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Steven C Thal
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I have been practicing immigration law since 1982 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I am a e cum laude of the University of Minnesota Law School. Prior to law school I spent two years in the Peace Corps in Ecuador, South America. I received a Bachelor of Elected Studies Degree from the University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts in 1977. I am a past Chair of the Immigration Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association. I have served as a past Chair of the Minnesota/Dakotas American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Chapter and has previously served as Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer. I have served on the AILA Essential Workers Committee, AILA Immigration Works Committee, AILA InfoNet Committee, and have chaired the Technology Seminar Committee and the Legislative Ways and Means Committee. I am an AILA mentor on St. Paul DHS District Office procedures, and have served as an AILA mentor on immigration issues to Congressional offices. I edited articles for AILA's publication, Immigration Law Today as part of the editorial advisory board.
I am a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, American Association for Justice, Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights and various other professional and civic groups. I hold an "A-V" rating from Martindale-Hubbell and am listed in their Directory of Preeminent Lawyers. Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business Monthly have recognized me as a "Super Lawyer" in immigration law. I have received the AILA National Presidential Commendation for "creative and tireless advocacy" on behalf of immigrants. I am a Trustee Emeritus of the Board of Trustees of the American Immigration Law Foundation. I have spoken and written for various immigration law seminars.
Steven C. Thal is an attorney practicing immigration law in Minnetonka, Minnesota. He is a e cum laude of the University of Minnesota Law School. Prior to law school he spent two years in the Peace Corps in Ecuador, South America. He received a Bachelor of Elected Studies Degree from the University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts in 1977.
Providing Immigration Solutions for over 30 years
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
100%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2020 2016
Licenses
Licensed in Minnesota for 43 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Steven C. Thal, P.A.
(952) 541-1186
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10580 Wayzata Blvd #100, Minnetonka, MN, 55305-1525
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Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Extremely competent attorney
I hired Ngawang Dolker when I got a NOID and thought my world had fallen apart and today Iam one extremely happy client. My NOID was overcome thanks to her superior legal knowledge. She is a patient, accessible attorney with excellent communication skills. I got all my feedbacks in a timely manner an...
Posted by SANDRA F. | November 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
GRACIAS STEVEN C THAL
ABOGADO PROFESIONAL, CALIDAD DE SERVIO, MI CASO ERA COMPLEJO Y CON SU EXPERIENCIA BUSCO LEYES QUE PUDIERAN AYUDARME Y LO LOGRAMOS. TOTALMENTE RECOMENDADO POR MI.
Posted by Ali | September 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very detailed and knowledgeable of law
Steve help me renew my Green Card. He was very detailed and knowledgeable of law. I definitely recommend him
Posted by Jason | October 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Extremely Knowledgable, Budget Friendly and Easy to Work with!
We had a very complex immigration issue with an employee in one state, a company HQ in another, and Mr. Thal came through in helping us through the USCIS process. I felt that I could contact him anytime, and that's extremely rare to find. His staff is very personable, and he was able to help us whe...
Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Got a green card!
USCIS denied my green card from the previous immigration consultant’s mistakes. So, I had a meeting with Steve, talked about my situations and he recommended me filIng motion of reconsidering. I decided to work with him. Steve and his staff filing my motion of reconsidering in Dec 2019 and I got appr...
Steven C Thal's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Thal for more than 30 years. He is extremely knowledgeable in the area of immigration law. He diligent and thorough in his preparation for clients. He knows the law and communicates well. I highly recommend Steve to anyone who has a question about immigration law."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Mr. Thal as a colleague for over a decade. I have the greatest respect for Steven C. Thal. He is an excellent lawyer. He is very diligent, and courteous. I would trust him if I needed to have a lawyer handle my immigration case which is a good measure of ability. The 7.6 rating does not convey the expertise, and talent of Mr. Thal."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2004
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2002
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2001
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2000
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Associations
American Immigration Law Foundation
Board of Trustees
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
Minnesota State Bar Association
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights
Member
Hennepin County Bar Association
Member
Education
1982
University of Minnesota Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
BES
Languages
English
Spanish