Jameel Manji

Jameel Manji

Immigration Attorney at Decatur, GA

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The best immigration lawyer

We went to Manji Law with a very difficult case , my spouse was about to be deported He reviewed the case an determined it was going to be a challenge, but he would give it a try. He did his research and found a waiver that would apply. He was always honest with what was going on good or bad. He did an excellent job of representing the case before a judge that had a representation of being very strict. He presented the case and won!! He is an excellent attorney!! I would recommend him highly! He is going to give you 100%. I can’t say anything more, but if you want an attorney that’s going to work for you and give you his all get Jamel Manji I am glad I did!!

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Practice areas

Immigration

80%

Removal Defense, Green Card Applications, Citizenship, Consular Processing, Waivers, VAWA, U-Visas, EAD, Asylum, BIA Appeals, and More.
Criminal defense

20%

Misdemeanors in Georgia - Primarily in Metro Atlanta Counties.

Removal and Deportation Defense
Family Based Greencard
Naturalization/Citizenship
Non-immigrant Visas
Removal and Deportation Defense
VAWA and DACA Applications
Asylum and Refugee Application
Criminal Defense - Misdemeanors in Metro Atlanta.

I am the son of refugees who fled Uganda in the 70s. Along with my older sister and brother, I was born in Ontario, Canada before my family immigrated to Georgia when I was a child. I grew up in Marietta, GA and earned my undergraduate, masters, and J.D. degrees in Atlanta. I worked for a few years in Toronto before coming back to Atlanta.

I am an avid traveler and have been fortunate enough to travel to almost 40 countries so far. I enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds and getting to know my clients on a personal level. My office is in downtown Decatur, which is 10 minutes from downtown Atlanta. I would be happy to discuss your case. Please let me know how I can be of service and I look forward to speaking with you.

Licensed for 11 years

State GA

Status Active Member in Good Standing

Acquired 2011

Updated 02/03/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Manji Law, P.C.

315 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.

Suite 400

Decatur, GA, 30030

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4.8 / 5.0

23 customer reviews

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Posted by Denise | April 5, 2019

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Posted by Scott | July 1, 2018

Clarified Complex Decisions

Knowledgeable and very helpful through out the process of navigating complex decisions.

Posted by Doniella | June 28, 2018

Client friendly, eager to assist

I phoned him at the last minute with an immigration emergency. He took my call, gave me an appointment and at my consultation took the time to explain my situation to me going thru the paperwork i came with. He explained my options, was honest and hopeful with his advice and I appreciated that he didn't take advantage of me.

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2018

Great Experience

Jameel is a great attorney who truly understands the law. He was extremely helpful in guiding me through the process of becoming a naturalized citizen!

Posted by Coop | June 27, 2018

Great Attorney

I hired Jameel after meeting with him regarding an immigration issue I had concerning a family member. He genuinely wanted to help me and my family. Jameel made sure that we understood every detail of our case and the process that it would go through. He took the time to answer all of our questions and address our concerns. Our case had a problem that was not immigration based in nature, but could have been an issue. Jameel researched and cross referenced the issue so that he could give us the best possible legal advice. He was always accessible to answer our questions and kept us updated throughout our entire case. I will definitely use him again should the need ever arise.

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Posted by Karen | June 27, 2018

Stellar Attorney!

After looking and researching for attorneys in the area, I came across Jameel and I could not have made a better choice. Other than being very professional and helpful, his knowledge on Immigration and willingness to go above and beyond for me as his client stood out the most to me. 10/10 recommend.

Posted by Genobeva | June 27, 2018

Immigration Services

Jameel is a great lawyer with great knowledge in immigration. He was able to advise and inform me with all the questions I had in regards to DACA. I would definitely recommend him as he always attends to any issues and questions that I have.

Posted by Coop | June 27, 2018

Great Attorney

I hired Jameel after meeting with him concerning an immigration issue with a family member. He genuinely wanted to help. He really went out of his way to see that I was comfortable and took the time to explain my case. He made sure that I fully understood all the details and processes involved. Since my particular case had an issue that was not immigration based, but could have had an effect on it, Jameel took the time to research the issue in order to give me the best possible legal advice. He was always accessible for any questions or concerns I had, and kept me updated and informed for the duration of my case. I will definitely use him again should I ever need to.

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Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2017

Immigration

Hello My name is Kelvin... If there are three words I would describe Jameel. I would be excellent, excellent and excellent. Very professional and precise individual. One thing I noticed in the whole process of my journey. With him helping me obtain my green card. Was his ability to genuinely want to help another fellow human being. I could never thank you enough. But I will forever be grateful. I would definitely recommend Jameel in a heart beat. Best experience I have had with a attorney Thank you

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Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2017

Honest attorney

I have call him regarding my case, even though I am not his client but he gave me sincere advise. Defiantly I will recommend him for your case.

Posted by Dileep | April 17, 2017

Immigration process and filing.

