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Michael Harold Sharon
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Selected 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" in Immigration Law in Cleveland by Best Lawyers. Recipient of highest (AV) rating by peers. Honored annually as a Super Lawyer. Free 15 minute consultation.
For over 30 years, I have focused my legal practice on immigration and naturalization law. During that time, I have worked on thousands of cases and have helped clients of every variety from large businesses to individuals. My clients have enjoyed the success of my hard work in their best interests. My reputation and practice is built upon a foundation of knowledge, efficiency, responsiveness, effectiveness, and integrity. Please feel free to contact me by phone or e-mail to discuss your case.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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42 years
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Licensed in Ohio for 43 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1982
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Location
Sharon & Kalnoki LLC
6500 Rockside Rd., Suite 180, Independence, OH, 44131
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Showing 6 - 10 of 21 reviews | Immigration
Posted by Khaled | December 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The best ...making people's lives better
My case was very complicated to move my family to the states specially I'm living outside the states honestly I lost hope but he got it done . I recommend him for any immigration case he can get it done . Thanks for making people’s lives better.
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2015 | Immigration
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I had a short talk with Mr. Sharon over phone about my visa matters. It was clear to me that he is different from the other lawyers with whom I met during my stay in the United States. He was very clever, assertive and knowledgeable and to the point. I am definitelyconsidering him as my future lawye...
Posted by Payam | July 28, 2015 | Immigration
Best lawyer ever!
I had the pleasure of meeting with Mr. Sharon a couple of months ago when I was searching out for an immigration attorney to take care of my application for a change of status into J visa for my residency. Since the issue was of high priority to my career, I tried to search as much as I could to fin...
Posted by Lu | July 28, 2015 | Immigration
Definitely the best !!
I am so grateful to have had Mr. Sharon representing my green card condition removal case. My case was very difficult, but it was his incredible knowledge and confidence that calmed me down. He went the extra mile on my case to make sure I was well prepared before my immigration interview. He was hig...
Posted by Jean-David | July 27, 2015 | Immigration
Immigration Preparedness
Michael Sharon is consistently a well informed and organized immigration attorney. He told myself and my husband what was needed in a direct, succinct manner. We supplied every piece of information Michael requested so he could posture us for a successful interview with the immigration service in Cle...
Michael Harold Sharon's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael is an outstanding immigration attorney. He is highly ethical in addition to being knowledgeable and through. Whenever I have had the privilege of co-counseling with Michael on immigration matters, he has always placed the best interests of the client as his primary concern. He has my unqualified endorsement."
"Michael was my first mentor when I began practicing immigration law in 1995, along with his partner Aniko Kalnoki. I am familiar with not only Michael's prodigious experience in the field but also his wisdom, sound judgment, and dedication to his clients. I have been priveleged to learn from him, and I recommend Michael without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Excellent immigration attorney."
"Michael is an outstanding immigration attorney. His knowledge of immigration law is astounding and I have known him to be an extremely ethical attorney. I have had the privilege of learning from Michael for nearly fifteen years. I recommend his services without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I am honored to know this attorney. As a younger attorney I look up to his accomplishment. He is a wealth of knowledge for business based immigration. I highly recommend this attorney."
"I am honored to be an immigration attorney in the same greater Cleveland area as Michael Sharon. I decline any employment based immigration case for a variety of reasons - mainly, I prefer removal, family and criminal cases, and more importantly, I know of no better firm to handle immigration employment cases than Sharon & Kalnoki. Also, Michael and I recently presented to the Ohio Association of Magistrates and had a blast - and also, hopefully, shared some useful information to the crowd!"
"I have used Mr. Sharon's services to obtain green card. Without a doubt, Mr. Sharon is one of the best immigration attorneys in Cleveland. When I met him for the first time, I was impressed by the level of professionalism he and his firm portrayed. I can say with confidence, that lawyers like Mr. Sharon make me feel proud of being a part of the legal profession. Not only he is highly knowledgeable of his field, he respects his clients, and never makes promises he cannot keep."
"Michael Sharon is an excellent immigration attorney. As a fellow attorney in the community, I have had the opportunity to view his work many times. His knowledge of family based visas and employment based visas is very good. I'd recommend his representation without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Best Law Firm, Best Lawyers in America
2018
"Lawyer of the Year" in Immigration Law in Cleveland, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2017
Best Law Firm, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Selected Immigration Attorney, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Ohio Super Lawyers
2016
Selected Immigration Law Attorney, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Rated Midwest Lawyer, American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Leading Lawyer, Inside Business Magazine
2010
Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Leading Lawyer, Inside Business Magazine
2008
Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Leading Lawyer, Inside Business Magazine
2006
Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Leading Lawyer, Inside Business Magazine
2005
Leading Lawyer, Inside Business Magazine
2004
Leading Lawyer, Inside Business Magazine
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Case Western Reserve University School Of Law
2000 - Present
Managing Member, Sharon & Kalnoki LLC
1984 - 2000
Senior Associate, Margaret Wong & Associates CO LPA
Associations
2005 - Present
IMG TaskforceMember
1992 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Sample of Legal Cases
National Interest Waiver
The green card was granted.
Education
1982
Case Western Reserve University
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Bowdoin College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Luncheon Lecture Series
What the Devil is Going on with Immigration? New laws, rumors of new laws, and current uncertainty.
2017
HSA Education Committee
Immigration Law for FMGs
2017
Annual Ohio Human Resources Conference
Let Me In, Immigration Man- Employment Related Immigration Issues
2016
Ohio Human Resources Management 2016 Annual Conference
Foul: Penalty Flag for I-9s
2014
Sharon & Kalnoki Seminar
What Employers Need to Know About I-9s
2014
2014 Spring Conference
Immigration Survival Guide for Human Resources
2013
Guest Speaker Series
U.S. Immigration Policy and Procedures
2011
Fall Conference
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Immigration but Were Afraid to Ask
2011
9th Annual Immigration Law Institute
L-1 Visas- "Your Konwledge Isn't all that Special and You Really Aren't a Manager- Current Issues with the L-1 Visa"
2008
Annual Immigration Law Seminar
Gambling in April or Betting on Exemptions- H-1Bs in 2009
2007
Immigration Seminar
Marriage Based Immigration: How to build bona fides and overcome 2nd marriage issues
2006
Immigration and Naturalization Update
Waive Goodbye to the Foreign Residency Requirement for Physicians
Publications
2007
Crain's Cleveland Business
Take Note of Changes to Immigration Form
2004
Crain's Cleveland Business
Law Boosts Visa Fees
2000
Crain's Cleveland Business
New Law Permits More Visas to Secure Temporary Workers
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I change my employer and re-file the same denied H-1B petition?
08 Nov 2018
Q&A
Does he need a criminal lawyer or immigration
23 Oct 2018
Q&A
Why my mother-in-law keeps getting tourist visas with very short validity?
08 Nov 2017