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Socheat Chea
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Licensed in Georgia for 34 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1991
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Chea, Socheat, P.C.
3500 Duluth Park Lane Building 300, Duluth, GA, 30096
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Posted by Jideofor | June 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Services
Mr Socheat Chea came highly recommended to me and my wife in regards to my immirgration case which was an appeal to the BIA..He told us that he would get a decision faster than normal and it was exactly like he said..Even though it was not the decision we wanted, he explained everything to us and adv...
Posted by Peter | April 07, 2011 | Immigration
Superb Immigration Attorney
Socheat is an exceptional immigration attorney. From they way he handles cases to their outcome, he is one of the top immigration attorneys in Georgia. I am a fellow immigration attorney and this is one of the attorneys I refer to when I cannot take a case...
Socheat Chea's Lawyer Endorsements
"Excellent immigration attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Socheat on many cases. He is an excellent lawyer."
"Socheat Chea is an incredibly respectful and knowledgable attorney. He is a leader in his field and a mentor to everyone. He is honest and sincere and I highly recommend him and his practice to anyone in need of his level of expertise!"
"I got to know Mr. Chea during the 5 years I practiced in Atlanta, and I have continued to see him at conferences since I relocated to California. Mr. Chea has an almost encyclopedic knowledge of immigration law and a very strong passion for his work and his clients. I appreciate Mr. Chea's willingness to share his knowledge and passion with me on several occasions, and I endorse him as a higly capable immigration attorney."
"Socheat Chea is an exceptional immigration attorney. He is one of the most revered and knowledgeable attorneys in the field. As per my client review, he is one of the foremost attorneys I refer cases to when i cannot take them."
"Mr. Chea is widely regarded as an exceptionally skilled immigration lawyer. He has been highly successful especially in removal/deportation legal representation, and our law firm confidently recommends Mr. Chea to clients who need help in that area."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. In our own firm, we do not handle deportation, asylum or certain types of waivers. Whenever I need to refer one of my own clients to someone in these areas, I know I can trust Socheat Chea to be thorough and experienced. He has gotten great results."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Georgia Super Lawyers, Atlanta Magazine
2010
The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2009
Georgia Super Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine
2008
Georgia Super Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine
2007
Georgia Super Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine
2007
World Class 55 of the Most Influential Foreign-Born Atlantans, Atlanta Magazine
2007
Fellow of Lawyers Foundation of Georgia, Lawyers Foundation of Georgia
2002
Outstanding Service as a Faculty of AILA Annual Conference, American Immigration Lawyers Association
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Managing Partner, Socheat Chea, P.C.
Associations
1993 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - 2010
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChair of the National Benefits Committee
2005 - 2006
Immigration Law Section of the State Bar of GAChair
2001 - 2003
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAtlanta Chapter Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Detained Green Card Holder with Criminal Record
Cancellation of removal granted.
Tang V. US Attorney General
Plaintiff was successful.
Kalilu v. Mukasey
The Plaintiff was successful.
Mingkid v. US Attorney General
The Plaintiff was successful.
Education
1991
Boston College Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Emory University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Annual Conference on Immigration Law
Immigration Family Law
2009
Annual Conference on Immigration Law
Conflicts of Law
2008
Annual Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Assocation
Asylum Clock Issues
2007
Annual Conference on Immigration Law
Strategies before Immigration Court
2006
Fundamentals of Immigration Law Practive
Waivers of Removal
2004
Annual Conference on Immigration Law
Practice in Immigration Court
2003
Annual Conference on Immigration Law
Inadmissibility and Removability: You Can't Come In, or You Must Leave
2002
Annual Conference on Immigration Law
Asylum
2001
American Immigration Lawyers Conference Annual Conference
Pardons and Post Convictions in Immigration Law
1998
Immigration Law
Immigration Law
1997
Immgration Law Seminar
Immigration
Publications
2009
Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook
Conflicts of Law "Should've Thought ABOUT It BEFORE You Said Goodbye"
2006
Immigration& Nationality Law Handbook
The Immigration Judge War
2004
Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook
Reopening, Exclusion, Deportation, and Removal Orders
2000
Georgia Bar Journal
The Consequences of Pleas in Immigration Law
1999
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Georgia)
Voluntary Departure: The New Poison Pill
1998
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)
The Evolving Definition of An Aggravated Felony
1997
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Georgia)
Highlights of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRAIRA) of 1996: Tolerance No More