Peter Hills Acker
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16 years
16 years
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Licensed in Georgia for 17 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Peter Hills Acker
110 Mansell Circle, Suite 201, Roswell, GA, 30075
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Peter Hills Acker's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by zuniga | January 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
excelente
muy buen abogado lo recomiendo mucho en todo mi proceso fue amable acabo de recibir mi residencia y estoy muy agradecida con el abogado
Posted by Shahram | September 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney
He is very through lawyer. He will get the job done
He does not rush and he knows the legal immigration complex rules and regulation. His fee is excellent and he delivers.
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Immigration advice session
Conversation with peter was very helpful .he was quickly able to understand my issue and helped me with all the queries and clarifications.he listened to my case clearly and gave really good advise and suggestion. I reccomend his expertise to others who seek immigration related advise
Posted by Zahid | December 18, 2014
An extremely satisfied client.
Very responsive, extremely accessible and great advise. Peter is very knowledgeable not only about the immigration laws but also about the local immigration office mechanics and dos and don't which is very helpful. I am also quite impressed to get prompt responses from him whenever I emailed or cal...
Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2014 | Hired Attorney
Immigration advice session
Attorney Peter Acker did a great answering my questions. He knowledgeable and patient. We well went over the time limit, and he even called me back a few minutes later to give me more information. I am completely satisfied with his service.
Peter Hills Acker's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the fortunate opportunity to know Peter Acker for many years. I have always been impressed with the approach he took in creating and succeeding in his immigration law practice. His ability to understand the needs of his clients is unparalleled, and his knowledge of the immigration system comes from years of hard-earned experience. Anyone needing immigration legal services would be well advised to meet with Peter."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Peter is an outstanding lawyer with superior knowledge and legal skills. I am proud to recommend Peter. Peter is ethical and trust worthy attorney who fight hard for his clients."
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"Having conversed with Peter on immigration law matters, it is clear to me that he is a detail oriented attorney, that will find creative solutions to his clients problems. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"Mr. Acker is a well-respected Immigration / International Law attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a lawyer who truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and getting them the most favorable result possible. Mr. Acker is a terrific lawyer. I endorse Mr. Acker to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer."
"Peter Acker is extremely knowledgeable about immigration issues. He has helped hundreds of people stay in the US and become citizens. In my litigation practice, if I have a client who is not a citizen, Peter is the one I refer them to see. He is truly an excellent and professional attorney and he has my 100% endorsement."
"Mr. Acker is simply an exceptional attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. I am a former judge, former magistrate, former prosecutor, and an attorney with 24 years of experience. I still learn from his answers on Avvo on a daily basis and I am constantly impressed."
"Peter is an exceptionally talented lawyer with great compassion for his clients. He uses his expertise to help people with immigration issues. Our firm exclusively turns to peter for help with all of our DUI clients that have immigration issues. We trust him to help our firm, which is my highest endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I've known Peter for approximately twelve years and he has demonstrated himself to be a person of great integrity. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and I highly recommend his skills when it comes to immigration."
"Peter Acker is an outstanding lawyer of inspiring character and incisive legal ability. Peter studied with me during his J.D. program. Peter then went on to excel in Emory's International LL.M. program. He is quick and accurate in thought and word, he has powerful powers of analysis, his personal presence and deportment are engaging and compelling, and he brings a cosmopolitan's insights into the global legal market. He is fluently multilingual, very well-traveled, and at home in a variety of Western and Eastern cultures. Indeed, for me, Peter is the epitome of the 21st century global lawyer of trans-national competencies. He has my highest recommendation for his expertise in immigration law, international law (public and private), and related fields."
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"Peter is a tireless advocate for his clients. He is dedicated and passionate about his clients - never just stopping with finding a solution, but working to find the best solution."
"Mr. Acker is a fellow member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association who has dedicated his practice to representing people with immigration legal needs. Beyond having a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, he also has a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in International Law, which distinguishes him among his peers. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Acker is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation as one of the best Immigration attorney's in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession."
"Peter and I worked together on a matter involving a gentleman going through the immigration process and battling criminal charges at the same time. Peter demonstrated an understanding of Immigration law that assisted tremendously with helping to resolve all criminal matters, while placing the client in no greater peril with the Immigration Court. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an immigration attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Award for Excellence in Criminal Procedure, John Marshall Law School (Atlanta)
2008
National Moot Court Competition Student Advocate Atlanta, New York Bar Association
2007
National Competition Student Advocate, New York, ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition
2007
Letter of Recognition, United States Marine Corps (Regional Defense Counsel Western Region)
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Immigration Attorney, The Immigration Law Offices Of P.H. Acker & Associates, LLC
2006 - 2008
Legal intern, BridgehouseLaw Rueckel & Bolthausen, LLC
Associations
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama chapter)Military Assistance Program Committee
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association
2009 - Present
Georgia Bar - Immigration Law Section
2008 - Present
State Bar of Georgia
2015 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama chapter)Liaison Committee, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
Sample of Legal Cases
Waiver approved and client granted Lawful Permanent Residency
All filing fees waived, Medical Disability Waiver granted, and Naturalization application approved. Client granted U.S. Citizenship.
Humanitarian Parole Granted
Approved for Lawful Permanent Residence
Education
2010
LL.M - Master of Laws
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Practice Pointers for Employers of Foreign Nationals
2018
RFEs, NOIDs, Motions and Appeals before USCIS
2016
Non-immigrant Visa Alternatives for Employment-Based Immigration: E, L, O, and P visas
2014
Immigration Law for Iranian-Americans
2013
Special Topics : False Claims to U.S. Citizenship, I-751 Waivers, and the 245(i) Legalization Program
2012
Obtaining Green Cards Through Business Opportunity and Others
2012
2011
Solo Practitioner Advice & Experience
Publications
2013
2013
2011
2008
Languages
English
German
Spanish
Farsi
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Experience letter for PERM and I-140?
09 Mar 2024
Should one answer YES to the questions 22 thru 27 under PART 12 of N400 form in the event of prior Traffic offenses ?
01 Oct 2020
Can Uscis deny I-751 right after reviewing it or they always set an interview for an applicant?
16 Sep 2020