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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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Chat withState: Michigan
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
83 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Asylum
Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
The immigration lawyer you need: Successfully helped me win asylum and secure permanent residency
I am incredibly grateful to Russell Abrutyn for the outstanding support in my asylum case and subsequent green card application. From our first meeting, he showcased a deep understanding of immigration law and was always available to answer my questions. Russell’s meticulous preparation was key in wi...
Posted by Noor | May 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Immigration lawyer
Great immigration lawyer. He is very organized and approachable. I hired him for my asylum court hearing and he did great job and the judge granted my asylum. I had prior experience with other lawyers in the past, Mr. Russel is the best.
Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Best Lawyer
I had a pending interview decision at asylum officer for 2 years, I contacted many or almost all the listed Attorneys in my zip code, after listening to my story, no one called me back, but when I was introduced to Russell, he took over my case and a month later I got my asylum. After my asylum was g...
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Thanks Russell!
About one month before deadline, my friends helped me find Russell, he liked to accept my case and promised he could do his best to help me prepare my case even just one month left before deadline(you should apply asylum during the first year you entered USA). I was very scared before speaking with R...
Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
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...
"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!"
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Immigration lawyer
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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
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What is the fastest way to bring my fiancée or spouse to the United States?
17 Mar 2026
A pending owi charge wouldn’t effect the k1 visa for my fiance?
13 Mar 2026