Janeen Jihan Hicks Pierre

Janeen Jihan Hicks Pierre

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas: Immigration

301 McCullough Dr, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC

About Janeen

Biography

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

I have practiced in all areas of immigration law and I now specialize in deportation defense.

21 years | 2,500 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 20 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2005

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Location

Pierre Law, P.L.L.C.

301 McCullough Dr, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC, 28262

Pierre Law, P.L.L.C.

P.O. Box 25773, Charlotte, NC, 28229

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Janeen Jihan Hicks Pierre's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2013 | Immigration

Helpful, Caring, and Professional!

If you are looking for an immigration attorney that will work her hardest for you and make your case a priority, then look no further. Janeen is by far the best immigration lawyer because she is not only helpful and professional but also cares about you and your situation. She always made me feel com...fortable, reassured me often, and was straight-forward with her thoughts and opinions about my case. She worked extremely hard and was always available to answer any questions or concerns that I had about my case. Her responsiveness in answering emails and phone calls showed that she cared about me as an individual and took her job seriously. She is very knowledgeable in immigration law. I would highly recommend her for any type of immigration case as mine was an extremely difficult and complicated case to the point where several other lawyers that I consulted with previous to meeting with Janeen gave me a very low chance of winning my case. However, because of Janeen's hard work, I am now a legal permanent resident! I can't express how appreciative I am to Janeen for everything! She is by far the best lawyer! I should also mention that when she handled my case she had an amazing group of people working for her that were just as nice, courteous and professional as she was! Great team all around!

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2013 | Immigration

Hire her if you need an immigration attorney. She is competent, caring, affordable, well respected, just an excellent person.

I have a lot of appreciation and gratitude for Janeen Hicks.She was instrumental in the victory I had in my immigration court case.The case was complicated because of the practice of a previous attorney I had hired many years ago. He had an unethical practice which had consequences on his clients. Th...ere were issues with my case that were not my fault.The fact that I believed from the very beginning that Janeen understood and trusted me meant a lot to me. I knew that she would do her best to help me. She put together a big file to prove my case. It was a lot of hours of work. She prepared everything she could think of to win my case. I was unaware of how much work she still had to do after I had provided the documentation for the file. For one of the hearings to provide all that the judge requested she worked continuously for many hours until she finished all that was necessary for the hearing. I will always be grateful for the fact that she did not let me down and worked extra hours to finish my file on time. That is going the extra mile and it is what makes the ordinary people extraordinary. Janeen was the extraordinary for me. The professionalism and competence Janeen shows in her cases gained her colleagues' appreciation. She is also well esteemed in court. When dealing with a court case or even with a simple immigration matter a valid question is "how much will this cost?". In this regard Janeen's legal service is reasonable and affordable and I would recommend her to anybody who needs an immigration attorney. Thank you Janeen for helping me and my family win and have the blessing of true freedom. Janeen you rock!

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2013 | Immigration

finally free!

My name is Bah, and i am originally from the Gambia. I have been in the USA for over 17 years. I came here as a high school student. After I graduated high school, I was lucky enough to obtain a scholarship to college. After graduating college, I worked as a teacher for about 7 years. During this ...whole time, I was undocumented ( out of status)and this, as you could imagine was a nightmare to go through. About 2 years ago, I decided that I needed to go talk to an immigration attorney to see what options I had. I simply could not function in society "freely". I could not even get my drivers license renewed. I went and visited an attorney that was recommended by a friend. I met with that attorney, told him what my situation was, and he basically said that he could not help me, but could send me to someone that can. He went on and referred me to attorney Janeen Hicks. I called her office and made an appointment. From the first time I entered her office , I just had this feeling that everthing was going to be ok. She listened carefully, and compassionately as I explained my situation. My situation was so bad that i was facing deportation, and be possibly separated from my children.She asked me a few questions and right then told me that she would be able to help. From that moment, she came up with a plan and told me what steps needed to be taken. Long story short, I am now a permanent resident. She stayed with me and communicated with me throughout the process. She was very professional, honest and caring. Thanks to her services, I am able to finally live 'freely' after 15 years of uncertainty

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2013 | Immigration

Competent Knowledgable Attorney

Ms. HIcks-Pierre is an excellent attorney. She handled my case with compassion, knowledge, and professionalism. She successfully navigated me OUT or removal status and then through the process of becoming a US Citizen. She has a thorough knowledge of immigration law and what options her clients ha...ve. I would recommend Ms. Hicks-Pierre to anyone with immigration issues.

