Danielle L C Beach

Danielle L C Beach

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Immigration Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Immigration, Litigation, Asylum

888 17th Street NW, Suite 310, Washington, DC

About Danielle

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 48%

Citizenship, Asylum, Appeals, Waivers of Inadmissibility, Immigration Through Employment, Immigration Through Family, Deportation & Removal, Temporary Visas, Nonimmigrant Business Visas & Religious Workers, Treaty Traders and Investors, Artists, Scientists, Entertainers, & Athletes, Victims of Violence and Trafficking

34 years

48%
Litigation 47%

Citizenship, Asylum, Appeals, Waivers of Inadmissibility, Immigration Through Employment, Immigration Through Family, Deportation & Removal, Temporary Visas, Nonimmigrant Business Visas & Religious Workers, Treaty Traders and Investors, Artists, Scientists, Entertainers, & Athletes, Victims of Violence and Trafficking

34 years

47%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2004

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 34 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Danielle L C Beach

888 17th Street NW, Suite 310, Washington, DC, 20006

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Danielle L C Beach's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

68 Client Reviews

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Posted by Theodore | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent and Very Professional Service!

As a green card holder, I had my citizenship interview in 2012 and was told to wait for the USCIS to contact me with a response. Despite multiple attempts to contact the USCIS (via email and in person at their field office) I was repeatedly told over a three year period to wait for a response... the ...response never came. I was subsequently referred to Mrs. Beach by a colleague whom she had worked with in the past. In our first meeting, Mrs Beach identified the probable causes for my initial application/ interview delay, outlined the process we would undertake for resolution and estimated the time course. She was very thorough and explained everything to my understanding. She introduced me to her assistant, Ms Coric who would also be assisting me and insisted I could contact them at any time with any concerns. Through the process, Mrs Beach and Ms Coric were very accessible. They saw me in-person at follow up meetings and updated me regularly on the progress we were making. Within a year I was scheduled a second interview (which she attended with me) and two months later I was sworn in as a United States Citizen! My only regret is that I was not referred to her sooner.

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2017 | Immigration

Need to be more professional

I came in for a consultation and my appointment was at 10am and I wasnt until 11:30 and she didnt even have the courtesy to apologize for the wait, in which i took off from work to come see the so-called "best immigration lawyer in D.C" i paied $300 for the consultation and then this caucasian slim w...oman bust in the conference room and pulled her out and then I had to wait again for another 20 minutes and the receptionist came over and apologized to me and for the fact that her boss was late. I have never been to such an unorganized firm in my life! This very dark skin lady with a head full of hair was using profanity in the office around the customers which was extremely unprofessional and made me feel so uncomfortable. I do not recommend anyone to waste their time and money with this firm.

Posted by Elizabeth | March 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A very competent Lawyer

Dealing with immigration is a very stressful and expensive process especially if you do not have a competent lawyer to represent you. Danielle has handled cases successfully to other friends and family members so I was very confident especially since my case was complicated when I retained her to r...epresent me. Thank God I did. She is very knowledgeable about the process and very professional. She has experience with different cases. When I went in for my citizen interview, she was there with me. I knew we were prepared and ready and was very confident of the result. Needless to say I was successful in getting my citizenship. I will refer any one to Danielle anytime with any immigration situation and I am confident she will be successful in resolving the case.

Posted by anonymous | August 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Cameroonian Twice Removed from Deportation, finally obtained Residency and the Citizenship

I want to sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done from the time I met with you about 10 years ago until now. I was referred to you by someone who had been your former client. I was in a near desperate state as I was put on deportation, a consequence of the incompetence ...of my previous attorneys. I needed an attorney, sound, knowledgeable and professional with the right experiences to correct this past mistakes. I thank God I found you. Despite the complexities that came with my unique situation and the challenges they brought, you were never discouraged. Your temperament and your calmness coupled with your willingness to succeed gave me a reason to not give up. Even when I thought it was all over, you never gave me reason to be discouraged. I am grateful I stayed the course as today I have come to the end of that journey. I worked with a few other staff in your office, Shelinda, Colleen, Robert Olsmond; Maureen Johnson, etc. Please extend my gratitude to all of them as well. I shall never hesitate to make positive references to your practice as I am a testimony of its success. My journey is just beginning and I shall surely come back to you in the near future as I need more immigration benefits for my family members. Please continue doing the great work. Sincerely,

Posted by Esther | July 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Nigerian: Deportation cancelled, My ten year greencard given, U.S. citizenship granted

I was in a verrry challenging situation when God divinely ordered my steps to Ms Oswald. I had gone to a lawyer in Sterling Va who claimed to be able to handle my case, this criminal sat on my case for almost 2yrs deducting money from my account, and i was placed on removal proceedings; it was the sc...ariest feeling of my life. I went to Ms Danielle and in less than 10mins she was able to know what way to go with my case. She has young and dedicated lawyers ready to do "research" . she went with me after the deportation was nullified, i got back my greencard, and to the glory of God a few days ago i was sworn in as a U.S citizen. Ms Danielle is not afraid to take risk, she spends time to study, and do research and more research into the U.S system and this is what most immigration lawyers don't do simply because they are very lazy. I never knew i could get my Naturalization so fast, but with her experience, and expertise, i got it soooo fast. I will encourage clients to be patient with her, and follow up closely with her and the lawyer she assigns u to. Lastly, without Jesus Christ this all wouldn't have happened, therefore "faith" is very vital for your breakthrough, so pray hard so God can bless you through your lawyer. She has handled my case from day one, and i will keep recommending her, and i say thanks miss Oswald, u are the best. Ms Oswald goes with you herself to all the interviews especially the N-400, compared to others in the business. Esther, Nigerian.

