Duffy B. Trager

Duffy B. Trager

5.0
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 Selma | March 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Highly Recommended! A life-changing victory for my three beautiful children and I. Thanks to God and Attorney Duffy Trager!

From the moment I stepped into the Trager Law Firm, I knew I was in capable hands. Attorney Duffy Trager didn't just take my asylum case; he embraced it with unwavering dedication and profound empathy. His extreme attention to detail was evident in every aspect of my case. Attorney Trager carefully g...athered evidence, patiently listened to my painful experiences, and crafted a compelling Brief in Support of my Asylum case, with more than two hundred pages. Attorney Duffy Trager, didn't just see my case as a number; he saw me and my children as human beings deserving of safety and a future. And worked hard for my Asylum case. What truly sets Attorney Trager apart is his genuine compassion. He understood the emotional toll this process took on me and my family, offering constant reassurance and unwavering support. Attorney Trager was always accessible, promptly answering my questions and addressing my concerns, no matter how small. Attorney Trager explained the complex legal procedures in a way that was easy to understand, empowering me to actively participate in my own defense. He was the entire process calm, present and positive. When I received the decision from the USCIS, with the decision Asylum Status Granted Indefinitely for my children and I in the United States of America, it was a moment of so much gratitude, pure relief and joy. It was a moment that changed my children, and I live forever. Thanks to Attorney Duffy Trager and his team at the Trager Law Firm, my children and I have been given a second chance at life. My children and I can now build a future free from fear and persecution. I am eternally grateful for his expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment with our Asylum case. If you are seeking an attorney who will work hard on your case and tirelessly with genuine compassion and dedication look no further than Attorney Duffy Trager. He is, without a doubt, the best. Thank you so very much Duffy, and team Daisy and Brendan. We are forever grateful. Selma

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended!

In the midst of a global pandemic, my husband and I began a search for an immigration attorney about 15 months ago. We had never hired such an attorney locally and did not have any recommendations, so we did what another person would do... we went to Google! We knew we wanted to work with an attorney... and office focusing specifically on immigration, as we wanted someone who was an expert in the field. We found Russell Immigration Law Firm and decided to set up a meeting. We met with Duffy Trager and were pleased with our initial meeting, so we decided to move forward with him. He quickly sent us paperwork and let us know our next steps. We had to get together a lot of things, but Duffy and Rebecca were quick to respond and thorough with us as we prepared initial paperwork for the I-485. They reviewed all of the materials we sent very thoroughly and answered all of our questions. They also helped us with things we did not know how to do, like getting documents translated. Duffy made sure we put together the most accurate and thorough application possible. He was also extremely honest and realistic with us about what to expect and when to expect it. (He was overall spot on!) When the time came for the interview, we worked closely again with Duffy to prepare for the interview and to update documents. We were so grateful to have him there with us at the interview. Even after that, when we had to take additional steps, including an I-601, Duffy and Daisy went above and beyond to ensure we did everything we could for successful results! Despite the pandemic and about what I have read about USCIS delays, it was about ten months from the time of original submission to approval of the I-485. I will also note that, from the payment side of things, I really appreciated being able to pay monthly payments (after the down payment). That was helpful, financially. Duffy's understanding of law, thoroughness, and honesty cannot be beat. We are grateful to have had him, Rebecca, Daisy, and the team at Russell Immigration Law Firm on our side through this process. We recommend him for your immigration needs.

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly competent and professional

Duffy is what I will call a highly professional Attorney. Me and my wife were very satisfied with his services. He guided us in all the right ways,and you could tell he is extremely experienced with what he does. My wife and I will be ever grateful to him and his firm. We are staying with Russell i...mmigration law firm.

Posted by Malek Baroudi | October 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very reliable intelligent lawyer

Mr Duffy is one of the best lawyers I have ever dealt with. He made sure I know every step of the immigration process and guided to the best way to file a complete file. He treated my case as if it’s his own, kept contact with me and told me about every status change that happened. 5 stars is not e...nough for this lawyer, he deserves more. And I will definitely refer friends to him.

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.

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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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