Richard Thomas Herman

Richard Thomas Herman

also known as Herman Legal Group, LLC

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Immigration Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

408 West Saint Clair Avenue, Suite 230, Cleveland, OH

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 95%

23+ immigration exp. Listed in “Best Lawyers in America,” AV-Rated. Marriage green card, fiancée visa, work visa, investment visa, J-1 waiver, I-601 hardship waiver, L-1, R-1, TN , labor certification, NIW, citizenship, asylum, deportation, bond

33 years | 5,000 cases

95%
Asylum 5%

All aspects of asylum-related claims: affirmative asylum (I-589) filed with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service; defensive asylum, withholding of removal, convention against torture relief (I-589), filed with U.S. Immigration Court, BIA, Circuit

33 years | 500 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 32 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Utah for 1 year

State: Utah

Acquired: 2024

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Herman Legal Group -- Cleveland

408 West Saint Clair Avenue, Suite 230, Cleveland, OH, 44113

Herman Legal Group --- Columbus

6660 N. High Street, Suite 3E, Columbus, OH, 43085

Herman Legal Group - Detroit/Dearborn

7301 Schaefer Road, Suite 103, Detroit, MI, 48126

Herman Legal Group: Buffalo

Downtown Buffalo - Key Center, 50 Fountain Place, Suite 1400, Buffalo, NY, 14202

Herman Legal Group: Chicago

6127 South University Avenue, Suite 1008, Chicago, IL, 60637

Herman Legal Group: Dayton

257 Regency Ridge Drive, Dayton, OH, 45459

Herman Legal Group: Cincinnati

Georgetown Village, 1-38 Triangle Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45246

Herman Legal Group --- Ann Arbor, Michigan

1900 West Stadium Blvd, Section C, Suite 2, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103

Herman Legal Group -- Charlotte Office

222 S. Church Street, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC, 28202

Herman Legal Group -- Toledo

4044 Enterprise Blvd, Toledo, OH, 43612

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Richard Thomas Herman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

5 star (33)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Amin A | November 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Rip me off $2,500

I hired him few years back and did not finish my case he quit before immigration decide on my case,very rude unprofessional

Posted by Ken | April 11, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Richard Herman is outstanding.

Richard was very professional; I have a very difficult situation to deal with and he did a great job of finding and applying relevant case law precedent. He came up with very useful recommendations and ideas that will help me in my current situation.

Posted by Simeon | June 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

No rival!!

It was my wife who found Richard. So many lawyers were introduced to her, some with more years of experience. She doesn’t care about the many years of experience that others had. She told me that there was something about Richard and that she wants him to be our attorney. That was the best decision w...e ever made. Richard and his team turned out to be the most amazing set of people, exceptional in every way. Richard is always busy but trust him to always call you back when he is done with his meetings. He walked the whole length of our immigration process with us. He explained in details what we are to expect and provided counseling whenever we are confused. In two years, our asylum application was approved!! It’s rare, it doesn’t happen very often. Everyone believes he must be some sort of a wizard or magical creature to be able to make this happen. My family and I are forever grateful to Richard Thomas Herman and his team for making our stay in America a permanent one. I highly recommend him ! 101%!!

Posted by Angel | June 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Simply the best!!

Richard and his crew has been nothing short of amazing. They are just the best. They were always within reach whenever we are confused Or have any questions concerning our immigration process. Richard even went with us for the interview and in less than two years, our asylum was approved. Even after ...our approval, Richard still checks up on us from time to time. He will be filing for our green card in a few months. I highly recommend Herman legal Group to anyone struggling with immigration issues. Richard is just what you are looking for, he is your final bus stop. He’s so efficient and his professionalism is without rivalry. Thank you Richard for everything . We just can’t thank you enough

Posted by Pamela | April 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Successful Permanent Residency - Richard Is The Best!

Herman Legal Group is the BEST! My husband and I have been working with Richard and the team since mid-2019 on my permanent residency process. They were absolutely fantastic, extremely knowledgeable, very helpful, and with a full heart, I can say that I am now a resident of the USA, which gives us gr...eat stability for our future. It is still amazing to us that this all happened even through COVID-19! Richard is very passionate about immigration law and you can tell that he truly cares about his clients. At certain times, it was a bit difficult to reach them but eventually, all of our questions were answered plenty of time before any deadlines - I just imagine they can get busy. We loved our experience with Herman Legal Group and we would NOT entrust this delicate and complex process to anyone else! He's the man.

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Richard Thomas Herman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Biggerman

Immigration lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Richard Herman for anyone in need of a top-notch immigration attorney. He is not only knowledgeable and experienced, but also dedicated to achieving results for his clients."

