Neil F. Lewis

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Neil F. Lewis

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 29 years

Immigration Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

505 E Jackson St Ste 213, Tampa, FL

About Neil

Biography

THE immigration lawyer in Tampa since 1996!

THE immigration lawyer in Tampa since 1996. (813) 226-2144.

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

I have been practicing immigration law only since 1996. My focus is on uniting families, Cancellation of Removal, political asylum, complicated waivers, helping immigrants return after deportation, and helping immigrants avoid deportation.

30 years | 7,000 cases

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Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 29 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1996

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Neil F. Lewis, P.A. -- Immigration Attorneys

505 E Jackson St Ste 213, Tampa, FL, 33602-4935

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Neil F. Lewis's Reviews

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89 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Reyes Family | September 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Residency

Totally recommend Neil! He told us up front what to expect and how long it would take for my husband to get his green card. He had an illegal entry into the US and with the guidance of Neil and his staff my husband is NOW a resident of the USA! The WHOLE process too 9 months! His assistance are WONDE...RFUL as well! Camila ALWAYS answered every question that I had to the best of her ability and if she didn't know the answer she would ask and get right back with me! Very prepared, organized, and detailed! HUGE THANKS to ALL of Neil Lewis & Staff for helping us through this process! We didn't have a worry because you all done it RIGHT THE FIRST TIME! May God bless you all!

Posted by Albert Kim | December 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Attorney

Neil and his excellent staff have been a dream to work with. Throughout the process, they have been on top of everything, from filling out all of the forms to explaining what to expect from the actual interview. They reached out to us each and every time we received a document or notification mail fo...r confirmation, and explained to us every time what this meant and what the next steps were. Neil and his staff patiently told us exactly what documents and information were needed, and every question was answered with confidence and accuracy. We expected a long, complicated journey and heard a lot of horror stories regarding immigration, but with Neil and his veteran staff we actually had a stress-free and enjoyable experience. We would whole heartedly recommend Neil and his staff for anything regarding immigration. Thank you for your service!

Posted by Humam Al-Faiz | December 02, 2014 | Immigration

Great lawyer and Great Friend

Mr. Lewis helped us with the immigration process 1 year ago. It was a difficult case; however, because of his knowledge we got great results. Currently, despite the fact we moved to a different city, I still contact Mr. Lewis office for advice. And Mr. Lewis and his team are as always, amazingly su...pportive and quick to respond. Today, Thanks to Mr. Lewis, we are permanent residents. He will always be part of our family, and we will always be thankful for his help.

Posted by Patricia | December 01, 2014 | Immigration

Tampa's Finest

Ever since day one, we were very confident and comfortable with Mr. Lewis. He was great to deal with and has a great sense of humor! Professional, great personality, and confidence all in one! He understood every aspect of this process and was very professional. First, when my husband contacted M...r. Lewis, he was great help and my husband felt at ease with Mr. Lewis taking our case. They exchanged a couple of e-mails and Mr. Lewis was extremely informative. He made an appointment for a consultation and that's when Mr. Lewis explained all the needs for the entire green card process. Not long after that, we started the process. Mr. Lewis made sure that if we had any questions, he would always be there to answer and made himself very available to us. Everyone at the office were extremely nice and knew exactly what they were doing. No matter who you spoke to, they would know what to do with your questions. I really liked that, because that was a sign of professionalism. Everyone who worked at the office was well educated with the details of immigration. My husband and I was planning a trip and I was not sure about the travel documents and the details of coming back to the US. I gave the office a call and even if it was not their job to research the rules for me, they did it anyways and was very nice about it. They contacted us often and as soon as any documents came to us by mail, they would call us to explain the documents that came in the mail. The process automatically became a breeze when it was taken care of by this team. We were always caught up with the process and the details of our documents. Once the interview date came close, we had a meeting to prepare. Just like all the documents, once the interview date was set, the team gave us a call and sent us a list of documents we had to prepare for the interview. They were very organized and helped us with getting all the various documents together. A couple of days before the interview, my husband and I went up to the office and went over what would be happening during the interview. That was a relief, because they organized our documents for us to give to the officer and prepared our minds. The day of the interview, Mr. Lewis met us up and explained all the steps of the interview. He went into the officer's room with us and made sure he was there to protect our rights. Having him there with us made us feel a lot more secure and we knew we had nothing to worry about. Soon, the interview was over and everything went well. Mr. Lewis had such positive attitude through out the entire process and couldn't have made this process any more easy going. He was well prepared and talked us through the interview. Honestly, we couldn't have had a better attorney. Mr. Lewis is well-rounded in the immigration world and he's been at this for a very long time in the Tampa area. There is not a better attorney who can help you with this process. Him and his team made it happen for us! Thank you all so much! You guys are the best!

