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Stacy Cozart
also known as Stacy Cozart Martin
About Stacy
Biography
I have practiced exclusively in Immigration Law for over twenty-one years and enjoy assisting clients in this area. I focus on business and family immigration throughout the US. Our clients consist of Fortune 500 companies as well as individual families. Our Firm's motto is to be reliable, efficient, and responsive. We understand that the immigration process can be a daunting and stressful time and therefore, take pride in responding to clients concerns quickly. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions/concerns. I look forward to working with you!
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Licensed in Ohio for 26 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1999
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Location
MJB Immigration- Martin Jolic and Associates, LLC (f/k/a Sharon & Kalnoki, LLC)
6050 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 250, Independence, OH, 44131
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Posted by Leslie | February 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Top Notch!
Stacy and Magda are very professional and friendly. Everything was clearly explained and questions and concerns were answered quickly. It has been a pleasure working with them and I would highly recommend them to anyone needing an immigration lawyer.
Posted by Pier | November 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent lawyer and team
Stacy and Magda handled my green card application. They have been clear in their instructions and fast in responding to any questions at every step. 140 and 485s were approved extremely fast.
Posted by Jose | April 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent dedicated professional
I believe that working on your Greencard is very frustrating and makes you very anxious. I worked with Stacy and her team for my green card and I was just astonished by their commitment and professionalism. They were always there for me, always answering all my questions and doubts. The team is ve...
Posted by Joyce | March 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best attorney ever!
When I wanted to get my green card after getting married, my husband and I thought it would be very stressful because of all the stories we had read online. However, Stacy and her legal team did a great job making the entire process stress free by helping us gather the documents and then organizing ...
Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Solid support till the end
Stacy and the team was hired from my employer for my permanent residence applications. Throughout the application process, from the beginning till the end, they were very supportive, and helpful. They were very prompt in answering any questions I had. I really appreciate their outstanding support eve...
Stacy Cozart's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly recommend this lawyer. Stacy is always on top of everything, and is the go to source for Immigration related questions."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Tier 1 firm in Cleveland for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” U.S. News & World Report
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
The Best Lawyers in America 2023 in the field of Immigration Law, The Best Lawyers in America®
2022
2023 Immigration Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Cleveland, The Best Lawyers in America®
2022
Tier 1 firm in Cleveland for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” U.S. News & World Report
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
2020 Immigration Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Cleveland, Best Lawyers®
2019
The Best Lawyers in America 2019 in the field of Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America
2018
The Best Lawyers in America 2018 in the field of Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America
2018
"Best Law Firms" in the 2018 Edition of Best Lawyers®, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
2017
The Best Lawyers in America 2017 in the field of Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America
2016
The Best Lawyers in America 2016 in the field of Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
2008
Certificate of Achievement as a Pro-Bono Guardian, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2007
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
2006
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Case Western Reserve School Of Law
2004 - Present
Partner, MJB Immigration-Martin Jolic and Associates, LLC (f/k/a Sharon & Kalnoki LLC)
2000 - 2004
Attorney, Margaret Wong & Associates CO LPA
Associations
2009 - Present
Supreme Court of OhioMentor
2023 - 2024
CMBALeadership Academy
2022 - 2023
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, Pro Bono Committee
2018 - 2019
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationVice-Chair, Pro Bono Committee
2018 - 2022
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, Department of Labor Commitee
2017 - 2018
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, 2018 Annual Conference Committee, Business Track
2017 - 2018
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, Business Immigration Task Force
2015 - 2017
Ohio Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChair
2014 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChair, Pro Bono Commiteee
2013 - 2015
Ohio Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers AssociationVice President
2013 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Pro Bono CommitteeVice Chair
2011 - 2012
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, Healthcare Committee
2010 - 2020
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, Pro-Bono Committee
2009 - 2013
Ohio Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
2009 - 2019
Legal Aid Society of ClevelandMember, Pro Bono Committee
2007 - 2008
Ohio Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers AssociationSecretary
2006 - 2006
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationSuper Mentor
2001 - 2002
Cuyahoga County Bar AssociationLeadership Academy
Education
1999
Cleveland State University
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
John Carroll University
Bachelor's Degree
Speaking Engagements
2024
Oberlin Career Panel
Humanitarian Immigration Career Panel
2024
Immigration Conference Federal Bar Association
Bona Fide Marriages, Sham Marriages and Everything in Between
2024
Conscious Inclusion Summit
Immigration Law
2023
Chicago AILA New Member Division
TN Visas for Professionals
2023
CBTA Professional Development Conference
Immigration Law for Professionals
2022
Ohio AILA Annual Conference
Problem Solving for Mistakes Created by the Government, Your Client and Others
2022
FBA Immigration Law Conference
Dealing with the NVC and DOS After Petition Approval
2021
AILA National Conference
PERM Labor Certification: Still Alive and Doing Reasonably Well!
2021
2021 Northern Ohio HR Conference
Immigration Update
2020
Immigration Ohio 2020
Dignity in our Immigration Laws & Policies
2019
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Ohio chapter)
PERM for Beginners
2018
AILA Annual Conference
Putting Together Your First PERM
2016
Employer Presentations
I-9 Employer Conference
2015
AILA National Conference
Empowering the Most Vulnerable: The Ethics if Representing Noncitizens Who Lack Capacity
2014
Overview of LGBT Legal Rights in Ohio
“DOMA and It’s Immigration Consequences”
2014
New Lawyer Training
Keepin’ It Real: 10 Practical Tips for a Successful Law Practice
2012
2012 Fundamentals of Immigration Law Conference
The Road to Naturalization and Citizenship: Workshop with the Experts
2010
Mentoring Orientation, Supreme Court of Ohio
Mentor Training
2009
7th Annual Immigration Law Conference, 2009
EB-11, National Interest Waiver and EB-12
2008
2008 New Lawyers Training: Pro-Bono
New Lawyer Training
2006
4th Annual Immigration Law Conference
Immigrantion Petitions for Physicians
2003
Carnegie Mellon University
Updates on H-1B, NIW and EB-11 Petitions
Publications
Languages
English