Duffy B. Trager

Duffy B. Trager

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Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Louisville, KY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Appeals

1019 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY

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Licensed in Kentucky for 15 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2010

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Law Offices of Duffy B. Trager

1019 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY, 40203

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Posted by Tariq | June 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thanks and pleasure for your interest ...

Mr.Duffy Trager handled my immigration case im blessing meeting him . He was helpful attorney and patience with me i can say with everyone in russell immigration office i been with this firm since i start my process and he explained everything i want and how easy he explained things to me and his gre...at Team ( Rebecca Diaz ) too now im Happy been US . Citizen in the united state ... im going Forward on my Family case with Mr. Duffy and Rebecca with all my appreciation I recommend Duffy Trager in russell immigration to any one need hired attorney and get legal immigraion help

Posted by Cesar | May 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A brilliant lawyer with a big heart!

Duffy Trager handled my immigration process and what a great blessing he was to me and to my American husband. Indeed, from the time we first met him at Russell Immigration office, he right away made us perfectly at ease, heard, valued, assured, properly guided and fully oriented of the legal journey... we have to embark on. We knew right away that we got a brilliant attorney with a big heart in him as he generously spent almost a couple of hours of his time at our initial meeting explaining to us all legal perspectives pertaining to my immigration status. He remained generous with his time in our succeeding visits to Louisville and made sure we are fully guided of the next step we have to make and instructed with what documents to gather. As it turned out, my whole immigration journey proved to be an amazing experience. He was there especially when we embarked on the most crucial moment which was our interview with an immigration officer. I am now a permanent resident as I got my green card in just week after our interview. I remain deeply grateful to the legal accompaniment Duffy and his team (Rebecca, Debbie and Kristen) gave us and most especially for the gift of friendship he shared with us. I highly recommend Duffy to anyone who need a very valuable and tremendously helpful legal immigration assistance.

Posted by Mike | May 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Wonderful!

Duffy Trager handled the immigration case for my husband. We are a gay couple and were anxious about how we would be received. Throughout our time with Duffy, he showed us great respect. He had a strong desire to help us, and was extremely knowledgeable. He guided us through every step of the prep...aration and interview process. He was detailed, and also available when we needed him. Because of Duffy's guidance (and our doing what he said we should do), our interview lasted less than 20 minutes. The immigration officer was so impressed with what we brought to the interview that he said that he would recommend approval of our case, which he did! I cannot imagine a better attorney in the area of immigration law, and highly recommend Duffy to you.

Posted by Pamela | May 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very Helpful

Mr. Trager was very helpful to me and my husband. Because of Mr. Trager my husband is now a legal Permanent Resident of the United States. Him and his team were very compassionate toward us and understood our needs. They also were very understanding of the distance we had to travel to get to their of...fice so they made sure to provided us with alternative ways to stay in contact with him during the process. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs help applying for Immigration status.

Posted by Joy | December 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Informed, Caring and Concerned

After a bad experience at another law firm my husband and I were referred to Russell Immigration by a long time friend. We were assigned to Duffy's caseload, and knew from the very first consult we had an excellent attorney. Duffy had direct answers to our questions about the immigration process with...out shuffling through papers or giving vague responses. Through the whole process he was confident, calm, truthful and reassuring. During one visit, I asked if someone could speak Spanish to my husband so he could fully understand what was being said, and without a blink Duffy began speaking fluent Spanish! We were amazed and relieved all at once. When it came time for us to go to Ciudad Juarez we were given a cell phone number so we could stay in direct contact. What a blessing! Going to Ciudad Juarez was stressful and frightening, but Duffy and his assistant Rebecca held our hands all the way. Every question, every concern was addressed prior to leaving. Not once did we feel we were just another client or what we asked was unimportant. Even when the US Consulate denied my husband's re-entry for a year Duffy was there for both of us - meeting with me as soon as I returned from Mexico and staying in touch with my husband abroad. He showed concern, understanding and encouragement. He gave good legal instruction and follow through. When we returned to Ciudad Juarez this year (2016), again Duffy was part of each and every moment. My husband was approved, and returned to the States on 12/10/16! What a glorious moment! I know, without a shadow of a doubt, if it had not been for Duffy we would have been lost and misguided. He has proved to be a knowledgeable attorney and a good friend.

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Walker Award, Louisville Metro Public Defender

2010

First Place, Immigration Moot Court Competition, New York University Law School

2010

Robert Jayes Memorial Award for Humanitarian Involvement, University of Louisville Law School

2009

First Place, Pirtle-Washer Oral Advocacy Competition, University of Louisville Law School

2007

Donald and Marjorie Sorenson Scholarships, University of Louisville Law School

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Immigration Attorney, Russell Immigration Law Firm

2014 - 2014

Consultant, University of Louisville Law School Human Rights Program

2014 - 2014

Pro Bono Attorney, Human Rights Commission of Belize

2010 - 2013

Trial Attorney, Louisville Metro Public Defender Office

2009 - 2010

IOLTA Fellow/ Law Clerk, Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services

2008 - 2008

IOLTA Fellow, Legal Aid Society of Louisville

Associations

2017 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Executive Committee Member (MidSouth)

2016 - Present

Doors to Hope

Finance Committee Chair, Advisory and Steering Committees

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member; Federal Court Litigation Section

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association MidSouth Chapter

Pro Bono Committee Chair and Liaison

2010 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Member; Immigration and Nationality Section

Education

2010

Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Western Kentucky University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Louisville Business Insider Immigration Courts

2017

Signs of Toxic Stress Associated with Increased Deportations Spectrum News Pure Politics

2017

Representing Minors as Special Immigrant Juveniles Special Immigrant Juvenile status

2017

Public Defender Education Conference

Crimmigration 101

2017

Pro Bono Bond Representation

Legal Elligibility for Immigration Bond

2017

Louisville Inns of Court

Common Immigration Legal Issues

2017

Annual Conference and Criminal Defense Seminar Crimmigration 101

2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference New Attendee Program

2017

2015

Immigration Policy Discussion Immigration Policy

2010

New York University Law School Immigration Moot Court Immigration Law

2009

Pirtle-Washer Oral Advocacy Competition Oral Advocacy

Publications

2004

Community Research Service; Bowling Green, Warren County Empirical analysis of affordable housing in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Languages

Spanish

English

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