Richard W Chang

Richard W Chang

also known as Richard Chang

3.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

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

1915 I Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

All immigration and nationality law including removal proceedings, Board of Immigration Appeals and US Court of Appeals.

27 years

90%
Litigation 10%

Immigration related litigation including but not limited to US District Court, US Court of Appeals, and Mandamus Actions.

27 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 4 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1998

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 27 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 28 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Richard W Chang

1915 I Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20006

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Richard W Chang's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

not helpful

There are two types of lawyers in the immigration business. Ones fill in paperwork and ones work with the law. Richard is the former one. Paid a consultation with him, he did nothing but scared me with the knowledge I already knew. Not helpful to me. He could be a nice lawyer if your case is simpl...e and need someone to help you with paperwork.

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2010

VISA application

Overall he was capable to give us consistent advices about our case and we could success. Thanxs for your time and support.

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Richard W Chang's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm pleased to endorse Richard. He is a top-notch immigration lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. A highly recommended attorney."

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Leonard Huh

Immigration lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Richard Chang, Esq. for more than a decade as a friend and fellow attorney. I have learned to respect his legal profession and compassion for his clients’ cause. He is one of the highly qualified and seasoned immigration attorneys in the Washington Metropolitan Area. One of his expertises includes the removal and deportation defense litigation (representing clients’ in immigration courts, BIA and Federal Courts), motions, appeals and more. He has taught immigration court procedures at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) seminars to his fellow immigration attorneys. He also mentors and helps young and new immigration attorneys, including his fellow immigration attorneys."

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Jonathan Ai

Immigration lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Experienced and honest."

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Jonathan Ai

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Best Lawyers in Immigration, Best Lawyers

2021

Best Lawyers in Immigration, Best Lawyers

2020

Best Lawyers in Immigration, Best Lawyers

2011

Top Northeast Lawyers, Arrive Magazine and AVVO

1997

Extra Mile Leadership Award, The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

1997

Who's Who in American Law Students, Who's Who in American Law Students

1996

APALSA Leadership Award, Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law APALSA

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Wasserman, Mancini & Chang, P.C.

Associations

1997 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - 2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter) ICE/ERO Liaison Committee

Co-Chair

2011 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (D.C. chapter) ICE/ERO Liaison Committee

Co-Chair

2010 - 2011

AILA-DC EOIR Liaison Committee

Co-Chair

2008 - 2009

ICE Office of Chief Counsel Committee - AILA-DC

Vice-Chair

2008 - 2008

AILA-DC Fall Conference 2008

Committee Member

1998 - 2003

National Association of Asian American Professionals - DC Chapter

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

USCIS's policy to deny late-registered NSEERS their Greencards

Greencard Case approved

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Education

1997

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

J.D.

1994

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Chinese World Today TV: Comcast 273,678; Verizon Fios 458; Cox 472; RCN 37

Immigration Law Today

2011

Arizona SB 1070 Panel

Arizona SB 1070 Panel

2010

Chinese World Today Cable TV; Comcast 273,678; Verizon Fios 458; Cox 472; RCN 37

Immigration Law Today

2008

AILA-DC Young Lawyer's Division

Immigration Court Training Session

2008

AILA-DC Fall 2008 Conference

ICE Raid's Panel - Chair

Publications

2009

AILA Visa Processing Guide and Consular Posts Handbook Taiwan - AIT

2008

AILA Visa Processing Guide and Consular Posts Handbook Taiwan - AIT

2007

AILA Visa Processing Guide and Consular Posts Handbook Taiwan - AIT

2006

AILA Visa Processing Guide and Consular Posts Handbook Taiwan - AIT

2005

AILA Visa Processing Guide and Consular Posts Handbook Taiwan - AIT

2004

AILA Visa Processing Guide and Consular Posts Handbook Taiwan - AIT

Languages

English

Mandarin

Activity

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