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Scott Eric Bratton
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Biography
Mr. Scott Bratton is a Partner at Martin, Jolic & Bratton LLC (formerly Sharon & Kalnoki LLC). Mr. Bratton is licensed to practice law in Ohio as well as numerous federal district and appellate courts. Mr. Bratton has practiced immigration law since 2001. His practice focus includes removal defense, asylum, appeals, federal litigation, Ohio and federal criminal defense, naturalization, and family-based immigration. Mr. Bratton is an experienced litigator who regularly practices in federal and immigration courts throughout the United States.
Mr. Bratton has been the attorney of record on numerous precedent-setting cases, including Cece v. Holder, 733 F.3d 662 (7th Cir. 2013)(en banc), Mandebvu v. Holder, 755 F.3d 417 (6th Cir. 2014), Patel v. Holder, 868 F.3d 719 (8th Cir. 2017), and Madrigal v. Holder, 572 F.3d 239 (6th Cir. 2009). Mr. Bratton also represented President Obama’s aunt and uncle in their immigration court proceedings, which led to their applications being granted.
Mr. Bratton has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers® in America since 2010 and as an Ohio Super Lawyer since 2012. Mr. Bratton was named the 2019 Cleveland Best Lawyers® Immigration “Lawyer of the Year.” He has also taught Asylum and Removal Proceedings at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law for six years. He also frequently speaks at immigration conferences throughout the United States. His article, Representing a Noncitizen in a Criminal Case, was cited by the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case of Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U.S. 356 (2010). Additionally, Mr. Bratton serves as the Ohio AILA Chapter Vice Chair as well as serving on the AILA Asylum Committee. In 2019-20, Mr. Bratton is also serving on the AILA National Removal Defense Online Course Committee where he is working with a small group of immigration lawyers to prepare an on-line educational and training curriculum for removal defense practitioners. Mr. Bratton is also a frequent speaker on immigration topics.
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Licensed in Ohio for 28 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1997
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Location
Martin, Jolic & Bratton LLC
6050 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 250, Independence, OH, 44131
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Posted by Sharon | April 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Hands Down, The Best Immigration Attorney!
Scott has been my attorney for almost 10 years now. He has walked me through my very difficult case step-by-step; all the way throgh to citizenship! He and his staff have tirelessly fought for me throughout this whole process. I highly recommend him for all your immigration needs! Thank you Scott...
Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Phenomenal...very grateful to have him as our immigration attorney
I had the privilege of having Scott as my attorney in my Immigration case. He was very professional yet personable, he took the time to listen and prepare for the case. Outstanding work ethic demonstrated throughout the process and a very satisfying final outcome. Scott was brilliant in his represe...
Scott Eric Bratton's Lawyer Endorsements
"Scott was my Asylum Law professor in law school. He is well known as one of the very best immigration attorneys not just in Ohio, but nationwide. I consider him to be highly knowledgeable, professional, and humble."
"I endorse Scott. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Scott is widely recognized as an outstanding immigration attorney. His work in the area of removal defense is particularly noteworthy."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Listed, Ohio Super Lawyers
2020
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Listed, Ohio Super Lawyers
2019
Lawyer of the Year, Cleveland, Ohio, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Listed, Ohio Super Lawyers
2018
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Listed, Ohio Super Lawyers
2017
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Listed, Ohio Super Lawyers
2015
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Listed, Best Lawyer Immigration Law
2014
Listed, Ohio Super Lawyer in Immigration Law
2013
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
2010
Listed, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
2006
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
2005
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
N/A
, Inside Business Magazine
N/A
Rising Star, Cincinnati Magazine
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Partner, Martin, Jolic & Bratton LLC
2001 - 2020
Partner, Margaret Wong & Associates LLC
Associations
2017 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Ohio chapter)Vice Chair
2017 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Ohio chapter)Asylum Liaison Chair
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
2009 - 2017
EOIR (Immigration Court)Liaison Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Cece v. Hiolder, 733 F.3d 662 (7th Cir. 2013)(en banc)
Petition granted
Cece v. Hiolder, 733 F.3d 662 (7th Cir. 2013)(en banc)
Petition granted
Patel v. Sessions, 868 F.3d 719 (8th Cir. 2017)
Petition granted
Cen v. Att'y Gen. of the United States, 825 F.3d 177 (3d. Cir. 2016)
Petition granted
State v. Yahya
Successful
Education
1997
University of Cincinnati College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Ohio Northern University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Cleveland Prosecutor's Office
Crimmigration Issues in Municipal Court
2019
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
2019
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Ohio chapter)
Challenging a Notice to Appear in Removal Proceedings
2018
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Ohio chapter)
Mock Immigration Court Hearings
2018
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Motions to Reopen Strategies and Considerations
2017
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Post-Removal Waivers
2014
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Practicing Immigration Law in the Age of the Internet
Publications
2018
AILA National Conference Practice Pointer
Motions to Reopen: Strategies and Considerations
2017
AILA National Conference Practice Pointer
Post-Removal Waivers and Motions to Reopen
2016
Immigration Practice Pointers (AILA)
Gender-Based Asylum Claims Post-Matter of A-R-C-G
2012
Inside the Minds
Dealing with Increased Enforcement and E-Verify and Secure Communities Issues, New Developments in Immigration Enforcement and Compliance
2007
The Federal Lawyer
Judicial Profile: The Honorable Gary W. Smith, Assistant Chief Immigration Judge
2006
Representing a Non Citizen in a Criminal Case
Cleveland Bar Journal
Languages
English