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Our immigration system can be confusing or even scary. I believe in being your voice and your partner as move through the immigration process. I represent noncitizens, their families, and their employers in family and employment-based cases, green card applications, nonimmigrant visa applications, naturalization applications, removal and deportation defense, asylum applications, and federal litigation.
I am a nationally recognized and award winning immigration law attorney. I have successfully litigated many important cases.
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Acquired: 2002
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1999
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248-965-9440, [email protected], 15944 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield, MI, 48076
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Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Exemplary Legal Representation: A Profound Victory in Immigration Case
I cannot express enough gratitude to attorney Russell Reid Abrutyn for his invaluable assistance in resolving my immigration issue and preventing deportation. His expertise and dedication were pivotal in securing a positive outcome. With unwavering support and strategic prowess, Russell Abrutyn ...
Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The best lawyer you will ever meet, highly recommended
I went to Russell in January 2018 to apply for asylum application. Russell listens to your concerns, gives u honest straight answer, he knows the law very well. He is very smart and very hard working. Does his homework. He prepared my case really well. During my asylum process I found a girl and we f...
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Positive outcome in complicated case
Mr. Russell Abrutyn represented us in a complicated case. He handled it with outstanding professionalism. He guided us throughout the process, we were never given false hopes, and /or unachievable goals. We are extremely grateful for finding the immigration attorney who treated us with kindness, res...
Posted by David | December 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The BEST Immigration Attorney!!
We had done a lot of research on choosing which lawyer to assist us with our green card applications and finally we made decision to work with Mr. Abrutyn. The entire process and result proves that our decision is correct! Mr. Abrutyn did not disappoint us in any way. My experience with Mr. Abrutyn w...
Posted by anonymous | December 02, 2018 | Immigration
Exceeded expectations
After my sister and I were placed in removal proceedings, we contacted several lawyers and finally chose Mr Russel to handle our case because he seemed very knowledgeable and had a clear plan on how to proceed from the start, so we trusted him. He was responsive to all our questions and concerns, ver...
"I endorse attorney Abrutyan for the powerful legal precedent Prudize v. U.S. Atty. Gen. on the BIA's jurisdiction to reopen despite the so called "departure bar." This precedent is a significant change in law in the pro-immigrant direction."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a thoughtful & talented layer. His help on an Immigration Court matter was critical to our success. He earns his 5 stars with hard work and diligence."
"I consulted Mr. Abrutyn for his expert opinion on a complex immigration matter. He has in-depth knowledge and is quick to see solutions and possibilities."
"I endorse Russell. He is very knowledgeable in immigration and nationality law and shares his knowledge abundantly with other immigration attorneys."
"I endorse Mr. Abrutyn. He demonstrates an impressive knowledge of the law based on his accurate legal answers on Avvo. He is an asset to the legal field and respected by colleagues."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"Attorney Russell Abrutyn is, quite simply, one of the best immigration lawyers around. Mr. Abrutyn has received national awards for his legal advocacy and for his mentoring of other lawyers. He is extremely knowledgeable regarding many important issues in immigration law, and he is also extremely generous with his mentoring of other lawyers (including myself). I give Mr. Abrutyn my highest endorsement."
"Mr. Abrutyn is one of the most well versed and knowledgeable immigration attorneys I know. I highly endorse him!"
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2020
Excellence in Advancing the Practice of Immigration Law, AILA
2019
President's Commendation, AILA
2018
President's Commendation, AILA
2015
President's Commendation, AILA
2011
Sam Williamson Mentor Award, AILA
2010
Jack Wasserman Excellence in Litigation, AILA
2016 - Present
Founder, Abrutyn Law PLLC
2002 - 2016
Attorney, Marshal E. Hyman & Associates
2001 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Removal order vacated
Overturned post-departure bar on motions to reopen
Overturned BIA precedent on date of admission for removability purposes
Reversed denial of continuance
Reversed BIA precedent on I-140 portability
Reversed BIA precedent of vacatur of convictions
Reversed conviction
reversed conviction
reversed conviction
1999
J.D.
1996
B.A.
2015
Various topics
2012
Unlawful Presence
2012
2012
2012
2011
2010
Primer on Immigration Law
2010
2009
212(a)(6)
2009
Detention Issues
N/A
Various topics
2018
English
Legal Answers
H4 after prudential revocation of F2
28 Apr 2026
Immigration question
25 Apr 2026
Hello Team, Is USCIS doing background Checks for H-1 Extension when done within U.S?
23 Mar 2026