Helen L. Tarokic

Helen L. Tarokic

also known as Helen L. Jugovic

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Wilmington, NC
Practice Areas: Immigration

6752 Rock Spring Road Ste 110, Wilmington, NC

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Licensed in North Carolina for 20 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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4.9 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney

A Lawyer Who Truly Cared About Me and My Labor Trafficking Case

Helen Tarokic is my blessing that God sent me to when I had lost every hope! After working with my previous attorney for about 6.5 years, I was placed into removal proceedings, I was terrified, scared than ever before, and I lost trust in my previous attorney’s ability to handle my case. I have been... in the United States for the last 16.5 years, and so much of that time was marked by fear and uncertainty because of what I experienced through labor trafficking. After years of denials from USCIS, I had even started questioning myself and wondering whether what happened to me really was trafficking. I heard about Helen and was finally able to get a consultation. It was the best decision I could have made. Her consultation was extremely thorough, involving several steps of analyzing the case and long conversations with her team. Before giving me an opinion, Helen and her entire team carefully reviewed and analyzed my case. When they were talking to me, I felt compassion, real compassion, you really want that. And while working with the whole team I never felt like they had forgotten about me, they respect all deadlines, your time. O my gosh, their hours also very flexible, they understood that I had to work during the day so they were always navigating to talk to me before or after work. I premise you guys, this is my best experience. I don't want any other attorney, I want to work only with Helen on green card, citizenship. I was even asking myself if their phenomenal treatment of me was really real, because after my truly bad experience with my previous attorney, I had started to doubt that a lawyer could genuinely care about you and treat you with respect as a client. Helen reassured me that I had absolutely been trafficked and explained why. Even though I was already in removal proceedings, she fought for me and took legal action against USCIS. After years of denials, my T visa was approved about 10 months later. Helen and her entire team genuinely cared about what I had been through. Her knowledge of immigration law is like an encyclopedia, she knows the law incredibly well and knows how to apply it to difficult cases. Her knowledge of immigration law is incredible. She knows the law so well that I honestly she can teach other attorneys and all legal and immigration professionals even the smallest details of the law Most importantly for me - She also looked for the best, most affordable, and fastest legitimate solution for my case instead of unnecessarily prolonging the process. After 16.5 years in the United States and so many years of living with fear, it is hard to put into words what it means to finally have lawful status and begin feeling secure. Helen gave me hope when I had almost none left. I am deeply grateful to Helen and her entire team. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who needs an attorney who truly cares, knows the law, and will fight for their client no matter how difficult your case might be.

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Dont be fooled!

If I could give zero stars I would! Promised the sky and moon, after she got the money her behavior completely changed into a monster. Will charge you enormous amounts of money for not doing nothing leaving you in a hopless position, where you are fully dependent on her moods! All of her reviews are ...a joke from people that know her personally! Be aware!!

Posted by Cindy | October 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney

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 Kuldeep | April 01, 2014

One of the Best...

I don't usually write reviews but Helen deserves one. She filed VAWA Petition for me and was very helpful. Right before filing the case my father got diagnosed with Cancer in INDIA and I had to leave. This was a difficult decision because I had had overstayed my visa. Helen filed my case on an urgent... basis; got my I131 expedited and approved. I was able to come back after my father's death. My VAWA Petition has been approved and now I am waiting for my I485 Adjustment of Status application Interview. If it was not for Helen I would not be back today. Regardless of the result of Green Card Interview, I want to thank Helen for her prompt, knowledgable service. I am very happy that she is helping me with my case. Moreover, The way Mayra ( Senior Paralegal ) and Helen treated me during this time was amazing. I feel like family. They never rushed me. I remember once I had a question and I called at 5:00 pm. Helen was just leaving the office and she spoke to me for almost 30 minutes answering all my questions and queries. When my case was approved I called Helen and gave her the good news . During the conversation Mayra entered Helen's office telling that my case was approved she was so excited. That made me happy that they actually care. She always returns my calls and emails within a day time or so. She consulted with other attorneys on my case because none of her clients had travelled on a pending VAWA before. I liked her honesty. She never overcharged me also. Thank you Helen and Thank you Mayra for everything you have done for me. I wanted everyone else to know so that they could make the right decision for themselves. There are other excellent attorneys out there but mine is one of the best and I am proud of her.

Posted by Mrs. I wish I could give my name | February 08, 2014

I wish I should of gotten Helen L. Jugovic insted

I retained a lawyer in Wilimington to work on my immigration issue as well, Its been over a year already. I was his last client the evening me and my kids went to fill out papers and pay him. I paid him all the money he was asking from me, leaving with not even a few dollars to buy the kids McDs. I s...tarted to go back after I left because he did not give me a receipt. He was already close, so could not get it. The next day I call him and told him,he told me he would mail it and never did. So, I drove 100 mile back to his office with all my 3 kids, and the secretary would not give me receipt, even after I had just spoken with the lawyer about it.Even now that I call him and ask me about my application, he gives me the run around... I honestly think he kept the money and never sent my application. I really need to give his name and address so everyone knows that he is very dishonesty and not trustworthy at all.

Helen Tarokic

Replied last February 08, 2014

I'm so glad we were able to help and regret that your experience with the other lawyer was not a good one. When it is immigration, it's your life. So finding the right person to help you is critical.

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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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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

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