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Russell Reid Abrutyn
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Biography
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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Licensed in Michigan for 23 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 26 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Abrutyn Law PLLC
248-965-9440, [email protected], 15944 West 12 Mile Road, Southfield, MI, 48076
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Communication Style (13)
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Marriage & Prenuptials
Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials
Immigration advice session
Helpful for the most part, but did not provide any information that was not generally available with a quick internet search. Also, he is licensed in Washington, but said he did not know Washington marriage law as it relates to immigration. He suggested I speak to a family lawyer in WA to answer my q...
Russell Abrutyn
Replied last August 22, 2016Thank you for your review. I am sorry that I was not able to answer all of your questions. I am licensed to practice in the states of Washington and Michigan and I can practice immigration law throughout the country. Although licensed in Washington state, my office is located in Michigan and I generally do not handle state law matters arising in Washington. Hence my inability during a quick 15 minute phone call to provide you with detailed answers about a family law matter in Washington. Avvo calls are a great way to get basic information about a matter but they are not a good way to get detailed step-by-step instructions. Before a prudent attorney can provide this level of advice, the attorney will need to spend longer than 15 minutes speaking with you and reviewing your documents. The attorney will also need to enter into an attorney-client agreement so that there will be an attorney-client relationship. My suggestion is to use the 15 minute consultation to get a general picture of the issues you are dealing with and then to enter into a formal relationship with an attorney to provide you with specific advice on how to proceed.
Russell Reid Abrutyn's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 endorse this lawyer."
"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."
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"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."
"Absolutely one of the very best. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Abrutyn is an amazing lawyer. He is smart and very dedicated to the cause of immigrants."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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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Barry Frager
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Michael Carlin
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Founder, Abrutyn Law PLLC
2002 - 2016
Attorney, Marshal E. Hyman & Associates
Associations
2001 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Shuti v. Lynch
Removal order vacated
Pruidze v. Holder
Overturned post-departure bar on motions to reopen
Zhang v. Mukasey
Overturned BIA precedent on date of admission for removability purposes
Badwan v. Gonzales
Reversed denial of continuance
Matovski v. Gonzales
Reversed BIA precedent on I-140 portability
Pickering v. Gonzales
Reversed BIA precedent of vacatur of convictions
State v. DeSantiago
Reversed conviction
State v. Martinez
reversed conviction
State v. Mendoza-Lopez
reversed conviction
Education
1999
University of Michigan Law School
J.D.
1996
University of Michigan
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2015
AILA Annual Conferences 2010-2015
Various topics
2012
New York Annual Conference
Unlawful Presence
2012
FBA Immigration Law Section
Pardons and post-conviction relief
2012
FBA Immigration Law Section
Immigration Remedies in Federal Court
2012
AILA Annual Conference
Abandonment of LPR status
2011
AILA Annual Conference
Advanced detention/bond issues
2010
Primer on Immigration Law
Primer on Immigration Law
2010
AILA Annual conference
Cross-circuit conflicts
2009
Webinar
212(a)(6)
2009
Criminal and Immigration
Detention Issues
N/A
FBA Immigration Conference, 2012-2016
Various topics
Publications
2018
Michigan Bar Journal
Removal Proceedings
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Hello Team, Is USCIS doing background Checks for H-1 Extension when done within U.S?
23 Mar 2026
Q&A
What is the fastest way to bring my fiancée or spouse to the United States?
17 Mar 2026
Q&A
A pending owi charge wouldn’t effect the k1 visa for my fiance?
13 Mar 2026