Michael Charles Smallbone

Michael Charles Smallbone

also known as First Class Immigration

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Franklin, TN
Practice Areas: Immigration, Entertainment

330 Mallory Station Dr, Ste C-7, Franklin, TN

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 80%

Non-Immigrant (H1, R1, H2, TN1) and Immigrant/Permanent Resident/Greencard petitions for both work based and family based clients.

19 years

80%
Entertainment 20%

13 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 18 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2008

Active

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Location

First Class Immigration

330 Mallory Station Dr, Ste C-7, Franklin, TN, 37067

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Michael Charles Smallbone's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Umida | April 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best immigration lawyer!!!!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND I highly recommend services of this law firm. Michael Smallbone’s firm and everyone at her office did an incredible job with our case which had a positive outcome. Law firm was always on top of things. He went above and beyond during our long process and did everything she could to... ensure a successful outcome. A perfect professional and great mentor Michael Smallbone’ s was very effective getting my applications through all the required processes. He is very meticulous, detail oriented and timely. Michael and his team followed all the necessary steps, never missed deadlines, expedited the procedures and made sure everything submitted was perfect down to the smallest detail. Michael Smallbone’ s is wonderful not only as a professional but also as a friend and coach, makes the psychological factor of going through the applications much easier and less stressful. In summary, a great lawyer and individual.

Posted by Ryan | February 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Fantastic immigration experience

I was a very hesitant client in the beginning thanks to the overwhelming amount of information online in regards to moving and working internationally. Michael and his team gave me the confidence I needed and after a surprisingly easy experience I now have the visa I have wanted for years. Cannot rec...ommend Michael and his team highly enough. Thanks mate!

Posted by Kechi | January 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Renewal of O1 visa

Within hours of being introduced to Michael, it felt like we were old friends! His knowledge, experience and professionalism is second to none. In much less time that I could have imagined, he got my O1 renewed. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs an Immigration Attorney. Michael and his tea...m are the best! - Kechi

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The fastest, most efficient attorney I have ever used.

After having previously used a different attorney, who completely ruined my pending case and left me with a NOID (notice of intent to deny) I was referred to Michael. Within less than a month, Michael was able to get me approved for a green card. This is something my previous attorney was unable t...o do over a THREE YEAR period - and within a month Michael had me an approved i140. Due to some further unforeseen circumstances (related to my previous attorney and pending case) my wife and I retained Michael again for help with our i130 (which had the original RFE/NOID). Michael was able to attend our interview with USCIS and we had an approval the following day for our i130 and a few days later we got an e-mail that our i485 was approved. I am happy to say without a doubt that these approvals are 100% thanks to the hard and diligent work of Michael. He went above and beyond, he was always calm (and able to calm my wife and I) and always available. Having gone through the stress of three years of USCIS interviews, NOIDs and on-going drama - Michael was able to do what my wife and I thought was never going to happen, which was get us approved.

Posted by Stefan | April 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer around. (Green Card)

Best (and most affordable) Immigration Lawyer in the US! I was referred to Michael Smallbone by a friend of mine who went through the process of obtaining a green card. I wasn't disappointed. He is always available to answer my questions (even during late hours of the night) and is very easy to ...work with. The whole tedious immigration process felt like a breeze having Michael on my side. I know of a lot of other people who also used him for immigration purposes and they share the same great experience Michael gave them. (not surprisingly). I will continue to refer Michael to anyone in need of an immigration lawyer. Thank you Michael Smallbone!!

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Michael Charles Smallbone's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Davis

Unknown lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is the best at what he does, and I will continue to recommend him to any of my clients needing assistance with immigration matters."

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Paul Jeter

Immigration lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael for any and all issues pertaining to Immigration Law. I am very comfortable referring anyone looking for an immigration lawyer to him. He will work hard for and take good care of his clients."

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James Harris

Entertainment lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have reached out and asked for help from Michael on several different Entertainment issues and he has always been very helpful and willing to help a fellow attorney out."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Founding Attorney/Lawyer, First Class Immigration

2004 - 2012

Vice President, Premiere Speakers Bureau

2001 - 2004

Paralegal, Chesser & Asc., PLLC

Associations

2009 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Registration

Approved

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Education

2008

NASHVILLE

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Griffith University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Class Program/Adjunct Professor

Immigration Law

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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