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R. Mark Frey

Immigration Attorney at Saint Paul, MN

5.0   25 reviews
Licensed for 34 years Virtual consultation available
Licensed for 34 years Virtual consultation available

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Practice area
  1. Immigration
    100%
    Asylum & Other Forms of Humanitarian Relief (TPS, DED, DACA, VAWA, U, T, and S visas, Parole); Removal (Deportation) Proceedings; Appellate (Board of Immigration Appeals and Federal Court); Family/Marriage-based Immigration; Naturalization.

CELEBRATING WELL-NIGH 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE IMMIGRANT, REFUGEE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMUNITIES.

Awards

Client's Choice 2014
Client's Choice
2014
Licensed for 34 years
State MN
Status Authorized to Practice
Acquired 1988
Updated 04/24/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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R. Mark Frey Attorney At Law
1912 Lexington Ave N
Suite 300
Saint Paul, MN, 55113

Reviews

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Client's Choice 2014
Client's Choice
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Posted by Mia | April 18, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly recommend immigration attorney
My friend referred Mark to us for our marriage based adjustment of status case and we were glad we hired him to be our immigration attorney. He was always there when we had any questions, gave us updated as soon as he got it, everything was clear and detailed. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs an attorney in the immigration field.
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Posted by Cassian | December 13, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
EVERYING HAPPENED THE WAY HE SAID IT ( LEST WAIT - STAY AWAY FROM TROUBLE)
I have been working with Mark for some years he is the best lawyer. He helped me to see the bright side of the days to come. always the, whenever I needed, is help in specific issues. He is always honest about the timeline. He always reminded me about waiting as part of the process.
Posted by Jason | June 16, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The best immigration attorney.
Mark helped my wife and I with a rather complicated and years long ( Before we hired Mark) immigration matter that had dire consequences for us , we hired Mark and followed his advice to the letter it was a lot of work putting everything together but mark was there every step of the way and made everything much easier! Mark put together an extremely impressive package for our immigration hearing and when the day came for our hearing all of our fears and worries disappeared after a short interview when we where approved on the spot ,my wife got her green card about 10 days later. If you have an immigration matter I believe that out of all the very good immigration attorneys out there Mark Frey is the best!
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Posted by Ramona | May 15, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
I would definitely recommend!
Mark has being helping me with various immigration services since 2009. He is knowledgeable, reliable and always available to answer any questions I had along the way. I would definitely recommend his services!
Posted by Thy | February 4, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Worth every penny
We were looking for an attorney and found Mark on a website. We thought we would give him a try as everyone rated him 10/10. And yes, I agree, this guy deserves my respect. My husband and I hired Mark for our case in 2019. He genuinely guided us through every single step. It was such a pleasure to work with Mark, he answered phone calls, and emails within a couple hours. Other than us collecting the important documents that he requires, we did not have to do anything further. He took care of all of the difficult work. I thought the pricing was extremely affordable for the work he did. Never charge anything extra, the price was a flat fee. He did exactly what he promised and he knew what he was doing. I believe whoever hire Mark as their attorney will think the same way as we do.
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Posted by Atun | November 9, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Immigration Attorney
Our marriage based adjustment of status case is a bit complicated, so we scoured through avvo for a competent immigration lawyer. We were impressed by R. Mark Frey's glowing reviews and decided to consult our case with him. From the beginning to the very end, Mark's work on our case has been stellar. His attention to details, caring attitude, organization skills, along with his professional manners won us over. We felt lucky to have him on our side all the way until we got our green card. See for yourself on why a lot of people here highly recommend him by reaching out to him. He is worth your time and resources!
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Posted by Brad | October 19, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Our Dreams realized
Mark was instrumental in my wife and me having a happy ending. He guided us thru the K-1 visa process from start to finish. Mark made sure we were well informed of all information needed to gather for the process and made it as easy as possible for us. Mark compiled all the information and complete all forms, as well as reviewing everything, before filing our case. He will definitely be our attorney of choice moving forward with any future immigration needs and help with citizenship process ahead of us.
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Posted by Donna | December 12, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
An excellent attorney
