Philip C. Curtis

Philip C. Curtis

4.9
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at Jackson, MI
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

120 W. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1500, Jackson, MI

About Philip

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Representing clients in all criminal misdemeanor cases and non-capital felonies in Jackson and Washtenaw counties.

16 years

50%
Immigration 50%

Family-based immigrant visas, K1 fiance visas, naturalization & citizenship, H1B, TN (NAFTA visas), and O1 visas.

24 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-200 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 23 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2002

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Philip C. Curtis, PLLC

120 W. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1500, Jackson, MI, 49201

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Philip C. Curtis's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 27 reviews | Immigration

Posted by Raid yousuf | February 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Extremely patient and takes every step with care !

Thank you for being my lawyer. Amazing job. You did everything I could have hoped for to help me. I highly recommend Philip C. Curtis as a criminal/immigration attorney !

Posted by Mounir | June 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great and fast service

After I had my I-140 approval for USCIS, I was looking for an attorney to file for the I-485 and I contacted many lawyers and they made it sound very complicated. Philip answered immediately, asked for very few documents and work on my part and had a lower fee than most of them. Retaining Philip save...d me time, effort and money. His style may appear a little informal, but I personally liked it. He wouldn’t ask you for unnecessary homework and is always available to answer questions. I definitely recommend him if you want to save yourself some time, trouble and a few hundred/thousand bucks!

Posted by Dan Salameh | November 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional and Outstanding Legal Service

I did work with Attorney Phil Curtis for over a year in completing all forms and processing my wife’s immigrant visa. It was a complex case where there was a denial before he started working on it. I found Phil very well versed in all the areas of immigration law, very dedicated and result oriented. ...I do recommend Phil to anybody who wants guaranteed results in any area of the US Law

Posted by Adilson | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Phil's Recommendation

Phil's immigration visa service was a suggestion by a friend Ayres that had a very good success in his application. Since the beginning Phil was very attentive, precise and professional. Phil followed all process for months and he put me informed all time. The final result was a Immigrant VISA approv...ed for me and my daughter. Thanks a lot Phil and I strongly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Naturalization Application

I hired Phil to assist me with my Naturalization application and he brought a wealth of experience and personal investment to this process. He is very thorough and supportive throughout the entire process. He communcates with you every step of the way and is always there to encourage you if you a...re feeling pressured about taking the exam. Don't worry if at your interview he just sits there and never says a word: It's a great sign that he did his job!

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Philip C. Curtis's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Pollock

Immigration lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Phil Curtis since law school and have grown to value and respect the professional he has become, applying both a strong grasp of the law and a practical, commons-sense straightforwardness often lacking in the legal profession. Phil has chosen to focus his strong skill set on helping families and workers live and work in the United States. He is an excellent immigration law attorney and the consummate professional attorney that I highly recommend and endorse."

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Brad Brelinski

Immigration lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Philip C. Curtis of the law firm of P. Curtis & Associates, PLLC is an outstanding immigration attorney. I have known Mr. Curtis for some time now, and he goes above and beyond to ensure that his clients receive the best possible service."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Philip C. Curtis, PLLC

2014 - 2017

Volunteer Assistant Public Defender, Washtenaw Public Defender's Office

2002 - 2007

Associate, Curtis & Curtis, P.C.

2002 - 2002

Legal Intern, Legal Services for Prisoners with Children

2001 - 2001

Student Intern, East Bay Community Law Center

2001 - 2001

Summer Associate, Foster Pepper PLLC

Associations

2006 - Present

U.S. District Court (E.D. MI)

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2002 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - 2012

South Central Credit Union

Director

2007 - 2008

Segue, Inc.

Board of Directors

2005 - 2006

Jackson County Bar Association

Vice President

2005 - 2007

Michigan Theatre of Jackson, Inc.

President, Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Problem I-751

Approved

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Education

2002

University of California-Berkeley (Boalt Hall

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Western Michigan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Jackson Community Forum

Immigration Reform

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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