Brian T. Richards

Brian T. Richards

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 28 years

Immigration Lawyer at Lansing, MI
Practice Areas: Immigration

1005 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI

About Brian

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Family Immigration Work Permit Adjustment of Status Immigrant Visa K-1 Visa (Fiancé Visa) Spouse Visa Conditional Green Card Same-Sex Marriage Extreme Hardship Waivers TPS - Temporary Protected Status Re-Enrty U.S. Citizenship

32 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 28 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1998

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Brian T. Richards

1005 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI, 48910-1646

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101 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bella Tirtowalujo | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Efficient, empathetic, and quick-response

We came to Brian on the basis of a friend's recommendation. On the get go, he explained that his office's mission is about helping family's reunite and wants to help us make sure this process goes as smoothly as possible. Brian and his team member, Nikki, were very quick to respond to all of our ...inquiries, and efficiently navigated the new online application system to process my permanent residency, including contacting the National Visa Center directly on our behalf to troubleshoot the new system. Brian and Nikki were open to meeting with us and family members who needed clarity, and kept an open communication with us via cell phone, email, and visits to the office. The application process (from the time our application was received by the USCIS until I received my IR1 visa) was 11 months.

Posted by Erin | November 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Results!

Brian truly saved our family! He and Nikki are awesome to work with! Nikki did an amazing job filling out the forms and helping us get all the documentation we needed. Immigration proceedings are a scary and emotional thing to go through, and Brian helped put us at ease through the entire process.... Would highly recommend Brian! Thanks to him my husband has able to get his green card.

Posted by eddy | October 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

an honest man

He did our Travel Document for the second time. The application was easy for the lawyer, but we faced some difficulties such as delaying the arrival of the mail to our address from the immigration center to determine the date of the fingerprints before traveling from America. We had to consult the ...lawyer to tell him that we would not receive the appointment from the immigration center, but the lawyer had a quick solution to this issue. He sent us to the immigration center to do the fingerprints, and the result was good in the end.

Posted by Stella | October 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Review or Brian T Richards

Brian helped me and my husband to get our green card. We have been in the United States for over 20 years and what seem impossible to accomplish was made possible by Brian. He was very courteous and thorough. His knowledge of the law and process contributed to the smooth completion of the process. He... is so dedicated to the job. He makes out out time to wherever and whenever we were asked to go.

Posted by Zee | October 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Super Lawyer!!!

I have sought out Brian’s professional advice and services over the course of the last twelve years. He stood out to me as someone who would lend an ear and listen to my problems carefully, instead of treating me like every other client. He cared about what I had to say, provided sound advice and gui...dance. He would set reasonable expectations in terms of potential legal outcomes, and he would make sure that I understood the process thoroughly. One thing I really like about Brian is that he is accessible and willing to help with the best of his ability. I feel confident working with him because of his professional yet relatable personality. I look forward to continuing to work with Brian and referring my family and friends to him to navigate the complicated US immigration system.

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Professor, Lansing Community College

1998 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Brian T Richards

1992 - 1995

Professor, Baker College

Associations

2000 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1997 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Education

1997

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Grand Valley State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2008

Lansing Community College

Ethics

Languages

English

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