Paul S. Haar

Paul S. Haar

4.9
Rating: 1.3

Licensed for 43 years

Immigration Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Immigration

1150 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 900, Washington, DC

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 43 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1983

Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1997

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Membership Lapsed

Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Licensed in Maryland for 36 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1989

Suspended - Disciplinary

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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4.9 /5.0

118 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2012 | Immigration

The Star

My husband’s immigration case is among the most complicated cases there is. It is suffice to say that it has been a decade long struggle. In 2010, my previous lawyer who is in fact one of the top immigration lawyers in DC area told me the chances that my husband could come back to the US were really ...slim. He said “getting him back to the US is a miracle”. I changed lawyers and went to Paul Haar when I was at the end of my rope. With a high level of professionalism and perseverance, Paul Haar and his team prepared a “bullet proof” case for us as promised and were COMPLETELY there to guide us EVERY step of the way. The case has been approved and I am now gratefully awaiting my husband’s return to the US. Well I guess this makes Paul the miracle worker! After some years of struggling through the US immigration system and dealing with a number of immigration lawyers, I say with conviction that Paul Haar is THE BEST at what he does, no questions asked.

Posted by Tomar | June 05, 2011 | Immigration

Best Attorney you can find if you are in trouble

My family and I have been struggling with very complicated immigration issues for over 11 years, until we finally found Mr. Haar!! Just when I was about to give up, a friend of mine told me about Mr. Haar and encouraged me to see him. At the very initial meeting, he told me clearly what the law is, ...and my chances of win. He is so different than any other lawyers I have seen, he's not like one of those lawyers shake your hand, tell you everything will be ok and take your money and then not doing any work. Mr. Haar has so much experience, so smart and sharp. Within a year he took over the case, I won my case, now all my families are legal. He completely changed our lives. I definitely will say he is the best attorney you can look for!!

Posted by Joe | April 19, 2011 | Immigration

Really The Best

It was a friend of mine who mention Mr Haar to me when I was in a desperate need of an attoney.The very first time I met Mr Haar I was totally convienced that He will be my last stop,when other lawyers says my case was out of the way and created a lot of mess,Mr Haar was able to handle my case in the... most professional way I have ever seen.Infact he is the best immigration lawyer I have so far come across,He is frank and true to his word,when he say yes it is yes and rest assured he will let it happen.He also has the best staff who knows how to handle client and makes you feel at home.Mr Paul Saul Haar you are the best.May GOD richly bless you. most professional

Posted by Cheung | August 05, 2010 | Immigration

best attorney you can find

Mr. Paul Haar is absolutely the best immigration attorney you can find. I had a complicated immigration case, before I came to see Mr. Haar, my previous attorney told me there was no hope for my case. A good friend of mine told me that I have to see Mr. Haar for second opinion because Mr. Haar saved ...my friend and his family from deportation. I listened to my friend, and I have to say that was the best decision I've made. Mr. Haar completed changed my life. Not only he saved me, he helped me to obtain my green card now. I can't say enough good things about him. He is a very smart , hard- working and no-nonsense lawyer. The best!

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2010 | Immigration

Most commendable, honest Immigration Attorney.

Paul S. Harr has been our family immigration attorney since 2005, when our previous lawyer had failed to properly file and follow-up the Permanent Residency applications for our children. Paul, upon meeting with us, extensively reviewed the files, asked precise questions, confirmed a few facts and th...en went on with the business of re-introducing the applications. They were processed and the PR Status was granted to our children in less than a year. He is straightforward in his approach and did not promise anything beyond his very best efforts to deliver and to never give up trying. The results are here to confirm that promise and he remains to this day, the most professional attorneys we have ever worked with.

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Paul S. Haar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Phillips

Immigration lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Sarah Yeomans

Immigration lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Jeffrey Wigodsky

Immigration lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is relentless in his desire to assist his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  1.3 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Suspension issued in NY, 2023

updated on 07/25/2024

Suspended 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 11/15/2023

This 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 08/30/2016

Suspension 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 Rotisseurs

Chancelier 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 Rotisseurs

Jurisconsult/General Counsel

2013 - 2017

Chinese-American Business Association, Midatlantic

General Counsel

1988 - 1989

Washington Foreign Law Society

President

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

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