Theodore John Murphy

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Theodore John Murphy

also known as Ted Murphy, Theodore Murphy, Theodore J. Murphy

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Immigration Lawyer at West Chester, PA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum, Appeals, Criminal Defense

320 N. High Street, West Chester, PA

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About Theodore

Biography

Do you need help with an Immigration matter? Murphy Law Firm may be able to help.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Appeals 25%

25%
Asylum 25%

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

25%
Immigration 25%

Handle all immigration related matters including: litigation; family and business immigration; naturalization; providing immigration consequences to criminal defense attorneys; E-B5; removal defense; asylum and more.

32 years | 55,000 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 5 minutes

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
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Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2013

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Murphy Law Firm, PC

320 N. High Street, West Chester, PA, 19380

www.murphy-law-firm.com

Murphy Law Firm, PC

313 N. Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE, 19947

www.murphy-law-firm.com

Theodore John Murphy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Timothy | December 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Theodore (Ted) Murphy.

My Name is Timothy and I am beyond impressed by Ted Murphy. I want to Ted with the most complicated and difficult case that my previous three immigration attorney's had given up on. Ted Murphy took time to explain his way forward plan and the best path about my case. He then followed this path that t...urned out to be the best and perfect plan. Ted took me from being illegal immigrant, appeared before the judge and got my permanent resident status. He then later applied for my citizenship which was granted about a week ago. Ted Murphy's sense humor, the love of what he's doing, communication and leadership skills tenacity, focused, fearlessness had really blowed my mind. I also learned that he is so highly respected by prosecutors and judges. I must include that I previously knew Theodore Murphy from no where in my life before. My summarized version of this Ted Murphy is nothing less than an Angel from Heaven. I does make more sense to me. He is so selfless and the truth altruistic Hum A being. I know for sure that I will forever honor, respect and love this man to ETERNITY. God bless you, your family, your law firm forever and annoint you in the enlarged territory. I will always everywhere share the good report about you. What faithfull servant in you. Sincerely Timothy P.

Posted by Isauro | September 17, 2014 | Immigration

Miracle Lawyer

My sister contacted Mr. Murphy to provide immigration advice to my then criminal case Lawyer. Mr. Murphy’s expertise in immigration cases and willingness to seek the best possible outcome for my case contributed to a life changing outcome, which to my family has been seen as a miracle. My case was ...not easy and I was facing deportation. Luckily for me and my family having the right representation at the right time was the key. If you are in need of an immigration lawyer and want to have the best, knowledgeable, caring immigration lawyer to represent you, go immediately with Mr. Murphy. He is the best Immigration Lawyer around the area. He has a great team and possesses the knowledge to help you achieve the miracle you dearly wish.

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2014 | Immigration

TOP IMMIGRATION LAWYER IN THE CHESTER COUNTY AREA

My wife and I visit several Immigration lawyer around the area. Each one of them gave us a different story. We were worried about what the outcome was going to be. A friend told us about Mr. Murphy. Lucky for us, Mr. Murphy helped us resolve our immigration issue. He is very knowledgeable about the ...immigration laws and has many years of experience. After scheduling a visit and sitting down with him, he gave us piece of mind about our case. In a few months, we were able to resolve our immigration issue with the desire outcome. I highly recommend the services of Murphy Law Firm. Don’t look no further.

Posted by Valeria | September 30, 2013 | Immigration

Devoted advocate and very efficient immigration lawyer

After interviewing with several immigration lawyers in the Chester County area, I decided to go with Mr. Murphy and his law firm. Mr. Murphy was the only one that with professionalism and lots of experience on immigration matters provided knowledgeable guidance on my path to legal status. From my e...xperience with him and his law firm, I can testify that I was treated with honesty and respect at all times. From the beginning, my case was given the upmost care and dedication to make things happen for me. His reputation for representing his clients with honesty and effectiveness was reinforced to me when I was asked by an immigration lawyer of Mr. Murphy who spoke highly of Mr. Murphy. I highly recommend Mr. Murphy and his law firm to anyone who is in need of immigration guidance and representation.

Posted by Gloria | July 23, 2013 | Immigration

Miracle worker!!!

After spending a large sum of money with two previous lawyers, we began to lose hope, but after around 16 years of continuously being let down by them we got recommended to Mr. Murphy and his law firm. From the start he was very honest and told us that this would not be an easy path to remove the dep...ortation motion and push through for a green card but he promised us that he would do everything in his power to help us out and he did just that. After about 19 years of being an illegal immigrant and a little over two of those years of working with him and his law firm, I am now finally a resident thanks to them. This all feels so surreal and I can proudly say that he is truly the most amazing lawyer that God could have ever blessed us with. With the few years we worked with him we were able to interact not only with him personally and another one of his staff lawyers, but also his secretaries. All in all, everyone under his staff is extremely caring, honest, and courteous . We could not have been more pleased and we will gladly recommend him to anyone that is in need of immigration help.

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Theodore John Murphy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Fariba Faiz

Immigration lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Theodore."

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C. Norcini

Immigration lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Ted in the area of Immigration Law. I have had the pleasure of working with Ted on multiple occasions. I have always found him to be highly knowledgeable, thorough, professional and always compassionate with his clients. I would highly suggest that anyone with immigration issues or questions give him a call. He is surely one of the best."

