James Leo Betzold

James Leo Betzold

also known as James Betzold

4.6
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer at Holland, MI
Practice Areas: Immigration

603 E 16th St, Holland, MI

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Family Petitions, Asylum, Waivers, Consular Processing, Citizenship, Fiancee Visas and Removal (Deportation Defense)

17 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 16 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2009

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Betzold Law PLC

603 E 16th St, Holland, MI, 49423-3794

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James Leo Betzold's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by MARCO | December 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

RECOMIENDO A BETZOLD LAW

Desde la primera vez que fuimos aver al abogado James mi esposa y yo supimos q era el indicado Que nos ayudaria con mi caso de inmigración Muy amables todo su equipo y profesionales Siempre al pendiente d nuestro caso y nos respondian todas nuestras dudas rápidamente Y ya gracias a dios y a B...etzold law en menos d 2 años obtuve mi residencia paso a paso siempre estuvieron al pendiente yo se los recomiendo por experiencia mi esposa y yo estamos muy satisfechos con su trabajo GRACIAS ABOGADO JAMES LEO BETZOLD GRACIAS FERNANDA NARVAEZ y atodo el equipo ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer and great office staff!

Our first meeting with Mr. Betzold was great. He paid close attention to the details in our case and explained step by step how the process works, gave us a time frame for everything and that's exactly how everything turned out. Now I have my permanent residence card, and I couldn't be happier with h...is honesty, and desire to help his clients. His office staff excelled my expectations!! I have to say that I am very thankful for every phone call and email returned on a timely manner. Fernanda is such a great and patient person, always explained everything thoroughly and helped us so much through this process. For a long time I searched for an honest and trustworthy immigration lawyer and I am so glad I chose Mr. Betzold to take my case. If you are looking for an honest lawyer to take your case, look no further!! I can assure you his major interest is to help you! Thank you Mr. James Betzold!

Posted by Lori | March 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Everyone in the office is so kind and helpful.

I had my will reviewed and subsequently rewritten by them. They asked many questions things the "other guy" never asked and then they listened when I spoke. I feel much more comfortable now with my new will.

Posted by Maria Gutierrez | March 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excelente y muy comprensivo

Me encanto que el abogado me escuchaba mis preguntas y hizo todo lo posible para explicarme el proceso de inmigracion. Las asistentes son muy atentas y dispuestas a ayudarme, recomiendo al abogado James para su casi de inmigración.

Posted by Carmen | February 15, 2016 | Immigration

Muy bien Abogado

Mr. Betzold gave me accurate information as to my husbands case. He was forth coming and did not jump at the chance to take money from me right away. I need to wait 3 more years before I can re-apply for re-entry for my husband. I will be hiring Mr. Betzold when the time comes. I am very happy that ...he speaks Spanish and English. He is very professional and reviews cases before he gives you his opinion.

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

2008

Property Law Book Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2007

Constitutional Law I Book Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Betzold Law, PLC

2010 - 2011

Partner, Avanti Law Group, PLLC

2009 - 2010

Attorney, Betzold Law

Associations

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Michigan chapter)

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

I-601A Provisional Waiver

We won the waiver and the client obtained their US Residency.

Naturalization

Win

Cancellation of Removal

Win

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Education

2009

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Michigan, Flint

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2016

Roosevelt Park Ministries

Immigration

Publications

2017

PrimaLegal.Tech PrimaLegal.Tech

2017

www.primafacienow.com Podcast

2016

El Informador El Informador

Languages

Spanish

English

Portuguese

Activity

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