Roger R. Rathi

Roger R. Rathi

also known as Legalquest Network

4.9
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 26 years

Immigration Lawyer at Southfield, MI
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

2000 Town Ctr, Ste 1900, Southfield, MI

About Roger

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 60%

27 years | 5,000 cases

60%
Criminal Defense 20%

27 years | 600 cases

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

27 years | 400 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 26 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1999

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Roger R. Rathi

2000 Town Ctr, Ste 1900, Southfield, MI, 48075

Law Offices of Roger R. Rathi

250 Monroe NW, Suite 400, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Roger R. Rathi's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

246 Client Reviews

Showing 101 - 105 of 111 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Alem | December 22, 2013 | Immigration

Mandatory Detention

My family hired Mr. Roger Rathi five months ago to represent my father who was in mandatory detention. My father had a long criminal history record with numerous cases. He had multiple crimes of moral turpitude along with many others and thus he was forced to remain in mandatory detention. I had very... serious doubts that anything could be done to save my father. I read some documents on immigration law and online pamphlets to get more information. I averaged about four hours of sleep at night in order to read as much as possible because my father was in mandatory detention and he did not have a lot of time to wait for me to find a lawyer. After reading some stuff I became more hopeful and realized that my father had a chance but he needed a good experienced lawyer who will assemble a strong case in his defense. I spent an enormous amount of money on consultations to find the right lawyer. After reading some books on deportation, I had a fairly decent criterion of judging which lawyers were competent. I realized that most of these lawyers were incompetent because they either misunderstood immigration law or that they simply lacked the experience in order to develop a strong case. After reading those books I quickly understood the importance of finding a lawyer with a lot of experience with numerous different deportation cases. I found Mr. Rathi by browsing Google and other lawyer rating websites. This man understood immigration law and eased me headache. He explained the complexity of immigration law and how important it was for a lawyer to always be aware of new developments in immigration law. Immigration law is always changing and in order to fully know immigration law, a lawyer must be aware of the changes that are made by reviewing cases of other individuals. Mr. Roger Rathi is extremely intelligent and he spent an endless amount of time preparing the case. He fully prepared my family and the other witnesses for the testimony in court. He assembled an excellent case which included expert studies along with numerous other documents which greatly helped my father. It is worth noting that Mr. Rathi had another lawyer who helped him prepare the case. Mrs. Carrah Crofton was that other lawyer and she contributed an enormous amount in my father’s defense. I asked numerous questions and Mrs. Crofton answered every single question promptly with polite patients and clarity. I never had to worry about anything because Mrs. Crofton was always a step ahead of me. She carefully read every single letter and assembled an exhibit with studies from reputable institutions such as Harvard University. She is very intelligent and professional. My father basically had two intelligent lawyers fighting for him. The prosecution could not do much, although they desperately tried, against the case which Mr. Rathi and Mrs. Crofton prepared. Mr. Rathi’s brilliance was clear in the courtroom because his rebuttals simply stupefied the prosecution. He critically dissected the prosecutor’s arguments and passionately defended my father. After three months my father was finally allowed to remain in the United States. These two lawyers are honest and very hard working. They also show great empathy and care for people in general. I also appreciated the fact that they did not sugarcoat my father’s situation. In the beginning they informed me that my father had a tough case but they told me that they would do everything possible to save him. After reading the reviews and after many conversations, I can honestly say that hiring Mr. Rathi was one of the best decisions that I ever made. If my father had a chance to remain in the U.S. with his record then almost everyone else has that same chance with this lawyer. I will be forever grateful to Mr. Roger Rathi and Mrs. Carrah Crofton. They treat individuals as if they are family and my father is proof that there is always hope with the help of intelligent people such as Mrs. Crofton and Mr. Rathi.

Posted by Kevin | December 18, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Good Experience - Divorce Between US Citizen and Immigrant

I am a US Citizen from Ferndale, MI. I contacted the Rathi & Marcus Law Office for help with a Divorce. My spouse was from Manila, Philippines, and she is not a citizen. We had been married for one year, and things didn't work out. My case was very straight forward; we did not have any kids, prop...erty, or major shared assets together. I reached out for help from their law office, because I wanted to make sure I was protected, and I wanted to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible. Carrah and Roger definitely delivered and everything went as expected. I was very satisfied with their services. It's great to have a law office that has a lawyer picking up the phone everytime I call, rather than a receptionist. I would definitely recommend their services to friends and colleagues.

Posted by Candice | November 14, 2013 | Immigration

Thank you Roger!

After an attempt to handle our immigration concerns on our own without success we made an appointment with Roger and his staff...after our first visit Roger and his team took our case over and made everything easy to understand. We felt we were always made a priority and that they were going through ...this with us...even after we have finished with Roger he still sends out emails for special occasions and such. I would recommend roger...he was our Lawyer but we also felt he was a friend....looking forward to becoming a USA citizen when we can see you again. Great Work! Thank you for everything!!!

Posted by VAlente | July 26, 2013 | Immigration

Immigration Help for my Entire Family!

