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Stacy Elizabeth Cozart

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  • Independence, OH
  • Licensed for 21 years
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Stacy Elizabeth Cozart
Stacy Elizabeth Cozart
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About Stacy

Named the Best Lawyers® 2020 Immigration Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Cleveland.

I have practiced exclusively in Immigration Law for over nineteen years and enjoy assisting clients in this area.

Practice areas

Immigration
  1. Immigration: 100%

Languages spoken

English

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586294 1596659004

Contact

6050 Oak Tree Blvd.
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MJB Immigration- Martin Jolic and Bratton (f/k/a Sharon & Kalnoki, LLC)

6050 Oak Tree Blvd.
Suite 250
Independence, OH, 44131

Website
http://mjbimmigration.com/

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
OHActive199910/19/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Ohio Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2020
2020 Immigration Law "Lawyer of the Year" in ClevelandBest Lawyers®2019
The Best Lawyers in America 2019 in the field of Immigration LawBest Lawyers in America2019
The Best Lawyers in America 2018 in the field of Immigration LawBest Lawyers in America2018
"Best Law Firms" in the 2018 Edition of Best Lawyers®U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers2018
The Best Lawyers in America 2017 in the field of Immigration LawBest Lawyers in America2017
The Best Lawyers in America 2016 in the field of Immigration LawBest Lawyers in America2016
Rising StarOhio Super Lawyers2011
Rising StarOhio Super Lawyers2010
Rising StarOhio Super Lawyers2009
Rising StarOhio Super Lawyers2008
Certificate of Achievement as a Pro-Bono GuardianAmerican Immigration Lawyers Association2008
Rising StarOhio Super Lawyers2007
Rising StarOhio Super Lawyers2006
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Adjunct ProfessorCase Western Reserve School Of Law2019 - Present
PartnerMJB Immigration-Martin Jolic and Bratton (f/k/a Sharon & Kalnoki LLC)2004 - Present
AttorneyMargaret Wong & Associates CO LPA2000 - 2004
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, Department of Labor Commitee2018 - Present
Supreme Court of OhioMentor2009 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationVice-Chair, Pro Bono Committee2018 - 2019
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, 2018 Annual Conference Committee, Business Track2017 - 2018
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, Business Immigration Task Force2017 - 2018
Ohio Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChair2015 - 2017
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChair, Pro Bono Commiteee2014 - 2016
Ohio Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers AssociationVice President2013 - 2015
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Pro Bono CommitteeVice Chair2013 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, Healthcare Committee2011 - 2012
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, Pro-Bono Committee2010 - 2020
Ohio Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers AssociationTreasurer2009 - 2013
Legal Aid Society of ClevelandMember, Pro Bono Committee2009 - 2019
Ohio Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers AssociationSecretary2007 - 2008
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationSuper Mentor2006 - 2006
Cuyahoga County Bar AssociationLeadership Academy2001 - 2002
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Cleveland State UniversityJD - Juris Doctor1999
John Carroll UniversityBachelor's Degree1996
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Immigration Ohio 2020Dignity in our Immigration Laws & Policies2020
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Ohio chapter)PERM for Beginners2019
AILA Annual ConferencePutting Together Your First PERM2018
Employer PresentationsI-9 Employer Conference2016
AILA National ConferenceEmpowering the Most Vulnerable: The Ethics if Representing Noncitizens Who Lack Capacity2015
New Lawyer TrainingKeepin’ It Real: 10 Practical Tips for a Successful Law Practice2014
Overview of LGBT Legal Rights in Ohio“DOMA and It’s Immigration Consequences”2014
2012 Fundamentals of Immigration Law ConferenceThe Road to Naturalization and Citizenship: Workshop with the Experts2012
Mentoring Orientation, Supreme Court of OhioMentor Training2010
7th Annual Immigration Law Conference, 2009EB-11, National Interest Waiver and EB-122009
2008 New Lawyers Training: Pro-BonoNew Lawyer Training2008
4th Annual Immigration Law ConferenceImmigrantion Petitions for Physicians2006
Carnegie Mellon UniversityUpdates on H-1B, NIW and EB-11 Petitions2003

Reviews

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Very Good Lawyer

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Stacy and Magda helped me with my employment based Green card. I’ve received my green card recently. They are very professional, very knowledgeable in this field, very supportive and reliable. They responded emails quickly and they are available to answer any questions during the process. Thank you, Stacy and Magda for all you did.
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Stacy gave us such peace of mind during the whole process

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I have only wonderful things to say about our experience working with Stacy. My fiance & I hired her before we married, to help with the green card process. She met with us & gave us a detailed overview of what we could expect. She was always straightforward & gave us accurate timelines. When the time came to prepare our paperwork, we only had to gather the items needed, & Stacy and Magda put everything together for us. Every question we had was always answered quickly & accurately, and specific to our situation. When it was time to prep for the immigration interview, Stacy did a "practice interview" Zoom call with us - it gave us such peace of mind just to run thru everything beforehand, and we felt much more comfortable after doing that. On the day of our interview, she arrived on time, calmed us down & represented us well during the actual interview. I would highly recommend hiring her! Thanks Stacy!
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You want a good lawyer ?! She is the best!