Mr.Frey is an excellent attorney that I hired. He is very knowledgeable, focus on detail , organize very well and always plan ahead . He is a professional who deserves 5 stars review. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs an attorney in the immigration field.
Posted by David | June 26, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Knowledgable and prompt
We hired Mark to work with us on obtaining legal status for my wife. His knowledge, patience and experience got us through the process successfully. He is a credit to his profession!
Posted by Jonathan | February 2, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent Service and Professionalism
We hired Mark for a I-485 case (registration of permanent resident linked to a citizen petition). Since the beginning of our relationship as clients and lawyer, Mark has been straightforward, detailed, and precise in his instructions and recommendations. He is definitely cautious in managing the case and giving instructions. He also kept us always updated on our case and was in contact with us during the months of waiting. Our case was successfully approved without a problem, and with him we felt very confident the entire time. Definitely recommended.
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Posted by Zaituni Nakyanzi | January 19, 2018
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| Consulted Attorney
Professional
He is a professional and gets to the point. Is a very good listener and helpful.
Posted by Hend | July 22, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Efficient and knowledgeable
Mark helped us with a family immigration process. It was painless! He knows his stuff, follows up meticulously and gets the job done well.
Posted by MX | January 16, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Mr. Frey Is an Excellent Immigration Attorney
Mr. Frey is a very good attorney. A professor in the law school recommended him to me. He represented me in my asylum case. As a result of his work, asylum was granted to me. Mr. Frey is a very professional immigration attorney. He quickly understands what legal problems his client has and develops the strategy of legal representation. What was important for me, Mr. Frey always remembered the details of my asylum case. He also never misses deadlines and always filed applications and documents ahead of time. He was always ready to help me and to answer my questions. If somebody asked me to recommend an immigration attorney, I would definitely recommend Mr. Frey.
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Posted by Liz | January 8, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Saved my case
Mr. Frey is very detail-oriented and professional. We hired Mr. Frey after receiving a NOID letter for my I-485 case. The case went smoothly since then and his professionalism made us feel secured. He also answered all of our questions promptly. My I-485 was recently approved and I can't thank Mr. Frey enough for his help.
Posted by Scott | June 15, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Way exceeded our expectations
We found Mark Frey to be one of the most passionate professional we've ever met. He walked us through every step of immigration process seamlessly. We are a same-sex couple. One from America. One from Thailand. Mark was so thorough with our case that the immigration officer at port of entry was impressed. His kindness could be felt thoroughly the entire process. His dealing with immigration was so thorough that we never had a single issue. His knowledge and experience could certainly be seen. Thank you so much Mark Frey and we definitely recommend you highly.
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Posted by AZ | June 23, 2015
A pure gem
I had the a privilege of working with Mark on my immigration case. Reading fellow reviews I'm searching for words that can further expand the picture well painted here - an extraordinary, compassionate individual and superb, honest attorney, worth every penny (or dollar in that matter). Thank you Mark for all your time and support! Would I recommend Mark? Absolutely!
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Posted by Mm | November 20, 2014
Professionalism and Integrity at its Best.
Mark Frey is an epitome of both. He is the most professional yet a very pleasant person to work with. I consulted with Mark even before he became my Attorney. As my Attorney, I found him to be un assuming, very straight forward, honest and very knowledgeable about the issue I had. His thoroughness and attention to detail led to a positive out come with my case. Thank you Mark F. MM
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Posted by Andrew | May 20, 2014
Trustworthy, personable, effective attorney.
Mark helped me with a immigration/citizenship case. He was a pleasure to work with, kept me amply informed at all times, and exhibited thorough knowledge of everything to do with the law and my case. I appreciated his flexibility, candidness, and willingness to answer all of my questions and concerns. I'd hire him again without reservation.
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Posted by Amir | May 4, 2014
A Very Satisfied Client
Mr.Frey helped me with an immigration matter. Through out the process, Mr. Frey constantly kept me informed and responded to any questions or concerns that I had right away, which was very important to me. His knowledge regarding my case was excellent and therefore, I had %100 confidence in what he was doing through out the entire process. I will continue to recommend Mr. Frey to anyone one who needs immigration help/advising...
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Posted by Reginald | April 22, 2014
Incomparable, Affordable, Talented Attorney: Mark Frey.
Attorney Mark Frey is an attorney with incomparable talents. His expertise has never failed me or anyone else that I know, who has sought and used his legal services.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Education

