Dawn Welk Wise

Dawn Welk Wise

4.8
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 24 years

Immigration Lawyer at Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas: Immigration

900 Victors Way, Suite 170, Ann Arbor, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 24 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2001

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Irani & Wise PLC

900 Victors Way, Suite 170, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108

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Dawn Welk Wise's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
4 star (0)
3 star (1)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Mark | September 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Residency & green card. Excellent service

Dawn wise I’m a brutish citizen, moved to Ann Arbor in 2016 to live with my spouse. We spoke with 3 immigration lawyers, Dawn Wise was on recommended by the University of Michigan, so we decided to go with her. The first meeting with Dawn was very helpful, she made everything very clear, answer...ed our questions & gave us our options. We signed up with Dawn shortly after & she has been dealing with my residency & green card ever since. Dawn & her team seem meticulous & we have had a very good experience through the whole process. I had no reservations recommending Dawn to a work colleague who’s daughter was marrying an Australian. I would like to thank Dawn for all her hard work, her rapid responses to emails & basically allowing me not to worry about the process. Also I am very happy with the way Dawns practice clearly has a system in place for remembering key dates & informing me of any interviews I need to attend. Dawn also advised us on the best way to submit our evidence in order to avoid unnecessary green card renewal interviews. The whole process could not have been made any simpler. Dawn clearly works in a very efficient manner & I would advise corresponding via email where possible, you will receive a very quick simple response. The fees for services are very transparent, I think very reasonable for such an important procedure & we never received any surprise bills. I look forward to ultimately gaining my citizenship some time in 2020 & I 100% recommend Dawn services.

Posted by Tom | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Instrumental

I first saw Dawn Wise over a decade ago when I attended a lecture she gave for international students at the University of Michigan. A few years later I was I need of immigration advice. After a consultation it was clear that retaining her services was going to be instrumental in navigating my ...way to permanent residency. Her roadmap - specific to our situation and not at all what we expected - led to a completely successful outcome. I was amazed by how painless it turned out to be with Dawn at the helm. A few more years later and I am applying for citizenship. We didn't think twice about consulting with her to clear up a few questions. In general I cannot stress enough how life-changing the services of a competent immigration attorney can be, and Dawn Wise is one I would recommend without hesitation. Thank you Dawn.

Posted by Kuljeet | May 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer

I am currently working with Dawn Wise, she is kind, understanding and very passionate. I am very happy to have her as my attorney. She is very professional along with being a great lawyer she is very compassionate and takes time to listen to her clients, two qualities make her one of the best lawyer...s in Ann Arbor.

Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Immigration Attorney

I hired Dawn for my permanent residency from F1 to Green Card through marriage. She is very professional, Kind, friendly. She patiently & promptly answer all of your questions in person during the review and later by emails. She will guide you at every step of the process with all the possible option...s applicable to you and let you choose. She will provide you with all the information you need to know in the present & future as well. I would definitely and strongly recommend her for any immigration services. for interview we prepared well for all the expected questions too as she advised questions will be based on the details of our application, relationship history...

Posted by Brittany | January 21, 2014

Personable, knowledgeable, succinct, flexible

My fiance and I met with Dawn once for about an hour; her charges were completely reasonable, and less than we even expected. She is friendly and knowledgeable, and has been patient with our questions. She made sure we understood our options for applying for a green card for my fiance. She has kindly... answered multiple questions for us since the meeting over e-mail, as well. I would highly recommend her.

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Richard Pierce

Immigration lawyer | Nov 15

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"I endorse this lawyer. Dawn is the best combination of a lawyer--extremely knowledgeable and caring. These attributes show through in her overall professioinalism and qulaity of work. She is thorough in all case preparation, takes time to explain to clients the entire process, and keeps all informed of progress."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Best Lawyers 2019, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Best Lawyers 2018, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who

2018

Best Law Firms, U.S. News - Best Lawyers

2017

10 Best Immigration Law Attorneys for Michigan, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2017

Best Lawyers 2017, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Best Lawyers 2016, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Top Lawyers, DBusiness

2015

Best Lawyers 2015, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Best Lawyers 2014, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Business Immigration Law Firm of the Year in Michigan, Corporate Intl Magazine

2013

Best Lawyers 2013, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Best Michigan Attorneys, Crain's Detroit Business

2012

Best Lawyers 2012, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Best Law Firms 2011-2012, U.S. News & World Report

2011

Best Lawyers 2011, Best Lawyers In America

2010

Best Lawyers 2010, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Best Area Lawyers, Crain's Detroit Business

2009

Michigan Rising Stars, Michigan Super Lawyers

2009

Best Area Lawyers, Crain's Detroit Business

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

N/A

Best Lawyers 2015, Best Lawyers in America

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Owner, Irani & Wise, PLC

1999 - 1999

Judicial Law Intern, U.S. Department of Justice, EOIR

1998 - 1998

Law Clerk, University of Michigan, Office of the General Counsel

1992 - 1998

Immigration Case Worker, Pierce & Hahn

Associations

2011 - Present

National Association of Professional Women

Invited member

2001 - Present

Washtenaw County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1998 - 1999

Michigan Bar Association(Law Student Section Governing Council)

Secretary

Education

1999

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1993

University of Michigan

Speaking Engagements

2013

Society of Research Administrators, Michigan Chapter

Visa Options for Foreign National Visitors, Scholars, and Employees

2010

Global Awareness Program

Global Awareness Panel on Immigration

2007

EMALSA & International Law Society Symposium

Cultural Visas: Immigration Barriers Confronting Artists, Athletes, and Entertainers

N/A

Yearly 2007-Present

Employment-Based Immigration Options

N/A

Yearly 2006-Present

Marriage to a U.S. Citizen: Green Card Process

Languages

English

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