Dyan Williams

Dyan Williams

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Immigration

80 S. 8th Street, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN

About Dyan

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Cost

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Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 20 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2005

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Dyan Williams Law PLLC

80 S. 8th Street, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN, 55402

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Dyan Williams's Reviews

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68 Client Reviews

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Showing 31 - 35 of 49 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jerry | April 04, 2016 | Immigration

Dyan is the definitely the best at what she does!

She exceeded my expectation with the help she rendered with my I-30/I-45 RFE. She broke everything down to little pieces. From reviewing the documents I already have, and listing out the documents I need to various ideas on how to respond to certain criteria the USCIS required. Thanks a lot Dyan! On...ce again you're the best!

Posted by N. Smith | February 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I-601 Waiver of Inadmissibility and N-336 Request for a Hearing in Naturalization Decision

I am well pleased to recommend Dyan Williams Law for immigration representation. Dyan first assisted me with my I-601 filing and representation with the immigration court. She precisely advised me on the evidentiary documentation I needed to provide the court, submitted my petition, coached me on how... to respond to questions during the I-601 hearing, and provided me with quality post hearing consul. Dyan was very effective in providing the immigration court provisions from immigration law as justification for approving my case. It is because of Dyan's attention to the details of my case and her strong expertise that my case was approved by the immigration court, and much quicker than the typical I-601 processing time. The approval of my I-601 waiver was a tremendous relief for my family, and I am truly grateful for Dyan's thought leadership on the case. Due to the complex nature of my immigration file, I was denied U.S. citizenship twice, and once again I hired Dyan's services. She was able coach me on what it would take to build a strong case for a N-336 petition requesting reversal of the denial decision in my U.S. citizenship (N-400) application. Dyan submitted my N-336 to the court, prepared me for the hearing which she attended with me, and diligently followed up with the court on the status of my case after the hearing. My N-336 petition was approved, and the previous denial decision of my U.S. citizenship application was reversed. The court did approve my U.S. citizenship. So I won twice with Dyan, and I most definitely would recommend Dyan's services without hesitation. She is an honest attorney who is very professional, and most of all is highly knowledgeable. Thank you so much Dyan! Words are not enough to convey my gratitude, and the relief Dyan's work has afforded my family!

Posted by Hannah | February 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great experience!

I hired Dyan to help with a Traveller Redress issue and she was very professional, very thorough, informative and patient as we went through the process and we were successful in getting my issue addressed with DHS. Would definitely recommend her!!!

Posted by ravikumar | January 21, 2016 | Immigration

Most committed and detail oriented

I and my Fiance drove 6.5 hrs all the way to MN to meet Dyan believing on the reviews and the way she explained us in Avvo. We felt really happy that we made a good decision and it was worth driving. She was prepared to answer our questions. Very detail oriented. Asked many questions to understand ...our situation in detail, later gave specific and suitable answers. Showed interest and readiness to help us in all ways. Our expectation on answers were around H1B, GC and Marriage topics. Bit messy situation but she handled very well . Planning to Hire her for our future needs. I and my fiance will be happy to recommend her.

Posted by Renas | October 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Timely professional immigration services

I was referred to Dyan by my tax accountant. She helped me with my naturalization after I was declined citizenship in my first round. I was impressed with her integrity and professionalism that I came back to hire her when I applied for my husband's green card. One plus that I considered when hiring ...her was that she herself was on a green card at the time, and I felt she knew the system in and out and was very confident and knowledgeable when it came to immigration matters.

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Dyan Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dyan is an impressive and exceptional immigration attorney. She goes above and beyond to serve her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Oleg Gherasimov

Immigration lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Williams is a fine, knowledgeable and effective attorney. She is an asset to the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael McVicker

Immigration lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am pleased to endorse Ms. Williams as immigration attoreny. The quality of her outstanding, thorough, highly detailed, and very informative responses to a wide variety of questions in this forum demonstrates a thorough and impressive proficiency in the complex and challenging area of immigration law. It is clear to me, as a fellow immigration lawyer with over 19 years of experience, that Ms. Williams approaches the practice of immigration law with the type of dedication that truly benefits her clients."

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Graham Ojala-Barbour

Immigration lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dyan is a great attorney. She is an expert at helping people prove the validity of a real marriage when the government is alleging marriage fraud, and at helping people to become citizens in complex naturalization cases. She is a very good writer and has worked on many successful appeals. I would not hesitate to refer a friend or client to Dyan. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Graham Ojala-Barbour

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John Dewalt

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Clients' Choice Award 2025, Avvo

2016

Clients' Choice Award 2016, Avvo

2015

Clients' Choice Award 2015, Avvo

2014

Clients' Choice Award 2014, Avvo

Associations

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2020 - 2022

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member - National Lawyer Wellbeing Committee

2019 - 2021

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member - National Legal Ethics Committee

2016 - 2019

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Minnesota/Dakotas chapter)

Co-Chair - Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility Committee

2009 - 2012

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

Member - Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Ginters v. Frazier, 614 F.3d 822 (8th Cir. 2010)

reverse and remand to the district court for further review

Ndonyi v. Mukasey, 541 F.3d 702 (7th Cir. 2008)

petition granted

Khrystotodorov v. Mukasey, 551 F.3d 775 (8th Cir. 2008)

petition denied

Abdelwahab v. Frazier, 578 F.3d 817 (8th Cir. 2009)

affirmed district court's decision

Sugule v. Frazier, 639 F.3d 406 (8th Cir. 2011)

sustained appeal; reversed the judgment of the district court

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Education

N/A

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management

MA - Master of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

2023 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law

The Art of Time Management

2021

2021 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law

Responding to and Avoiding Ethics and Bar Complaints

2020

Minnesota CLE: A Lawyer's Guide to Alzheimer's and Dementia Ethical Issues for Attorneys: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Competency, Conflicts, and More

