Jeffrey Adam Devore

Jeffrey Adam Devore

also known as Jeff Devore

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Immigration Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

4100 RCA Blvd., Suite 110, West Palm Beach, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 35 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1990

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Devore Law Group, P.A.

4100 RCA Blvd., Suite 110, West Palm Beach, FL, 33410

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202 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 43 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Diane | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

'Simply The Best'

Congratulations! If you are reading this, you are about to make one of the most important decisions in your life - who to choose as your Immigration Attorney? Make no bones about it, the immigration process in order to live and work in the UK, is long, complex, every changing and expensive. Mistak...es and omissions in paperwork, can result in years of uncertainty and expense, so choose wisely. It has taken me some 10 years to go through the process of H1B and onto finally obtaining my Green Card, which I received yesterday. Jeff and his Team have been with me since the onset guiding me through every stage of the process. Jeff is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and professional but at the same time, able to present the case in a clear, factual manner without all the legal jargon. I definitely had every confidence in Jeff; from our first meeting; and his experienced Team to facilitate every step of the process on my behalf. I thoroughly recommend Jeff and would like to wish the reader every success in their chosen path.

Posted by Maria | November 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer In Florida

I have known Mr. Devore the past 5 years. It is my privilege to recommend Mr. Jeffrey Devore as an excellent immigration attorney. Mr. Devore is highly experienced, reliable and very available to answer questions in a timely and a friendly manner. He is also very generous with his time in explaining ...every step along the way. Mr. Devore's extensive knowledge, speedy response and his calm demeanor took away all of my fears of dealing with a highly complex immigration matter. Mr. Devore and his team, Ms. Marianne Rahm and Christine Beans is joy to work with, and I am very pleased to highly recommend him to anyone trying to navigate an immigration matter at any stage. I believe Mr. Devore would, not only meet, but also exceed, your expectation should you choose him as your immigration attorney. Within a year, he managed to reunite me with my son after 12 years of absence. My immigration case was more complicated with a deportation removal. He managed to have the deportation process removed. He extremely professional, while making us feel comfortable at all times. Jeffrey outlined the entire process we would go through, setting clear and understandable expectations. He made a complicated green card process easy for me, and I am now approved US Immigrant without one single problem.

Posted by Paula | November 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Attention to detail, professionalism and accessibility

Jeff is the most professional and knowledgeable lawyer in practice. We found him immediately after an internet search for "the best immigration attorney in Palm Beach County". And indeed he is. Devore practice was impeccable. He prepared us for our green card petition process and USCIS interview to t...he finest of details. We felt very confident throughout the process and until this day if we have any questions, he is our most reliable source, We highly recommend Jeffrey for any of your Immigration and Naturalization cases. We've been recommending him to every person we know who seeks immigration advice.

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thank you

Mr Devore helped me to go trough so many immigration matters , he is got great experience, confidence , knowledge .... if you have an immigration matter don't go or call anyone else ....!! Contact Devore law group, Thank you for everything Mr Devore and everyone in the office

Posted by Michaela and Bryan | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very knowledgeable immigration law expert

Jeff Devore is with no doubt the best immigration lawyer. My husband and I met Jeff about 20 months prior to our "next" meeting. At that first time we decided we could try to apply for my US citizenship on our own. Well, that was a big mistake because I did not pass my interview and was denied the US... citizenship. I felt awkward to contact Jeff and confess so we consulted a few other attorneys and none was able to suggest any good solution to our situation. My husband decided to email Jeff again and he replied to us very promptly and send very informative and specific email regarding our case which we didn't realize at that time how time sensitive it was. He was able to suggest the correct solution right away that other immigration lawyers had not even thought of. We scheduled a Skype call since we were not in the USA at that time and followed Jeff's recommendations. His knowledge and expertise saved us months maybe years. If we followed the advice from other attorneys we consulted I would still not be a US citizen yet. Jeff is very positive and confident- he said that he will win (otherwise he wouldn't take our case) and he certainly did win! I felt very confident and at peace having him sit next to me and at the interview and having my back. We highly recommend him. He is the best! He changed our lives for better.

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Jeffrey Adam Devore's Lawyer Endorsements

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Philip Turtletaub

Immigration lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jeff for many years and he has always taken on the most difficult and complicated immigration cases. He is the one to go to when you need the best. I highly recommend him."

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Brian LaBovick

Immigration lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff Devore has helped my friends, family and clients. He is a tireless advocate and a great person to determine the best strategy to help on any immigration matter. I trust Jeff with all our immigration work and he has never failed to get a great result."

