Rekha Sharma-Crawford

Rekha Sharma-Crawford

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Immigration Lawyer at Kansas City, MO
Practice Areas: Immigration, Litigation

515 Avenida Cesar E Chavez, Kansas City, MO

About Rekha

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 85%

26 years

85%
Litigation 15%

33 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 19 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2006

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 31 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 31 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 32 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1993

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Sharma-Crawford Attorneys At Law

515 Avenida Cesar E Chavez, Kansas City, MO, 64108

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Rekha Sharma-Crawford's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kanal | April 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

One of best Immigration lawyers

Rekha ji is a very knowledgable and great Lawyer. I am highly satisfied with the way she took the time to explain all my options, helped me with the paperwork and I received my green card in no time. The communication, appointments all were made very convenient. Her team in her law firm were all very... courteous, patient and also very knowledgable. I was highly satisfied by my overall experience and would recommend their services to anyone without even blinking an eye.

Posted by Mohammed Ansari | October 26, 2016

Worst experience ever

This is the worst law firm ever, I waited 1 month for an appointment to meet Rekha crawford after reading rave reviews everywhere. I went to her office for her appointment and paid the fee and waited. I saw her say to the front desk I have a meeting and she just walked out although she had an appoint...ment with me. I couldnt believe my eyes, I asked the front desk. They told me she had a meeting, I told then I have been waiting for 1 month for this appointment but she walked out. They said I would have to wait and didnt know how long. I said I couldnt wait and would like to see somebody else but no one was available. Ultimately I had to take my money back and drive back home, My time, effort and gas wasted. I hated this experience, disappointed to know that all these good reviews are just fake. The front desk staff were so rude and treated me like I was an illiterate layman who didnt have anything else to do but just wait for no reason.

Rekha Sharma-Crawford

Replied last October 26, 2016

I regret the confusion with your appointment today. We have tried to address it as quickly and as best as we could in order to make sure you had a positive experience. When we spoke this afternoon, you appeared to understand what had occurred and had indicated that you would modify this review. While that prerogative is yours, we look forward to meeting with you later this week and hope we can provide you with the quality service we are known for.

Posted by Monica | August 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great attorney

I hired Rekha to help me with a complicated case. She took her time to really understand what I needed. I had a business immigration case and she explained that her firm had recently started taking on these kinds of cases. She told me since she wanted to be able to make sure everything was exactly ri...ght, she would look at everything and give me a call back in a week. She called back the very next day! She told me that she thought there was an issue in my case that needed to be fixed and that if we did not fix it, it would cause me problems later. Rekha then took her time to review everything with me. My old lawyer who only did business cases did not even see the issue. My husband and I really liked how hard and thorough Rekha was with my case. She fixed the problem. The case was approved with no issues at all. I had heard she was a good attorney and that is why I went to this office, but Rekha really is a superb lawyer. You can tell she loves the law and looks at complicated cases like a puzzle to be solved. Can't have asked for better representation.

Posted by Oscar | July 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Helped me get my life back

I have been a client of Rekha's for years. She has helped me through some of the most difficult times in my life. She was there when my case was broken, she was there when we worked to put it together, she was there when I was angry at everything, she was there when I was depressed. She lifted my ...spirits when I wanted to give up. She would tell me straight when I was acting or doing something stupid. I could always count on her to give me solid, clear information. She does not make excuses and did not let me make excuses. She saved my life, really. Thank you, Rekha

Posted by Selena | June 19, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Expect to come out feeling better

I went to go see several lawyers before I went to this firm. When I got there, I was feeling overwhelmed about my situation and confused because each lawyer said something different. Rekha could tell I was overwhelmed. She helped me really understand my case. What I really liked was that she uses ...different examples to help explain complicated legal stuff. She broke it down into small pieces so that I understood what was going on with my case for the first time ever. Even though there was nothing I could do on my case at this time, I actually understand why. I went into her office feeling really stressed and came out feeling so much better simply because I felt like I finally understood. I hope one day the laws will change and I will be able to fix my situation. When it does, I am going back to this office.

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Rekha Sharma-Crawford's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lindsay Gray

Immigration lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Sharma-Crawford is nationally recognized in the field of immigration litigation, and she works tirelessly on behalf of the immigrant community. When she sees an injustice, she seeks out creative solutions to not only help each individual client, but to stop the chaos of the system to the best of her ability. If you have a complex immigration case and want the best advocate around, call Rekha!"