I am from Mexico and have been with Mr. Rathi and his team for the last 7 years. They have helped many members of my family to obtain their legal status in the United States. They helped my brother obtain an extreme hardship waiver, they helped me adjust status, they helped my wife and my father na...turalize, they brought my mother, my brother, my sister and even my sister's child to the United States. Mr. Rathi's team also had removal proceedings terminated when necessary. They are professionals and deal with us in a courteous manner. They are very responsive to our calls and also resolve any issue that comes up. My wife and I have recommended many friends to them and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a lawyer.

Posted by Syed Hasan | May 31, 2013 | Immigration

Roger Rathi and Sarah Bileti - extra ordinary professionals and lawyers in whose hands you can trust your case

I have been going through removal proceedings since 2011 (almost 2 years) and I have discussed my case with several Immigration lawyers in Michigan but couldn't find a lawyer who have plan of action and defense strategy that satisfies me and my wife. My case was complicated and involved criminal law,... family court and serious Immigration charges. Me and wife were recommended to Mr. Rathi's law firm. My wife contacted Mr. Rathi. Mr, Rathi throughly studied my case's factual information, procedural background not only in Immigration court but also of criminal courts. He right away visited me to Immigration Detention Center with his associate Ms. Sarah Bileti who took time to ask me question as they prepared their defense and answered my questions very patiently. Initially me and my wife were concerned if we are resting our case in right hands, but with dedication,hardwork and due diligence Mr. Rathi and his team put their best defense and not only prepared my case rock solid defense and saved me from getting deported but also saved me from serious new charges DHS brought forward on I-261 of aggravated felony. I was about to give up and started planning my new life back home, but Mr. Rathi gave me my career, family and my 14 years of permanent resident status back. I am furthermore seeking Mr. Rathi's assistance for my citizenship processing as I trust his strong hands and proficiency. Me, My wife, my siblings and my elderly disabled mother are thankful to Mr. Rathi and Ms. Bileti for their outstanding representation. I strongly recommend Rathi for any kind of immigration matters as he have a diversified team of attorneys in his team that helps your case in best possible manner. Because of him I am able to continue my PhD Program in Health Informatics and Information Technology at Western Michigan University. Thank you Mr. Rathi and Ms. Bileti once again. May God Bless You all.

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Roger R. Rathi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Aaron Ingber

Immigration lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Roger is a topnotch attorney with a great mastery of immigration law. He advocates zealously on behalf of his clients and he is willing to put in the work necessary to get the best result possible for his clients. I fully endorse attorney Roger Rathi."

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Ravi Gurumurthy

Immigration lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kimberly Kotowski

Immigration lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Roger works very hard to seek the best outcomes for his clients."

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Sunita Boddu

Immigration lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Rathi is a great attorney. He takes a personal interest in the well-being of his clients and works very hard to seek the best outcomes for their cases."

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Alyssa Yeip-Lewerenz

Immigration lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Roger is a very knowledgeable and quality attorney with great success."

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Sheeba Khan

Immigration lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Frederick Mainka

Immigration lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Roger for a number of years. We have worked together on cases, referred cases to one another and since then have periodically affiliated our practices to best serve client's needs on a case by case basis. Roger is truly a credit to our profession, and I am impressed with him as an attorney and as a person who goes the extra mile."

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Tushaar Desai

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is professional, knowledgeable and experienced."

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Renee Dagher

Immigration lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Marcus

Immigration lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"One of the best and most knowledgable Immigration Attorney"

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Sarah Bileti

Immigration lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Roger is an outstanding advocate for his clients. He has extensive knowledge of U.S. immigration law and represents his clients zealously. He forms lasting relationships with clients, not only due to his expertise, but also because he treats everyone with respect."

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George Mann

Immigration lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"ROGER IS A COMPETENT, HARD WORKING, AND DEDICATED PRACTITIONER WHO WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR HIS CLIENTS AND WHO CARES DEEPLY ABOUT HELPING THEM ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOAL. I RECOMMEND HIM HIGHLY."

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Aaron Ingber

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kimberly Kotowski

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sunita Boddu

Immigration lawyer

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Sheeba Khan

Immigration lawyer

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Frederick Mainka

Probate lawyer

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Tushaar Desai

Litigation lawyer

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Renee Dagher

Immigration lawyer

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George Mann

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Champion of Justice, Michigan State Bar Foundation

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2010

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2006

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2005

Nominated for Outstanding Lawyer, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Work Experience

1999 - Present

CEO, Senior Attorney, Legalquest Network PC

1993 - 1999

Quality, Ford Motor Company

1986 - 1993

Advanced Engineer, General Electric Company

Associations

2015 - Present

Oakland County Bar Association

Sustaining Member

1999 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

State Bar of Michigan Foundation

Member

2012 - 2014

Uttar Pradesh Association of Detroit

Chairman

2003 - 2006

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - 2006

Federal Trial Bar Association

Member

1995 - 1997

Association of Nepalese in Midwest America

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Sfarcioc v. 6th Cir. Court of Appeals (2007)

Cert Denied

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Education

1998

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Windsor

Master of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association Strategies in filing lawsuit when green card petition is denied

2010

Maheshwari Rajasthani International Conference Wills & Esate Planning

2007

Michigan Immigration Lawyers Annual Seminar How to file Habeas & Mandamus Petitions

Publications

1994

EEDS Technology Multiplexing - The Bus Without Wheels

Languages

English

Hindi

Nepali

Punjabi

Gujarati

Activity

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