Cornel Potra

Cornel Potra

4.9
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 25 years

Immigration Lawyer at Suwanee, GA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

3620 Swiftwater Park Drive, Suwanee, GA

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 20 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2005

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Cornel Potra

3620 Swiftwater Park Drive, Suwanee, GA, 30024

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Cornel Potra's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

192 Client Reviews

Showing 156 - 160 of 192 reviews

Posted by Orlando | July 15, 2014 | Immigration

Honest and Straight Forward!

On January 7, 2012 I was pulled over and arrested for no drivers license. Due to this offense I was place in removal proceedings and transfered to an immigration facility. My family contacted the Potra Law Firm to set up an appointment and have him review my case. Three days after my family hired Mr.... Potra I was released from ICE custody pending my case before the Atlanta Immigration court. After my released I met with Mr. Potra, I found out that he is a great attorney and most of all extremely honest. I also retained Mr. Potra to represent me before the Atlanta immigration court. When it was time to go to my hearing, Mr. Potra was well organized and well prepared for my case. My deportation proceedings were terminated and I was allowed to adjust status under I-485. I appreciated the hard work done by Attorney Cornel Potra, I didn’t just find excellent legal representation but over all I found honesty, somethingthat is extremely important quality to find in an Attorney. If anyone needslegal representation I highly recommend to visit the Law Office of Mr. Potra, there you will find honesty and great legal representation.

Posted by Guillermina | July 07, 2014 | Immigration

Excellent Service!!

It was an excellent service. I had feared the my case was going to be denied, and I was join to have to go back to Mexico. I was shocked that it was so fast, and I am very thankful that the attorney was working so hard! I just want to say thanks for everything and keeping my family together. I have n...o words to express the gratitude and joy in the service that this firm has offered me!!! Once again I want to say thanks to the Potra Law Firm!!!

Posted by Jobiel | July 01, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thanks!!!

Thanks to attorney Potra and his associates for the work that they did on my case. I am very happy for the time and effort that was invested in me. It took almost 2 years that involved a lot of work not only by me to get everything that was need but also by the attorney who prepared for court and eve...ry hearing. I wife and family were the ones that contacted attorney Potra and they were happy with the plan that was presented to them on how the case was going to be handled. I pray that God keeps blessing the attorney.

Posted by Neri | June 24, 2014 | Immigration

Very Thankful!!!

I was almost 8 months in a Dalton jail and thanks to God and Attorney Ralph and Attorney Potra who helped me with the immigration part of my case; I was released from my ICE. Attorney Joanna helped in my case and after my court, where she spoke very convincingly to the judge; I was released on May 20...th. My court was in Irwin and it was something magnificent how God worked in favor of the wonderful attorneys. I hope God keeps blessing them with wisdom to be able to help others that are in a similar situation as myself.

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2014

Excellent Lawyer

Thank you for your services. I am very grateful because he is an excellent lawyer and I would recommend him for his excellent service.

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Cornel Potra's Lawyer Endorsements

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Laura Mayfield

Unknown lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Attorney Potra is an expert in his field. I work closely with him on a daily basis and am honored to do so. Attorney Potra holds himself accountable to each and every client as he does before God. Without hesitation he addresses every detail of client's case, but more importantly he sees their humanity. Attorney Potra is able to connect with the community in a way that brings hope and peace to those who have a difficult time seeing beyond their immediate legal needs. The integrity and experience of Attorney Potra is unmatched in the community. I recommend Attorney Potra to every potential client who has immigration, criminal defense, personal injury, and domestic law needs."

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Alex Chang

Immigration lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"It has been my privilege to work with Attorney Potra over the past year. Attorney Potra has established himself in the legal community as a honest and passionate advocate for immigrants who wish to follow the American dream and build a better life for their families. Attorney Potra is well versed in immigration law, and is adept at resolving any complex immigration issues before him. Attorney Potra leaves no stone unturned when analyzing his client's immigration issues, and goes the extra mile to ensure his clients are taken care of. Attorney Potra's dedication and compassion for helping those in need knows no bounds, and I endorse him without reservation."

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Cole Heyer

Immigration lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I work closely with Attorney Potra on all types of immigration matters. Through our interactions and shared interactions with clients, I have found Attorney Potra to possess a unique combination of tenacity and honesty that is sincerely needed in the legal community. As an immigrant himself, Attorney Potra is well versed in immigration law and adept at resolving our clients’ complex immigration issues. From the beginning of every client interaction, Attorney Potra is honest and upfront, and is passionately committed to helping the immigrant community by serving as a fierce advocate on his or her behalf before courts, USCIS, the U.S. Department of State, and other governmental agencies. I endorse Attorney Potra."

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Dennis Johnson

Immigration lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Cornel Potra for legal representation in all immigration actions. I have worked closely with him to resolve state court issues raised in immigration cases. Mr. Potra has a thorough knowledge of the law, and guides his clients through the legal process with professional skill and compassion."

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Stephen Brown-Bennett

Immigration lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"It has been my privilege to assist Attorney Potra with the criminal defense side of his practice over the past year. Attorney Potra is an establishment in the Georgia immigration lawyer community, and his unimpeachable honesty is highly respected by immigration judges, government officials, and fellow lawyers. After immigrating to the United States from communist Romania, Attorney Potra constructed a highly successful law practice dedicated to helping give other new immigrants the opportunity to build their own American dream. Attorney Potra honestly and pragmatically dispenses legal advice to each potential client that enters his office, never exaggerating or making unrealistic promises. Even so, Attorney Potra is willing and able to litigate many difficult, long-shot cases, and his firm often achieves results that greatly exceed the client's initial expectations. Attorney Potra is a hard-working, dedicated advocate for the immigrant community, and I endorse him without reservation."

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Melissa Faulkner

Unknown lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"During the two years that I have worked with Attorney Potra, he has taught me so much, both about the practice of law and about immigration law in particular. Attorney Potra’s honesty, character, and compassion shine through in his interactions with clients, employees, and peers. He sets an excellent example for each of us at Potra Law Firm, and his attitude of passionate advocacy encourages and stretches us to be the best that we can be for our clients. Attorney Potra deeply cares about every person who walks into our office, whether that person comes in for a one time consultation or retains us to represent him through a longer process. He understands the hard situations that each client is going through, and he takes extra time to answer a client’s questions, analyze his case, and explain the legal process even in the case of clients for whom no relief is yet available. I have the deepest respect for Attorney Potra, and I could not ask for a better place to work than Potra Law Firm."

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Joanna Delfunt

Unknown lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am one of the immigration attorneys at this firm. I have been working here since August 2012, and I love it. Attorney Potra truly cares about his clients, and it shows. In this office, we understand that most of our clients are going through some of the worst and scariest periods of their lives, and we do our best to communicate with them with understanding and compassion. We are not perfect, but we do our best. I am honored to work for someone who I respect and who I know cares about the outcomes of his cases. Immigration law is a difficult area of law, and there is not always relief available for those without status in the United States. Here, we care about being honest with those in our office. If we cannot do something to help in a case, we will not take any money from that person. I believe in Attorney Potra as an attorney and also as a person. He really does care about every person that walks through our doors."

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Kristin Gledhill

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner, Potra Law Firm

Associations

2005 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Education

N/A

Regent University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Regent University

MA - Masters

Languages

Romanian

Spanish

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