Ismail T. Shahtakhtinski

Ismail T. Shahtakhtinski

also known as Ismail Shahtakhtinski

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Business

3930 Walnut Street, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA

About Ismail

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 18 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 19 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2007

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 19 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

I.S. Law Firm, PLLC

3930 Walnut Street, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA, 22030

I. S. Law Firm

305 Broadway, Suite 760, New York, NY, 10007

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Ismail T. Shahtakhtinski's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Baglan | October 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Perfect lawyer

Ismail Shahtakhtinski, thank you so much for the work you’ve done. I really saw clarity, professionalism, attention to detail and humanity. Due to your knowledge and efforts, it even turned out to formally go through one of the legal stages, at which I saved perhaps many years. In general, I receiv...ed a professional range of legal services, which I was pleased with. I’m also thankful to your helper Anya. She is very responsible, always in touch and tried to assist me as much as possible. Ismail, I wish you and your law firm prosperity and happiness !

Posted by Zia | March 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best Immigration Attorney!

Before Ismail, many Attorneys looked at my complicated immigration case (asylum) and thought it was impossible to get it approved. But Ismail took time and effort to build and present such a strong case to USCIS that they simply could not deny it. Back then, I didn't even understand why he was so de...tail-oriented, and why my whole Immigration package was like in hundreds if not thousands of pages. Thanks to him, my asylum case was approved in just 15 minutes of meeting with the Asylum officer and I got my Greencard 6 years ago and a few days ago I got my citizenship. He is the best in the game and I'd recommend him to everyone who needs a great Attorney for their immigration needs.

Posted by Shamdin | October 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney

recommendation

I am grateful to you for everything, you helped me a lot, thank you very much Thank you Mr. Ismail!

Posted by Umut | October 05, 2017 | Immigration

Responsive Fair attorney with immigration expertise

I asked Mr. Shahtakhtinski for his support in a business agreement with some immigration related information. He was fully responsive and professional - even though we started the work remotely. I kept my credit balance with him in case I would need him again, he even contacted me to give me ...a refund after a long while for the portion he did not use. Highly recommended

Posted by Vinay | June 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Responsive Fair & Knowledgable Attorney

Ismail helped with our immigration case. He was highly responsive, fair and knowledgeable. We appreciate the efforts he and his staff provided to get us through a challenging process with USCIS.

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Ismail T. Shahtakhtinski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ashley Morgan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ismail is a very strong advocate for his clients; he reviews all the clients option to help try and find the optimal outcome!"

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Levi Wolf

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked on a case with Mr. Shahtakhtinski and found him to be very responsive and a strong advocate for our mutual client."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm pleased to endorse Ismail. He is a top-notch immigration lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. A highly recommended attorney."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer for their commitment and dedication to clients."

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Colin O'Dawe

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Shahtakhtinski as he is tough litigator and insightful attorney that obtains great results for his clients."

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Benjamin Kuipers

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ismail is a skilled attorney, and a very well qualified practitioner. Were I to need an attorney, I'd sit down with him first."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Sean Cleary

Business lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Gerard Miles

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He frequently provides helpful answers to AVVO questions. He has demonstrated his legal knowledge and expertise and his commitment to his clients. He is an asset to the community."

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Gina Famularo

Immigration lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ismail. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jose Canto Greenfield

Immigration lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"The I.S. Law Firm is one of the most reputable immigration shops in the DC metro area. When I meet a client with an immigration problem, I always refer them to this firm. Ismail and his associates provide first-class legal advice and can help any client navigate the immigration process. I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Simon

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Shahtakhtinski provides insightful, helpful and accurate advice. His knowledge and diligence are clearly evident. I endorse this lawyer"

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Linda Dapaah

Business lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Naumovski

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alena Shautsova

Immigration lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Shahtakhtinski as an excellent attorney who is delivering knowledge, experience and compassion to his clients."

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C. Abbott

Immigration lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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George Doumar

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Gardiner

Immigration lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as he is knowledgable about the procedures for immigration cases."

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Lesley Ellefson-Porras

Immigration lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Client's Choice Award 2012, AVVO

2000

Honorary Diploma, State Oil Academy

2000

Red Diploma, State Oil Academy

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Principal Attorney / Founder, I.S. Law Firm, PLLC

2010 - 2012

General Counsel, Allied Accounting & Tax Services, LLC

2008 - 2012

General Counsel, Ultimate Healthcare Services, Inc.

2006 - 2007

Attorney, Update Legal, Excalibur

2003 - 2005

Law Clerk, Martins Imudia & Associates

Associations

2007 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Active Member

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Active Member

2006 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Active Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Summary Judgment Victory in Case Involving Breach of Fiduciary Duty by a Foreign LLC Owner

Victory

Asylum from Russia for a Victim of Police Corruption

Grant of Asylum

Tax Controversy

Dismissal for Client

Construction Litigation

Judgment for Client

Alien with Extraordinary Ability

Approval

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Education

2005

Loyola University School of Law

Juris Doctor

2005

Loyola University School of Law

Certificate in International Legal Studies

Speaking Engagements

2018

The Abuse and Exploitation of Red Notices, Interpol and the U.S. Judicial Process by Russia and Other Authoritarian States Abuse of Interpol Red Notices by Russia and Other Authoritarian States

N/A

Informational Program

Voice of America

Languages

Russian

Turkish

English

Spanish

Ukrainian

Azerbaijani

Indonesian

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