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Ahmad Yakzan

Immigration lawyer | Mar 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Very skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to the law."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly."

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Robert von Dohlen

Immigration lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Shabani

Immigration lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is with my pleasure to endorse my fellow colleague attorney Murphy. Mr. Murphy is a talented, though and thorough attorney. I recommend him to anyone in need of representation."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

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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George Tenreiro

Immigration lawyer | Sep 06

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"I endorse this lawyer because his many contributions on Avvo readily indicate he is a seasoned immigration attorney."

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William Ridings

Immigration lawyer | Sep 05

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Jul 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Tam

Unknown lawyer | Feb 07

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"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community."

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Alejandro Garcia

Immigration lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Murphy is a very knowledgable attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Gunda Brost

Immigration lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.He is highly respected in the legal community. His answers on complex immigration questions are on point and offer practical advice."

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Michael Harrington

Unknown lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having interacted with Attorney Murphy and read his many answers on this forum it is clear to me that he knows the ins and outs of immigration law. If you have an immigration issue, you need an attorney with the answers at his fingertips. Attorney Murphy is such an attorney. I endorse him without reservation."

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Abraham Cardenas

Unknown lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Murphy is an experienced and very knowledgeable immigration attorney."

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Chong Ye

Unknown lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marcos Gemoets

Immigration lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeff Khurgel

Immigration lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ted is a top-notch attorney, his record and experience speak for themselves. Without hesitation, I endorse this lawyer."

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Grzegorz Michalak

Immigration lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Segal

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Eric Trajtenberg

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Stephen Antwine

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William Vandenberg

Immigration lawyer

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

2019

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2017

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2016

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2015

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2014

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2012

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2011

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2010

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2003

Sustained Superior Accomplishment Award, US Department of Homeland Security - US Immigration & Customs Enforcement

2002

Sustained Superior Accomplishment Award, US Department of Justice - Immigration & Naturalization Service

2001

Sustained Superior Accomplishment Award, US Department of Justice - Immigration & Naturalization Service

2000

Sustained Superior Accomplishment Award, US Department of Justice - Immigration & Naturalization Service

1999

Superior Accomplishment Award, US Department of Justice - Immigration & Naturalization Service

1995

The Captain Robert Miller Knox Award, Temple University School of Law

1994

The Barrister Award, Temple University School of Law

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner and Founding Attorney, Murphy Law Firm

1900 - Present

Member, Murphy Law Firm P.C.

2007 - 2008

Senior Counsel, Klasko, Rulon, Stock, & Seltzer

2003 - 2007

Assistant Chief Counsel, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

2002 - 2004

Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Department Of Justice (U.S. Attorney Office in Philadelphia, PA)

1997 - 2003

Assistant District Counsel, U.S. Department Of Justice

1997 - 2003

Adjunct Professor, Temple University School Of Law

1995 - 1997

Attorney, Law Office of Theodore Murphy

1992 - 1994

Law Clerk, First Judicial District Of Pennsylvania

1984 - 1990

Soldier, United States Army & Army Reserve

Associations

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Chester County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - 2012

Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Zakzuk v. Pennsylvania

Cert. Denied.

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Education

1997

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1994

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Georgetown University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

AILA Philadelphia Chapter Spring CLE

The Art of Cross Examination

2013

30th Annual Statewide Criminal Law Symposium

Beware the Iceman Cometh

2013

2013 Annual National Conference on Immigration Law

Guide Me Through The Fog: Options After Denial of a Family Petition

2012

York County CLE

Criminal Court, Immigration, Ineffective Assistance and Retroactive Application of Padilla

2012

Lehigh County CLE

Criminal Court, Immigration, Ineffective Assistance and Retroactive Application of Padilla

2012

Berks County Bench Bar

Criminal Court, Immigration, Ineffective Assistance and Retroactive Application of Padilla

2011

Philadelphia AILA Spring Conference

Effectively Dealing With ICE

2011

28th Annual Criminal Law Symposium

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity and Ethical Considerations

2010

Office of the Public Defender CLE Series

Post Padilla: Practical Guidance in Advising the Client

2010

Family Law CLE

Immigration for Family Law

2010

Chester County CLE

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity and Ethical Considerations

2010

27th Annual Criminal Law Symposium

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity and Ethical Considerations

2009

Sussex County CLE

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity

2009

Fall 2009 Philadelphia Regional Immigration Conference

Immigration Law

2009

Delaware Inns of Court for Sussex and Kent Counties

Immigration Law Issues

2009

Chester County Pennsylvania Bar Association

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity

2008

Philadelphia AILA Spring CLE

Federal Court Litigation

2003

Seminar on Immigration and Criminal Law for Attorneys

Immigration and Criminal Law

Publications

2013

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) Beware the Iceman Cometh

2011

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity

2010

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity

2008

Immigration Options for Essential Workers - AILA “Employers of “Essential” Workers: Worksite Enforcement – The ICE Man Cometh"

1997

Master's Thesis - Temple University School of Law Conventional Arms Transfers and the Violations of International Law: An Emerging Trend for Banning the Transfer of Conventional Weapons

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Theodore earned significant contribution points in 2016.

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