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also known as Ray Scheetz
Raphael (Ray) Scheetz founded the Law Offices of Raphael M. Scheetz in 1994, which focuses on the practice of criminal defense and immigration cases.
He was one of the first lawyers in Iowa who specialized in the practice of immigration law. He has represented hundreds of American citizens and immigrants who have matters with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The cases included American citizens who marry or intend to marry a person living in a foreign country or who want to petition for their children, parents, or brothers or sisters that live outside of the United States.
Mr. Scheetz has successfully navigated his clients through the immigration process before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, Immigration Court, and Board of Immigration Appeals.
Mr. Scheetz has also successfully represented hundreds of persons accused of Federal and State criminal offenses. He has been lead defense counsel in approximately ninety jury trials in State and Federal court and reached “not guilty” verdict for clients accused of white collar felonies, such as bank fraud, infringement of copyrights, bankruptcy fraud, wire fraud, offenses involving internet pharmacy violations, to name a few.
Mr. Scheetz has also represented persons accused of crimes such as drug possession, manufacture and/or distribution, domestic assault, firearm offenses, arson, kidnapping, first degree murder, and theft, which you can read about on our success stories page.
Areas of Practice
Why the merging of criminal defense and immigration law is beneficial to the client?
Tens of thousands of people are deported every year from the US who have been convicted of crimes — people that are living legally in the United States, have US citizen spouses and children, and are deported for minor crimes such as marijuana possession or possession of a drug pipe.
Persons who have been arrested and are not US citizens need a lawyer who has knowledge of both criminal defense and immigration law. Mr. Scheetz can advise you the best ways to avoid deportation if you are charged with a crime, no matter how minor or serious. Mr. Scheetz can fight for you in criminal court to avoid a conviction, or structure a plea agreement that will give you the best opportunity to avoid deportation and remain in the United States with your loved ones.
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Professional Associations and Memberships
Mr. Scheetz is a member of the American Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, the Linn County Bar Association, the Wisconsin Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and he serves as the current Vice President of the Historical Society of the Federal Court for the Northern District of Iowa.
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Acquired: 1993
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425 2nd St SE Ste 1010, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401-1818
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Posted by Aleac Williams | April 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Mr. Williams
Let me start this off by saying Raphael is one of a kind and when you hire him your not just getting a paid lawyer you’re getting someone that’s going to really fight for you and you’re freedom because he really do care about you. He’s going to study your case and fight for you until he can’t fight a...
Posted by Dewey Michael | January 27, 2023 | Credit Repair
EXCELLENT SERVICE
After going through car repossession and foreclosure in 2020, my credit score dropped to Equifax: 509, TransUnion: 501. All attempts to get my credit back to a good rating didn’t yield positive results. Just last month while I was browsing a credit blog, I came across a comment by Laura on how she go...
Posted by Mr. & Mrs. Rickels | March 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Extremely Knowledgeable Immigration Attorney
He is very thorough and kept us informed. He filed our paperwork and even guided us throughout the process until we get approved in uscis. We are highly recommending him to anyone who's seeking for immigration help or issues. No doubt Atty. Ray Scheetz is a 5 star!
Posted by Jon | January 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Education
Title IX Sexual Assault Allegation
Ray Scheetz is an extremely competent, caring and experienced attorney serving the greater corridor area. I was in my senior year of college when I reached out to Ray. It was just after finding out from the schools administration about a false allegation of sexual assault the allegedly occurred d...
Posted by Barb | June 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Succesul Naturalization Process
Ray's expertise and guidance allowed me to navigate the complicated naturalization process successfully. He was quick to respond to any of my questions or concerns throughout the process. I continue to recommend Ray to family and friends without hesitation.
"I endorse this lawyer. Very experienced and thorough defense attorney who takes care of his clients. Has a great reputation."
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2019
Recognized, Lawyers of Distinction
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
1989
Honor roll, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa
1994 - Present
Founder, Law Office of Raphael M. Scheetz
1992 - 1993
Law Clerk, law firm of Abrahams, Kaslow & Cassman in Omaha, Nebraska
1988 - 1988
Intern, United States Department Of Justice In Washington, D.C.
2010 - Present
Historical Society of the Federal Court for the Northern District of IowaVice President
1995 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Linn County Bar AssociationMember
Won
Excellent result
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
2016
English
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