Neil Lewis

Replied last December 01, 2014

you are too sweet Patricia. Thanks for being such a great client!

Posted by Riham George | August 04, 2014 | Immigration

Mr Lewis makes MIRACLES in the Immigration Cases!! "Miracles Man".

Mr Neil Lewis is famous of making miracles in the immigration cases. He has just made a miracle with me Yesterday. I have a very complicated immigration case, which has lots of issues and been denied couple of times by other bad scam people. After suffering with attorneys for two years - I went to M...r. Lewis with my heart broken, depressed, hopeless and helpless. Through his knowledge, honesty, patience, professionalism, attention to details, strategic decision-making skills, and dedication, he advocated my case and got it approved. Mr Lewis is an attorney who FEELS for his clients and CARES about their future. In addition, he fights for justice and the rights of immigrants. His staff and himself are very reliable, available all the time to address all concerns of clients. They are proactive and take the initiative to follow up closely with all the case details at all stages. I can't say enough about Mr Lewis and his staff and can’t really thank them enaugh. THEY HAVE SAVED MY LIFE AND MY TWO DAUGHTER'S LIFES. If you have a complicated case and looking for a SAVIOR - Mr Lewis is your right choice.

Neil Lewis

Replied last August 04, 2014

I do not work miracles, but I am pretty good at finding ways to make the immigration law work for us.

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Neil F. Lewis's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Stoller

Immigration lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Neil both in my work as an attorney for the government and in private practice. He is knowledgeable about the law, he knows his way around the courtroom and he is an honest and courteous lawyer. Neil always does his best to find solutions for clients and to present their cases in the best way possible. He is an asset to to the immigration bar and I consider it an honor to practice with him."

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Jeffrey Devore

Immigration lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working with and speaking with Neil at a number of different CLE presentations. His analysis of of U.S. immigration law is outstanding and I am happy to endorse him. He is one of few immigration attorneys that I know who can explain to his client the complexities of the client's case in plain language so the client can understand what needs to be done and make an informed decision on his case."

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Loren Rhoton

Immigration lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Neil for years and have sought his expertise numerous times on immigration issues. I have used Neil as an expert immigration witness in court. Neil's hard work and dedication ensure that his clients receive top notch representation. I endorse Neil Lewis as an outstanding immigration attorney."

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Adriana Dinis

Immigration lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Neil is one of the most compassionate and knowledgeable immigration attorneys in the Tampa Bay Area. As a legal aid lawyer it was difficult finding attorneys willing to take on pro bono cases but Neil always stepped up to the plate and went above and beyond for the clients he helped."

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Mac Nayeri

Immigration lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Experience matters. Neil is an excellent immigration attorney. He is an experienced immigration litigator with a proven and long track record of success. If you or someone dear to you needs immigration advice, Neil will know how to best approach the case. I unreservedly endorse immigration Attorney Neil Lewis."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Natalya Soshnikova Evans

Immigration lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Lewis is a very knowledgeable and experienced immigration attorney."

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Cynthia Waisman

Immigration lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Lewis effectively represents his clients in all phases of immigration law. His enthusiasm, attention to detail and strategic decision-making skills are great attributes he provides to all of his clients. Mr. Lewis is a great contribution to the legal community and I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Samantha Dammer

Immigration lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I love referring immigration law clients to Mr. Lewis because I always get positive feedback."

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Vitalia Shafer

Immigration lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Neil for over a decade! He is compassionate and knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer."

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Nancy Parker

Immigration lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Neil Lewis has a well deserved reputation for honesty, integrity and hard work. He is a strong advocate for justice and the rights of immigrants.."

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Steven A. Culbreath

Immigration lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have the pleasure of knowing Neil as an estimated colleague. We both practice immigration law in the greater Tampa Bay metropolitan area, and share a common philosophy and passion regarding our work. Neil is an experienced, dedicated and results-driven attorney with a great sense of humor and personable approach."

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Susan Pai

Immigration lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Neil is one of the best attorneys in Florida. He is a leader in our field and justice is his goal in all he does. I cannot say enough about Neil. I, like many seasoned attorneys, look to him for inspiration because he is so earnestly passionate about what he does. And guess what? He's just a really nice guy to boot."