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In december 2018 my fiancee and i were looking for an immigration lawyer for my k1 visa to come to the United States . my Fiancée spoke with many lawyers but Stacy was the best, one of the raison because she cares about her clients she is an excellent lawyer and works extremely hard to obtain the best results possible for them. After some months she get me into the country and I just received my green card..HOORAY!!! Stacy and Magda were super fast with everything (communication & paperwork). The day of my green card interview I was so confident... it is such a relief once you know that your lawyer is the best. We are glad that we have chosen Stacy and her team. Highly recommended.
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Excellent

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My husband and I filed for an adjustment of status to permanent residency earlier this year. Stacy and her team were indispensable from start to finish. Initially I was skeptical about hiring an immigration attorney but it soon becomes pretty clear that one is necessary. Her team (Magda, in particular) pretty much did all the paperwork, we were prepped for the interview, and Stacy came to the appointment with us. It was very comforting knowing that we had an experienced lawyer with us, and that the govt employees knew Stacy! Despite the pandemic our case still only took months, and we were supported every step of the way. I would recommend MJB to anyone looking for a knowledgeable immigration attorney.
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Best on the earth

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Without their guidance and support Stacy and her team have provided over the years it would have been impossible to obtain the permanent resident status for both myself and my wife. I believe Stacy and her team (including Magda) is the BEST on the EARTH. Trust me...they are so good!
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Experienced, Honest, Proactive and Knowledgeable Lawyer

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Stacy and Magda are very friendly, they worked hard and got things done as efficiently as possible. I highly recommend Magda's services to anyone who is looking for an immigration attorney. Magda saw the whole picture all along, and during the process of our Green Card application, made sure that i'll get work permit for the mean time, something that the lawyers from the firm who brought me over missed. Her support made sure of work continuation and smooth process all the way.
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Very Professional, Great Experience

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Stacy and Magda helped me with my employment based Green card. I’ve received my green card recently. They are very professional, very knowledgeable in this field, very supportive and reliable. They responded emails quickly and were also very easy to find by phone. Thank you, Stacy and Magda, for everything.
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Experienced, Honest and Knowledgeable Lawyer

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Stacy and Magda helped us with our employment based Green card processing. She provided honest advice at each step. Very knowledgeable lawyer and quick turn around time.
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Truly an Amazing experience

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I started my marriage based GC experience with Stacy and I can't stress enough how easy and amazing my experience was with her. My case had 2-3 complications but Stacy made it easy to navigate through them and took every opportunity to explain the options with clear time frames, and each time with a positive and reassuring attitude. Additionally, on the day of our interview, Stacy made time to walk us through what to expect and what to be mindful of and despite being on vacation on the day of our interview, Stacy really helped make the experience as easy as it can be. Her assistant Magda was equally helpful. I probably overcommunicated a lot, but her attention to detail helped me stay sane as I waited on USCIS to move needle. And I'm stoked to finally get my GC approved. I've already recommended Stacy to a few of my friends, and would highly recommend to anyone looking for top-notch empathetic and skilled immigration lawyer.
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The absolute best!

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My employment green card case started almost 12 years ago. At that time my company had hired Stacy’s Law firm to initiate my green card process. About couple of years later, my employer changed law-firms to a bigger law-firm. Since my case was associated with the Stacy’s law firm, Magda stayed in touch with me throughout and provided me constant updates on my green card case. During this entire time Stacy and Magda were exceptional in communication and support with my case throughout the decade. I’ve finally received my green card and I could not ask for a better lawyer team for my immigration needs! Thank you, Stacy and Magda, for everything.
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Kathleen Fish, Immigration Attorney on Feb 22, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Stacy is an asset to the legal community. Her vast knowledge of immigration law serves not only her clients, but also her pro bono efforts throughout Ohio. She's a dedicated, ethical, and personable attorney who I would recommend without hesitation.

Jessica Larson, Immigration Attorney on May 7, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Stacy is an excellent lawyer who truly cares about her clients and works extremely hard to obtain the best outcome possible for them. I highly recommend her.

Daniel Natalie, Immigration Attorney on May 6, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I regularly refer potential clients to Stacy because of her expertise in the field of business immigration and experience representing clients before various immigration agencies. I often depend on Stacy for answers and advice to complicated immigration questions. As a fellow member of the immigration bar, I respect Stacy's dedication to improving the profession through pro bono work and leadership in the professional community.

Camille Gill, Immigration Attorney on May 6, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Ammar Alo, Immigration Attorney on Mar 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I highly recommend this lawyer. Stacy is always on top of everything, and is the go to source for Immigration related questions.

Philip Eichorn, Immigration Attorney on Dec 24, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Without hesitation, I endorse Stacy. She has an amazing command of the law and a common sense application of each client's facts to to the law. Stacy is also a straight shooter. She won't tell a client they're eligible for a benefit when they're not. I've referred cases to her before and will continue to do so in the future. When deciding on an employment or family based immigration attorney, strongly consider hiring Stacy.

Michael Jolic, Immigration Attorney on Nov 15, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker

Stacy is an outstanding business immigration lawyer. In addition to being a hard worker who is always there for her clients, she is extremely ethical and dedicated to her craft. I recommend her services without reservation.

Michael Sharon, Immigration Attorney on Oct 14, 2011
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

Stacy is one of the most experienced, respected, and knowledgeable immigration attorneys around. She is at the top of the field with regard to PERM Labor Certification and Permanent Residency. She is well respected and appreciated by other attorneys and clients. Her efficiency and effectiveness make her an outstanding immigration attorney, whom I enthusiastically recommend.

Jennifer Peyton, Immigration Attorney on Oct 13, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. She is ethical, passionate and very intelligent. Stacy has the right personality to balance the needs of the employer and employee and represent the both. She is committed to ethical representation and truly a gem in the community.

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