Charles Andrew Smith

Charles Andrew Smith

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer at Lake Mary, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration, General Practice

255 Primera Blvd, Suite 160, Lake Mary, FL

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Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 16 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2009

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

CASLAW, PLLC

255 Primera Blvd, Suite 160, Lake Mary, FL, 32746

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Charles Andrew Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

66 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Tomas Krupicka | September 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

If you are seeking the best lawyer to support your immigration case(s)

Charles Smith is an excellent, very experienced, genuinely professional immigration lawyer. He did a phenomenal job working with my family on all our immigration cases up to the final one. He has always been open, responsive, knowledgeable, friendly, and supportive at every step of our journey. We ha...ve been honored to work with him on our way through the immigration process to proudly becoming naturalized U.S. Citizens.

Posted by Sunny | August 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best decision we made for our green card case!

My husband and I hired Charles for our marriage-based green card application. We were new with the process and really had no idea what to do or where to start but with Charles's help, we were able to gather all the evidence and completed the concurrent filing within a week. Charles was incredibly hel...pful and skilled with his expertise. He provided us with concise answer anytime we had questions and he always offered to spend time with us on issues explanation. We received RFE and NOID along the way and it was terrifying but Charles reassured us and quickly assisted us with responses. Being unfamiliar with the process and served with notices, we were under a huge amount of stress but Charles really took that off that our shoulders and gave us our peace of mind. Our case got approved in no time and we're absolutely grateful for what he had done!

Posted by Aleksandar | May 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great lawyer

I found Charles Smith to be an outstanding lawyer who went above and beyond, was patient, and was transparent since the initial consultation. Charles exhibited a strong understanding of immigration law and provided clear guidance on the best course of action. They patiently listened to my concerns an...d addressed each with expertise and empathy. Communication was another area where Charles was prompt in responding to my inquiries, whether through emails or phone calls, and kept me well informed about the progress of my case. I am delighted with the services provided and would highly recommend him to anyone needing an immigration lawyer.

Posted by Lourdes Martinez | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best immigration lawyer

I highly reccomend his service, he recently help me obtain my H1b visa after having trouble with previous attorneys, my H1b visa had been denied previously due to wrong filling. He was very honest, understanding, helpful, he answered all my questions and responded promptly. He guided me step by ste...p through the entire process. He is the the best immigration attorney I have ever delt with, for sure will continue to work with him!

Posted by Matt + Brie | September 02, 2014 | Immigration

Fantastic

We went through a couple of different lawyer firms before we met with Charles at Fisher and Frommer. Straight away we felt like this was a man we could trust. He was open and genuinely seemed to want the best for both of us with our case, where other seemed like they just wanted the business and mon...ey. He walked us through every avenue we could go down with our case, giving as much detail as he could for every single thing. This left us knowing exactly what we wanted to do and how it was going to be done. When it came to the subject of money, he once again made us feel that this was about us and our case and not about how much money we would spend. He outlined all the costs, explaining where the money was going to go and why, and ensured that we understood that the prices quoted would be what we paid. This was important to me, as other firms we had been to skirted around the issue without giving a definitive price. All in all, we couldn't be happier with our experience with Charles, and would advise anyone to go to him with any immigration needs they have.

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Charles Andrew Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gary Anderson

Immigration lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charles Andrew Smith is a lawyer with boundless energy and great integrity. You can't go wrong with him defending you."

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Florina Apostol

Immigration lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Charles is a great peer to have in the community. He has a vast knowledge of the law, is very professional, while still personable with his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Rutt

Immigration lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charles is a highly competent, ethical, and passionate attorney in the Immigration field. He is dedicated to getting his clients the best results under each client's unique set of circumstances. He will give you honest answers about your individual immigration issue and will never promise results he cannot deliver on. This separates him from many other attorneys in the Central Florida area, who often mislead clients and then later do not get the client the desired result. If you want an honest, hard-working, ethical attorney to represent you in any immigration matter, I highly recommend going to Charles for a consultation."