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Matthew Kolken

Immigration lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Neil is lawyer's lawyer. He will roll up his sleeves and do whatever is legal, ethical, and moral to win your case for you. Results matter him."

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Tom Stathopoulos

Immigration lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Neil Lewis and his staff. They make the process simple, something that is not easy to do given the maze that is Immigration Law. My clients have always felt better having him on their side."

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Gregory Sheehan

Immigration lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He's able to grasp difficult concepts and has a personable attitude. This is a unique dynamic that is hard to find in this rough and tuble economy."

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C. Abbott

Immigration lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Lewis for over 10 years when I first started practising immigration law in Jacksonville, FL. Neil has always been a leading advocate for immigration rights throughout Florida. I have seen Attorney Lewis in immigration court and at USCIS (INS) meetings advocating for his clients. In the past, I have referred clients to Neil and they have been treated with ethical and professional representation."

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Robert Cemovich

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the honor and pleasure of working with Neil on an immigration case. I learned a great deal from working with him on that case. He is very knowledgeable, experienced, honest and fair. Also, his seminar on immigration law proved extremely informative and valuable to my law practice. I hope to work with him again. I strongly recommend Neil as a highly competent and overall excellent immigration attorney."

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Joanne Fakhre

Immigration lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Neil is a very knowledgeable attorney who cares deeply for his clients and works hard to get the best results for them. He is always willing to answer questions and assist other attorneys."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

"Making a World of Difference" Award, Lutheran Services

2000

Legal Service Award, University of South Florida

2000

Legal Service Award, University of South Florida

1999

Legal Service Award, University of South Florida

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Neil F. Lewis, P.A. -- Immigration Attorneys

1996 - 1997

Attorney, Richard Maney & Associates

1983 - 1987

Corporal, United States Marine Corps

Associations

2000 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida chapter)

Member

2000 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1997 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - 2003

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida chapter)

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

of course Extreme Hardship was there

Waiver granted, LPR granted

751 Extreme Hardship waiver granted

Green card with no conditions

Cancellation of Removal -- Recinas type case

Green cards granted (when available)

Waiver -- really?

LPR

Miracle required and granted

Lawful permanent residence granted

Removal to Egypt cancelled, green card issued.

VICTORY!

A regular marriage case

Permanent Residence Granted!

The Impossible Return

My client was granted her LPR in Mexico

Green Cards for everyone!

Cancellation of Removal granted!

Charge of Claim to Citizenship Rejected

Removability Charge rejected

Cancellation of Removal under 240A(b) granted

Green card issued!

A Citizen at last!

Citizenship Certificate awarded.

Green card and citizenship for Client

Green card recovered, Citizenship granted

Waiver for Albanian spouse of USC

Waivers granted, visa issued

240A(b) Cancellation of Removal for native of Mexico

Cancellation of Removal Granted

Diversity Lottery Green Cards for already ordered deported family of 5

Green Cards Issued

240A(b) Cancellation of Removal granted

Lawful Permanent Residence granted

13 year wait for Green Card ended by hiring Neil Lewis!

Green Card issued.

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Education

1996

College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of South Carolina

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference 2014 212(h) Waivers for LPRs

2013

Last Call with Pat Kemp Provisional Waivers

2013

Immigration Basics CLE

Immigration Law CLE

2013

Hillsborough County Criminal Defense Lawyers

Immigration implications of criminal convictions

2013

Federal Administrative Law Judges Conference Immigration Hearing Process and new developments

2013

1460 AM morning show Immigration law changes

2011

Immigration Success Seminars, LLC

Immigration Law

2011

Immigration Law Fundamentals CLE Immigration Law Fundamentals

2011

Immigration Law Fundamentals Immigration Law Fundamentals

2011

Establishing an Immigration Practice

immigration law

2010

2010

Crimes and Immigration Consequences Immigration Law

2010

"Immigration Law 101: Defining our terms" Immigration Law

2009

Stetson Law School

DREAM Act

2008

AILA CFC Seminar, October 2008

K Visas

2005

Criminal Law Update

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity

2005

Criminal Law CLE

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

2004

Sabado Pequeno --Saturday Radio Show

Immigration News and Information

2003

Sabado Pequeno -- 620 AM -- Saturday Radio Show

Immigration News and Information

2003

Immigration Considerations

Immigration Impact of Criminal Activity and Pleas

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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