Peter Hills Acker

Peter Hills Acker

4.8
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Roswell, GA
Practice Areas: Immigration, International Law

110 Mansell Circle, Suite 201, Roswell, GA

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Licensed in Georgia for 17 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2008

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Law Offices of Peter Hills Acker

110 Mansell Circle, Suite 201, Roswell, GA, 30075

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4.8 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2014 | Immigration

Review of Peter Acker

If you're preparing to go through immigration, are having difficulties with your case, or simply want to know more about immigration, you owe it to yourself to give Peter Acker a call. Peter is such an amazing attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable on a wide variety of visas, processes, procedures, ...and immigration laws. He took the time to answer each and every one of our questions. He always called us in a timely manner when there was progress in our case and told us how to prepare and what to expect during the next step. Peter is also very connected; if we ever had a question that didn't have to do with immigration (for example, tax laws) Peter would point us towards other professionals specializing in that field. To top it all off, he's encouraging, caring, personable, and truly interested in each person's case. He went above and beyond for us, that's why we recommend him to everyone we meet that is preparing to go through immigration or is facing difficulties in their case.

Posted by Maryam | April 18, 2014 | Immigration

The Best Lawyer

Mr. Acker is the best lawyer I have ever seen. My husband hired him for my immigrant case when I was so sad and disappointed and I thought my case is in bad situation and is hard and gonna take time for ever to be solved . But Peter did every things very fast and made every things easy because he is ...really really really professional and he knows what he should do about each case . He is so smart and he really cares about you . He can speak Farsi very good so he was really perfect for me because my English is not good. In future if I or my family , friends need a lawyer absolutely he would be The first choice . He is an honest and responsible and respectful Lawyer and I am so lucky to know him and always can trust him to help :) . I was far away from my husband for 2 years and since Peter accepted our case it took just 6 months to I joined my husband and now we are really happy and we owe this to Peter . Thank you Thank you Thank you Peter :)

Peter Acker

Replied last April 18, 2014

Thank you so much for your very kind review. I always try to do my best for my clients. I really appreciate your kind words but I feel I have to explain that I do not really speak Farsi very well. I understand Farsi to some degree and I speak a little bit of Farsi but I have a paralegal that is fluent in Farsi and helps with my Farsi speaking clients. However, you do speak English very well. Congratulations on your case again!

Posted by Mrs.Escamilla | March 01, 2014 | Immigration

5 STAR LAWYER

I hired Mr. Acker in July 2013 for my husband and me for an I 285. Last month we happily received our permanent residence. I fully recommend him to anyone. He is very professional, trustworthy, and affordable. Mr. Acker is very available. He treats you like his only client and is never in a rush duri...ng appointments. My husband and I are 100% satisfied with his work. Any questions or concerns that you have, he always has the right answer for you.He isnt the type of attorney to always talk to the secretary.You ALWAYS speak to him directly. I could go on for 2 pages writting about how a great attorney he is. In one word he is a EXCELLENT ! Thank you so much for your work Mr.Acker. From now on you will defantly be the family and friends attourney . Thank you for being such an awesome human being as well that cares about families being united, and caring about our personal life problems.You always do your best to help !

Posted by Aakash | January 09, 2014 | Immigration

Honest, diligent, caring, knowledgeable and comprehensive immigration attorney!!!

I hired Peter as my immigration attorney for my wife's I-130 immigrant visa. My wife just moved back to Germany from her time in US as an Au Pair and was recently denied a student visa to come back. I knew I loved her and really wanted to be with her, so I decided to marry her. Before I left to pr...opose to her I sought advice from Peter on how to proceed. Immediately I signed a retainer agreement with him as I felt very comfortable with him. He was a perfect fit for us. He spoke German and had experience with law in Germany as well. He was friendly, didn't feel like he pushed us to hire him, so I felt comfortable. He gave us advise regarding what information/evidence we should save for filing and after the wedding put together a very comprehensive petition. We wanted to make sure there was no doubt that our love was real and our marriage was in "good faith". It was an exhaustive effort for us and him to prepare the petition, but it paid off at the end because the final consular officer interview in Frankfurt was so easy because the evidence was insurmountable. It helps that my wife and I were organized and particular, but Peter was there to guide us. Along the way USCIS misplaced our file for 5 months and there was a painful amount of beauracracy and delays in our process, but Peter held our hands throughout and helped us navigate through so many hoops and finally her visa was approved a week ago. There are still some processes for her to get the conditions removed from her green card in the future, and if I didn't trust and think Peter was an honest and competent attorney, I would have chosen to do that process myself, but I'll gladly sign another agreement for him to take care of that. If you want an attorney that is honest, diligent and comprehensive you need Peter. If I had to have one criticism it would be that he needs to be more responsive at times, but I think I exhausted him with daily phone calls when our file went missing, so may be that expectation in unreal.

