$ 200-300 per hour
Erich C. Straub is an attorney concentrating in family and employment immigration and deportation defense. He has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America since 2006 and in Super Lawyers since 2009. He serves as a faculty member for the American Immigration Council's Litigation Institute. From 2007-2009, was chairperson of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and served on the Board of Governor's for AILA nationally.
Prior to focusing his practice on immigration, Mr. Straub was a criminal defense attorney for almost a decade. During that time, he successfully defended hundreds of cases in state and federal courts. Because of this prior experience, he has a unique combination of experience in criminal and immigration law. He is recognized by many of Wisconsin’s best criminal defense attorneys as the foremost expert in the state on the immigration consequences of criminal convictions.
Mr. Straub has spoken to audiences throughout the U.S. and has appeared on local radio and television on the topic of immigration. He has worked to improve laws that affect immigrants on both the state and federal level and has traveled to Madison, Wisconsin and Washington DC to meet with elected officials regarding immigration issues. In 2008, the Milwaukee Business Journal described him as a “national leader on the federal immigration issue.”
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29 years
$ 200-300 per hour
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401 East Kilbourn Street, Suite 302, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
36 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Lawyer that treated you like family!
I was served with a deportation notice back at the end of 2009. My husband and I was so scared and could not even imagine to be separated. The uncertainty of my situation was so nerve racking and lead to a lot of sleepless nights. Then we met Mr. Erich Straub. Oh, what a blessing! Erich and his fir...
Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Green Card Application
Even with DACA, the thought of my husband’s green card interview was really intimidating. My husband and I wanted an attorney with knowledge, experience, and confidence. When other lawyers started recommending Mr. Straub, we knew we had to see him. He was always on top of our case as if he could do t...
Posted by Simon | March 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Mr.
All my documents were spread out on Mr. Straub’s conference table. I was completely stressed out, but he calmly explained the process and said he could file the application before my visa expired in just a few weeks. I had such a feeling of relief.
Posted by Gabriela | March 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Having no status to citizenship...
I came to the U.S. when I was 8, but I always felt like an American. With citizenship, I finally feel safe for my kids and me. Mr. Straub represented me for 10 years, starting with my DACA and green card applications. I would have been lost by myself. He made me feel protected.
Posted by Carl | March 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Green Card application
My experience with Erich could not have been better. Through out the whole process he made sure that me and my wife had all the necessary documents for our application. He reached out to us with reminders of important dates before we even got the notice from the immigration office. We always felt lik...
"I endorse this lawyer. When i have clients with immigration issues, I give them Erich's name. He does a great job advising people in complicated intersection of immigration law and other areas, such as criminal and family."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is smart and talented. When I need to refer a client for an immigration matter I refer them to Erich."
"I have had the honor of knowing Erich Straub for 16 years. As a crminal defense lawyer, I often need to consult with an immigration lawyer. Erich Straub has deservedly gained a reputation as one of the very best in Wisconsin. I would not hesitate to trust his advice or to seek his counsel. If you are in need of an immigration lawyer, you cannot do better than Erich Straub."
"Whenever I have a client with an Immigration issue, I demand they go see Eric. He knows his stuff and is very professional and hardworking. I highly recommend him."
Appeals lawyer
2009
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc.
2008
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc.
2007
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc.
2006
Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc.
2005 - Present
Partner, Erich C. Straub, Immigration Attorney LLC
2007 - Present
American Immigration Law FoundationLitigation Advisory Committee
2007 - 2009
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Wisconsin chapter)Chapter Chair - Wisconsin
2007 - 2009
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
2005 - 2007
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Wisconsin chapter)Vice-Chair
2005 - 2007
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter)Chair, Litigation Committee
2003 - 2005
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Wisconsin chapter)Secretary
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
Grounds of Removal and Deportation
2009
Trial Strategies in Removal
2008
Comprehensive Immigration Reform Update
2008
Roundtable on Recent Developments in Removal
2008
Trial Practice Skills
2008
Immigration Law
2008
Top Ten Considerations for Litigators
2008
Pre-hearing Litigation and Strategies
2008
Domestic Violence and the Immigrant
2008
Defending Immigrants
2008
Motions to Suppress Evidence in Removal Proceedings
2009
2008
2004
English
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