Brent David Hessel

Brent David Hessel

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Family

2200 21st Avenue South, Suite 305, Nashville, TN

About Brent

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 70%

I apply a creative and committed approach to protecting my clients' rights and interests as I help them to navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law. I offer full-service immigration solutions to individuals, families, employers, and investors, whether in obtaining permanent residence in the United States, nonimmigrant visas, or a strong defense during removal proceedings. I truly enjoy working on your behalf to keep your families together, to grow your business,

15 years

70%
Criminal Defense 15%

If you or someone you know has been charged with a criminal offense, it is important that you contact an attorney who knows the law and cares enough to ensure that you get the best defense possible. I approach every criminal case with a passion for protecting clients. Importantly, I will carefully and patiently explain every step of the process, making certain that you understand what we are doing and the consequences of any plea agreements or potential sentences you may be considering or facing

15 years

15%
Family 15%

I believe that divorces should be handled so as to minimize the cost of starting this new phase in your life. If you have reached the point that your marriage is over, I want to help you protect your interests and those of your children, working alongside trained mediators to negotiate the best arrangement to satisfy the needs of your family prior to representing you in Court. I believe that this is much better than engaging in a long Court battle, that will leave you and your wallet drained.

14 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 15 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2011

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Hessel Law

2200 21st Avenue South, Suite 305, Nashville, TN, 37212

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Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2013 | Immigration

Our Experience with Immigration Attorney Brent Hessel

We do not generally leave online reviews for anything but for this, we feel compelled. My wife and I hired Brent to represent my wife's family. There were two specific things about Brent that stood out to us and made us want to retain him. First, he had an extremely good understanding of immigration... law. This was very important to us because my wife's family's immigration situation was immensely complex. Prior to meeting Brent we actually talked to a few different lawyers in the Nashville area which seemed decent but during our consultations, those attorneys seemed to have difficulty answering immigration law questions that related to our situation, so we decided to look elsewhere. When we met Brent Hessel we were presently surprised! His deep knowledge of both the immigration system and specific laws instilled great confidence and gave us an assurance that we could trust his council. Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, is the fact that from beginning to end, Brent took a very personal interest in our case. It was more than just business for him, he took our case personally and we knew that he cared for us. Also, when preparing for court, he spent tons of time working with us and working on our case and week after week he consistently and patiently answered our many questions and time after time he helped calm our fears. In court, Brent went to bat for us and was thoroughly organized and prepared. He worked with us for well over a year and every step of the way he was there for us when we needed him. I'm sure there are other good immigration attorneys available in the Nashville area but knowing Brent we cannot imagine hiring anybody else. We would hire him again without hesitation. We highly recommend his services!

Posted by Rosalin | July 10, 2013 | Immigration

Helpful, hopeful, honest.

My husband and I first met Brent about 2 winters ago. We met with him for an immigration matter and from the first moment we met, I knew he was the lawyer I had been hoping for. He was completely honest with us and told us exactly what could happen, but at the same time, remaining positive that we ...were headed in the right direction. We have gotten our approval for the marriage visa and this happened in a timely manner. We have moved on to the phase that we will be going for our interview soon and hoping that the 601 waiver will truly help us and that my husband will return to this country in a reasonable amount of time. That is why I continue to have trust and faith in Brent. I would not want to continue this journey without his input and knowledge. This is my heart and my children's father . I would not gamble it on just anyone. For every step we take/have taken, Brent has been there for us and has always been understanding and supportive. He has given us the opportunity to take our time and continue at a pace that we are comfortable with. If I have a question or concern, I simply ask and he lets me know how we should proceed. At times, I feel as though I am asking very silly questions, but in his kind way, he answers me and assures me that no question is silly. He is always kind and makes me feel as though every person would need to know the same information. We plan to be in the final phases of our journey in the very near future and I know that no matter where we are, Brent will be available to hold our hands and walk us through this very personal journey. I have recommended several people to Brent for immigration matters and concerns and I will continue to do so. I think that sometimes we have a perception of how a professional person will handle matters and Brent handles them as though we were his only clients, while treating us as though we have known one another a lifetime. He encourages me when I get discouraged and he reassures both of us that we can get all these matters taken care. If you want to work with someone that has your best interest at heart, and is working for you, call Brent. I am positive that you will be as satisfied as we have been and you will know that you have chosen the most competent person to handle your needs.

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Managing Attorney, Hessel Law

2011 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Immigration & Naturalization Attorneys

Associations

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (MidSouth chapter)

Education

2010

American University - Washington College of Law

J.D.

2006

American University School of International Service

M.A.

Languages

Spanish

English

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