  • University of Iowa
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • N/A
  • University of Iowa
  • MA - Masters
  • N/A
  • University of California - Davis
  • MA - Masters
  • N/A
  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • N/A
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Associations

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (National)
  • Federal Circuit Court Asylum Case Wrangler
  • 2012 - Present
  • Pro Se Project of the U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, and the Federal Bar Association, Minnesota Chapter
  • Participating Attorney
  • 2011 - Present
  • Advocates for Human Rights
  • Consulting Attorney and Member
  • 1987 - Present
  • Immigrant Legal Resource Center
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Bar Association (Immigration Law Section)
  • Member
  • N/A
  • MInnesota State Bar Association: Immigration Law Section
  • Former Chair and Member
  • N/A
  • National Immigration Project
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Constitution Society for Law and Policy
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association: Board of Publications (National)
  • Member (2021-Present) & Vice Chair (2022-Present)
  • 2021 - 2022
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association: Asylum Conference Committee (National)
  • Member
  • 2020 - 2021
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association: Board of Publications (National)
  • Member (2016-2020) & Vice Chair (2019-2020)
  • 2016 - 2020
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association: Refugee & Asylum Liaison Committee (National)
  • Member
  • 2012 - 2016
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association: Distance Learning Committee (National)
  • Former Co-chair
  • 2011 - 2012
  • Minnesota State Bar Association: Haiti Relief Committee
  • Member
  • 2010 - 2010
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Advisory Board Member--Immigration Law Section
  • 2010 - 2012
  • Minnesota State Bar Association: Diversity Planning Task Force
  • Member
  • 2009 - 2010
  • National Campaign to Safeguard the Due Process Rights of Mentally Ill and Developmentally Disabled People (Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition)
  • Steering Committee Member
  • 2009 - 2010
  • City of Shoreview, MN Human Rights Commission
  • Former Chair and Member
  • 1995 - 2013
  • Minnesota State Bar Association, Human Rights Committee
  • Former Co-chair and Member
  • 1993 - 2014
  • Haitian Asylum Project (Catholic Emergency Legal Aid for Haitians), Miami, Fl
  • Volunteer Attorney
  • 1992 - 1992
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Honors and Awards

  • North Star Lawyer for Pro Bono Service (2013, 2015-2021)
  • Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA)
  • 2022
  • President's Award to MSBA Human Rights Committee (Co-chair)
  • MInnesota State Bar Association (MSBA)
  • 2014
  • Volunteer of the Year Award
  • Advocates for Human Rights
  • 2010
  • Wall of Tolerance Honoree
  • Southern Poverty Law Center
  • 1999
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Publications

  • Searching for Protection Amongst the Ruins of the U.S. Asylum System: 2020 AILA Virtual Asylum Conference Handbook.
  • “‘When All Else Fails’: Relief Under the Convention Against Torture.”
  • 2020
  • Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law, 2017-18 Ed. (AILA)
  • "A Brief Overview of Forms of Relief in Removal Proceedings."
  • 2017
  • Korean Quarterly (Winter)
  • "Immigration 2013: A year in review."
  • 2014
  • Korean Quarterly (Spring)
  • "By the Numbers: statistics demonstrate immigrants are a political and economic force to be reckoned with."
  • 2014
  • Korean Quarterly (Summer)
  • "The Train is Leaving the Station: House Republicans face crucial choices this summer in taking sides on immigration reform."
  • 2013
  • Korean Quarterly (Winter)
  • REVIEW: "James Scarth Gale and his History of the Korean People." Rutt, Richard. Royal Asiatic Society.
  • 2013
  • Korean Quarterly (Fall)
  • "New Citizens, New Visa Holders in the News."
  • 2013
  • Korean Quarterly (Spring)
  • "Change in the Wind (and in the Polls): Is this the Year for Comprehensive Immigration Reform?"
  • 2013
  • Korean Quarterly (Fall)
  • "Political Parties, Platforms, and Immigrants: A Deconstruction of the Two Choices in the Upcoming Election."
  • 2012
  • Forms and Fundamentals (AILA Publications)
  • ANNOTATIONS to Form I-751: Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. With Heather L. Poole and Ginger McGuire.
  • 2011
  • Forms and Fundamentals (AILA Publications)
  • "A Brief Overview of Forms of Relief in Removal Proceedings."
  • 2011
  • Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications)
  • "A Brief Review of Relief in Removal Proceedings."
  • 2010
  • Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law: Guidance and Tips for Successful Practice (AILA Publications)
  • "A Brief Review of Relief in Removal Proceedings."
  • 2009
  • Law and Aliens. Family Law Section. Minnesota State Bar Association.
  • "Violence Against Foreign National Spouses and Children: The Impact of Domestic Abuse on Immigration Relief."
  • 2002
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Speaking Engagements

