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 16 - 20 of 85 reviews | Immigration

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.

Posted by Carmen & Bulmaro Melendez Ortiz | August 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer! Highly recommended.

Brian T. Richards, did a really good job with our immigration case couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommend. He is responsible,understanding,respectful,dedicated & very positive. You want results he is the one.

Posted by Robin | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

K-1 visa to permanent residency!

My husband and I had a good experience with Brian and his paralegal, Nikki, for the K-1 visa process and the green card process. It's a long process, so I would highly recommend hiring an attorney for this kind of thing. If you're in or around the Lansing area, ask Brian for help! We will be calling ...him back when it comes time for applying for citizenship ship!

Posted by Lucas | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

“You won’t be disappointed”, I GUARANTEE YOU

Found Brian by pure curiosity while surfing the internet on bark.com, Brian reach out to me after the site matched us and I did explain my situation and what my plans were. I believe we setup an initial appointment in his office to go over what the process of immigration looks like. After decidin...g to hire him, he got me with a list of things I’d need to provide him with in order to start the process. Once I gather all the needed documentation, he made sure to get the documents filled before the fees were increased (very nice guy). The whole process while long by nature was the smoothest I could ever ask for. I believe Brian has found himself a perfect formula because the process is so precise that I didn’t even get any RFE. I would definitely recommend Brian to any and Everyone who need similar services because I know that HE CARES and knows what he’s doing especially because he’s been doing these for decades. So here goes my special thanks to Brian and his paralegal Nikki for helping me navigate through this process and period of life. So much more could be said but I’ll finish with you won’t be disappointed if you choose Brian and no I wasn’t paid to say nice things. Much love ❤️ Sincerely Lucas Hossi

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.

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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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