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

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Isidro | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best immigration lawyer I know

Going with Mr. Betzold was definitely the right choice, I had 3 complex cases to deal with and when other lawyers said it wasn't possible Betzold made it possible, his knowledge of current laws is far superior than other lawyers in the area and his personnel is really friendly and knowledgeable as we...ll, Betzold and his team took care of me like a friend, it was a life changing experience, all I can say is Thank You. Ir con Mr. Betzold definitivamente fue la decisión correcta, yo tenía 3 asuntos complejos que tratar y cuando otros abogados dijeron que no era posible Betzold lo hizo posible, su conocimiento sobre leyes actuales es mucho más superior a otros abogados en la zona y su personal es muy amigable y al igual con un vasto conocimiento, Betzold y su equipo me trataron cómo a un amigo, fue una experiencia que cambio mi vida. Todo lo que puedo decir es Gracias.

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Very Proficient!

This guy knows what he's doing. One phone call and he had my back. The over zealous County Building Inspector didn't know what hit him. THANK YOU Betzold Law.

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2016

Spend your hard earned $$$ elsewhere!!!

this law office is a joke, very unprofessional, and once you give this guy money you will never see his face again when you have a question or need help with something pertaining to your case. the front desk staff is uneducated, and i often wondered what qualifications they had to work in a law offic...e because they never had any answers to my questions and i had to call multiple times to get a simple answer.

James Betzold

Replied last May 04, 2016

Dear Reviewer, I regret that you feel this way. I have only recently seen this review and I regret that I do not know who you are so we could meet and we could try and resolve any concerns you have. Our firm constantly strives to provide excellent customer service and since 2009 I have helped thousands of clients with their legal and immigration problems. We have a positive reputation among other attorneys, community members and among our many happy clients. I give personal service to my clients and meet with each client to make sure we have an effective plan to win their case. Our staff is also friendly, well-educated and caring, going out of their way to assist our clients with the information they need, so we can achieve a positive outcome for them. Again, I regret that you were dissatisfied and wish you the best in your endeavors. -James Leo Betzold

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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