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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Posted by Pat and Jide | August 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Honoring Excellence and Passion of a Lawyer

There is nothing more peaceful and reassuring than to have someone who will genuinely and sincerely take up cause and fight patiently, persistently and successfully for you in achieving what has been described by others as an impossible task, that you, also, have come to believe as such too. This is ...how I can describe our experience with Dawn Sequeira, an Immigration Attorney we recently worked with during my wife immigration issues. Our Ordeal rightly began during my wife citizenship interview in July 1996, when an error was discovered in the initial application she submitted for LPR. The application was, then, denied for lack of moral turpitude. However her LPR was not revoked. Over the years we had hired several reputable Immigration Attorneys to appeal and plead her case to the Agency without any success. Each and every one of the appeals was denied for the same reason, which left us in a limbo. We first started to work with Dawn in January of 2014. One thing that first stood out to us about her, was her empathy for our case. While giving us no predictable guarantee of the possible outcome of the case, she promised that she would work hard on the case. Unfortunately she left the firm before the case was concluded. Soon after this, it became obvious to us that we were going witness the same fate again, Denial. The attorney that took over the case did not believe in possible positive outcome of the case. So it was not a surprise to us, when we got 30-days Notice of Letter of Intent to Deny from the Agency. The only response from the new and assigned attorney was to agree with the Agency expressed Intent to deny. We knew that if we still had Dawn, she would continue to fight to the end for us. But she was nowhere to be found. No forwarding address or telephone. Nothing. Thank God, however, for Google search engine, we were able to locate her. Even when we did, she initially sited ethical issues in accepting the case. While we understood her ethical issues, we reminded her that we also have a right to terminate the existing attorney-client relationship for a new one which was going to be her. After we legally and ethically won her over to be our new attorney, with 2 weeks left to the deadline of August 3rd, 2015, Ms Sequeira went to work on our behalf. She prepared a fantastic rebuttal that brought our humanity and Agency’s fortitude together. “To err is human but to forgive is divine” is my philosophical description of her rebuttal. She was in constant communication with the Agency on our behalf even, after submitting the rebuttal, still pleading our case, while emailing us of her progress. It should not have been a surprise, when she called to inform us on July 19, 2016, that her application had been approved and would sworn in on July 27, 2016 as a n American Citizen but it was. Dawn Sequeira is a hard-working compassionate, honest and passionate Immigration Attorney that I have no reservation in recommending her services to such as need them.

Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Case approved!!

Very professional ,friendly attention to detail good communication with the client I reached out to her with a few weeks before a deadline on my case and she took my case right away not to mention that was the holiday season but she worked hard with me to meet the dead line I definitely recommend t...his attorney . Update: My case was approved !! I really recommend this attorney to represent you on your case not just professional but also friendly and very passionate about her job these are very important qualities for success . the response she prepared on my case was extremetly detailed and covered every part of my case very responsive and available if you have any questions I will recommend this attorney to anyone .

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.

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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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