Thanh Van Thi Doan

Thanh Van Thi Doan

also known as Van T. Doan

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at Columbia, MD
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family

10440 Little Patuxtent Pkwy, Suite 300, Columbia, MD

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Licensed in Maryland for 23 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2002

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Law Offices of Van T. Doan, LLC

10440 Little Patuxtent Pkwy, Suite 300, Columbia, MD, 21044

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Thanh Van Thi Doan's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Immigration

Posted by Dennis | January 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great understanding and responsiveness

Van is efficient, clear, and understanding. Her depth of knowledge and experience are unmatched in the visa space. She has compassion for both sides and cares about everyone involved, and works towards both the most realistic and mutually beneficial solutions

Posted by Chris | August 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Extremely knowledgeable in immigration law

If I could give a higher rating than 5 stars I absolutely would. Ms. Doan was retained for a complicated immigration issue, which made other lawyers scratch their head in confusion. She was extremely knowledgeable in my matter and was thorough in the case. I can't thank her enough for all the hard wo...rk, care, and effort she put in.

Posted by Christopher | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Van T Doan Is Fantastic!

First of all it's obvious she really knows what she's doing and that she's a very serious and intelligent woman and knows things need to be done right. She is extremely thorough and professional about her work. Don't try to do this immigration process by yourself, I did and my mistakes made the proce...ss take many more months than it needed. Van had to straighten up my mistakes and put the process in the correct direction. Yes, it's a bit of money but it's that "you get what you pay for" saying which is so true here. Van T Doan is a professional, highly intelligent, confident and competent attorney. I highly recommend her without reservation.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2015 | Immigration

Disappointed

I was disappointed with this attorney. While knowledgeable about many aspects of immigration law, she seemed to be out of date with immigration issues relating to Mexican nationals. Also, paid $275 for a 1 hour consultation, of which I only used about 45 minutes of her time before ending the call. ... A couple of days later I thought of an additional question that I wanted to ask and emailed her, which I think could have been answered in 5 minutes or less, and she replied that I would have to pay another $275 to get that question answered.

Thanh Doan

Replied last February 25, 2015

I am very are sorry that after your consultation with me you came to the belief that my knowledge surrounding Mexican nationals was inadequate and further that you did not receive a good value from the flat fee initial consultation. I can see how with those beliefs you would feel disappointed. Even though we did not end up representing you, I remember our consultation, and the reasons we did not work together. I want you to know that in the year that has passed since we spoke, country conditions and and immigration relief possibilities for many including, Mexican nationals have changed dramatically. If your issue is ongoing, it is important to be actively working with counsel that remains abreast of the changes in the law. I also want you to know that I take all feedback very seriously. Negative feedback, while frustrating, is ultimately an opportunity to improve. With that in mind, I have examined the series of communications that occurred over multiple weeks stemming from the initial consultation. I have determined that in future consultations, if more than one party has relevant information and/or will be impacted by decisions to be made, it is best to require that person's presence at the initial consultation either in person or by phone. While this may delay the scheduling of the consultation or even prevent someone from consulting with us, we believe it is necessary to allow us to have a complete understanding of everyone's concerns and position on the various issues and thus, allow us to address all the issues and concerns in a more comprehensive manner.

Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2014 | Immigration

Excellent immigration lawyer for Family related immigration matters

Ms. Van Doan helped me with a situation involving possible marriage fraud. As a United States Citizen we are extremely vulnerable to immigration fraud. Ms. Van Doan helped me drafting a letter to the USCIS, Dept. of State and FDNS explaining my situation. She was very prompt in delivering the first d...raft of the letter and subsequent edits. She also kept me informed on various matters that were involved in my case and took personal responsibility in keeping us safe. I will always recommend her for immigration related matters that involve family. And as a caution, please do not file I-130 and sign I-864 form without evaluating all the possibilities and consulting a responsible attorney. If you do, you are possibly signing your life away. As a United states Citizen, you are the most vulnerable one when it comes to immigration. As an immigrant who became a citizen, I have come to this realization with great sadness. Please try to engage an attorney early in the process before I-130 is filed.

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Thanh Van Thi Doan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rachel Ullman

Immigration lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know her well and can say without hesitation that she is terrific. She has a wonderful grasp of immigration law and works very hard for her clients. She is a leader in the legal community."

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Jac Knust

Immigration lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Thanh is an excellent choice for a lawyer. She is easy to work with and very skilled in her hard work."

