Dawn Chere Sequeira
About Dawn
Biography
Legacy Immigration, L.L.C. was established upon the belief that every hard-working person deserves freedom, the opportunity for prosperity and success, and an upward social mobility for his or her family.
Through my experience, I have come to believe that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) handles many individual-based applications on a "case-by-case" basis. No matter how difficult or impossible the case may seem, I firmly believe that if a USCIS officer can stand in my client's proverbial shoes, the adjudicator will be more inclined to approve the case. The secret of the firm's success stems from this belief.
I present a client's case in a unique manner (using the client's own "voice") in order to place the adjudicating officer in the client's proverbial shoes. I bolster the filing with a creative legal argument supported by sufficient legal authority. I take the approach of "humanizing" the application so it is not just another stack of papers for the adjudicator to review. This approach has resulted in several approvals for cases that seemed impossible from the start. With the client's patience, understanding, and cooperation, we are able to submit a persuasive filing where the favorable factors outweigh the negatives ones, which together result in an approval.
I am licensed to practice immigration law before the U.S. Supreme Court. I am also licensed by the New York State Bar and the District of Columbia.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 17 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Legacy Immigration, L.L.C.
10411 Motor City Drive, Suite 750, Bethesda, MD, 20817
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Dawn Chere Sequeira's Reviews
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Posted by Kossi | September 19, 2010 | Immigration
Dawn Chere Sequeira
The legal service I received from Patel Law Firm was outstanding. I was amazed by the way my case (filing for I-539) was handled with a remarkable attention to details. The results were excelent. I would recommend this lawyer to anyone seeking legal services
Posted by Steven | July 13, 2010
Honest Lawyers are hard to find
I would recommend Ms. Sequeira because every time I have had any concerns with my case or any legal questions she has always pointed me in the right direction as far which are my best options and recommended to me what is in allways in my best interest. She is a very pleasant person to speak to and n...
Dawn Chere Sequeira's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer, she has a great reputation for handling matters thoroughly and with care."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney is a strong advocate for her clients."
"Dawn is an extremely strong advocate and an excellent attorney. She is highly skilled in complex immigration matters and truly cares about her clients. Dawn is honest, straightforward, and has an incredible work ethic. I have consulted with Dawn on several matters and she is not only knowledgeable, but she always goes the extra mile to ensure you find a solution to your problems quickly. I highly recommend this attorney."
"I endorse Dawn. She has demonstrated a thorough understanding of immigration law."
"I worked with Dawn while in law school and she is an excellent attorney. She always goes the extra mile for her clients, often working late to get the job done. She cares deeply for her clients and their families, which makes all the difference in an immigration attorney. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dawn is a talented, compassionate attorney who takes the time to get to know her clients, their backgrounds, and the challenges they face. Prospective clients can count on Dawn for zealous and effective representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Amazing attorney and person!!!"
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top Lawyer, The Washingtonian
2016
10 Best Attorneys- Immigration Division, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Founder/ Principal Attorney, Legacy Immigration, LLC
2015 - 2015
Associate, USILAW, Inc.
2009 - 2015
Associate, Chirag V. Patel, P.A.
Associations
2016 - 2017
District of Columbia Bar, International Law SectionVice Chair
2015 - 2016
Federal Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Parole-in-Place Granted
Removal Proceedings Terminated
H-1B Approved
Approved
Education
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
"Cr-immigration" 101
2017
2010
Immigration 101
2010
Immigration 101
2010
Immigration- Work Authorization, Green Card
Publications
2016
Languages
English