Patrick James Hatch

Patrick James Hatch

4.9
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Immigration

727 W Hargett Street, Suite 105, Raleigh, NC

About Patrick

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

I focus on removal defense and family-based and employment-based immigration.

19 years | 2,000 cases

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 17 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2009

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Hatch Rockers Immigration

727 W Hargett Street, Suite 105, Raleigh, NC, 27603

Hatch Rockers Immigration

36 Clayton Street, Asheville, NC, 28801

Hatch Rockers Immigration

100 E Parrish Street, Suite 150, Durham, NC, 27701

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Patrick James Hatch's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Karen | December 20, 2012 | Immigration

Great Immigration Attorney!!

The biggest challenge in finding a good attorney revolves around finding an honest, trustworthy and knowledgeable professional who cares about you. Patrick is exactly that. My case wasn't the ordinary immigration case, but he surely made it happen. It wasn't easy, but he worked diligently to achieve ...the best results and kept me informed every step of the way. His honesty and good ethics are certainly remarkable. He will give you an honest advise and he will work to your best interest. Hatch Law Office has surely provided me with an A+ experience and result. Anything regarding immigration can be very lengthy in time and extremely bureaucratic, but Patrick puts his best work to make it happen...and he will answer to your e-mails and return your phone calls! I highly recommend Hatch Law Office for any immigration need you may have; I know Patrick will take good care of you and provide you with the best alternative for you case, just as he did for me.

Posted by Matias | July 28, 2010 | Immigration

Expertise, diligence, right answers, ethics.

Words can’not describe how satisfied I am with Patrick's work. Any, words, any language, any ratings would consistently fall short. Patrick has been simply EXCELLENT! His remarkable diligence, expertise and human nature have made this one of the most pleasant and seamless legal processes I’ have ...ever gone through. He has always been available to answer absolutely all my questions, and always on time. He seemed to always have the right answer, and he really knows the system. It is remarkable how being so young he knows the system so well. It's like dealing with a lawyer who has been doing this for over 40 years! I would absolutey not hesitate for a second to recommend Patrick's services to anyone who needs to work on immigrations issues. Bravo Patrick! And sincerely, muchas gracias!

Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2009 | Immigration

Comments on performance of Patrick James Hatch

Since last two years I know Mr. Hatch and found him quite dependable about immigration disputes. I feel confident to refer my problem to him. He also keeps me updated with my cases.

Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2009 | Immigration

Patrick Hatch - Trustworthy and Kind Immigration lawyer

I have had the distinct pleasure of working with Patrick Hatch on a rather rigorous and demanding immigration case. His continued perseverance and patience with all parties involved speaks to his high character and desire to do the best job he possibly can for his client. Mr. Hatch is extremely goo...d about keeping all parties up-to-date and on making sure his clients have a complete understanding of their situation and the choices before them. In my particular experience, Mr. Hatch had to work with a difficult party to accomplish the goals of his client and he continued on long after many lawyers would have thrown in the towel and admitted defeat. I strongly recommend him as a trustworthy, efficient and kind lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2009 | Trademark Application

Erard Trademark Registration

We hired Mr. Hatch to apply for our trademark in 2006. He was professional, industrious, and most of all courteous and down to earth. He was very responsive and methodical, and had previous knowledge of how to steer through some of the pitfalls encountered when applying for a trademark. His rates ...were more than competitive, and we had a our brand trademarked in no time at all. I will certainly consult him again and recommend him to anyone.

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Patrick James Hatch's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Rockers

Immigration lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Attorney Hatch is a superb immigration attorney."

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Robert Lamb

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John Rockers

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Service Recognition Award, Association of Mexicans in North Carolina

2009

Empire State Counsel, New York State Bar Association

2004

Best Open Memorandum, George Mason University School of Law

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Hatch Law Office

2007 - 2007

Attorney, Synergy Legal Professionals

2006 - 2006

Associate, Akst & Akst

2005 - 2006

Law Clerk, Yerman Group

Associations

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

National Committee Member

2011 - Present

US Supreme Court

Admitted to Practice

2010 - Present

Immigration Working Group

Volunteer Attorney

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - 2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Carolinas Chapter)

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Poet/Professor

Lawful Permanent Resident Status with no employer necessary

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Education

2006

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2011

North Carolina Central University Law School

Immigration Law: Why is State Enforcement So Complicated?

2010

El Centro Legal Clinic

Free legal clinic

2010

Citizenship Day

Naturalization

2009

Know Your Rights

Immigration Detention and Removal

2009

Cameron Village Library Legal Series

Immigration Basics

2008

Fusion Hispanic Market Advantage Conference

Immigration Law for Employers

Publications

2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Empowering Communities & Enriching Your Practice

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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