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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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 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 Viviane | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Greencard application

I had in my mind that to apply for my mother's greencard would be impossible. I have 2 birth certificates, and the one I used my entire life was the one which my grandma was my mother, and that was the one that I gave for my American citizenship. I then had a DNA test done to prove my maternity. I le...arned about Mr Curtis from a friend who read his curriculum. I then emailed Mr Curtis asking if there was any possibility to apply for a greencard for my mother. In 24h, he responded to my email, the next day he called me and he assured me that it would not be a problem. He mailed the petition on April 30th. In July we received her travel authorization, and today we received her greencard. Mr Curtis is very competent and he sure knows about immigration issues. He completed all my forms over the phone at one conversation only. Later I received all of them on the mail to be signed by both of us. He made my longtime nightmare become a reality dream. Thank you for your services Mr Philip Curtis.

Posted by Daryl | June 16, 2011 | Immigration

Greencard Success

After going it alone without a lawyer we came unstuck and USCIS we issued an order for me to go back to Australia. We hire Philip Curtis mainly because he had a money back guarantee, not that we were looking to save our money but we wanted someone who was confident in the law and knew what we were do...ing. Philips communication was great and kept us inform every step of the way. Even though his services cost money I believe he saved us money aswell as USCIS asked for information that was going to cost us another $500 and Philip basically issued them and order to proceed - he was great. Anyway I have my greencard now after about 4-5 months from engaging in Philip's service

Posted by Qingqing | February 07, 2011 | Immigration

very reliable lawyer

first i have to say that Philip has completely changed my opinion of "normal" lawyer. when i wanted to start to apply for my green card, i sent tons of emails to different lawyers that i could find online. some of them "kindly" replied me with some kind of standard answear telling me that i have to p...ay however much money to further discuss about my case. i was pretty upset because i wasnt enough sure if i even had a real case (i could go back home after my stay). then he replied me almost the next day i sent him the email, use red color to mark all the quesitons i had. after having known better about my situation i signed up his service which turned out to be VERY useful for me. later on, he helped me step by step professionally and patiently. im the kind of person who likes to fully participate on my case, he would always reply my email asap and send me some links with very valuable information. in the end, i got my interview within 3 months (which i have heard to be about 6 months). and of course, not a single problem for my documents. i just wanna say that if i know anyone who needs legal help about immigrantion, i would personally recommend Philip because i KNOW he is a very responsible lawyer that you can count on.

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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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