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 26 - 30 of 34 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Alexandra Sahu | March 16, 2019

Immigration process

From the very first conversation Brian was extremely helpful with all of my questions. He was at our service any time we needed him and kept us in the loop the whole way. He came to our interview and helped us prepare to the best his ability. I look forward to working with you and your office again t...o continue this journey!!

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 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 Sheila | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent and very knowledgeable lawyer.

My husband and I met Mr.Richards when we needed his help acquiring my resident permit after our marriage. Mr. Richards is honest, empathetic and works for his clients- to make sure that this very cumbersome and time consuming process is much more manageable. He helped us by giving us all the necessar...y advice on how to accomplish our goal and is even willing to go to interviews with his clients should the need arise. Mr. Richards is genuine, honest and will tell you the truth about what your options are for your specific situation. He’s also worked with people from several countries which I believe is very helpful when it comes to immigration. He has a map of the world in his office that shows all the people he has helped from various parts of the world which is really cool. He’s attention to detail is very important when it comes to dealing with one’s specific situation. You can’t go wrong with him. He’s very good about calling you back and explaining things to you with clarity and precision. He truly takes the time to help his clients. Now enough about Mr. Richards; Nikki is the office manager and the first person you’ll meet. She too “knows her stuff” and will help you with the process. She’ll answer your questions and make sure that you’re getting all your necessary paperwork together by doing a follow up with you from time to time. She’s courteous and very empathetic. She too is truly a gem. If you choose this law office to represent you, you will not go wrong. When you’re dealing with immigration issues, you need to have someone representing you that knows what they’re doing and are very up to date on the constant changes within the law along those lines. You won’t regret choosing this law firm. Thanks guys for all the work you’ve done for my husband and I thus far and I’d highly recommend you to anyone who needed 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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