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5.0 /5.0
84 Client Reviews
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William Michael Cavanaugh
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Biography
Immigration Attorney William M. Cavanaugh was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2005, and has concentrated his law practice exclusively on U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law and advocating on behalf of foreign nationals since 2006.
William Cavanaugh is a highly experienced immigration attorney, who is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as an expert in U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law, one of less than 90 such attorneys throughout the state of Florida. Board Certified attorneys are required to show expertise in the field and Board Certification is a distinction for some of the best Immigration Attorneys. William M. Cavanaugh is admitted to practice U.S. immigration law throughout the U.S., and our clients reside all over the United States and hail from a multitude of countries throughout the world.
Expertise matters. Board Certified expert U.S. Immigration Attorney leading a firm with a proven track record of success and 20+ years' experience in the field.
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Practice Area
Immigration
100%
20 years
Fees and Rates
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Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2020 2019 2018
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Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 20 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Cavanaugh Law Group (Jacksonville)
(855) 283-7333
Fax
3840 Belfort Rd., Suite 106, Jacksonville, FL, 32216
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1615 S Congress Ave., Suite 103, Delray Beach, FL, 33445
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Showing 6 - 10 of 34 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Tamara | August 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
From Removal proceeding to becoming a citizen.
I have been up and down with my immigration issues for the pass 10 years. My Attoney before told me there was no hope for my case . Until I met William he took my case and told me no to worry .I knew then my life was going to changed, and it sure did. From been in removal proceeding, getting my ...
William Cavanaugh
Replied last August 13, 2018Tamara- A long time in the making, but I am very pleased with the outcome. Truly a pleasure having you as a client, and thank you for deciding to stick with me as your attorney when I started my own office. One of my first clients, and certainly one we all enjoyed representing. It was a long journey for sure, but I could not be happier that you are now a U.S. citizen!
Posted by Alex | June 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great experience!
My name is Alex and i am from Canada. I will be honest and say i did not know what to expect when Mr. Cavanaugh started helping me while i was still in Canada, but as time passed i was very glad to see that he and his office were with me every step of the way and despite still living in Canada, they ...
William Cavanaugh
Replied last June 01, 2018Thanks Alex! It was a pleasure working with you, and I am glad we met your expectations and were able to get you the positive results you were hoping for. We try to make it a priority to answer our clients' questions so that they have a good understanding of the process, and keep them informed as to the progress of their case. Glad to hear this was your experience with the office. All the best to you! -William-
Posted by Nilay | May 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
My trust was well preserved by Mr William M Cavanaugh
After having really bad experience with prominent local Florida immigration lawyer who intentionally jeopardize my parents immigration case in order to make more money from us I had hard time to hire an immigration attorney to represent me and my sister for our state side waiver I601-A & Consular pro...
William Cavanaugh
Replied last May 14, 2018Thank you very much Nilay. As you already know, I am extremely pleased with the outcome. I sincerely thank you for your kind words, and I truly am happy for you. Long overdue! And yes, my staff also put in a lot of time and effort... so thank you very much for giving them well deserved credit as well. Kind Regards- William
Posted by Jessie | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Do Not Hire Anyone Else!
My husband and I hired Mr. Cavanaugh after we had been through 2 other immigration lawyers. We move quite a lot due to work and one lawyer was a 'hot shot' from Boston, MA. He did nothing and charged $3K just to 'look' at our case. My husbands case was not easy. He had issues in 2 different states...
William Cavanaugh
Replied last March 29, 2018Jessie: Thank you very much for the great review. You guys are awesome and I was really happy to come up with a solution for you and your husband. And, I always feel better to over prepare and do the necessary preliminary work prior to filing than rush the applications. Like you said,we may have even OVER prepared. But, I think it made the interview much easier. And, I am very pleased with the outcome. All the best to you guys. William
Posted by Fred M | March 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best Immigration Law Firm in WPB + 5 more starts
Words alone do not do this Immigration Law firm any justice, if you were on the fence, let me make it easy for you. William and his team, especially, Rossana, are the right fit for whatever immigration needs you have. In expensive for the services provided. My naturalization case, in my eyes, was not...
William Cavanaugh
Replied last March 29, 2018Fred: Thank you for the great review. I cannot take full credit- as you mentioned, I have a great team and am very pleased you were so happy with our services. And that you listened to Melissa and took that selfie at the ceremony. Congratulations!