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Danielle L C Beach's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer. Very well respected."

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Peter Acker

Immigration lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Danielle is a spectacular immigration attorney who deserves every point of that 10.0 rating. Her care for her clients and her respect for fellow counsel is nothing short of outstanding. She is thorough, knowledgeable, experienced, and makes time for her clients. The list of important decisions she has garnered is a testament to her dedication to the practice of immigration law and her care for immigrants and their familys. I unequivocally endorse her and recommend her to anyone seeking immigration counsel in DC (or elsewhere for that matter)."

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Naima Said

Immigration lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Danielle professionally for many years. She has tirelessly represented immigrants from many parts of the world. She is well known among her peers and is a keen advocate for noncitizens who are in removal proceedings. I have associated with Danielle in legislative-related matters proving her concern is not only executing laws related to her clients, but shaping them as well. I have also worked with Danielle in Maryland driver's license policy issues. I would highly recommend her for your immigration needs."

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Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

SUPER LAWYERS Washington DC, WASHINGTON POST

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell to Robert Leon Oswald

N/A

Certificate of Recognition, Customs and Border Patrol-MD, American Immigration Lawyers Association

N/A

Liaison to Office of Chief Counsel/DRO-Washington Office, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Managing Partner, Beach-Oswald Immigration Law Associates, PC

2003 - 2006

Senior Associate, The Employment Law Group, P.C.

1997 - 2003

Managing Associate, Noto and Oswald, P.C.

1992 - 1997

Associate, Noto and Oswald, P.C.

1985 - 1986

Adjunct Professor, San Bernardino State College

1982 - 1985

Adjunct Professor, Riverside Community College

1979 - 1985

English Teacher, Perris High School

Associations

2012 - Present

City of Alexandria HR Commission

Vice-Chair Commissioner

2011 - Present

Human Rights Commission

Commissioner

2011 - Present

Trial for Kalbian Hagerty LLP

Expert Immigration Witness

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Co Chair- AILA for MSBA Legislature

2010 - Present

Committee for Adventist Lawyer's Association

Liaison

2010 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Legislative Chair for Immigration

2010 - Present

Daughter's of the American Revolution

Chairman of the Americanism Committee

2009 - Present

U.S. District Court, District of Columbia

Member

2008 - Present

Bread for the City

Mentor

2005 - Present

Amnesty International

Member

1997 - Present

U.S. Circuit Courts; 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, 11th

Member

1992 - Present

American Bar Association (Maryland chapter)

Member

1992 - Present

American Association of University Women

Member

University of Baltimore Law Student

Mentor

2010 - 2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair Liaison ICE/DRO

2009 - 2011

Home Owner's Association, Kings Rowe, Alexandria, VA

President

2008 - 2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Co-Chair Liaison CBP-MD

2008 - 2010

National ABA White Collar Crime Moot Court, Georgetown

Judge

Sample of Legal Cases

TASSI V. HOLDER 4th CIR

REMANDED

MBAH v. HOLDER, 4th Cir.

REMANDED

ITOE v. GONZALES, 4th Cir.

REMANDED

NGENGWE v. GONZALES, 8th Cir.

REMANDED

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Education

1991

University of Baltimore School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1981

University of California - Riverside

Master's of Art

1975

Loma Linda University

Bachelor of Arts

N/A

High School and Community College Teaching Licenses

Speaking Engagements

2011

Entrepreneurs in the U.S.

Panelist Speaker on Entrepreneurs in the U.S.

2010

IRC

Mentor on Immigration

2008

Rotary Club, Silver Spring MD

Guest Speaker on Immigration

2008

Multiple Conferences 2008-present

Humanitarian Law

2007

Bread for the City

Immmigration Mentor

2005

ILW Panel

Panelist Speaker on Asylum

2002

Immigration TV Panel in Dallas, TX

Presenter/ Guest Speaker

Publications

2011

Maryland Journal Where Have All the Children Gone

2011

Immigration Briefings Waivers of Inadmissibility: Off the Beaten Path

2010

Interpreter Releases 'Twas the Season to be Jolly - The Immigration Consequences of Excessive Libations

2010

Immigration Briefings Pecadillos of Persecut - Dire Immigration Consequences of Violence

2010

Immigration Briefings Naturalization: Tricks and Traps for the Unwary

2010

Maryland Bar Bulletin Raising the Bar - Arizona Debacle between Federal and State Authority

2010

Maryland Bar Bulletin Gender-Based Discrimination for U.S. Citizenship for Foreign-Born Children?

2010

Maryland Bar Bulletin Immigration's Definition of "Felony" Not Adopted by Supreme Court in Carachuri-Rosendo v. Holder

2010

Maryland Bar Bulletin "Material Support" Upheld as Terrorism in Holder v. Humanitarian Law Project

2009

Immigration Briefings Battlefield of Gendercide: Forced Marriages and Gender-based Grounds for Asylum Benefits and Related Relief

Languages

French

English

Spanish

German

Italian

Russian

Tagalog

Activity

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