Posted by Ian | November 13, 2013 | Immigration

Ian gamble

I hired miss hicks for an immigration case. She took care of my issue very quickly as you can with government. I would recommend miss hicks to anybody who needs a attorney for these kind of matters. I am going to rehire miss hicks for my citizenship next year. Miss hicks is very professional in all a...spects of her job. Thanks miss hicks.

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Janeen Jihan Hicks Pierre's Lawyer Endorsements

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Catherine Magennis

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Janeen is kind, hard working, and does wonders for her clients. She has years of experience helping immigrants achieve their immigration goals. I feel blessed to work with her as a fellow immigration attorney in the Charlotte area."

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Kenneth Dobson

Immigration lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. If I have a complex question involving an immigration court matter, I ask her. I have referred a number of clients to her knowing that she is well qualified and also a genuinely nice person."

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Amanda Mingo

Immigration lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Janeen is a phenomenal immigration attorney. Her knowledge of immigration law is so impressive and her ethics and high standards make her an easy choice for anyone who needs help with immigration matters. She has answered her true calling to work for positive changes in people’s lives. She believes in keeping her clients well-informed about their cases and provides exceptional representation every time."

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Mariana Toledo-Hermina

Immigration lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Janeen is an experienced, well respected and passionate attorney. Often other attorneys seek her advice in immigration matters recognizing her expertise in the subject.I endorse this lawyer."

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Kathleen Clary

Immigration lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Janeen takes a comprehensive approach to her advocacy. No detail is overlooked, no objective unmet. Her immigration law skills are unmatched."

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Amanda Keaveny

Immigration lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Janeen is attentive to her clients needs and active in the community. She is currently the AILA Carolinas chapter liaison with the Charlotte Court and provides countless pro bono hours at the court. Janeen's work is well respected and she provides excellent representation for her clients."

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George Miller

Immigration lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have much respect for Janeen and her work. She's an excellent lawyer with high ethical standards. I have seen her practice and I am very impressed with her abilities as an immigration lawyer."

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Heather Ziemba

Immigration lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I feel confident in referring cases to Janeen when I can't take them on."

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Helen Tarokic

Immigration lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Janeen has assisted and even co-counseled with various immigration cases of mine. I have referred individuals to her and clients reported back that she listened to their problems, did a good job, and was very affordable. Her office is located in the same building as the Charlotte Immigration court, which is great for the removal defense side of her practice. Janeen is well esteemed within AILA and I would continue to refer her cases."

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Rebeca Salmon

Immigration lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is compassionate towards clients and skilled in her approach to immigration remedies. I consistently send clients from NC to her specifically! 5 STARS"

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William Heroy

Immigration lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Janeen does an incredible job for her clients. I refer her immigration cases whenever I have the opportunity and they always make sure to let me know that she did excellent work with their cases."

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Lino Rodriguez

Immigration lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of working with Janeen for years. Janeen absolutely loves people and genuinely loves what she does. This comes through in her great work and awesome attitude. She is a tremendous asset to our firm."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Board Certified Specialist - Immigration Law, North Carolina State Bar

2005

Gillis Long Public Service Award, Loyola University School of Law

Work Experience

2008 - 2012

Attorney, Kuck Immigration Partners, LLC

2007 - 2008

Supervisor for Litigation, Catholic Charities

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Linnartz Immigration Law PLLC

Associations

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Executive Office of Immigration Review Liason

2014 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar, Immigration and Nationality Section

Chair

2004 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

member

2012 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Immigration and Customes Enforcement Liason

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of Erick Velazquillo

Client not deported - case administratively closed

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Education

2005

Loyola University School of Law

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

Know Your Rights Workshop

Know Your Rights

2012

Immigration Pannel

Current Trends in Immigration Law

2011

Know Your Rights

Know your Rights in Immigration Court

2009

Career Forum

Immigration Workshops

2008

UNC School of Law "Know Your Rights" Presentation

Know Your Rights

2007

Basics for the new immigration practitioner

Removal Defense

Languages

Spanish

English

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