Dawn Chere Sequeira

Dawn Chere Sequeira

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Bethesda, MD
Practice Areas: Immigration

10411 Motor City Drive, Suite 750, Bethesda, MD

About Dawn

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

17 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Legacy Immigration, L.L.C.

10411 Motor City Drive, Suite 750, Bethesda, MD, 20817

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5.0 /5.0

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Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Tony | April 14, 2016 | Immigration

1st class service worldwide

I just want to give a big wrap to Dawn Chere Sequeira from Legacy Immigration LLC I am here in Sydney Australia and as a past USA resident with a past somewhat not so clean criminal history no knowing what of any chance I have of ever going back to the USA. Dawn has gone out of her way to reassure m...e that my past is just that past, Dawn has been on the phone calling me here in Sydney so I wouldn't rack up my mobile phone bill reassuring me the whole time by calling people on my behalf over there in the USA finding out information that I will need to do from here in Australia to get the ball rolling for me to go back to the states Dawn is a champion at her game who is very personal who listens understands and very compassionate also extreamly knowledgable whilst being very professional and a true blessing in this kind of work. Here in Australia we have very very few us immigration lawyers who don't really tell you anything while the prices they charge is just pure theft I highly recommend Dawn at Legacy immigration LLC to anyone there in the USA or like me on the otherside of the world that has problems getting entry clearing into the USA THANK YOU SO MUCH DAWN YOU ARE BLOODY TERRIFIC

Posted by Elina | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding professional

Dawn is a fantastic person and high class professional. She guided us through the difficult process of getting our work visas in USA. She cares for every single person and is truly dedicated to each case she works for. Dawn always have a plan B and very sharp and forward thinking mind to solve any pr...oblems which might occur. She is creative and she always has good ideas what to do in each situation. She put a lot of effort in our case and every minute I felt that she really cares. Dawn was very patient with us to explain all details and made us feel safe about a result. I highly recommend her to anyone. She is a right person in a right place. Thank you, Dawn, for everything!

Posted by Olaf | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

H1-B application

Dawn prepared an application for an H-1B visa for a person I am looking to hire. While the lottery hurdle remains [and is stacked against small specialty businesses looking to hire one person whose skills are unique and not found in the states], Dawn was impeccable in her attention to all the details... and preparing the documentation in anticipation that we get beyond the hurdle. She was very attentive to my questions and making sure that I was kept informed every step of the way. She also reviewed my candidate to see if there were other viable options for obtaining a visa. In other words, Dawn is thorough, thoughtful, organized, professional and compassionate. Personal service in what often is a boilerplate world! Success is in the details, and Dawn has them covered as if it was her life at stake.

Posted by Rakindra | March 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Dawn is an incredible lawyer!

You may not trust any other attorney, but you can trust Dawn. I was in removal since 2013 after I applied for asylum with USCIS. Since my court was in NY, I hired an NY attorney to handle my asylum case. I was very unhappy with the law firm because I felt that they charged a lot, took my money, di...dn’t explain anything, didn’t update me about what was going on with my case, and attorneys kept changing. In one court appearance, my attorney was unprepared and even the judge yelled at her. I met with Dawn and immediately retained her. I was so desperate to get my green card since I was married and had a child on the way. I immediately retained her and the same day she contacted my old attorney and had the file emailed. She reviewed it thoroughly and then met with me. Dawn patiently explained my asylum case so I knew what had been done and what needed to be done. She told me the best strategy on how to get my green card. She advised that since I was eligible to get my green card through marriage, we should do our best to win that case. Then she helped me prepare, step by step to gather all of the documents needed for my case. She came to the interview and before we even started, she handed all of the evidence to the officer who greatly appreciated this and said “yes, the other attorney didn’t give anything except an expired lease.” After the interview, the officer told us that the old attorney did not submit a sealed medical exam and so she could not approve the case. Right after leaving the interview, Dawn made sure that the officer knew that USCIS could approve the case (even though I was in the immigration court system). That same day Dawn found us a civil surgeon and even went with us to the civil surgeon and waited while the exam was done. Unfortunately, the exam took a few days so we could not get the sealed envelope. When we finally got the exam about 2 weeks later, Dawn submitted it to USCIS. After a few months, there was still no decision on our case. Dawn followed up constantly with Infopass and by sending internal emails to the officer. I was really nervous since my EAD expired and I was about to lose my job. Then a few days ago Dawn texted me to let me know that my green card case was approved. I couldn’t believe it, I was so relieved. She even texted me to let me know the green card had been mailed. I got my green card yesterday. Go with Dawn, you will not be disappointed. She is worth every penny and you will not find an attorney like her.