Jameel is very knowledgeable about immigration and is also very prompt in his work. Had him file for my H4 and EAD and also had reached out to him multiple times for various questions. He was very prompt in clarifying things to me. Would definitely reach out to him for any future needs regarding immigration.

Posted by Pedro | April 10, 2017

Immigration services

I hired Mr. Jameel Manji so he could help me with my immigration situation. He was always on point, helpful and manage to keep contact with me in whatever hour I was available. Really honest and trying to solve my problems in the best and fastest way possible.

Posted by Fidali Manek | November 4, 2016

Saved me from deportation

He saved me from being sent back to Pakistan. I opened a paan parag stand on Church street and the Police raided it and referred me to ICE. Didn't know it was illegal. Anyhow, it was. Thanks to Jameel who uncovered a technicality in the case, it was dismissed. The ICE official admitted to not giving me orange juice during captivity.

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Posted by Lucy | July 7, 2016

Fantastic and Experienced Attorney

I had the opportunity to consult with Jameel on a case that had a few tricky tax issues. I found him to be super knowledgeable with Tax and Immigration law. Jameel is wonderful at explaining legal issues to clients/colleagues who may not have extensive experience in a particular field. I would highly recommend him for your Tax, Immigration, and Personal Injury needs. He is makes himself super accessible and is great at promptly returning phone calls and emails.

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Posted by Raymond | May 31, 2016

Well-rounded with a sense of urgency

I've known Jameel socially for several years and have recently had the opportunity to work on a couple of projects with him as our business lives have begun to cross. Jameel has an extensive educational background in law and tax, business background with Big 4 accounting and consulting, and personal business and immigration experience through various family-owned enterprises. As a person who values work more than resume, I have always been impressed by the sense or urgency and amount of effort Jameel puts into all of his undertakings. He's incredibly intelligent, but also approachable. If he doesn't know an answer, he tells you, then he goes and finds experts to help figure it out. He follows through on his promises. All of these qualities make him a person you can trust personally and professionally, and I have made a number of introductions to business partners that served to justify my level of trust in him.

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Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2016

Professional and knowledgeable

I was looking for guidance on a few things relating to my parents' US immigration and tax matters, which included the re-filing of Form W-7 (ITIN application). Jameel was one of the first lawyers to have reached out to me. Not only did Jameel answer all my questions on Avvo, but he also offered to speak with me over the phone to address additional queries I had. We spoke a good 90 minutes, and exchanged a dozen emails... all before any fees were brought up. Jameel genuinely cares about his clients. He thoroughly reviewed all my tax documents and provided timely comments to rectify data. He provided appropriate tax literature to support his findings, which helped me better educate myself. As young a lawyer Jameel is, he has been truly professional and knowledgeable from start to finish. I have no hesitation recommending Jameel to anyone that may need professional legal advice.

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Posted by Travis Shaw | May 9, 2016

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I have consulted Mr. Manji on various topics he specializes in, and every time he has displayed an understanding and expertise in the scope of practice.

Posted by Asif | April 16, 2016

Great visit

Mr.Manji was very punctual when it came to our appointment. He talked to me about the choices we had to make to see the results we wanted. Though it wasn't exactly in his field he was able to help and if needed suggest another lawyer for future needs.

Posted by Zach | April 11, 2016

Timely and involved

Jameel seemed not only legitimately interested in my problem but, concerned with the outcome and my grasp of the situation. He explained everything before, during and after the outcome. My job gets me involved in legal situations sporadically and as such I have utilized several attorneys in the past few years. What sets Jameel apart in my eyes was his concern and, the fact that he was never more than a phone call away. In the instance that he was not able to take my call, he returned it as soon as he could. In contrast, I have used attorneys before to whom I was nothing more than a paying client and who took days and sometimes weeks to return a call.

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Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2016

honest and professional

I consulted with Jameel last month about an immigration concern regarding employment and he was incredibly helpful. He took the time to listen to my concerns, acknowledged how stressful the situation is and empathized with me and then provided me with multiple options. Throughout the consultation, I felt comfortable with Jameel and truly believed that he was providing suggestions that were in my best interest and not for some financial gain on his end. I will be going back to Jameel for additional help in the coming months and would recommend him without hesitation to any of my friends or family!