Posted by Michael | January 07, 2014 | Immigration

Immigration I-864 Affidavit of Support Case!

I had to submit the two Immigration forms of I-864 for Affidavit of Support and G-325A to USCIS and bring my wife to the United States. Well I was introduced to Peter, my current Immigration Lawyer through my soccer teammate in Atlanta, GA. After initially meeting with Peter he laid out an overall ...game plan to how we were going to tackle this process and help me bring my wife to the United States. Once we agreed on the Fee (Very reasonable compared to other cases I have come across) we started filling out the forms, submitted all the documents (Marriage Certificate, Passport, Birth Certificate...) that USCIS required of us. Once these documents were sent with the fee to USCIS they responded to us within 3-6 months as Peter suggested saying the documents were received primarily and that they case was reviewed and approved secondly. Following USCIS's approval Peter helped me send 2 G-325 A forms (one for me and one for my wife) so that our case can progress to the next phase. NVC then handled the last phase of this process, interviewed we wife, Blen, in Ethiopia and in about 1 year period she is now living with me in the United States. I'm very pleased with Peter as my Immigration Lawyer because he was very clear and explained thoroughly what the process was like and how much time it was going to take. His fee was very reasonable and gave me the opportunity to pay him in 3 installments. Furthermore Peter was very responsive to his emails, texts, and phone calls. I was calling him even on weekends and nights to my shame and he still answered my call and helped me with any questions I had for him. He is also very knowledgeable about the subject matter we were dealing with and during a couple incidents he honestly said let me get back to you on those issues and took the time to do some research and gave me the answered I needed. I would Highly recommend Peter as an Immigration Lawyer since I dealt with him for the past 12 months!

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Peter Hills Acker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brandon Goldberg

Immigration lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Friend

"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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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Shabani

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Immigration lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Pradeek Susheelan

Immigration lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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David Altman

Immigration lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."

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Kimberly Berry

Immigration lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Christopher Leroi

Immigration lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Richard Lawson

Immigration lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Lino Rodriguez

Immigration lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Julio Moreno

Immigration lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jeffrey Van Detta

Immigration lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Other

"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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Joseph Cella

Immigration lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tracie Morgan

Immigration lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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David Soloway

Immigration lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Bradley Fisher

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Howard Lewis

Immigration lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."

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Thomas Florio

Immigration lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

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

Difficult I-601 Waiver case

Waiver approved and client granted Lawful Permanent Residency

LPR with medical condition previously denied citizenship

All filing fees waived, Medical Disability Waiver granted, and Naturalization application approved. Client granted U.S. Citizenship.

In the Matter of S-

Humanitarian Parole Granted

Overstay with serious I-94 issue

Approved for Lawful Permanent Residence

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Education

2010

Emory University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2008

John Marshall (Atlanta)

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Emory University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Wednesday Webinar Series

Practice Pointers for Employers of Foreign Nationals

2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association - 6th Annual Georgia Alabama Chapter Conference

RFEs, NOIDs, Motions and Appeals before USCIS

2016

Business Immigration Law

Non-immigrant Visa Alternatives for Employment-Based Immigration: E, L, O, and P visas

2014

An Evening of Law: Knowing Your Rights

Immigration Law for Iranian-Americans

2013

JAG Training - Ft. Stewart (Military Assistance Program)

Special Topics : False Claims to U.S. Citizenship, I-751 Waivers, and the 245(i) Legalization Program

2012

Pan African Chamber of Commerce

Obtaining Green Cards Through Business Opportunity and Others

2012

Do Facts Matter (with Prof. Robert D'Agostino) Immigration Law and Policy

2011

Solo Practitioner Boot Camp Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

Solo Practitioner Advice & Experience

Publications

2013

Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia) Grounds of Deportability in Immigration Law

Languages

English

German

Spanish

Farsi

Activity

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