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William Cavanaugh

Immigration lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff Devore is an expert in Immigration and Nationality Law, and a highly regarded authority on U.S. Immigration matters. Highly respected among his colleagues/peers who tirelessly pursues positive results for his clients. One of the top Immigration Attorneys in Florida, perhaps the country. Has given me sage advice on more than one occasion over the years. I highly respect him, and have always valued his advice."

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Viviana Quijano

Immigration lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Jeffrey at an immigration attorney conference in which he was one of the speakers. He discussed immigration practices, policies, and client management matters. It was very clear to me that Jeffrey has an in-depth knowledge of managing a law practice and assisting his clients in the best way possible. He was prepared to answer questions and I was very impressed with his insight and analysis of the current status of immigration law."

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Donald Smith

Immigration lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeffrey Devore is very knowledgeable immigration and naturalization lawyer."

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Martin Schwartz

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeffrey Devore is very knowledgeable on topics related to immigration and naturalization law and without hesitation, I endorse him."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer truly cares about clients and helping others. I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Immigration lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Mills

Immigration lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jeff is one of the top Immigration Attorneys in the country. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Daniel Tam

Unknown lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community."

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Wendy Whitt

Immigration lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff Devore is a fellow American Immigration Lawyers Association Member and an active leader of our community. He generously shares his experience and knowledge with others and is an outstanding attorney."

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Nicolas Olano

Immigration lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer, he is an authority in the field."

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Michael Carlin

Immigration lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff provides excellent and valuable answers to questions on Avvo, and he is an active member of AILA. Jeff is a committed and highly respected member of the immigration law community."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer. Very well respected."

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Joel Rothman

Immigration lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Segal

Immigration lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Devore for his knowledge, experience an devotion to the practice of law."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Devore. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."

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Nellie King

Immigration lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Jeff on a complex immigration issue and he was fantastic. Case resolved favorably for the client and I would definitely use Jeff again whenever my criminal clients need immigration counsel."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Martin Schwartz

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Neil Lewis

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Florida Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Florida Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Florida Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Flotrida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Florida Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Immigration Law Award, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County

2008

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

1998

Immigration Law Award, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County

N/A

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Managing Partner, Devore Law Group, P.A.

1989 - 1993

Partner, Devore And Devore, P.A.

Associations

2016 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association USCIS Field Operations Liaison Committee

Member

2016 - Present

United States District Court for the District of Colorado

Member

2014 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Member

2006 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

Member

2003 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Member

1993 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter)

Member

1992 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Member

1991 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Member

1990 - Present

Palm Beach County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Member

1987 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2014

Florida Bar, Immigration and Nationality Law Certification Committee

Member

2011 - 2014

Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County

President

2011 - 2012

American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division, Immigration Law Committee

Member

2009 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

2008 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association Texas Service Center Liaison Committee

Member

2007 - 2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association National Benefits Center Liaison Committee

Member

2007 - 2011

Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County

Vice President

2006 - 2007

American Immigration Lawyers Association Texas Service Center Liaison Committee

Member

2004 - 2005

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter)

President

2001 - 2002

Florida Bar, Immigration and Nationality Law Certification Committee

Chair

2001 - 2007

Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County

Board Member

1999 - 2001

Florida Bar, Immigration and Nationality Law Certification Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Pitman v. USCIS, 485 F.Supp.3d 1349 (D. Utah 2020)

Decision of USCIS and Board of Immigration Appeals Reversed

Kurapati v. USCIS, 775 F.3d 1255 (11th Cir. 2014)

Reversed and Remanded to U.S. District Court

Kurapati v. USCIS, 950 F.Supp.2d 1230 (M.D. Fla. 2013)

Dismissed

Dormescar v. U.S. Attorney General, 690 F.3d 1259 (11th Cir. 2012)

Res Judicata did not apply and DHS can amend any part of a Notice to Appear

Matter of Margaret Pirovano

Labor Certification Denial Reversed

MacLean v. Napolitano

Court Grants Writ of Mandamus Against USCIS

Soler v U.S. Attorney General, 258 Fed.Appx 295 (11th Cir. 2007)

Order or Removal Vacated and Client Granted Asylum

Matter of [Client Name Redacted For Privacy]

Denial Reversed and H-1B Visa Obtained for Client

Dorelien v. U.S. Attorney General, 317 F.3d 1314 (11th Cir. 2003)

Stay of Removal Denied - Decision Overruled by U.S. Supreme Court

Ramsey v. INS, 55 F.3d 580 (11th Cir. 1995)

Attempted Lewd Assault in Florida is A Crime of Violence

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Education

1989

Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Bowling Green State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Basics of Federal Court Litigation

