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 Christina | February 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Lawyer

Phil guided me through the confusing process in retrieving my full drivers license privileges. My sticky situation was made easier because of him. He sought out the best for me and it was done firmly with his great direction and exepertice. He has a strong desire to help those who are in need of c...ouncil. He will walk with you the entire way until you cross the finish line together. And we certainly did just that. I high recommend him and with no regrets.

Posted by Amanda | October 31, 2012 | Immigration

K-1 Visa from Mexico

I worked with Phil for my fiance's K-1 visa after it had been deferred for a year. I used a different lawyer for the first time and they had not prepared us well for the process. I used Phil's services when I was looking for someone who could help us through a very difficult type of denial/deferral f...or a K-1 visa from Mexico. I saw an article on his website in regards to the issue in my case and he was extremely knowledgeable about the process and agreed to take on my case. He spent a great amount of time helping my fiance and I work through the denial/deferral by creating a plan of action that we would follow over the 12 month period. He went above and beyond, in my opinion, making sure that we had more than enough information to bring with us to the consulate for the next interview and we got approved! I was very satisfied with his services and I believe he truly cares about his clients and understands the frustrations that a long immigration process can bring. I never met him in person and I don't think that was a problem in working together. I would definately recommend Phil to anyone needing assistance with immigration. He is knowledgeable, caring, intelligent, honest, and experienced.

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.

Posted by Ningsih | September 23, 2010 | Immigration

I found Mr Curtis in Google, he is excellent

Honestly, I found Mr Curtis through google when I searched the requirements for the Green Card. He has his video and I was watching his video and listened to his lecture about Immigration issues. He is very knowledgeable about the subject. He also went thru the same situation like me with his wife. I... believe she is from South Africa. From that I feel connection and I know I will be ok under his care. I was very happy that I found him, because you have to be careful choosing your lawyer to take care of your case. If the lawyer does not have enough knowledge or familiar with the immigration's law, It can messed up your case big time. AND it is VERY VERY Expensive. I been talking to few lawyers before I met Mr Curtis, and I was little nervous to work with them. I feel like they are not familiar with the immigration law's. Under Mr Curtis care, I received my Green Card within less than 3 months. He always available when I have questions. He will call and answer my email in timely manner. He even reassure me when I was frustrated with the process. He said " Do not lose sleep over it, we will work togethere and everything would be ok" Thus, I HIGHLY recommed MR Curtis and once again he is excellent. sincerely Ning and Edwin

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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

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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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