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Rekha Sharma-Crawford
About Rekha
Biography
To me the law has always been about making sure the client is an active participant in the legal process. Being a lawyer is who I am and something I am very passionate about. Making sure that clients are properly represented is of the highest priority.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
85%
26 years
Litigation
15%
33 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Missouri for 19 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kansas for 31 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 32 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 32 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Sharma-Crawford Attorneys At Law
515 Avenida Cesar E Chavez, Kansas City, MO, 64108
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Punctuality
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...
Rekha Sharma-Crawford
Replied last October 26, 2016I 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.
Rekha Sharma-Crawford's Lawyer Endorsements
"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!"
"Excellent lawyer who passionately represents her clients. Works tirelessly to find solutions to problems."
Nola Foulston
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
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 AssociationAnnual Conferance Committee
2012 - Present
Kansas Bar AssociationImmigration CLE Chair
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationFederal Litigation CLE Committee
2012 - Present
The ClinicPresident
2000 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1994 - Present
Kansas Bar AssociationMember
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Member
2016 - 2017
American Immigration Lawyers Association AILA Midyear Conference-Removal TrackChair
2015 - 2017
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationVice Chair- Federal Litigation Steering Committee
2013 - 2014
American Immigration CouncilAmbassador
2013 - 2013
American Immigration CouncilLitigation Institute Faculty
2010 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAmicus Committee
2005 - 2006
AILA MO-KANVice 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
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
ILW's Fall/Winter 2013-14 Removal Teleseminar Series
The E Words: Eligibility for Relief/Benefits, Extreme and Exceptional Hardship, Exercise of Discretion, and Effective Counsel
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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