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AVVO RATING 7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

President
Manji Law, P.C.
2016 - Present

Senior Associate
KPMG LLP
2014 - 2016

Associate
PwC (PriceWaterhouseCoopers) LLP
2012 - 2014

Law Clerk
ACLU of Georgia
2010 - 2010

Family Mentor
International Rescue Committee
2007 - 2007

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Education

Georgia State University
JD - Juris Doctor
2011

Georgia State University
MA - Masters
2011

Georgia State Univeristy
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2006

Georgia Institute of Technology
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A

CIMBA - Paderno del Grappa, Italy
N/A

Bahcesehir Universitesi - Istanbul, Turkey
N/A

Universidade Candido Mendes - Rio de Janiero, Brazil
N/A

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Associations

Decatur Business Association
Member
2017 - Present

South Asian Bar Association of Georgia
Member
2016 - Present

South Asian Bar Association
Member
2016 - Present

Georgia Hispanic Bar Association
Member
2016 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Immigration Law Section
Member
2016 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Taxation Law Section
Member
2011 - Present

State Bar of Georgia
Member
2011 - Present

AILA
Member
N/A

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Languages Spoken

English

French

Gujarati

Honors and Awards

Client's Choice Award
Avvo
2016

Tax Certification
Lead Counsel
2016

Lead Counsel Rated
Lead Counsel
2015

Speaking Engagements

Hot Button Immigration Issues
Hot Button Immigration Issues
2016

How SCOTUS Decision on DAPA Can Affect You
DAPA Decision
2016

Attorney endorsements

Received (22)

Given (52)

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Oliver Mallory

Immigration Attorney | May 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jameel is a very talented and dedicated lawyer. He is very knowledgeable in both immigration and tax matters."

William Lee

Unknown Attorney | Jan 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jameel is sharp, witty, and most importantly very talented. He goes the extra mile for each of his clients. He is a very well-respected in the community."

Alison Langley

Personal injury Attorney | Sep 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Saam Ghiaasiaan

Unknown Attorney | May 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jameel is without question one of the brightest and knowledgeable guys around. I highly recommend him to any client and especially to any attorney who has clients with tax issues."

Robert Bexley

Immigration Attorney | Apr 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholly endorse Mr. Manji as an exceptional attorney and a colleague. Jameel is an upstanding and honest, professional and outgoing. You will feel at ease with his depth of knowledge and passion for assisting clients with their problems. You will not find a finer attorney and client-advocate."

Sabrina Hassanali

Tax Attorney | Apr 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to recommend Jameel Manji. He has years of big firm experience in tax. In addition to having a solid understanding of legal principles, he will go the extra mile for his clients."

William Gross

Tax Attorney | Apr 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jameel is an incredibly smart and dedicated attorney. He has an uncanny understanding of two of our most complex areas of the law: tax and immigration, yet he remains able to distill even the most complex legal problem in to terms even I can understand. I wholeheartedly endorse Jameel."

Elizabeth Moore

Tax Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Friend

"Jameel has had a reputation among his peers as our go-to tax guy ever since law school. He really knows his codes and is easy to talk with about complex topics. Great listener, entrepreneur, friend, and lawyer. I highly endorse Jameel Manji."

Ibrahim Awad

Tax Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Friend

"I've known Jameel since law school. He is a highly intelligent and compassionate attorney- two qualities you hope for in an advocate. He will stand by you in your time of need. I highly endorse Jameel without hesitation."

William Smith

Immigration Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jameel is without question one of the brightest and knowledgeable guys around for both tax and immigration (two very detail orientated areas). I highly recommend him to any client and especially to any attorney who has clients with tax or immigration issues."

Lindsey Harrison

Estate planning Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jameel since law school. Jameel is a sharp and compassionate attorney who will take the extra step to provide the best possible representation for his clients. I am happy to endorse Jameel."

Katrina Robson

Tax Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working with Jameel in Tax Law for a number of years. Jameel is a brilliant tax lawyer that will ensure you are taken care of. In addition to being a great lawyer, Jameel genuinely cares about his client and can relate to them on a personal level. Without hesitation, I fully endorse Jameel!"

Jamison Ledbetter

Tax Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Friend

"Mr. Manji is a competent and trustworthy attorney who is dedicated to achieving the best results possible for his clients. I have, and will continue to refer clients to Mr. Manji. In addition to being a fantastic attorney, Mr. Manji's personality helps him relate to clients on a personal level, which creates comfort in the attorney/client relationship. I full endorse Mr. Manji and would recommend him to prospective clients."

Michael Goldstein

Immigration Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Jameel Manji. Hard working, skilled, and dedicated to his clients. A respected member within the legal community."

Ekaterina Powell

Unknown Attorney | Apr 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very knowledgeable attorney working hard for his clients."

Christopher Johnson

Immigration Attorney | Apr 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jameel is a great lawyer!"

Shaun Yancey

Immigration Attorney | Apr 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jameel for over ten years and he is the consummate professional. He uses his technical background to find innovative and creative ways to find resolutions for his clients."

Maha Amircani

Immigration Attorney | Apr 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Manji is extremely competent in immigration matters. He is a compassionate attorney that treats his clients with understanding and respect."

Christopher Matheison

Immigration Attorney | Apr 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Rocky Rawcliffe

Immigration Attorney | Apr 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jameel is a dedicated and hard working attorney who cares about his clients and will provide each one with the care and personal attention that they deserve. I highly recommend Jameel and know that you will not be disappointed in your choice of attorney."

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