About Helen
Biography
Helen Tarokic (formerly Jugovic) is one of North Carolina's few NC Board Certified Immigration Law Specialists.
She speaks Spanish, English and Croatian. Most of her team members are bilingual in English and Spanish; and several who speak Hindi, Gujarati, or Marathi. Her law office helps immigrants nationwide and internationally. Her Senior Associate, Katherine Haddock, is fluent in Spanish and English.
The consultation is the most important part of your case, in my opinion. It is during that time that your questions and worries are resolved, or mostly resolved, and usually people who have a case will receive a contract and checklist of items I need to begin representation (or I will send it shortly after the appointment). This saves time for all involved and helps ensure that if I am going to represent you, you actually can make a decision fairly quickly as to whether to move forward.
Quality matters. No matter who you seek as an attorney, be sure you feel the person advising you knows all about your entire history before starting a case. I can't imagine how anyone can do a 20 minute consultation and make a major life decision with so little awareness about a client's case. So that is why we do quality consultations and expect our clients to prepare with their own questions. It's worth being prepared - and saves money on the case in the long run.
If you are already an existing client or saw me in the past, be sure to tell that to my receptionist so that she knows whether this is a consultation that has a fee or not. Existing clients often do not pay consultation fees but it depends on the nature of the call or meeting that must be scheduled. So it's important to give your full name and number and explain whether you've seen me before when you call in. Looking forward to meeting you!
Remember you would not go to a doctor's office and expect not to pay a consultation fee and you would not expect a doctor to give you a diagnosis without a full examination. In the same way, our consultations are designed to give you unique advice about your specific case.
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Licensed in North Carolina for 19 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2006
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Helen Tarokic Law PLLC
6752 Rock Spring Road Ste 110, Wilmington, NC, 28405
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Helen L. Tarokic's Reviews
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33 Client Reviews
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Posted by Cynthia & Hector | February 13, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
When the impossible was made possible
Excellant service. We consulted 6 lawyers and When everyone told us it could not be done; Helen took our case and made it happen !!! Thank you Helen!!! We are eternitally grateful to you. You are awesome!
Helen Tarokic
Replied last February 13, 2014I had no idea you had been to so many lawyers before. I'm glad that we were able to be successful and to be the ones that helped you win your case. We are so happy for you! Thanks for the review !
Helen L. Tarokic's Lawyer Endorsements
"Helen is one of the most dedicated colleagues I’ve come across in the immigration law field. During the immigration crises in early 2017, she actively sought to do what she could to help those in need. She exceeds expectations to help her clients, stands up for their rights in the best way possible, and helps colleagues in their efforts to do the same. I believe that is what the profession is all about."
"Helen is a zealous advocate for her clients and is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Helen. I frequently refer cases to her whenever my criminal or family law clients need to file for immigration status. She is the go-to immigration attorney in Wilmington, NC."
"I endorse this lawyer.very well respected advocate in the legal community."
"I heartily endorse Helen for her tenacity in finding every legal option available to her clients. She is always helpful to immigration attorneys in the community"
"Helen is very knowledgeable when it comes to Immigration law and works very hard for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Helen is a wonderful attorney who works extremely hard for her clients. She has a through understanding of immigration law and advocates for her clients in a true spirit of service. Helen is very prompt with returning phone call and emails. I can't recommend her enough to people in need of an immigration attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Jugovic provides detailed and honest postings on AVVO assisting those with immigration questions. Her comments are extermely useful to not only AVVO posters but also to attorneys in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011
AILA Pro bono recognition certificate, American Immigration Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, The Law Offices of Helen Jugovic, P.A.
2008 - 2011
Attorney, McKinney & Justice, P.A.
2006 - 2008
Law Clerk/Associate Attorney, Chapman Law Firm
2000 - 2003
Paralegal, Zulkie Partners, LLC
Associations
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationNew Members Division Liaison
ICE Liaison
Sample of Legal Cases
U visa certification successfully obtained
Education
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Human trafficking: T visa seminar at UNCW
2011
UNCW - Immigration
2010
Naturalization
Publications
2017
2015
2010
2009
2008
Languages
Croatian
English
Spanish
Gujarati
Hindi
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