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.”
Practice areas
25 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Good Standing | 1994 | 02/22/2022 |
Legal answers | 9 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Lawyers in America | Woodward/White, Inc. | 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 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Erich C. Straub, Immigration Attorney LLC | 2005 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Immigration Law Foundation | Litigation Advisory Committee | 2007 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Wisconsin chapter) | Chapter Chair - Wisconsin | 2007 - 2009 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Board of Governors | 2007 - 2009 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Wisconsin chapter) | Vice-Chair | 2005 - 2007 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chicago chapter) | Chair, Litigation Committee | 2005 - 2007 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Wisconsin chapter) | Secretary | 2003 - 2005 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook | Developing Strategies for Clients in Removal Proceedings | 2009 |
Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook | Motions to Suppress | 2008 |
Wisconsin Defender | Immigration Basics for Criminal Defense | 2004 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Marquette University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
University of Notre Dame | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Annual Conference | Trial Strategies in Removal | 2009 |
Annual Convention | Grounds of Removal and Deportation | 2009 |
Fundamentals II Conference | Top Ten Considerations for Litigators | 2008 |
Fall Conference | Pre-hearing Litigation and Strategies | 2008 |
Annual Criminal Defense Conference | Defending Immigrants | 2008 |
Litigation Institute | Trial Practice Skills | 2008 |
Annual Conference | Motions to Suppress Evidence in Removal Proceedings | 2008 |
State Convention | Comprehensive Immigration Reform Update | 2008 |
Juvenile Justice Conference | Immigration Law | 2008 |
Midwest Regional Conference | Roundtable on Recent Developments in Removal | 2008 |
Continuing Legal Education | Domestic Violence and the Immigrant | 2008 |
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Craig Johnson, Immigration Attorney on Dec 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Gregory Petit, Immigration Attorney on Aug 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Craig Johnson, Immigration Attorney on Dec 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Gregory Petit, Immigration Attorney on Aug 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Israel Ramon, Immigration Attorney on Apr 27, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Mishlove, Immigration Attorney on May 4, 2010
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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.
Joseph Redding, Immigration Attorney on May 14, 2009
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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.
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