Shahzad Nasim Ghafoor

Shahzad Nasim Ghafoor

4.4
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 25 years

Immigration Lawyer at Independence, MO
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

136 E Walnut Street, Suite 300, Independence, MO

About Shahzad

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 85%

26 years | 5,000 cases

85%

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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 24 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 25 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2000

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ghafoor Cook Ellis, LLC

136 E Walnut Street, Suite 300, Independence, MO, 64050-3986

Ghafoor Cook Ellis LLC

7300 W. 110th, Overland Park, KS, 66210

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Shahzad Nasim Ghafoor's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Devin | April 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Skeevy payroll manager (late or unpaid, or both)

Let me state it's put as Willow Hospitality Management for his, but he was managing Suburban Studios in Platte City with my girlfriend and I as Housekeepers there. DO NOT let this man do your payroll, I was supposed to get paid on 4/4. Not only that, but the previous check he shorted me and my gir...lfriend 38 hours in total (because our timecards were lost and he said he would add it into the next paycheck lying that he couldn't just write a check then), and for this one he has managed to fall of the face of the earth. He faked texts to get me and my girlfriend fired, and honestly, I would give a 0-star if possible. DO NOT LET THIS MAN DO PAYROLL. My girlfriend and I are missing a total of roughly 2,400 dollars, and I will have to take him to small claims. P.S. Hey, and if you are reading this, I can get you my address and you can send me my check, or use the direct deposit that should've been set up since we got there. But I don't mind taking this down if you right your wrongs, you have kids our age, and this is just really not okay.

Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2021

Really great listener and informative

I had a family member going through some things and we needed to get some advice on how to move forward and what our nexts steps needed to be and Shahzad was very helpful and made us feel at ease. He offered great legal advice and didn’t make us feel like we were burden even though it was just a cons...ultation.

Posted by Fin | March 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Trusted Lawyer

He was very informative of all the legal information that we needed. He made us feel completely comfortable. He answered all questions that we asked as well as prepared us for the questions that were asked of us. I definitely recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Hyde | October 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney

The best lawyer that I have ever seen

I highly recommend him. He is very kind, knowledgeable, attentive, positive, hard worker, and responsible. For our case, he went beyond the call of duty to get the job well done.

Posted by Paul | June 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Happiest verdict

Shahzard was my attorney on a very long immigration case spanning eight long years. On several occasions Of utter despair he would encourage to soldier on. In the end I got the happiest verdict!

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Shahzad Nasim Ghafoor's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anthony Sicola

Immigration lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Ghafoor is a constant and reliable referral for my clients in need of an immigration attorney. As a thorough and proficient advocate, he fights for the best result for his clients. He's a true professional and I endorse him without hesitation."

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Michael Sabbeth

Business lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the opportunity to work with Attorney Ghafoor on multiple in-depth levels of training. Attorney Ghafoor is a rare breed of attorney that balances deft logical analysis with the ability to reach deeper and illustrate his clients in a light that lends highlights the person underlying the "caption." I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Ghafoor."

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Jason Cook

Immigration lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Shahzad Ghafoor truly enjoys helping his clients and serving as an attorney. His commitment shows in his great relations with clients and colleagues, and in the great results he achieves in their matters. He excels in immigration, business matters, and criminal defense. I strongly endorse him."

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Coleman Ellis

Immigration lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Spiegel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Sabbeth

Personal injury lawyer

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Coleman Ellis

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jason Cook

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Partner, Ghafoor Cook Ellis, LLC

2000 - 2003

Staff - Attorney, Anderson LLC

Associations

2018 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2018 - Present

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Fellow

2018 - Present

Independence Chamber of Commerce

Member

2018 - Present

Kansas Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

2018 - Present

Federal Bar Association - Eastern District of Missouri

Member

2018 - Present

Federal Bar Association - Eastern District of Kansas

Member

Education

2000

University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Missouri, Columbia

MA - Masters

1994

University of Missouri-Columbia, School

Bachelor

N/A

Karachi Grammar School

Speaking Engagements

2019

KCMO

Affadavit of Support

2018

Law & Religious Freedoms Law, Religion and Immigration

2013

I-864 Affidavit of Support

Immigration Affidavits of Support

2009

Sheraton, Karachi Pakistan

Green Cards through Investments

Languages

English

Urdu

Hindi

Spanish

Activity

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