2020

2020 Upper Midwest Immigration Law Conference

Ethics in Light of Sineneng-Smith Case

2019

Minnesota CLE, Tired at Work? The Legal and Practical Ramifications of Sleep Deficiency It’s Your Professional Responsibility to Sleep Well

2019

Minnesota CLE Live Webcast Finding Your Rhythm: When to Do What

2019

2018

Paralegals Guide

Focus & Flow: Dealing With Overwhelm, Distractions & Interruptions in Your Busy Law Office, Minnesota CLE, A Solo/Small Firm Paralegal’s Guide to Success, September 21, 2018

2017

2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter CLE

Zeal Meets Zen: How Mindfulness Promotes Competence & Diligence in Law Practice

2017

2017 Upper Midwest Immigration Law Conference

The Trump Factor: Tackling Ethical Pitfalls and Stress in Unchartered Immigration Territory

2015

CLE, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

5 Business Mistakes that Solos and Small Law Firms Make (and the Ethical Solutions They're Afraid to Try)

2015

AILA MN/Dakotas Chapter Ethics CLE/Panel Discussion

Managing Client Expectations (before and after representation begins)

2014

Mediation Center CLE

The Mindful Mediator: How to Stay Neutral in Conflict Resolution

2012

William Mitchell College of Law - Alumni CLE Series

Immigration in the Workplace

2012

William Mitchell College of Law - Alumni CLE Series

Failures, Screw-ups and Unknowns (and why they can be good for you)

2012

Hennepin County Bar Association CLE

This Time It's About Us: Risk Management for Lawyers

2012

Hennepin County Bar Association CLE

Opening Up to Difficulties & Disappointment: How to Get Unstruck and Recover from Setback

2012

CLE, University of St. Thomas - School of Law

Managing Stress and Avoiding Burnout

2012

CLE, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

Embracing Change: Overcoming Resistance & Getting Unstuck

2011

Minnesota Legal Services Coalition, Statewide Virtual Conference

The Engaged Lawyer: Paying Attention & Thriving in the Midst of Chaos and Uncertainty

2011

Minnesota CLE webcast

The Practice of Being: Mastering Stress and Finding Meaning as a Lawyer

2011

Minnesota CLE

The Principles of Recovery and the Practice of Law

2010

New Lawyer Experience - Minnesota State Bar Association

Maintaining the Work-Life Balance: How Busy Lawyers Stay Sane

2010

National Bar Related Insurance Companies (NABRICO) Annual Conference

Stress Mastery - Mindfulness for Lawyers

2010

Board Certified Civil Trial Law Specialists, 6th Annual Member Rewards Seminar

Stress Mastery - Mindfulness for Lawyers

Publications

2021

2021

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog 2019 Public Charge Rule Gets Tossed; 1999 Rule is Back

2021

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog B-1 Visitor Visa: Traveling to the U.S. for Business

2021

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog I-601 Waiver + Immigrant Visa = A True Success Story

2020

2020

2019

2019

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog Saying thanks and celebrating 5th year anniversary

2018

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog Trump’s Four Pillars for Immigration Reform

2018

2018

Dyan Williams Law - Legal Ethics Blog Attorney Burnout: The High Cost of Overwork

2017

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog Potential Solutions for Visa Refusal or Visa Denial

2017

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog Common Reasons for Visa Refusal or Visa Denial

2017

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog B-1 Visitor Visa: Traveling to the U.S. for Business

2017

2017

2017

2017

2017

Dyan Williams Law - Legal Ethics Blog Deadlines & Daily Habits: How Time Blocking Works

2017

Dyan Williams Law - Legal Ethics Blog Deadlines & Daily Habits: Why Time Blocking Works

2016

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog I-601 waiver or I-601A waiver for unlawful presence?

2016

2016

Dyan Williams Law - Legal Ethics Blog 5 Must-Knows When Responding to an Ethics Complaint

2016

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog Immigrant Visa Process: Delays and Setbacks

2016

Dyan Williams Law - Legal Ethics Blog 5 Must-Dos When Responding to an Ethics Complaint

2016

2016

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog The Trump Factor on Immigration: To Fear or Not to Fear?

2015

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog Applying for DACA? Here are the pros and cons

2015

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog H-1B Filing Season Begins April 1

2015

2015

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog 5 Things to Do to Get Your Marriage-Based Green Card

2015

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog From K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa to Green Card

2015

2015

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog K-3 Nonimmigrant Visa for Spouse: Pros and Cons

2015

2015

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog The Joys and Benefits of Becoming a U.S. Citizen

2015

Dyan Williams Law - Legal Ethics Blog Responding to Requests for Client Files: Do's and Don'ts

2015

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog When do you need an I-212 Waiver (and how do you get it)?

2015

2015

2015

Dyan Williams Law - Legal Ethics Blog 5 Must-Do's When Responding to an Ethics Complaint

2015

2014

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog Fraud, Lies & USCIS: Pitfalls in Naturalization

2014

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog Priority Date: Current, Retrogressed, or Doesn't Matter?

2014

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog 5 ways Obama's executive actions benefit immigrants

2014

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog 5 myths about Obama's executive actions on immigration

2014

2014

Dyan Williams Law - Immigration Blog What to expect at your marriage-based green card interview

Languages

English

Activity

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