Paul S. Haar

Paul S. Haar

4.9
Rating: 1.7

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 Asadel | December 08, 2014 | Immigration

An awesome attorney

I was shocked when I saw any negative reviews about Mr. Haar! I came to see him after my prior attorneys have failed my case, and that was the best decision I've ever made! He is extremely knowledgeable and professional, he got me the visa within 9 weeks!! He totally changed my life. I have one thing... to say here, if you are looking for an attorney who cares about you, who will be on top of your case, who works so hard that will even answer your emails 2 o'clock in the morning (which did happen to me several times), look no further, Mr. Haar is the best! I will definitely recommend him to everyone who needs immigration help.

Posted by MZ | December 08, 2014 | Immigration

He is the best in his job

To be concise, he is one of the best immigration lawyers in the US. The first thing is that, he is knowledgeable and he never says or promises something which he is not 100% sure about that. Just do the following steps, consult with him and describe your case fully and provide him with all the docume...nts you have in your hands, then only listen to him and don't bother him and yourself by calling or e-mailing silly questions. I know you are panic while you are waiting for the outcome, but this is my experience, having him as a lawyer means peace of mind. He is on the top of it. He will prepare everything and you'll just sign and then you are good to go. He will definitely do the job successfully. In my case he did a miracle only in few weeks. He corrected the mess which my previous lawyer had made before, and he got my job done all in few weeks. I recommend him to every one who is hopeless and is looking for someone who is trustworthy and knowledgeable. He is indeed the best.

Posted by Corey | December 08, 2014 | Immigration

Highly Recommendable

Mr. Haar is a incredible and outstanding lawyer in terms of immigration. His knowledge was second to none. We were able to obtain our documentation in about 3-4 months. He was always willing to offer his advice and services when we had questions. If you are looking for a great immigrations lawyer..., look no further than Mr. Paul Haar.

Posted by hadid | December 08, 2014 | Immigration

Best Immigration lawyer

Based on my experience, Mr. Paul is clearly the best immigration lawyer you can find DC if not in the whole country! He was recommend by my friend, and I felt extremely lucky I found him. My experience with Mr. Paul is that he never wanted to be nice and friendly just because he wanted your money, he...'s a straight shooter, he takes your case because he thinks he can win, and he can help you! He knows the law. I noticed some of the people here left comments that he's rude, I can tell you yes, if you were lying about your case, he will be rude! I was warned by my friends before I came to see him that please don't lie, tell him the truth, no matter how bad your case is, he will find a way to help you, he's a fighter, he will fight for you! But if you lie and got caught by him, he will be very unhappy with you and ask you to leave his office. I hired two lawyers before and they took my money and later on told him there was nothing they could do about my case because there's no hope. But now I realized those two attorneys didn't know the law that well. Mr. Paul knows his stuff cold, from the very beginning he told me it's a hard case but there's a hope. he fought for me for my case, and now 16 months later, I got my paper!!!!!! Absolutely the best attorney, I recommend you to see him if you need immigration help.

Posted by Sammie | December 08, 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... each day and always answers the phone 24/7. He is very knowledgeable and kindness and he encouraged me to fight back with my “mess” case. Also, I thank Paul that he has the wonderful team working together and saves for my case. So far, Paul is still working on my immigration case and I don’t know the final. But I trust Paul and his team and I know they do their best . Therefore, I have to say Mr. Paul Haar is the diligence, competence and kindness lawyer in town. I will recommend Paul Haar to anyone.

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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:  1.7 (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

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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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