  • A Discussion about Changes in the Areas of Family, Labor & Employment, Immigration, Probate & Trust, and Tax Law.
  • Facilitator on "Same-Sex Marriage: A General Overview of Changes with Implications for Practitioners at the State and Federal Levels."
  • 2013
  • 2012 Upper Midwest Immigration Conference
  • Moderator on "When All Else Fails: Prosecutorial Discretion."
  • 2012
  • A Tour of the Immigration History Research Center and its Archives, University of Minnesota.
  • Facilitator on "Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Huddled Masses Yearning to Breathe Free."
  • 2011
  • A Discussion with Local Immigration Judges about Professionalism in Immigration Court
  • Moderator on Professionalism in Immigration Courts: An interview with our local immigration judges. Minneapolis.
  • 2011
  • A Discussion about Highlights of the 2011 AILA Annual Conference, San Diego, CA
  • AILA National Conference Recap
  • 2011
  • 2011 Federal Bar Association Annual Immigration Law Seminar, Memphis, TN
  • Competency Issues: Working with the Mentally Disabled Respondent, Memory Loss, PTSD, and Other Competency Issues.
  • 2011
  • 2011 Federal Bar Association Annual Immigration Law Seminar, Memphis, TN
  • TPS and NACARA: What to do with an RFE or Denial.
  • 2011
  • 2011 AILA Annual Conference, San Diego, CA
  • The I-751 and Removal of Conditions on Residence.
  • 2011
  • A Discussion About Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR), Minneapolis, MN
  • Moderator on Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR)
  • 2010
  • 2010 Upper Midwest Immigration Conference, Bloomington, MN
  • Moderator on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and I-9 Audits
  • 2010
  • 2010 Federal Bar Association Annual Immigration Law Seminar, Memphis, TN
  • Family Relationships, Joint Sponsorship, and Affidavits of Support.
  • 2010
  • 2010 AILA Annual Conference, Washington, DC
  • Asylum or Withholding Victory! Now What?
  • 2010
  • 2009 Upper Midwest Immigration Conference
  • Bona Fide Relationships and Child Status Protection Act, Parts One and Two
  • 2009
  • 2009 AILA Fall Conference, Boston, MA
  • Applications for Relief and Waivers
  • 2009
  • 2009 AILA Annual Conference
  • Inadmissibility and Deportability Defenses
  • 2009
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Unknown Attorney | Jul 29
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"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Dec 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Frey is an attorney who has great reputation in local legal community. Even University of Minnesota Law School professors know Mr. Frey as a legal professional experienced in immigration matters. Additionally, Mr. Frey always put his client’s interests first. You will always return your phone call and will never leave a email unanswered. If you are looking for a professional and experienced immigration lawyer, you should not look any further."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have met with and worked with Mark for many, many years. In my opinion he is highly skilled and extremely competent."
Unknown Attorney | Jan 09
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Frey is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney."
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Saint Paul Immigration Lawyer R. Mark Frey
R. Mark Frey
Immigration Attorney
Saint Paul, MN
Licensed for 34 years
Virtual consultation available