Daniel Patrick Shaffer

Daniel Patrick Shaffer

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 6 years

Immigration Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Immigration

3817 Davis PL NW, Washington, DC

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

I practice US immigration law, focusing on marriage-based green cards, E-2 investor visas, L-1A intracompany transferees, EB-1C green cards, and B1/B2 visas.

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 6 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2019

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Shaffer Immigration Law

3817 Davis PL NW, Washington, DC, 20007

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Daniel Patrick Shaffer's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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Posted by Oliver | March 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Amazing lawyer and human being

We got ourselves into a mess by trying to rely on online articles and not consulting with a lawyer. We contacted Daniel to help give us direction and improve our situation. Some words I would use to describe him and the service he offers are quick response times, sound advice, and empathy. I woul...d 100% hire him again if I had to go back, and I would 100% recommend him to anybody else.

Posted by Patrick | January 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Incredible attorney

Detail oriented, knowledgeable, and empathetic. As someone who was on the fence about an immigration attorney for my marriage-based green card and talked to dozens, I don't think I would've been satisfied by going down the route of hiring an attorney with anyone else. While the process is not done ye...t (we've filed and are awaiting USCIS now), Daniel has exceeded our expectations at every step of the process.

Posted by Steve | January 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great knowledge and assistance

He helped me apply for an E-2 visa that was successful and I couldn't of done it without him, he was extremely knowledgeable and guided me every step of the way.

Posted by Philip | January 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Daniel is an invaluable resource and help

I've been working to get several employees relocated the US permanently and was overwhelmed with the amount of paperwork and legal knowledge required for the process. But 1 hour of Daniel's time saved me over a month's worth of research. Daniel knows immigration law like the back of his hand an...d guided me through the process, answering every question with crystal clear accuracy, all in one phone call, without a second of time wasted. I know exactly what to do now and am working with Daniel to get paperwork filed and ready. He's easily the best attorney I've worked with.

Posted by Alex | October 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Excellent - I highly recommend Daniel

Daniel was extremely responsive, answering my many questions within hours of my writing to him. He's been extremely generous with his time and guidance. A very clear and succinct communicator, which makes understanding things very easy and frustration free. I sense he genuinely cares about his client...s wellbeing and really wants to help. I'd absolutely use Daniel's services again and very highly recommend him without reservation.

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Daniel Patrick Shaffer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hung-Lin Lai

Immigration lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the privilege of working with Daniel on a complex immigration matter, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the very beginning, he showed exceptional knowledge of immigration law and a deep understanding of the challenges involved. He was not only thorough in preparing my case, but also patient in explaining every step in clear, practical terms so I always felt informed and confident. What stood out most was Daniel’s dedication-he was responsive, proactive, and truly cared about the outcome. His professionalism was matched by genuine compassion, which made a stressful process feel manageable. Thanks to his guidance and expertise, my case was handled successfully and with efficiency. Daniel is an outstanding immigration lawyer who goes above and beyond for his clients. Anyone in need of immigration assistance would be fortunate to have him as their advocate."

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

2025

Best of 2025, Business Rate

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Immigration Attorney, Shaffer Immigration Law

Associations

2021 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2019 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Successful US Entry from Country Subject to COVID Ban

Successful Entry into the US

Writ of Mandamus for Unreasonably Delayed Asylum Application

Asylum Decision Issued by USCIS

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Education

2018

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2015

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

2020

Economic Sanctions against Syria Protection of civilians and humanitarian assistance

2020

2020

Economic Sanctions against Syria Overview

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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