Raluca Vais Ottosen

Raluca Vais Ottosen

also known as Raluca Vais-Ottosen

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Madison, WI
Practice Areas: Immigration

25 W Main St, Ste 800, Madison, WI

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 14 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2011

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

DeWitt LLP

25 W Main St, Ste 800, Madison, WI, 53703

Law Offices of Raluca Vais Ottosen

901 Marquette Avenue, 2100 AT&T Tower, Minneapolis, MN, 55402

Law Offices of Raluca Vais Ottosen

13935 Bishop's Drive, Suite 300, Brookfield, WI, 53005

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Raluca Vais Ottosen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Qiao | February 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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Have you ever driven in the thick fog hoping an experienced driver would show up in the front with blinkers on so that you can follow? Or have you ever gone into the wilderness hoping to encounter a wilderness expert so that you won't get lost? Or for at least one time, you were in an airport, just h...oping someone would show up to lead you from the entrance straight to your plane seat? Luca is that experienced driver, that wilderness expert, or that airport person we've been looking for. My wife and I worked on obtaining a green card through marriage ourselves. With so many forms and support documents to prepare, we decided to hire Luca as our immigration lawyer after consulting with her. During the application process, she always responds to our questions very fast and straight to the point. She's professional, efficient, and trustworthy. Thanks to her expertise, the whole immigration process got approved very smoothly. We highly recommend her to anyone who's looking for an immigration lawyer. And she will be the first one we go to when we need professional help in the future.

Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best immigration lawyer in Madison

I hired Raluca to help with my citizenship application. I had applied for citizenship about 18 months earlier and my application had stalled. Due to COVID the situation was complicated. Raluca sorted it out very efficiently and managed to get the application moving to a successful conclusion. I would... wholeheartedly recommend Raluca for immigration problems. She is very likeable, listens very well and is extremely knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to work with her. I felt very comfortable with her and she is very honest and remarkably efficient. She always replied to all my questions almost immediately and was extremely helpful.

Posted by Moritz | May 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green cards for the whole family

Raluca helped us navigating the complicated green card process. She submitted the application for the whole family, which was then approved extremely quickly. Thanks to Raluca we avoided various potential problems. Raluca is friendly and very efficient and we recommend her highly.

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An Amazing Lawyer, above 5 stars!!!

Let me start by saying retaining Attorney Vais-Ottosen as my immigration lawyer is one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life! She has successfully assisted me in navigating this complex immigration system (2019-2020). She is what I believe every lawyer should be like. She is meticulous, she... listens to you carefully before advising, and she ALWAYS responds in a timely manner. I have never had to worry about if she will get back to me soon. I was more shocked by how quickly she responds when I reach out to her. She will always tell you what the law states and not what "you want to hear", and that right there is the quality of a lawyer who wants the best outcome for your case. I highly recommend Attorney Vais-Ottosen for your immigration needs.

Posted by Julien | January 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent immigration lawyer

We were referred by a friend to Raluca to update my immigration status from a work visa to a permanent resident status after getting married to a US citizen. Raluca was professional, highly knowledgeable and very helpful to navigate the immigration process and different forms to fill up. As well ...as all the additional documentation needed to justify my change of status. We cannot thank her enough to have helped us through this long and difficult process. And could not have done it without her.

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Raluca Vais Ottosen's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Larson

Immigration lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ottosen is experienced, is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and limits her practice to immigration matters."

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Gini Hendrickson

Immigration lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Raluca is an excellent attorney. She is knowledgeable, dedicated, and well-respected. She zealously advocates for her clients and achieves great results. I highly recommend her."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Lindsey Anderson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Gini Hendrickson

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

2018 Pro Bono Honor Society, Wisconsin Access to Justice

2018

2017 Pro Bono Honor Society, Wisconsin Access to Justice Commission

2017

Jack DeWitt Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, DeWitt Ross and Stevens SC

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Immigration Attorney, DeWitt LLP

2012 - 2015

Attorney, Murphy Desmond S.C.

2011 - 2012

Law Clerk/Attorney, Lopez Law Group, LLC

2004 - 2012

Law Clerk/Attorney, Dan M Scheuermann Law Firm

2004 - 2004

Research Assistant, Paul M Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University

Associations

2024 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Wisconsin chapter)

Vice Chair

2018 - Present

Big Oak Childcare Center

Board of Directors

2013 - Present

Community Immigration Law Center

Secretary

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

Dane County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Community Immigration Law Center

Board of Directors

2023 - 2024

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Wisconsi

Treasurer

2022 - 2023

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Wisconsi

Secretary

2016 - 2020

Literacy Network

Board of Directors

2014 - 2018

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2011

Community Immigration Law Center

Volunteer Attorney

Education

2004

Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University

LL.M - Master of Laws

2002

Spiru Haret Univeristy Law School

LL.B/JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Petru Rares National College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2024

Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference What Every Lawyer Shold Know About Immigration Law

2023

An Introduction to Immigration Law 2023 Introduction to Immigration Law

2022

Attracting Global Talent Webinar: Employers’ Guide to Understanding & Navigating US Work Visas Work Visas

2021

Our immigration system is broken! How did we get here, and where exactly is here? Immigration law

2020

2020

The Morning Show Supreme Court Debates DACA

2020

Introduction to Immigration Law Legal and regulatory framework and legal ethics

2020

2018

The Great DACA Rescission: Understanding the Legal and Economic Impact The Great DACA Rescission: Understanding the Legal and Economic Impact

2017

What Does the Executive Order on Immigration Mean? Immigration travel ban

2017

The Future of Business Immigration Under the New Administration Immigration Updates

2017

Immigrants In Dane County Experience Fear Following Executive Orders Executive Order on Immigration

2017

HR Roundtable: I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification New Year, New I-9 Form, New Administration! Now What? I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

2016

Understanding the Latest Guidance in Conducting an Internal Form I-9 Audit I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

2016

Pitfalls For The Specialized Lawyer – Ethical And Practical Implications

Ethical Implications for Specialized Lawyers

2016

Law School Guest Speaker/Instructor

I-9 Employer Sanctions

2016

James E. Doyle American Inn of Court

Pitfalls For The Specialized Lawyer – Ethical And Practical Implications, Panelist

2015

Law School Guest Speaker/Instructor

Start-up Visa Options

2014

Hispanic Heritage Month, Immigration Q&A Panel

Immigration Law and Updates

2013

Public presentation

I-601A Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

2013

Continuing Legal Education

I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

2012

Public presentation

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Publications

2020

2019

Our Lives Magazine Citizen In Limbo...Again

2018

Our Lives Magazine Citizen In Limbo

2018

DeWitt Ross and Stevens S.C. USCIS Resumes Accepting DACA Applications

2018

DeWitt Ross and Stevens S.C. DHS terminates TPS designation for El Salvador

2018

2017

State Bar of Wisconsin publication The End of DACA and How It Affects Individuals

2017

2015

2015

2015

DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C. Green Card Through Family Petitions

Languages

English

Romanian

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