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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Brian T. Richards's Reviews

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101 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nadine | April 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent lawyer

We are very happy we chose Mr. Richards based on the amazing reviews he had online and we were not disappointed. Mr. Richards was always available and easy to get a hold off. He prepared us well for our green card interview and was present with us during the interview which made our experience phenom...enal. I would most certainly recommend working with Mr. Richards.

Posted by Olisaebuka | February 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Lawyers

Brain Richards and his assistant Nikki Mesko are so kind and considerate of their clients. They can understand what their clients are going through with the immigration process. They try their best to make sure that they are giving their clients the best advice and taking the best course of action to... achieve success. I cannot thank them enough for being their with me through the process of applying for my green card. I was put into through tough obstacle but they were there to help me through that. Thanks to them I can call myself a green card holder.

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Lawyer

As of last year, around new years time, I was devastated to find out that my wife's immigration process was being denied. I was in a very scared and I did not know what to do. I made a few phone calls and a few people got back to me. Brian returned my phone call immediately. I had most others charge... me double of what Brian Richards was charging me and he assured me that he would take care of me and make sure my wife would obtain her immigration status and get citizenship expedited. I can say that within a year Brian was able to get my wife's immigration status ok and allow her to become a citizen. The entire time Brian was able to answer all my questions, even if I had to call several times for clarification. I do not recommend anyone but this guy. Honest person, with honest prices. Never did he make me feel stupid. I am so glad! that I went with brian. I will not go for anyone else except for Brain.

Posted by Solomon | October 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Performer

Mr Richards did an amazing job taking us through the immigration process from application all the way to approval. Communication(100%), Understanding the case(100%), He is well versed in matters about immigration.

Posted by Amanda | March 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Patient and professional

I have been a permanent resident for 8 years and was anxious to get my citizenship. Attorney Brian Richards and his PA Nikki are the best. They provided me with direction on how to fill out the paperwork. They quickly responded to my many emails. They kept communication open with me on the length of ...the process and were always very patient with me about my fears and anxiety. I hired Brian to attend my interview. He was very kind and reassuring. He stood up for me with the agents and makes sure you are treated fairly. I received my interview 5 months after I submitted the application and I received my letter approving me for citizenship 1 month after my interview. Thanks Brian and Nikki for all you have done for me. I could not have gotten through the citizenship process without you.

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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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