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Paul S. Haar
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Biography
PAUL S. HAAR has over 20 years of experience handling complex immigration matters for multinational clients and individuals worldwide. In addition to managing the firm's business immigration practice, Mr. Haar is nationally recognized for his creativity and perseverance in removal and deportation defense before U.S. Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals and in U.S. District Courts and U.S. Courts of Appeal nationwide. His practice includes:
- Employment-based Immigration ("Green Cards")
- Family-based Immigration ("Green Cards")
- Nonimmigrant Visas (B-1/2 Tourist, E-1/E-2 Treaty Investor/Trader, F-1 Student, H-1B Specialty Worker, H-2B Seasonal Worker, H-3 Trainee, J-1 Trainee, K-1 Fiancée, L-1 Intra-company Transferee, O-1 Extraordinary Ability in Arts, Science and Business, Q-1 Trainee)
- Asylum
- Temporary Protected Status and NACARA
- Removal and Deportation Defense (Cancellation of Removal, Hardship Waivers)
- Federal Court Litigation (Writs of Mandamus, Habeas Corpus, Petitions for Review)
- Evaluating the Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
Practice Areas
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 43 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1983
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1997
Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1998
Licensed in New York for 35 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1990
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
Licensed in Maryland for 36 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1989
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
Location
Law Offices of Paul S. Haar
1150 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 900, Washington, DC, 200364129
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Paul S. Haar's Reviews
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Case Results (85)
Recommendation (64)
Practice Area Knowledge (61)
Professionalism (46)
Advocacy (44)
Character & Conduct (40)
General Knowledge (37)
Responsiveness (35)
Communication Style (24)
Staff & Support (21)
Trustworthiness (21)
Compassion (17)
Cost of Services (9)
Punctuality (6)
Payment Plans (1)
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Posted by Sammi | May 09, 2014 | Immigration
Paul Haar is the BEST Lawyer in Washington DC
Paul Haar is the best immigration lawyer in the Washington DC . He always deals with the challenging case. My previous lawyer was scrolled up my immigration case and I had no hope form my case. When my boss recommended Paul as my new lawyer, he found a several solution to my case. He works so hard...
Posted by Jean-Yves | April 14, 2014 | Immigration
Best Immigration Lawyer in Town
Paul Haar is the best immigration lawyer I have ever met. He is the only one who found a solution to my case. No matter how challenging a case is, Paul always find a solution. He is very knowledgeable and Paul never gives up on a client. I will recommend Paul S. Haar to anyone. My Family & I are...
Posted by Fatma Traore | February 11, 2014
The excellent PAUL HAAR
This is an excellent lawyer, one of the best if he is not the best, I recommend all of you to be his client and you will see why I am saying that about him. Thanks Paul keep up the great job.
Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2013 | Immigration
Best Profesional.
I just want to everybody knows, he was very clear to determinate my case, and the opportunity to have my Green Card. After the case was close, and he did. I know takes time and the most is to trust and work close with him to get what he needs. I had a great opportunity to meet a person who wa...
Posted by Andrea | March 01, 2013 | Immigration
Thank you very much
Paul it has been a wonderful experience working with you, you the best immigration lawyer not only you have dedicated your time and effort to make this happened, I truly thak you and Alex you have make a difference in my life and also my brother thank you very much.
Paul S. Haar's Lawyer Endorsements
"Paul has consistency been an immediate and passionate resource for clients in need of immigration counsel. He always makes time for his clients and encourages a well-thought strategic approaches to resolve the myriad of legal issues that immigration law entails. I endorse his services."
"Paul is a zealous and relentless advocate for all of his clients. He is both knowledgeable in the black letter law and willing to think outside of the box to find a solution. Most importantly, he truly cares about his clients and their families."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is relentless in his desire to assist his clients."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Suspension issued in NY, 2023
updated on 07/25/2024Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension issued in MD, 2022
updated on 11/15/2023This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension issued in DC, 1997
updated on 08/30/2016Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2017
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Honorary Fellow of American Academy of Chefs, American Culinary Federation
2014
Knighted as Chevalier de l'Ordre du Merite Agricole, Republic of France
1981
Fulbright Scholar, Fulbright Commission
Work Experience
1990 - Present
Managing Attorney, Law Office of Paul S. Haar/Immigration Counsel PLLC
Associations
2017 - Present
La Confrerie de la Chaine des RotisseursChancelier des Etats-Unis (National Executive Vice Present)
District of Columbia Bar
Chairman, International Law Section
American Immigration Lawyers Association, D.C. Chapter
Liaison to U.S. Department of Labor
American Immigration Lawyers Association, D.C. Chapter
Liaison to Immigration and Customs Enforcement
American Immigration Lawyers Association, D.C. Chapter
Pro Bono Coordinator, U.S. Immigration Court, Arlington, VA
District of Columbia Bar
Instructor, Pro Bono Asylum Program
Central American Refugee Center, Washington, D.C.
Pro Bono Asylum Mentor
2014 - 2017
La Confrerie de la Chaine des RotisseursJurisconsult/General Counsel
2013 - 2017
Chinese-American Business Association, MidatlanticGeneral Counsel
1988 - 1989
Washington Foreign Law SocietyPresident
Education
1981
Washington College of Law, The American University
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Universite Libre de Bruxelles Faculte de Droit
LL.M - Master of Laws
1978
Universite d'Aix-Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, France
Exchange Scholar
1977
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
B.A. Magna Cum Laude
1976
Hague Academy of International Law, The Hague, The Netherlands
Certificate
Speaking Engagements
2003
Voice of America
U.S. Immigration Law and Policy
2000
Fox News
U.S. Immigration Law
Languages
French
Spanish
German
Italian
Portuguese
Mandarin