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Ralph Buss

Immigration lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard provides expert legal advice and is a great advocate for Immigrants"

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Alexander Gertsburg

Immigration lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alma Sove

Immigration lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard is an outstanding advocate for anyone seeking to naturalize to the U.S. or wanting to obtain any permit or visa, and his expertise in immigration is second to none. His consistent work speaks of integrity, intelligence, and service to every client. Ask advice from Richard with confidence. Highly recommend Richard's services."

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Donald Gallick

Immigration lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard Herman is an attorney who believes in what he does every day. If I needed an immigration attorney, Richard is the first attorney I would call."

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Jack Abel

Immigration lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ross Molho

Immigration lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Richard Herman and his staff are excellent business/immigration attorneys. I have co-counseled with Richard and his team through the years and they are always competent, efficient, and responsive. I trust Rick to understand even the most complicated immigration fact pattern because there is no immigration problem that he hasn't seen or solved. Saying that Richard Herman is the preeminent immigration lawyer in Cleveland, Ohio is an understatement. His practice extends nation-wide and he has assisted me with several demanding issues here in Chicago. In sum, Richard Herman is the business/immigration lawyer that other lawyers hire. I enthusiastically recommend him."

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Erin James

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Super Lawyer, Cincinnati Magazine

2010

Inside Business Magazine, Leading Lawyer

2010

Cincinnati and Goverment Magazine, Super Lawyer

2009

Leading Lawyer, Inside Business Magazine

2009

Special Recognition for volunteering, El Centro

2009

Special recognition, Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

2009

Super Lawyer, Cinncinnati and Government Magazine

2008

Leading Lawyer, Inside Business Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Cinncinnati and Politics Magazine

2007

Leading Lawyer, Inside Business Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Cincinnati and Politics Magazine

2006

Executive Order of Ohio Commodore, Governor of Ohio

2006

Leading Lawyer, Inside Business Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Cincinnati and Politics Magazine

2005

AV-Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Leading Lawyer, Inside Business Magazine

2005

Diversity Achievement, Mayor Jane Campbell, City of Cleveland

2005

Legal Advisor, On Leong Chinese Merchants Associatio

2004

Leading Lawyer, Inside Business Magazine

2004

Special Recognition, Vietnamese American Association

2004

Super Lawyer, Cincinnati and Politics Magazine

2003

Leading Lawyer, Inside Business Magazine

2002

Hispanic of the Year, U.S. Senator George Voinovich

2002

Special Recognition, American Nationalities Movement

2002

Special Recognition, Mayor of Cleveland

2002

Leading Lawyer, Inside Business Magazine

2002

Special Recognition, Congressman Sherrod Brown

2002

Special Recognition, Community Relations Board, City of Cleveland

2002

Special Recognition, Cuyahoga County Commissioners

2002

Special Recognition, Congressman Stephanie Tubbs Jones

2001

Special Recognition, Vietnamese American Association of Cleveland

2000

Recognition, Vietnamese Association of Cleveland

1999

Special Recognition, Republican Ethnic Heritage Committee

1999

Special Recognition, Cleveland Mayor Michael White

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Founder, Principal, Attorney, Herman Legal Group

1993 - 1995

Immigration Attorney, White & Associates

Associations

2010 - Present

Global Detroit

Board Member

Ohio Hispanic Bar Associates

Member

National Arab American Business Associates

Member

2009 - 2012

TiE Ohio -- The Immigrant Entrepreneur Association

Co-Founder, Chair

2007 - 2010

Cleveland Council on World Affairs

Trustee

2006 - 2009

Legal Aid Society of Clevleand

Board Member

2005 - 2008

Cuyahoga County Bar Association

Board Member

2003 - 2005

Global Issues Resource Center

Board Member

2002 - 2007

Immigrant & Minority Business Alliance

Co-Founder, Trustee

1996 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ly v. Hansen, 351 F.3d 263 (2003)

prevailed on requiring a bond determination

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Education

1993

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Cincinnati

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Numerous Conference & Speeches Immigration Reform

2012

Hispanic Leadership Conference Immigrants -- Making America Stronger

2011

Need for Immigration reform Think Like an Immigrant

2011

Immigrant Entrepreneurship Summit Immigrant Entrepreneurs

2010

National Immigrant Integration Conference Immigration Reform

2010

Immigrants Can Save Northeast Ohio Immigrants Can Save Northeast Ohio

2005

Facing the Fire

New Alliances

Publications

Languages

Russian

Spanish

Mandarin

Arabic

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