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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Showing 6 - 10 of 34 reviews | Responsiveness

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 Kenneth | December 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great experience working with Brian Richards

I chose Brian Richards Immigration Law to help me with my immigration to the US. Brian always returns calls promptly and he made us feel relaxed through the entire process. My application was processed and approved without any issues. I made the right choice for sure.

Posted by Hannah | October 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Amazing Experience

We hired Brian right before the pandemic and when things began to close down his team was with us all the way. They were patient and had multiple meetings with us to answer all our questions and quell our worries and concerns. Nikki and Brian responded immediately to all of our emails and followed up... with everything. I would highly recommend anyone to go with this team!

Posted by Tim | October 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Experienced Immigration Attorney

We hired Brian to guide us through the process of gaining permanent residency status and ultimately, citizenship for my spouse. Brian and his staff were always very helpful and thorough in guiding us through the whole process. Although the process is not a fast one, Brian kept in contact and was al...ways available to us when we had questions. I highly recommend Brian for his experience and professionalism.

Posted by Lora | August 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Marriage-based green card

Brian and Nikki helped me and my husband to file a marriage-based green card application. They were both very professional, attentive to detail, and knowledgeable. Brian is very quick to respond to emails and questions, even on the weekend. He is always up-to-date on the most recent changes to the im...migration laws, which was super helpful for us. He prepared us for the interview really well, made sure we had all the documents, and came to the green card interview with us, which was also super helpful. Additionally, he helped my mother file visitor's visa extension during COVID lockdown, and also did a great job helping us through what was one of the most challenging times in terms of travel. We would definitely recommend Brian to anyone seeking immigration help.

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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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