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Thomas Brown

Immigration lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Van has a unique appreciation of the impact immigration status can have on family law matters, and vice-versa. I routinely seek her perspective on matters and wouldn't hesitate for a moment in referring clients to her. An excellent attorney."

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Toni Maschler

Family lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Van is a highly competent and ethical attorney who practices family law and family-based immigration law. I was honored to be invited to present on a panel she co-organized for the DC area chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. On the panel a family lawyer and an immigration lawyer from DC, Maryland, and Virginia each addressed the overlapping issues that practitioners from both areas should be alert to, as well as relevant differences in family law in the three jurisdictions. Van is respected by her colleagues and clients for her tenacity, generosity, and the depth of her knowledge."

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Elizabeth Kohler

Immigration lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Van is a trusted colleague whose counsel I have sought on many occasions for issues involving the intersection of immigration and family law. She is a dedicated, hard-working attorney who fights for her clients and a valuable member of the bar."

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Thomas Mulinazzi

Immigration lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Doan and I have worked together in a few cases and I find her knowledge of the law to be extraordinary and equaled by her commitment to getting the best results for her clients. Ms. Doan has been a tremendous help to my clients in their immigration cases and Ms. Doan is equally dedicated in her work as a domestic relations lawyer. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Naima Said

Family lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Thanh Van Thi Doan is a dedicated and committed attorney. She is well regarded and is a leader in the legal community. It is attorneys like Ms. Doan that makes me proud to be in this profession. I would not hesitate to recommend her."

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Elizabeth Kohler

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Pro Bono Champion, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

2015

Judge Robert M. Bell Award, Pro Bono Resource Center

2011

Presidential Best Section Project To Benefit Its Members, Maryland State Bar Association

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Office of Van T. Doan, LLC

2002 - 2003

, Law Clerk to the Honorable Susan Souder

2002 - 2002

, Judicial Intern to the Honorable Diane O. Leasure, Chief Administrative Judge

Associations

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) DC Chapter

Co-chair DMV/MVA committee

2010 - Present

Education/Conference Committee for AILA D.C. Chapter

Member

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Howard County Collaborative Professionals

Member

Family Law Section of MSBA

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2011

Maryland State Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Chair

American Immigration Lawyers Association (MD DC VA Chapter)

Co-chair State Legislation

Education

2002

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Maryland, Baltimore

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

University of Maryland School of Law

Family Immigration

2013

University of Maryland School of Law

Navigating the Immigration Labyrinth

2013

Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA)

Inadmissibility & Waivers - Putting Theory to Practice

2013

Maryland State Bar Association

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) Process in Maryland

2013

Judicial Institute of Maryland

Immigration Law in Maryland Courts

2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington D.C. chapter) Fall Conference 2013

Home Alone - Children In the Immigration Process

2012

Maryland State Bar Association

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) - – Representing DREAMers in an Evolving Process

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington, DC chapter) Fall Conference 2012 DACA & Other Possible Remedies for Immigrant Youth

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington D.C. chapter) Fall Conference 2012

Evidentiary Requirements for DACA Applicants

2011

Legal Aid Bureau Annual Training

Immigration Issues in Divorce & Custody Matters

2011

Fall Conference

Immigration Law Jeopardy

2011

Bar Association of Baltimore City

How Immigration Law Effects Family Law

2011

2011 Fall Conference

How Immigration Law May Affect Your Law Practice

2010

MSBA Immigration Law Section

Essential Resources to Building A Successful Immigration Practice

2010

AILA D.C. Chapter Fall Conference 2010

Intersection of Family Law & Immigration Law - A Jurisdictional Perspective

2009

Summer 2009 meeting of the Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Children in the Eyes of Federal Immigration Laws

2009

Fall 2009 meeting of Family Law Section of the Howard County Bar Association

Family & Immigration Law – At the Crossroads

2009

2009 MSBA Annual Convention

The Children’s Hour – Children and Immigration Law

Publications

2012

The Barrister Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals - Implications for the Family Law and Criminal Law Practitioner

2010

ImmigrationFamilyLawyer.com Is My Child Already a U.S. Citizen?

2010

ImmigrationFamilyLawyer.com E-Verify or E-Deny

2010

MSBA Bar Bulletin How Immigration Laws May Effect Your Law Practice

2008

Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association Newsletter Welcome to America – Immigration Facts and Myths

2007

Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association Newsletter How to Hire the Right Attorney

Languages

English

Vietnamese

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