Jeffrey Charles Pettys

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Jeffrey Charles Pettys

also known as Jeffrey C. Pettys

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 33 years

Immigration Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Immigration

1900 Polaris Parkway, Suite 450-018, Columbus, OH

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About Jeffrey

Biography

The Law Offices of Jeffrey C Pettys, Marriage Visa Services--My law practice specializes in obtaining K1 Fiance Visas, CR1 and IR1 Marriage Visas and Green Cards for fiances, spouses and family members of US Citizens. Call today for a free consultation 1-888-515-3529

My law practice specializes in obtaining K1 Fiance Visas, CR1 and IR1 Marriage Visas and Green Cards for fiances and spouses of US Citizens. Call today for a free consultation 1-888-515-3529

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

K1 Fiance Visas | CR1 & IR1 Marriage Visas | Visas for Children & Family Members | Immigrant Visas For Parents I Adjustment of Status to Legal Permanent Residency for Fiances, Spouses, and Children of US Citizens

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 33 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Jeffrey C Pettys, Marriage Visa Services

1900 Polaris Parkway, Suite 450-018, Columbus, OH, 43240

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The Law Offices of Jeffrey C Pettys, Marriage Visa Services

10940 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1600, Los Angeles, CA, 90024

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Jeffrey Charles Pettys's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

49 Client Reviews


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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the lawyer for providing highly responsive, knowledgeable, and reassuring guidance through complex immigration processes. Clients frequently highlight the lawyer's thoroughness, professionalism, and reasonable fees, noting that this support made stressful visa and green card procedures feel smooth and manageable.

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Posted by Christine | April 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Excellent immigration lawyer

We worked with Attorney Jeff Pettys for a marriage-based visa, and we were genuinely impressed with his honest, straightforward approach. He maintains the highest ethical standards and never cuts corners, which gave us great confidence throughout the process. He was extremely knowledgeable and consis...tently responsive. The paperwork felt overwhelming at times, but he patiently answered every question and reviewed each document thoroughly. Whenever we started to feel anxious, he was calm and reassuring, which made a huge difference during a stressful process. He clearly takes his work seriously and does it well. We’re grateful for his guidance and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking immigration assistance. We are confident in his ability to help others navigate the immigration system with the same level of care and professionalism.

Posted by Mikkel | April 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Outstanding services

Jeff provided outstanding legal services from start to finish. He was always available, responded quickly to any questions or concerns, and kept me well-informed throughout the entire process. He not only met my expectations but exceeded them, going above and beyond to ensure everything was handled s...moothly and professionally. I truly appreciated his dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. I would highly recommend Jeff to anyone in need of a reliable and responsive attorney.

Posted by Steven | November 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Attentive and Effective

Jeff helped me and my fiance get from start to finish with our K-1 visa. Throughout the process, Jeff was very mindful of timelines and was always available for a call when we needed clarification. With Jeff's help, our visa was approved within a year of our first filing. Jeff made this an efficient ...and painless process

Posted by Wendell | November 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney

K1 visa

Mr. Pettys played a vital role in making me and my fiances dreams a reality. The thought of finding the woman I'd spend my life with on the other side of the world sounded far fatched but when it became something we knew was right and we both wanted, Mr. Pettys was the first and only lawyer I had to ...reach out to. He made sure to keep an open line of communication with me, even responding on the weekends. He made the process effortless for us, telling us exactly what we needed and explaining the process. I was surprised to find, the day after receiving the confirmation that our packet was sent to the US Embassy in Manilla, he reached out to me to make sure we would be ready for the next steps. I know it's not this fast for all, but just 7 months after sending our initial papers to the USCIS she was able to fly to America and now we're getting ready to be married, where he instructed me to notify him so he can assist us further in the final steps. Thank you very much! Wendell & Mae Ann

Posted by Steve | December 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

K-1 Visa Approved Thank You Jeff

I hired Jeff in April of 2023 after returning from the Philippines. I had talked to Jeff before the trip and he gave me sound advise on what to bring back from the trip even before I hired him. He took care of our K1 and K2 visa application, I t was a long process due to the back up still from Covi...d-19. His timeline was accurate from day one on how long the process would be. He was always patient with our questions and concerns. During the long process Jeff made sure that we were feeling as confident as he was. Any concerns or questions along the way Jeff always returned our calls. We finally got our Approval on December 19th 2023 and she will arrive on Jan 10th 2024. I will contact Jeff once we are married to assist in the permanent residency process. I would recommend Jeff Pettys to handle your case as well.

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2026

Lead Counsel Verified, LawInfo

2023

Top 10 Attorney, Best of the Best Attorneys

2022

Top 10 Law Firm, American Association Of Attorney Advocates

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2019

Client, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

N/A

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney, The Law Offices of Jeffrey C Pettys, Marriage Visa Services

Associations

National Association of Distinguished Counsel

Executive Committee

Education

1993

Capital University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

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Ohio State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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