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Kathryn (Katie) P. Russell received her Juris Doctorate Cum Laude from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio. Katie graduated from John Carroll University Magna Cum Laude with a double major in History: Latin American Studies Concentration and Spanish. She is fluent in Spanish and has studied at the Universidad Centroamericana with the Casa de la Solidaridad Program in El Salvador and at the Universidad del Pacífico in Lima, Peru. Prior to pursuing her legal career, Katie served as a Jesuit Volunteer at YMCA International Services in Houston, Texas while specializing in Central American Victim of Human Trafficking and refugee resettlement cases. Katie has been with Robert Brown, LLC since 2009 and is experienced in family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, removal defense, and citizenship

Practice areas

Immigration
  1. Immigration: 100%

    7 years

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

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Contact

1468 West 9th Street
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Robert Brown LLC

1468 West 9th Street
Suite 705
Cleveland, OH, 44113-1299

    Robert Brown, LLC

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    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    OHActive201410/19/2020
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers15
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    2020 Ohio Rising StarsSuper Lawyers2019
    Clients' Choice Award 2019AVVO2019
    Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
    Clients' Choice Award 2018Avvo2018
    Best Lawyers in AmericaBest Lawyers in America2018
    Clients' Choice Award 2017Avvo2017
    Clients' Choice Award 2015Avvo2015
    ABA-BNA Award for Excellence in Labor & Employment LawABA-BNA2013
    CALI Award for Excellence in Employment LawCALI2013
    CALI Award for Excellence in Computers and Law: CriminalCALI2013
    CALI Award for Excellence in Juvenile LawCALI2013
    Frank L. Bartak Memorial Fund AwardCleveland Marshall College of Law2012
    CALI Award for Excellence in ContractsCALI2012
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    AttorneyRobert Brown, LLC2014 - Present
    Law ClerkUnited States Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio2014 - 2014
    Judicial Extern for Honorable Judge Donald C. NugentUnited States Federal Court, Northern District of Ohio2013 - 2013
    Immigration Law ClerkRobert Brown, LLC2009 - 2014
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Federal Bar AssociationMember2014 - Present
    American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember2014 - Present
    The Cleveland Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
    InterReligious Task Force on Central AmericaBoard of Trustees2010 - 2016
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Attorney At Law MagazineFederal Court Strikes Down Proclamation Restricting Asylum Seekers2019
    El Vocero LatinoU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Policy Changes Will Expose Applicants to New Risks2018
    Attorney At Law MagazineU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Policy Changes Will Expose Applicants to New Risks2018
    Attorney at Law MagazineImmigration Options for Victims of Domestic Violence2018
    El Vocero LatinoImmigration Options for Victims of Domestic Violence2018
    Attorney at Law MagazineTerminating TPS for Salvadorans: The Urgent Need for U.S. Immigration Reform2018
    Vocero Latino ClevelandTrump Immigration Policies Focus on Enforcement2017
    Attorney at Law MagazineThe End of DACA as an Opportunity for Comprehensive Immigration Reform2017
    La MegaPresident Trump’s Immigration Reform2017
    La MegaOur Shifting Immigration Enforcement Policies2017
    Attorney at Law MagazineThe Trump Administration’s Immigration Enforcement Policies2017
    Attorney at Law MagazinePerformance Metrics for Immigration Judges – A Matter of Judicial Efficiency or an Erosion of Independent Judiciary?2017
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2014
    John Carroll UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2008
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Ignatian Solidarity NetworkU.S. Immigration Law and Policy2018
    Lunch & Learn SeriesPracticing U.S. Immigration Law2017
    Consulate General of Ecuador - Mobile Consulate in Columbus, OhioKnow Your Rights Presentation2017
    Social Justice Teach-InSocial Justice Workshop2015

    Reviews

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    She is the BEST!!!!!! 100% recommended!!

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    I had consultation with Attorney Kathryn Russell about my fiancé visa case and inadmissibility issue via phone internationally. I found her really patient, caring, kind and fast responder. Being outside the US I had trouble paying for international calling and I could not make call to her at the scheduled time, however she was really patient and kind that she gave me an alternative to connect via video calling on an app. She is very friendly, and she answered all of my questions. She provided me the guidance to proceed in a right direction. She relieved all my stress which I had before about my case. She is beautiful human being inside-out and an excellent immigration attorney. She is the best lawyer to work with. You will be in good hands if she takes your case. I highly recommended her!!!!!
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    Consulted attorney

    Great!

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    My husband and I really enjoyed working with Attorney Russell and her team. Their communication was pretty consistent and I never waited longer than a week for their response. When I had questions about my case, Attorney Russell would always do her best to find out the most accurate info for me. Attorney Russell had a schedule conflict and was not able to attend one of my appointments; her and her team made sure that someone was there to cover our case. She also took time to review our case with us thoroughly. She is also very friendly and professional.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Prepared, Pleasant and Excellent Attorney

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    My husband and I are greatly satisfied and glad that we chose Brown immigration to help us with our case, especially attorney Kathryn Russell! She and her assistant Alexis Loucks were on top of the assignment through the whole journey and always there to help us with our concerns and to answer all of our questions. Katie is a dedicated attorney and very detailed in her work and she always had the best advice for us. We are very thankful for their help and for making it a lot easier and much more pleasant for us to go through the whole process. It was such a relief when we found out that our I-485 application was approved and they were big and indispensable part of everything to make it possible and real! We cannot recommend enough Katie and Alexis to work with! And we'll definitely contact them again for any kind of future cooperation regarding immigration law!
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    Beyond Excellent!

