Mihaela Petre

Mihaela Petre

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer at Arlington, VA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

2200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 205, Arlington, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Bromberg, Kohler Maya & Petre, PLLC

2200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 205, Arlington, VA, 22201

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Mihaela Petre's Reviews

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Posted by Katy Irene St. Marie | October 01, 2017

Responsive

Mihaela called in response to my email and is willing to work with us. I hope that will happen soon!

Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer

In 2014 after having a very terrible experience with multiple immigration lawyers, I was so desperate to find a truthful honest lawyer who can help me with my very complex case. I-751 denied with deportation proceedings. I was hopeless and depressed till a friend of mine recommended Mr. Bromberg and... Mihaela Petre. Hope started to grow after consulting with them. They worked thoroughly, built my case strong. With their outstanding job, my Greencard was approved and deportation proceedings was dismissed. Helped me with my citizenship application and now on my way to OATH TAKING! I wouldn't be here to where I'm at now without their help! Mihaela is very down to earth. She has a BIG HEART who listens and feels whatever a client is going through. I highly recommend Ms. Petre!

Posted by Freddy | June 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very good lawyer

Because of Mihaela and her the all staff I was able to stay in USA with my family. I'm married with 2 kids. I was subject to deportation after being arrested for something I didn't do. All charge were drop but had to fight deportation. She was with me thru the whole process. Was able to get my work p...ermit then my green card thru the court. She was always when I needed her. She and her staff helped me a lot thru all this year. Overall Mihaela is a great lawyer Im Glad I have hired her and definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2014 | Immigration

Thanks Mihaela Petre for your outstanding support with the EB1 – Green Card Process

In 2012, a colleague from my former job referred me to Bromberg, Kohler Maya & Maschler, PLLC. I was looking for a professional law firm to guide me with the process of obtaining a green card through the EB1 (Extraordinary Ability) category for me and my family. Mihaela Petre, who is an Of Counsel w...ith the firm, took the leadership on my case. Mihaela was very thorough, responsive and professional throughout the entire process. There was a moment when I wanted to hurry up the process and send the application package quickly. Mihaela explained to me that there were still a few elements missing which, if obtained, would have strengthened my case. So, we decided to wait a little before submitting and we worked together to further build my case and improve my chances of success. I was really glad to see that the application was approved and we could move on to the next step in the process – the green card application for me and my family. Mihaela accompanied us to the interview, which went very well. We are very grateful for Mihaela’s outstanding work, which allowed us to become residents of this beautiful country. Thank you very much!!

Posted by Stefana | September 09, 2014 | Immigration

An outstanding professional and human being, an assertive lawyer

An outstanding professional and human being, an assertive lawyer I highly recommend Mrs. Mihaela Petre! She has recently helped me to get my daughter’s visa approved. She is not only a competent and understanding attorney, but also a trustworthy person! She was excellent in preparing and filing... the visa applications and I was impressed from the first phone consultation by her knowledge, honesty, and also because she immediately understood my daughter’s legal issue. I knew we would work well together right then. She worked hard to meet the deadlines (which was very important in our case), guided us throughout the application process, and was extremely responsive every time we needed her advice. She always responded to my e-mails and was very patient with explaining what had to be done and how my family and I could help. I am from Europe, she informed me very well about my options, and very importantly, she understood that I am a person with hopes, fears, and aspirations, not just a legal case. She never gave false hope and I will forever be grateful for her work, and her humanity. I am really pleased with the way she handled my case and I highly recommend her to anyone whose immigration matters are close to the heart and/or crucial to the future and to those seeking high quality assistance for their immigration issues. Considering a rating for different aspects, I will give Excellent for trustworthy, Excellent for responsiveness, Excellent for knowledge, and Excellent for keeping me informed. In conclusion, if I should give an overall rating for Mrs. Mihaela Petre, this is Excellent! Stefana

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Mihaela Petre's Lawyer Endorsements

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Malgorzata Potega-Bill

Immigration lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mihaela is a very professional and knowledgeable immigration lawyer. I would certainly recommend her services to anyone seeking an experienced immigration attorney."

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Richard Bromberg

Immigration lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Petre has been working as an of counsel attorney with my office for five years. She is a dedicated, talented and compassionate lawyer. She possesses an outstanding ability to analyze a client's problem, recommend all viable solutions, and implement the plan of action in an expedient fashion. Her legal ethics are impeccable. I wholeheartedly endorse her"

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Florina Apostol

Immigration lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Petre is a top-notch immigration attorney. A zealous advocate for her clients and highly respected in the legal community."

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Daniel Fisher

Immigration lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very smart and knowledgeable attorney. Very high ethical standards. I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Other

"This attorney exceeds expectations. I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Kohler

Immigration lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mihaela Petre is a dedicated lawyer that brings a unique combination of compassion, determination, legal expertise and knowledge to each case she works on."

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Lisa Britton

Immigration lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you are looking for an immigration lawyer with skill, dedication, and kindness, then you would be more than happy with Mrs. Petre. She genuinely cares about her clients and always does her best. There are many lawyers who may be able to simply do the job, but selecting a lawyer who really cares makes all the difference. Mrs. Petre is that lawyer."

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Toni Maschler

Immigration lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mihaela Petre. She is a very thorough, professional, and capable attorney, with a depth of knowledge in multiple immigration areas. Mihaela is particularly skilled in crafting "extraordinary ability" EB-1 cases. It has been an honor to work with her, and see the respect and affection between her and the clients, as well as her stellar memoranda and briefs."

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Brian Green

Immigration lawyer

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Daniel Fisher

Immigration lawyer

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Rachel Zoghlin

Immigration lawyer

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Lauren Vogt

Immigration lawyer

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Richard Bromberg

Unknown lawyer

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Toni Maschler

Immigration lawyer

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Elizabeth Kohler

Immigration lawyer

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Lisa Britton

Tax lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Best Lawyer - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Pro Bono Star, AILA

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Bromberg, Kohler Maya & Petre, PLLC

2013 - 2017

Attorney, Law Office of Mihaela Petre

2011 - 2018

Of Counsel, Bromberg, Kohler Maya & Maschler, PLLC

2010 - 2011

Contract Attorney, Legal Source

2008 - 2010

Program Associate, International Law Institute

2003 - 2006

Attorney, Serban, Mares & Associates

Associations

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association/ Global Migration Section

Member

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC Chapter)

Member

2010 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2018 - 2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)

Member, Nominating Committee

2010 - 2014

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

L-1A Visa Extension

Petition Granted by USCIS

EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Petition

Petition Granted by USCIS

Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal

Affirmative Asylum Granted

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Education

2008

Georgetown University Law Center

LL.M

2002

Law School, University of Bucharest, Romania

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Publications

2012

"Derecho en Sociedad” (Law in Society) the law review of the Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencias y Tecnologia in San Jose, Costa Rica What is a “Family” in U.S. Immigration Law? Treatment of Same-sex Spouses Provide a Window Into the Inconsistency of the Answer

Languages

Romanian

English

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