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Benjamin Messer became an immigration lawyer in order to help people escape danger, reunite their families, and better their futures. Since his first year of law school, he has been a devoted volunteer and advocate for immigrant communities.
Mr. Messer focuses on removal defense before the immigration courts, appeals, representation of unaccompanied minors, and immigration-related federal litigation. His federal court work includes obtaining decisions after unreasonable government delays, overturning incorrect decisions by USCIS, and securing his clients’ release from unlawful detention. He has won asylum, permanent residence, citizenship, waivers, and many other benefits for his clients from all parts of the globe.
Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Messer volunteered as a translator and interpreter for other attorneys and non-profit organizations representing immigrants. He has continued his service to community organizations since becoming an attorney by providing free legal advice and presentations on numerous aspects immigration law to both immigrants and volunteers.
As Mr. Messer’s client, you can expect a clear and honest explanation of your immigration situation and all the options available to you. Mr. Messer will help you choose the best path for you and your family, and then work diligently to move your case through the long immigration process.
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Chat withState: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2015
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
7200 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, 20912
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Posted by Maria | June 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Messer is a great professional who can empathize with his clients and help them transition their immigration process confidently. He has helped me during my greencard and naturalization process always providing me with accurate information and making me feel supported at all times. I had an amazi...
Posted by Karla | June 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend attorney Benjamin at Wilkes Lakes and his paralegal Liannie for anyone navigating the immigration process—especially if your case seems “too difficult.” Before coming here, I consulted with another attorney who rejected our case, calling it too complicated. Benjamin not only took o...
Posted by Heersh | December 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Benjamin Messer is one of the greatest immigration attorneys I have ever worked with. Prior to meeting him, I met with at least five other immigration attorneys and none of them even came close to being as talented and knowledgeable about the asylum process in the US. Mr. Messer took the tim...
Posted by M. Mahmood | October 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I am writing to express my utmost appreciation for the exceptional legal services you provided me during my immigration process. Your expertise, dedication, and unwavering support were instrumental in achieving a successful outcome, and I wanted to take a moment to convey my gratitude.
Posted by Norleen | April 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I would like to thank Mr Benjamin Messer for a job well done in our immigration case. You handled our case in a very professional and excellent manner. My daughter and I will forever be thankful. Thank you for being our lawyer. Keep up the good work Mr Messer. NM
"Ben is uniquely passionate about the practice of immigration law and obtaining just and timely outcomes for his clients. He monitors developments in immigration jurisprudence and policy on a daily basis and is actively involved in the community of immigration attorneys."
"Ben is a very knowledgeable attorney. He is very up to date with all immigration laws and changes and is a very reliable source of answers for all immigration questions."
"I worked with Ben for a year at the Law Office of Manuel Rivera. While I was there, I worked with ten different attorneys. He was the most talented of all of them. His knowledge of immigration law was almost like that of an encyclopedia. Also, he was an excellent researcher and often found solutions to seemingly insolvable problems. I highly recommend this lawyer."
Immigration lawyer
2024
Rising Star - Immigration, SuperLawyers
2023
Rising Star - Immigration, SuperLawyers
2021 - Present
Senior Immigration Attorney, Wilkes Legal
2017 - 2020
Senior Attorney, Yacub Law Offices
2023 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)Executive Committee
2019 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2024
Defective Notices to Appear after R-T-D-
2023
Federal Litigation Basics
2023
Asylum in the Fourth Circuit
2022
Asylum: Back from the Brink
2022
Intermediate Crimmigration
2021
Immigration delay litigation
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