Helen L. Tarokic

Helen L. Tarokic

also known as Helen L. Jugovic

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at Wilmington, NC
Practice Areas: Immigration

6752 Rock Spring Road Ste 110, Wilmington, NC

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Licenses

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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4.9 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Justina | March 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best immigration lawyer you can ask for

Helen is the best immigration lawyer by far out there. I tell my friends she is a walking immigration law dictionary! Her knowledge is amazing. She has an answer for all questions, is very smart and super friendly on top. The entire application process went very well and extremely organized. You can ...trust them that they will double check and keep an eye an everything, so that its done 150% correctly. What I love about Helen is that she truly cares about her clients and their story. She responds very fast to emails even if she is on vacation. I am so glad I have found her and can highly recommend her to anyone who needs an immigration lawyer. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed.

Posted by Claudia E Newton | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green card success story!

We hired Helen Tarokic and for my Green Card application. She and her team prepared us for the whole process from beginning to end and they were very supportive and knowledgeable. They worked on our case with immense care to make sure I obtained my Green Card. We were very pleased with the process ...and end result! To me , she is the best immigration attorney in Wilmington and NC. Her kindness and knowledge are outstanding. I recommend her 100 %.

Posted by Cindy | October 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

More than My Lawyer My Angel

Estoy muy feliz de haber conocido a Ms.Helen, es una mujer trabajadora y con muy buenos principios, es verdaderamente honesta porque ella revisa los casos individualmente y si hay un camino positivo en tu caso migratorio te lo dice y si no hay un camino positivo también te lo dice, no te hace gastar ...tu dinero en vano. Su arduo trabajo fue lo que hizo posible mi gran sueño de ser residente en este país y poder continuar mis estudios y trabajar libremente. Es una mujer sabia y sin tú pedírselo te dará consejos. Está en ti si tomarlos o no pero a mi parecer y experiencia son consejos buenos que te ayudarán a estabilizarte porque no es fácil, no es fácil dejar a tu familia, salir de tu zona de comfort para arriesgar todo por algo desconocido pero es cuando Helen viene y te muestra el camino. Esta mujer es bendecida y llena de sabiduría con un alma pura y sensible. Vale la pena la recomiendo al 100%.

Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2014 | Immigration

Excellent and Thorough Every Steps of The Way

My husband case was a lot more complicated than others, and Helen was able to pull it through and help us reunited as last during the holiday. It truly touched my heart to see a lawyer so devoted to her job, and actually show the compassionate and understanding toward her clients. Even thought it was... already after the business hours, and during Christmas time, she was still calling us as soon as she gets the news to let us know what's going on, and for that I am very grateful. I will be more than happy to have Helen as my immigration lawyer in the next future and will definitely recommend her to all my friends and family because she is the number one immigration lawyer that everyone needs to ask for. I have nothing but the best wishes for you, Ms. Helen, and your wonderful staffs.

Helen Tarokic

Replied last December 30, 2014

Thank you so much for these kind words. It's times like this when I am so happy to be an immigration lawyer!

Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2014

Just great!

I had a great experience working with Helen Tarokic and her staff. My case, along with my husband's, was filed and approved fairly quickly! Helen was always available for any questions and concerns we had. Everyone at the office was excited about our cases. Helen and her team truly care about their c...lients!

Helen Tarokic

Replied last October 20, 2014

I'm so glad to hear this! Thank you for the review. Usually the "quick" part is the hardest for us, so I'm glad that we met expectations and that everything worked out.

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Helen L. Tarokic's Lawyer Endorsements

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Olivia Farah

Immigration lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Elizabeth Heetderks

Immigration lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Helen is a zealous advocate for her clients and is well respected in the legal community."

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Amanda Mason

Immigration lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."

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J. Denise Carter

Immigration lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.very well respected advocate in the legal community."

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Lisa Brenman

Immigration lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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"

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Nicholas Loncar

Immigration lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Helen is very knowledgeable when it comes to Immigration law and works very hard for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Janeen Hicks Pierre

Unknown lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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C. Abbott

Immigration lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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David Creech

Immigration lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Helen Parsonage

Immigration lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Elizabeth Heetderks

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Amanda Keaveny

Immigration lawyer

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Lisa Brenman

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Janeen Hicks Pierre

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

New Members Division Liaison

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Carolinas Chapter)

ICE Liaison

Sample of Legal Cases

U visa success

U visa certification successfully obtained

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Education

2006

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Lake Forest College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Human trafficking

Human trafficking: T visa seminar at UNCW

2011

UNCW Out To Lunch event

UNCW - Immigration

2010

AILA National Conference

Naturalization

Publications

2017

Wilmington Business Journal Tarokic tackles immigration

2015

2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) The Role of the Paralegal

Languages

Croatian

English

Spanish

Gujarati

Hindi

Activity

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