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John Schleiffarth

Immigration lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Charles Smith is a skilled lawyer who cares about his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Barry Newton

Immigration lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Charles is an excellent attorney. He truly cares about his clients and does everything in his power to get them the best results. I highly recommend Charles Smith."

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Corey Cohen

Immigration lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He cares about his clients and does an excellent job for them. I worked with him on a case and cannot say enough great things about him."

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Donald Anderson

Immigration lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Smith is a consummate professional, a rising star, and a future leader in Immigration Law. In addition to extensive knowledge and experience, he takes a client-first approach, working tirelessly to create positive outcomes and build high levels of client satisfaction. I cannot speak highly enough of his ability, integrity, and professional demeanor."

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Eric Frommer

Immigration lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Darryl Block

Immigration lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Smith is one of the best lawyers in the business. Immigration matters require an Attorney to be emphatic, patient, and caring and Attorney Smith has all of these qualities. Attorney Smith is also a great teacher and Supervisor of younger Attorneys and is always willing to answer any questions. I highly recommend this Attorney to anyone looking for Immigration services as he is one of the best in the field."

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Samantha Johnson

General practice lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Smith works hard to fight for the outcomes that his clients are looking for and he diligently and thoroughly prepares for each and every case. He is always quick to contact his clients and make sure they are well aware of how their case is proceeding. Mr. Smith is not only a professional but he is also a compassionate attorney who cares about his clients and the outcome of their cases. He is straightforward and honest about possible case resolutions so that his clients know fully what to expect. Mr. Smith is not only an attorney I would recommend but an attorney I do recommend and respect."

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Daniel Fisher

Immigration lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Smith is a tremendous asset to the firm of Fisher & Frommer. He is passionate about his profession, has a tremendous amount of legal knowledge and is aggressive in fighting for his clients. Attorney Smith consistently takes on extremely difficult cases and counsels his clients through the process with compassion and ultimately guides them through to positive outcomes."

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Jason Ponder

General practice lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Smith is a rare breed who can practice in many different areas of law competently. He is committed to customer service and making each of his clients a priority. Mr. Smith is a true client advocate and tireless in his resolve to achieve his clients goals."

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Alec Solomita

General practice lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Smith is extremely knowledgable in mulitple areas of law and sets forth maximun effort on every case he works. He is reliable, caring and communicates with clients in the manner that should be expected from all attorneys. He handles himself well in court and is extremely efficient with his time. You could not ask for a better attorney to represent you in a time of need."

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Florina Apostol

Immigration lawyer

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John Schleiffarth

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donald Anderson

Unknown lawyer

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Corey Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Barry Newton

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Darryl Block

Employment and labor lawyer

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Samantha Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Fisher

Immigration lawyer

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Jason Ponder

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Lead Counsel Rated: Immigration Law, Lead Counsel

2015

Client Distinction Award, Lawyers.com

2014

Lead Counsel Rated: Immigration Law, Lead Counsel

2014

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2013

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2012

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, CASLAW, PLLC

2007 - 2015

Senior Managing Associate, Fisher & Frommer, PLLC

Associations

2010 - Present

Federal District Bar, Middle District, Florida

Member

2009 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Equal Opportunities Law Section of The Florida Bar

Member

Labor and Employment Law Section of The Florida Bar

Member

Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar

Member

Young Lawyers Division of The Florida Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Motion to Reopen

Case Reopened

Cancellation of Removal for Non Permanent Resident (EOIR-42B)

Granted

Cancellation of Removal for a Lawful Permanent Resident

Cancellation Granted

Cancellation of Removal

Granted

Administrative Complaint

Settlement with State in which Respondent retained license with nominal fine imposed.

Unemployment Appeal

Ruling in Favor of Claimant

Breach of Contract

Satisfaction of Judgment by Defendant

Unemployment Appeal

Ruling in favor of Claimant

Nursing H-1B

Granted

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Education

2009

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

Juris Doctor

2006

George Mason University

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Florida Hospital Nursing Department

Navigating EB2 and EB3 Petitions in the Health Care Industry

Languages

English

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