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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Dawn Chere Sequeira's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 23 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Cody | May 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professionalism and Thoroughness

Case Type: O-1B Change of Employer with Premium Processing Agreement Signed: Late December 2016 Petition Received by USCIS: January 25, 2017 Petition Approved: February 6, 2017 Dawn was recommended to me through a trusted friend. She is knowledgable, experienced and hard working (just wait til...l she start drafting support letters). She no only prepared the petition, but also taught me a lot about my visa category/petition and such. Her thorough filing style won an approval with no RFE. I would highly highly recommend Dawn for anyone, especially O-1B artists, who's seeking legal assistance.

Dawn Sequeira

Replied last May 05, 2017

Awe, Cody, you are the best! Wishing you continued success. I will definitely catch a show when I am in town. You are truly extraordinary!

Posted by Michael | May 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thank you Dawn!

Thank you Dawn! Dawn helped my wife obtain her permanent residence (green card) earlier this year. Her expertise, patience, and friendliness made the process easy! Most importantly to us, she had the experience to answer our questions and concerns, recommend next steps, and help us avoid any unnecess...ary delays. In terms of our application for a green card, she was extremely knowledgeable on what forms are required, what to file, and when. Dawn walked us step-by-step through each of the forms, patiently explaining the questions and explaining what we would need to do. In addition, she evaluated our responses and discussed our different issues and concerns, providing valuable recommendations and suggestions. Dawn was very easy to reach and was always available to answer small questions or concerns throughout the process. She accompanied us to the interview and helped prepare us for the day, making us feel very confident and comfortable with what was required. Dawn is an expert on immigration law and a very friendly person and we really enjoyed working with her!

Dawn Sequeira

Replied last May 05, 2017

It was a pleasure working with you. We are pleased to obtain an approval. Wishing you all the best!

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2017 | Immigration

Caring & Great Communication

I had a quick consult with Dawn and she did a fantastic job of helping me understand potential options with H1B and TN visas. It felt like she genuinely cared about my situation and was eager to provide information that would help me navigate the complexities of working with small companies in the US.... Looking forward to working with her in the future!

Dawn Sequeira

Replied last May 04, 2017

You are too kind, J. Thank you for your kind words.

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.

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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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Erik Snyder

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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