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 Luis | January 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

DACA Approved: Best Lawyer in Town!

Brian Richards and Nikki (secretary) are an amazing team! I would definitely recommend them to any DACA recipient!!! As a DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient they were able to process my renewals everytime without any issues. Eventually, my wife and I applied for U.S. Residency... Green Card through his law office. Upon receipt of my appointment at the US Embassy in Mexico, Brian was very detailed in making sure we knew what to expect and the documents to bring with us for the appointment. This was very important as several others doing the same process, arrived to their appointments without copies of their needed documentation. I talked to a few individuals that had to call their lawyer to get the documentation and their lawyer charged them additional fees. We did not have any issues because Brian told us to take everything with us. The more paperwork you have the better. Even if you dont think you need it! Its better to be prepared. Lol. Including our immunizations. I made sure to get them all in the U.S. so I didnt have to pay in México. I noticed a lady had to get all of them because she did not have proof, which cost roughly about $1,000. We had everything needed so our trip to complete the final steps in the US residency process went flawlessly thanks to Brian! Costs were also very clear throughout the whole process with no surprise fees for the USCIS/lawyers office. His office was always available via phone, email and even in person to answer questions or concerns. Big THANK YOU to Nikki as well for helping us contact the USCIS office when they would take longer than usual! We will continue to work with Brian and his law office for any future needs! Thanks again for all your help!!!

Posted by Nikki | January 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Brian Richards - Awesome and Professional Lawyer!

Brian Richards and his secretary Nikki were a fabulous team to work. My husband was a DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient and we applied for his U.S. Residency Green Card through his law office. Everything went as planned and at each step of the way, Brian and his team was very th...orough in giving us direction on how to fill how paperwork/documents and after each submission of documents copies were sent directly to our home address as well for our own folder to keep. Costs were also very clear throughout the whole process with no surprise fees for USCIS or his office. His office was always available via phone, email and even in person meetings to answer questions or concerns as well which was always appreciated. Upon receipt of my husband's appointment at the US Embassy in Mexico, Brian was very detailed in making sure we knew what documents to bring with us for the appointment. This proved to be very important as several others doing the same process as my husband, arrived to their appointments without copies of their needed documentation. We did not. We had everything needed so our trip to complete the final steps in the US residency process went flawlessly! We will continue to work with Brian and his law office for any future needs!

Posted by Erik | July 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Experience

My wife and I hired Brian Richards to represent us for her Green Card application and later her naturalization as a U.S. citizen. Both were successful. Brian and his team were knowledgeable and helpful throughout the process. They handled all the paperwork and kept us updated on our progress and w...hat to expect next. Brian also made himself available by phone to answer questions and walk us through what would happen during each of our in-person interviews with USCIS. Those phone calls helped us feel well prepared and made the entire experience much less stressful. With Brian's help, we were able to successfully navigate a long and complex process. I would highly recommend hiring him to represent you on immigration matters.

Posted by Jopay | June 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Review for Brian and Nikki! I highly recommend Brian as an Immigration Attorney!

We don’t have any idea at all on how to start nor do the process of Fiancè visa. Me and now my husband were both busy at work and we can’t start anything on our own. It’s good there’s Brian and Nikki to help us through this. They were such a great help on our journey. They update us with everything a...nd prepared us really well from the beginning to the end. Now, I am approved with my Green-card already and we really appreciate Brian for being with us in the Interview Day who were very supportive and prepared the documents to be given to the officer. This whole journey becomes easy and fast because of all the help if Brian and Nikki as well. Hope they can help more clients and we recommend their office for those who are trying to do Immigration related. God bless

Posted by Iolanda | May 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Naturalization

I hired Bryan for my US naturalization at the end of September 2020. He was very quick to respond to me after my first time trying to contact. He replied with the necessary paperwork I needed to complete. Once I replied with the filled out paperwork, he immediately sent it to immigration. He was ...very responsive with me trying to contact him. Every time I had a question or needed clarification he replied in a quick and clear statement. After 7 months, I received my interview notification. And now approved, I will be having my oath ceremony in June. I definitely recommend Bryan’s services for anyone that needs help in becoming a citizen.

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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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