Posted by Lindsay | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Dawn is an amazing lawyer!

Dawn is an attorney unlike any other that I have met. She truly goes above and beyond. We hired Dawn to represent me and my husband at our green card interview. Our other attorney only filed the application and did not want to attend the interview since he would have to travel to Maryland. When w...e hired Dawn our green card interview was only a few days away. Despite this, Dawn worked with us tirelessly to prepare us and so much had to be done by her that was not done by the last attorney. We had no idea what to expect at our USCIS interview since my husband was in removal. She explained that since we got married after my husband was put in removal we would have to go through a Stokes interview. Over the next few days before our interview, she met with my husband and I every day after work. After our first meeting, we retained her and she gave us a detailed list of all of the documents we had to obtain. She wanted to make sure we gathered all of the necessary documentation. At the meeting after, she reviewed the new documentation that we gathered and told us if it was ok or if we needed to gather more. Dawn explained what to expect at the Stokes interview and gave us several pages of sample questions to go over and even went over the questions and answers with us to see how we answered the questions. If our answers weren’t good enough, she then coached us on how to answer them properly. It was not until Dawn explained the seriousness of our case and everything that we needed to get done before the interview that we truly appreciated all that she was doing. We definitely would have lost our case if it was not for Dawn’s quick-thinking and thorough approach. Dawn is not just an attorney who does her job. You can really tell that she cares about her clients and does whatever she can for them. She is passionate, honest, trustworthy, responsive, unyielding, professional and extremely knowledgeable. It's not easy to find a good and honest lawyer, but Dawn is definitely someone we could trust to make sure my husband got his green card and we will be forever grateful for everything she did for our family. I would pay any amount of money to have her as my attorney and I recommend her to everyone I know!

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Dawn Chere Sequeira's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ali Herischi

Immigration lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer, she has a great reputation for handling matters thoroughly and with care."

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Macarena Santos

Immigration lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney is a strong advocate for her clients."

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Christina Nguyen

Immigration lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Iryna Avrine

Immigration lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Dawn. She has demonstrated a thorough understanding of immigration law."

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Carter Sox

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Brandon Kinnard

Immigration lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Brianne Hoffler

Immigration lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Amazing attorney and person!!!"

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Johnny Bardine

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Dawn is hardworking, thoughtful, and engaged in her work."

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Immigration lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Section

Vice Chair

2015 - 2016

Federal Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Parole-in-Place

Parole-in-Place Granted

Termination of Removal Proceedings

Removal Proceedings Terminated

H-1B Notice of Intent to Revoke (fraud)

H-1B Approved

EB-2 Advanced Degree RFE

Approved

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Education

2007

Washington College of Law-American University

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

American University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Criminal Convictions and Immigration-Friendly Pleas

"Cr-immigration" 101

2017

24th AAISCR Annual Meeting Immigration 101 for F-1 Students

2010

The Literacy Council of Montgomery County

Immigration 101

2010

Language ETC

Immigration 101

2010

Ethiopian Community Development Council

Immigration- Work Authorization, Green Card

Publications

2016

DC Bar's Washington Lawyer Magazine Government and Gavel Series

Languages

English

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