediately started working my case and I started hoping for an optimistic outcome. When the time for my case hearing came close I noticed that all members of his staff worked very hard to prepare documents for the case. At the hearing John was at his best, he was well prepared and organized with the new paper work which he did and also the paper work my previous lawyer had submitted in the court. John very competently and professionally took control of the whole situation and won the case for me to receive my Green Card. He also prepared me well for the court and continued advising me during the hearing. One cannot imagine how happy, thrilled and overjoyed I am about the outcome of my case, because I won it against incredible odds.

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William John Vandenberg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hui Zeng

Immigration lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alfonso Caprara

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"FULL DISCLOSURE: I consider John a friend, as well as a colleague. I can endorse this attorney from a different perspective. Many of his endorsers are his contemporaries, or even younger lawyers which in no way diminishes the worth of their praise and esteem. I've known John from his Law School days,while serving as an Officer in the local AILA Chapter. I've seen him develop from a law student with a deep interest in immigration law, though young lawyer working for his clients and actively participating in Bar events through to the Partner in the respected immigration law firm that he is today. He now serves the local Immigration Bar as an Officer in our Immigration lawyers association. John is an intelligent, compassionate and creative attorney and nice guy.. Thus, no surprise for the high regard which he has rightfully earned. I am relatively new to this AVVO, about a month (generational, I guess), or I would have given this high endorsement much sooner than today."

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Ashraf Salem

Immigration lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Probably the best attorney in PA, Andy is quick and gets the job done. He is expert at what he does, and he doesn't charge an arm and a leg. Not only is he a amazing profoessional but he is also a good man and he has a great sense of humor. As an attorney he has always won cases! As a person he is always there for you."

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Igor Voloshen

Immigration lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding immigration lawyer! I have personally seen John in immigration court and believe that he is a superb advocate for his clients. A truly A+++ immigration attorney with a track record to prove it!"

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Akanksha Kalra

Immigration lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Grode

Immigration lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a true professional when it comes to the field of immigration law. He not only knows the law, but understands his clients, which is the best recipe for success!"

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Christopher Casazza

Immigration lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Vandenberg is one of the most honest and trustworthy attorneys in the immigration field. His knowledge of immigration law and his dedication to his clients is second to none."

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Adam Solow

Immigration lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a star of the Philadelphia immigration bar. I would recommend him to anybody who is searching for a dedicated, caring, intelligent immigration attorney."

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Alex Isbell

Immigration lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"In my experience having worked with W. John Vandenberg for seven years in a variety of settings, I can say that there are few immigration attorneys working today with his uncommon and sterling blend of intelligence, practicality, compassion, creativity, and absolute integrity."

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John Winicov

Immigration lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Many of my client are immigrants but I practice criminal law and personal injury law not immigration so I frequently seek John's advise on my client's behalf. He is is extremely knowledgable regarding all aspects of immigration law. Moreover, if he does not know the answer he will do the research and get the answer. He is incredibly dedicated and attentive to his clients, some of them referred to him by me. Most importanly, he is a caring and compassionate person which is essential for someone practicing immigration law. If I refer him a client he never asks about their ability to pay. He is interested in the client's immigration problem and not what they can afford to pay. I endorse him without reservation. In my opinion John is one of the best immigration attorneys in the region."

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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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Ricky Palladino

Immigration lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Vandenberg is a fabulous lawyer and a great person. Anyone who has him as a lawyer is extremely lucky. I recommend him to anyone needing an immigration lawyer."

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Theodore Murphy

Immigration lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known John in a professional capacity since 2002. I have opposed him in court and worked together with him in a number of endeavors. He is a consummate professional, very knowledgeable, skilled and a zealous advocate for his clients. Other attorneys often ask for his opinion and guidance."

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Alfonso Caprara

Immigration lawyer

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Aya Salem

Business lawyer

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Alex Isbell

Immigration lawyer

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Ricky Palladino

Immigration lawyer

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Theodore Murphy

Immigration lawyer

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John Winicov

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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

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer - Immigration, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Matthew Baxter Award for Mentorship, American Immigration Lawyers Association - Philadelphia Chapter

2012

Rising Star- Immigration Law, Super Lawyers Magazine

2007

Best Immigration Attorney on the Main Line, Main Line Today Magazine

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Partner, Hogan & Vandenberg, LLC

2012 - 2012

Adjunct Lecturer in Law, Transnational Legal Clinic, University Of Pennsylvania Law School

2002 - 2005

Associate Attorney, Law Office of David E. Piver

Associations

2013 - Present

Nationalities Service Center (NSC)

Board of Trustees

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Philadelphia chapter)

Vice-Secretary/Committee Liaison

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association - Philadelphia Chapter

USCIS Liaison Committee Member

2002 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

National Association of Muslim Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Torres v. Attorney General USA

Petition granted, removal order vacated, case reopened.

Thu v. Attorney General USA

Petition for Review Granted

Shah v. Gonzales

Petition for Review Granted

Fiadjoe v. Ashcroft,

Petition for Review Granted

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Education

2010

American Immigration Council/American Immigration Lawyers Association

2002

Villanova University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Texas System, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Fall 2013 Immigration Law Conference Staying Alive: Ethics for Immigration Practitioners

2013

AILA Philadelpha Chapter Annual CLE Conference

Lozada Claims & Ethics: Everybody Wins: How to Effectively and Professionally Use Lozada

2012

New Member Division - AILA

Family-based Immigration

2012

Immigration Law Forum

Defensive Applications in Immigration Court

2012

AILA Philadelphia Chapter Annual CLE Conference

The Ethics of Fees: Referral Fees, Fee Splitting, and IOLTA Refresher

2011

Annual Conference

Effectively Dealing with ICE: Anatomy of Removal Proceedings & Overview of Key Defenses

2009

Third Annual Muslim Law Career Conference Legal Issues Confronting Muslim Americans

2007

Know Your Rights for Immigrants, Muslim Associate of Lehigh Valley

Know Your Rights for Immigrants

2007

Know Your Rights for Immigrants, Islamic Society of Greater Valley Forge

Know Your Rights for Immigrants

Publications

2005

Employment Law Update (Aspen) Consular Processing for Employers Seeking Foreign Employees

Languages

Arabic

French

Urdu

Portuguese

Spanish

Russian

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