William Michael Cavanaugh's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Cavanaugh & I have worked together on accomplishing his client's estate goals before & after he has helped them gain legal status. His analytical intelligence is impressive and I'm always impressed w/ the level of professionalism he brings to each case. I endorse Attorney Cavanaugh without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great communication. Excellent advocate. Wonderful support staff."
"I am a fellow immigration attorney in the community and I endorse Mr. Cavanaugh as an extremely qualified, respected, hard working and knowledgeable litigator and immigration attorney. We worked together for many years and I personally watched him passionately dedicate countless hours in defense of his foreign national clients."
"Mr. Cavanaugh is one of the best immigration lawyers in West Palm Beach. I highly recommend him."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"Mr. Cavanaugh is simply one of the best immigration attorneys in South Florida. He is extremely thorough, knowledgeable and has an unwavering ethical compass. Most importantly, he clearly cares for his clients and always goes the extra mile for them. I could not recommend him more highly."
"Billy is an excellent immigration attorney."
"William Cavanaugh is an incredible immigration lawyer working in the South Florida legal market. He is highly skilled in the area of immigration, and genuinely cares for his clients and their best interests. I have known William for almost 20 years and can say without question he is a man of integrity, professionalism, and high moral character. In addition to his tremendous skills as an attorney, he is also life-long friend, a devoted husband, a father to two lovely children, and an overall fantastic person, I would highly recommend William Cavanaugh and his law firm to anyone that I know."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable on immigration issues. I use Billy exclusively on all my cases involving immigration issues that arise during the scope of my personal injury cases. For me the most important issue is being updated on the status of my client’s visa or immigration applications, his office excels on this issue. Results are always positive."
"Mr. Cavanaugh is an experienced litigator and represents the client with character and integrity. He has built a successful practice upon honesty and excellent client service. His staff is experienced in all aspects of immigration law. He and his firm are an asset to the legal community."
"Mr. Cavanaugh is an excellent attorney to which I have referred numerous clients with immigration issues. His practice is devoted exclusively to immigration, and Mr. Cavanaugh’s years of immigration experience and familiarity with the complexities of immigration law allows him to quickly and effectively make a positive impact for each of his clients. His level of professionalism is unparalleled. On more than one occasion I have referred clients to Mr. Cavanaugh, only to have them call me and say that Mr. Cavanaugh spoke with them regarding their cases and informed them of certain protective statuses which eliminated their need to hire an attorney at that time. It is because of Mr. Cavanaugh’s knowledge, ethics and honesty that I will continue to refer individuals with immigration issues to him."
"Mr. Cavanugh is an extremely competent and professional attorney. His ethics are unparalleled and he really cares about his clients. On many occassions, my clients also have immigration issues. When Mr. Cavaqnaugh is representing them on their immigration case, I am confident that they are in good hands."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach
2014
Man of the Year Candidate, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner/Managing Attorney, Cavanaugh Law Group
2006 - 2011
Associate Attorney, The Law Office of Wayne M. Levine, P.A.
Associations
2020 - Present
The Florida BarBoard Certified Expert in U.S. Immigration Law
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationWest Palm Beach Field Office Liaison Committee Co-Chair
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (South Florida Chapter)USCIS West Palm Beach Field Office AILA liaison committee member
2012 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2012 - Present
United States District Court Southern District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
2006 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Removal Proceedings Terminated
Terminated
Adjustment of Status with I-601 Waiver
Adjustment of Status/ LPR status granted.
Adjustment of Status with I-601 Waiver
Adjustment of Status/LPR status granted.
Appeal- Motion to Reopen
Appeal sustained- deportation order reopened
Appeal- Cancellation of Removal (Non-LPR)
Remanded (ultimately battered spouse Cancellation of Removal granted)
I-751 Hardship Waiver in removal proceedings
Granted. DHS appeal dismissed.
Education
2004
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
1999
Florida State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
2017 AILA South Florida Immigration Law Update
Emerging Issues in Family Based Visa Processing
2011
St. Lucie County Realtor's meeting
Investor Visas
2011
El Sol- Jupiter
Immigration question and answer
Languages
English
Spanish
Italian
Activity
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Q&A
Ds-260 question about over staying. I have i-601a approval. How to answer?
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Can I answer no about the question related to arrest in DS-160 Visa application ?
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Is submitting passport with asked documents for 221g green slip a good sign?
25 Aug 2023