Mandamus in Practice: The Nuts and Bolts of Preparing and Litigating a Case

2018

39th Annual Immigration Law Update

Guardians of the Galaxy: Dealing With Surprises and Surly Officers at USCIS Interviews

2018

39th Annual Immigration Law Update

The Pursuit of Happyness: Common Ethical Challenges in Immigration Law

2018

2018 AILA Federal Court Conference: Business Litigation Advising Clients of Litigation Options, Appeals and Fees: "Don't Get Exhausted"

2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association 2017 Annual Conference

Southern Comfort? Complex I-130 Issues

2016

Wine and CLE: Fermenting a Consular Practice Where the Grape is Grown: The Ethereal Nature of Citizenship

2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association 2016 Annual Conference

Federal Court Jurisdiction for Beneficiaries of Immigrant Visa Petitions that are Revoked

2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association 2016 Annual Conference

It's Complicated: Filing Removal of Conditions in Difficult Circumstances

2016

2016 AILA Solo and Small Firm Practice Management Conference

Technology Today: Tools, Tricorders, and Tips to Sustain Your Practice

2015

Immigration Carnival in Rio de Janeiro Difficult Citizenship, Naturalization and Expatriation Cases

2015

36th Annual Immigration Law Update The L Landscape-Is It Infested with Locusts?

2014

Tango in Argentina

What Every Immigration Lawyer Needs to Know about U.S. Tax Laws

2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association 2014 Annual Conference Tech Tips & Tricks: 50 Technology Tips, Mobile Apps, & Websites for Immigration Lawyers

2014

35th Annual Immigration Law Update Visas For Temporary Workers

2014

2014 AILA Federal Court Immigration Litigation CLE Practicum Challenging Benefits Adjudications in Federal Court

2013

South of the Border: Navigating Turbulent Seas Revocation: Proof that There are Black Holes in the Universe

2013

FOIA Requests - Searching for Transparency Filing Freedom of Information Act Requests - Where, When and How?

2013

34th Annual Immigration Law Update

Litigating Business Cases in Federal Court

2013

27th Annual AILA CFC Seminar Immigration Litigation Update

2012

26th Annual AILA Central Florida Seminar Advanced Issues in L-1A, L-1B, and EB-1C Petitions

2011

2010

AILA'S 3-IN-1 2010 Fall Multi-Track CLE Conference: Hone Your Immigration Expertise EB-5 Investor Applications for Mexican Nationals

2010

31st Annual Immigration Law Update

Consular Processing, Making the Process as Smooth as Possible

2009

AILA Mid-Year Conference

When Good Adjudications Go Bad, Part 1: Recent Adjudicatory Trends in Business Immigration

2009

AILA 2009 Annual Conference

Nonimmigrants: Key Concepts to Analyze First

2009

6th Annual AILA New England Immigration Law Conference

Service Center Practice

2009

30th Annual Immigration Law Update

Preparing and Presenting the Best Case (Before the Courts and Agencies)

2009

23rd Annual AILA Central Florida Chapter Seminar

Litigating an Immigration Case in Federal Court

2009

2009 AILA Fall Fundamentals Conference Naturalization and Citizenship Workshop

2008

29th Annual Immigration Law Update

Strategies For Case Management and Ethical Considerations

2008

22nd Annual AILA Central Florida Chapter Seminar

IMBRA, the Adam Walsh Act and other thorny issues for fiancées and spouses

2007

AILA 2007 Annual Conference

K-1 and K-3: Utilizing Their Full Potential

2007

28th Annual Immigration Law Update

Business Immigration Law for the Court Practitioner

2004

Family Immigration: The Long Route From Love to Citizenship From Fiance Petitions to Removal of Conditional Residence

Publications

2016

American Immigration and Nationality Association (AILA), Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook Tips for Helping Your Client Save Their Green Card

2016

Immigration Practice Pointers (AILA) Who's to Say What's a Perfect Marriage? Cases Involving Brief Cohabitation, Lack of Documents, and Other Negative Factors

2013

34th Annual Immigration Law Update Adjustment of Status: Is Review in U.S. District Court the Answer?

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) To E or Not to E? That is the Question

2009

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Recent Trends in Adjudications: Where's My RFE?

2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) K Visas: What's a Lover to Do?

2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Priority Dates: More Important Than Ever

2007

American Immigration and Nationality Association (AILA), Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook Priority Dates: More Important Than Ever

2003

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Life Under Life: A Guide to Benefits Under the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act

2002

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Priority Date Gone?

Languages

English

Spanish

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