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    Kathryn Russell has exceeded not only my expectations, but my husband and family as well. She is very friendly, and she answers all and any questions you may have. I know I do not have to worry when she is working on my case. She is the best lawyer to work with. I highly recommended!!
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    Excellent lawyer team!

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    My husband and I had an absolutely great experience with Kathryn Russell and her team. We availed their services for my green card application. Right from our first communication, they were very helpful, addressed all our concerns, answered all our questions, and made the entire process very smooth. We had to worry about nothing, all our paperwork was taken care of by the team, and Kathryn prepared us for the interview really well. I would highly recommend Attorney Russell and her staff.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    EXCEPTIONAL ATTORNEY KATHYRN RUSSELL.

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    I was recommended by my few friends to hire the services of Robert Brown law firm for filing my assylum case , and when this law firm was recommended to me I was also told that this law firm has brilliant and committed team of legal experts but they have one truly exceptional Attorney and her name is Attorney Kathyrn Russel. I hired the services of this law firm because of their raputable name and exceptional Attorney Kathyrn Russel. The learned Attorney K Russell is truly a professional attorney.In past few months Attorney complied all the documents and prepared my case by putting in lots of efforts hard work and professional honesty.The worthy Attorney has full command over the legal matters.I personally feel and I as the client it is my conviction if Attorney K Russell was not my counsel may be I would not be standing in a position where I am today. My success all credit goes to the Attorney for her noble and professional approach. The law firm is fortunate to have such honest , committed, hard working and professionally colorful legal experts on their panel. May God Bless learned Kathyran Russell AMEEN.
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    Hired attorney

    More than excellent

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    Attorney Kathryn Russell is a wonderful example of how a great honest successful lawyer should be. Through my case, I found her to be sharp, smart, considerate, rapid responder, kind, caring, and hard worker. I highly recommend her as a very skillful immigrant lawyer. I was told one thing before dealing with her ( you are in good hands) and here I am repeating the same words for anyone who decides to use her services , you are in good hands. No matter how hard your case is, one thing for sure, Attorney Kathryn will do more than her best. I would also like to thank her excellent assistant Alexis, she is simply great paying a lot of attention to every detail, she was very quickly aware of every angle of the case, very smart, hard worker and cooperative. I am sure she has a great future ahead of her.
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    Hired attorney

    She is the best!

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    Kathryn Russell and her staff provided excellent service, demonstrating professionalism and personal attention to all details of my case. I would like to thank her for taking my case. She was very polite. She even took the time to explain everything to me. She responded on every email i sent to her. And for the final interview Kathryn made herself accessible and told me i can contact her for any questions or concerns. Thank you once again on doing a great job. I would highly recommend Kathryn Russell and her office.
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    Hired attorney

    Competent and Caring

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    It is comforting to have knowledgeable and supportive legal help on your side when you are going through the immigration process. Thank you to Attorney Katie Russell and paralegal Tiana Ortiz for helping us achieve our goals. Highly recommended.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    She is the best in this line of job!

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    She is an outstanding immigration attorney and I highly recommend her legal services to everyone who is trying to relieve immigration stress from him/her. I got my case approved because she did her job excellently well.
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    Michael Fortney, Immigration Attorney on Oct 2, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I don't know many attorneys in Cleveland, let alone the world, who care more about what they do than Katie. She loves her work. She loves to make a difference. She also produces amazing results for her clients and her community, and I am happy to know her.

    Kathleen Fish, Immigration Attorney on Sep 28, 2018
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Kathryn is an outstanding immigration attorney. She is skilled in all U.S. immigration matters, and I highly recommend her. She is well-respected by her colleagues and other members of the community. I endorse this lawyer.

    Namita Agarwal

    I endorse this lawyer. She is very thoughtful and knowledgable in her area of expertise.

    Erin Brown, Immigration Attorney on May 17, 2016
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Kathryn Russell is an outstanding lawyer. She is very knowledgeable in the immigration field, particularly in areas of family, business and removal defense. She is well respected by clients and colleagues. I endorse this lawyer.

    Robert Brown, Immigration Attorney on Apr 18, 2016
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Kathryn "Katie" Russell has devoted her professional career to becoming one of the top immigration practitioners. After working directly with those fleeing oppression, finishing in the top of her law school class coupled with fluency in the Spanish language Katie is a gifted communicator both with clients and in her writings. Katie has applied her indepth knowledge of immigration law and her abilities to become a leading practitioner and advocate for her clients. I highly recommend Katie for any and all immigration matters.

    Aleksandar Cuic, Immigration Attorney on Apr 18, 2016
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Attorney Katie Russell is highly skilled in the area of Immigration Law particularly in Family based and representation before Immigration Courts throughout the United States. I have personally witnessed the compassion Ms. Russell has towards her clients which is evidenced by the positive outcomes in their cases.

    Rishi Oza, Immigration Attorney on Apr 18, 2016
    Relationship: Co-worker

    Kathryn is an excellent attorney. She is intuitive and pays excellent attention to detail. I strongly recommend her for any of your immigration matters.