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Andrea Kimball

Immigration lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer who passionately represents her clients. Works tirelessly to find solutions to problems."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Courageous Attorney Award, Kansas Bar Association

2017

Pro Bono Publico Award, Missouri Bar

2013

25 Under 25 Small Business 2013, Thinking Bigger Business Media

2010

Outstanding Communiy Service Award, IAKC

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Co-founder, The Clinic

2003 - Present

Principal, Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law

Associations

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Annual Conferance Committee

2012 - Present

Kansas Bar Association

Immigration CLE Chair

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Federal Litigation CLE Committee

2012 - Present

The Clinic

President

2000 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1994 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1994 - Present

Kansas Bar Association

Member

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association AILA Midyear Conference-Removal Track

Chair

2015 - 2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Vice Chair- Federal Litigation Steering Committee

2013 - 2014

American Immigration Council

Ambassador

2013 - 2013

American Immigration Council

Litigation Institute Faculty

2010 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Amicus Committee

2005 - 2006

AILA MO-KAN

Vice Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of LEMUS-Losa, 25 I&N Dec. 734 (BIA 2012)

Clarified

Dakaj v. Holder, 580 F.3d 479 (2009)

Remanded

Tandia v. Gonzales, 487 F.3d 1048 (2007)

Remanded

Ochoa Carrillo v. Ashcroft, 280 F.3d 858, 862-63 (8th Cir.2002)

Lemus-Losa v. Holder, 576 F.3d 752 (7th Cir. 2009)

pend

Matter of Lemus-Loza, 24 I&N Dec. 373 (BIA 2007)

Derkaoui v. Gonzales, District of Kansas

Granted

Patel v. Gonzales, District of Missouri

Summary Judgement Granted

Ibrahim v. Gonzales, District of Missouri

Relief granted

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Education

1993

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Houston, main campus

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Federal Bar Association Civil Rights Conference

Civil Rights and Immigration

2019

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

The Derailment of Due Process: Immigration Courts and Quotas

2015

MO/KAN AILA Conference

Advanced Trial Strategies

2015

League of Latin American Citizens Annual Conference

DACA and Other Immigration Matters

2015

Federal Litigation Institute

Federal Litigation Institute

2015

Federal Litigation Committee

Supreme Court Updates

2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association Texas, Oklahoma & New Mexico Chapter Spring Conference

Motions to ReOpen

2014

Litigation Institute

Deportation Defense Institute

2014

Kansas Bar Foundation

Dear Percival: the Immigration Consequences Edition

2014

Kansas Bar Association

Criminal Immigration Consequences

2014

AILA National Conference 2014

Objections in Immigration Court

2013

National Audio CLE

Administrative Closure: Indefinite Retention and Related Issues

2013

KBA Webinar

Where Does Chaidez leave Padilla and Current Insomnia Causing Immigration Issues for the Criminal Law Practitioner

2013

KBA Immigration Webinar

Immigration Boot Camp: Military and Veterans Issues

2013

Douglas County Criminal Defense Bar Association

The 12 Safe Plea Tips of Christmas My Immigration Colleague Gave To Me

2013

American Bar Association Chicago Conference

Immigration Red Flags

2013

AILA Texas Chapter

Advanced Inadmissibility Issues and Waivers

2013

AIC Litigation Institute

AIC Litigation Institute Faculty

2012

National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project

CIMT: Categorical Analysis And Application

2012

KBA Video CLE

Ethically Speaking

2012

KBA CLE

Government and Administrative Law

2012

Kansas Bar Association

VAWA Laws: Use and Misuse

2012

College Night

DACA Presentation

2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Advanced Adjustment Issues

2012

2012 Family Law Institute

VAWA Laws: Use and Misuse

2011

KCDAA Fall Conference

Victims and Witnesses

2011

Federal Litigation Committee CLE

Nuts and Bolts of Circuit Court Appeals

2011

AILA National Conference

Moot Immigration Court Hearing

2010

UMKC CLE

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Conduct

2010

Johnson County Bar Association CLE

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Conduct

2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Evaluating Unlawful Presence and Eligibility for Waivers in the Absence of Regulations

2010

AILA National Conference

Dealing with Challenging Immigration Courts and Trial Attorneys

2009

AIC Litigation Institute

AIC Litigation Institute Faculty

Publications

2016

AILA Litigation Toolbox 5th Edition Editor in Chief

2013

Immigration Law Course Advanced Inadmissibility Issues and Waivers

2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Co-author: The Waivers Book: Advanced Issues in Immigration Practice

2010

Kansas Annual Survey of Law Handbook Immigration Law Update

2008

Kansas Annual Survey of Law Handbook Immigration Law Update

2004

Journal of the Kansas Bar Association Disaster on the Horizon, It's Post Conviction Time, Do you know where your alien client is?

Languages

English

Hindi

Activity

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