Leon Versfeld

Leon Versfeld

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Immigration Lawyer at Kansas City, MO
Practice Areas: Immigration, Business, International Law

Suite A, 12 E 1st Street, Kansas City, MO

About Leon

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

Represent a variety of small and Fortune 500 companies with US Immigration matters

23 years

90%
Business 5%

Co-counsel with corporate lawyers on formation of companies in US as it relates to US immigration benefits for entrepreneurs and inter-company transfers

27 years

5%
International Law 5%

Licensed in South Africa England and Wales and co-counsel with local lawyers on issues pertaining to US Immigration law

27 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 22 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2003

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Versfeld & Hugo, LLC

Suite A, 12 E 1st Street, Kansas City, MO, 64152

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Leon Versfeld's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

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Posted by Serafim | April 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Could not have asked for better experience!

Leon Versfeld, has done an absolutely outstanding job representing me! I have already refered his services to one of my best friends and will continue to recommend him to anyone seeking legal advice on immigration!

Posted by Mirie | February 27, 2016 | Immigration

The Best!!!

I am a single mom of three who immigrated to the US 15 years ago. i started with a L1A visa then changed the H1B. My time ran out and me and the kids needed green cards asap. Leon Verfeld is the best. He not only secured our stay in the US but my youngest son got into some trouble when he was a teena...ger. The US tried to deport him. Lean fought like a Tiger...took on the government and won!!!! Happy to report that my son is still here with us and doing well. Leon is now supporting us in getting citizenship. Got our notices and before the end of the year we will be citizens of the USA! I would go to war with this man. He takes every case personally and go above and beyond to make it happen! The BEST!

Leon Versfeld

Replied last February 27, 2016

Mirie - I'll never forget.... Thank you for the opportunity

Posted by Paul | July 28, 2015 | Immigration

If you want opinions ask the masses, if you want things done correctly employ Mr. Versfeld.

One of my favorite quotes is “You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” ― Margaret Thatcher. Leon has been my immigration lawyer since 2005 and has fought many battles for me and my family and has been with us through it all. We are now at a very successful stage in our lives and so h...appy as we take our oath of allegiance to become United States Citizens. I can honestly say that through all the hurdles and roadblocks that have faced us knowing that we had Mr. Versfeld in our corner has helped us through it all. He is a professional not only with head knowledge but also hands on experience that has helped my family through many a difficult situation. I have recommended his practice to others which is the highest compliment when it comes to ones future hopes and dreams either being fulfilled or broken. If you want first class service then your best choice is Leon Versfeld.

Posted by CHEIKH | November 07, 2014 | Immigration

BEST LAWYER

I WAS OF THE POINT OF BEING DEPORTED UNTIL I SAT DOWN WITH MR LEON. NOT ONLY HE MADE me believe in myself after dealing with another lawyer who did not solve my problem, he took over my case and less than eight months he was able to get me my green card for ten years. If i was a rich man, i would h...ave gave this man more money for the outstanding work he did. FOR ANYONE LOOKING FOR IMMIGRATION LAWYER, PLEASE DO NOT WASTE A DIME FOR TRYING HIRING A LAWYER NOT NAMED LEON VERSFELD. HE IS THE BEST. PERIOD MEMBELIEVE IN MYSELF, HE HANDLED MY CASE AND LESS THAN 8BE

Posted by Cristian Fatu | November 06, 2014 | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer for EB-1

I'm a classical musician that came to this country on a student visa for Graduate work. After 6 years in the US I decided I wanted to stay and went to Mr. Versfeld to seek his professional help. He was highly recommended by another musician friend who's gotten an EB-1 based Green Card through him. H...e was very concise and clear from the very first meeting which we appreciated. Even though the process and the system in general is very bureaucratic, Mr. Versfeld made the experience as smooth as possible for me and my wife. He is very insightful, knowledgeable, trustworthy and approachable. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to my best friend!

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Leon Versfeld's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hui Zeng

Immigration lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Versfeld is a top-notch immigration attorney. A zealous advocate for his clients and highly respected in the legal community."

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Liad Levinson

Immigration lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Mann

Immigration lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Leon is a respected attorney in the community in the area of Immigration Law."

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Scott Mann

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Top Lawyers, Corporate Counsel

2013

Top Lawyer, American Lawyer

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Best of the Bar, Kansas City Business Journal

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Best of the Bar, Kansas City Business Journal

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Up and Coming Lawyer, Missouri Lawyers Weekly

2008

Best of the Bar, Kansas City Business Journal

2007

Best of the Bar, Kansas City Business Journal

2007

Outstanding CLE Contributor Award, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Solicitor, High Courts in Enland & Wales

2006 - Present

Managing Partner, Versfeld & Hugo, LLC

1998 - Present

Advocate, South African High Court

2003 - 2006

Associate, The Wirken Law Group, PC

1996 - 1998

Law Clerk, Department of Justice - South Africa

Associations

2003 - Present

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, CLE Committee

Board of Directors

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation

Board of Directors

Missouri Bar

Member

2007 - 2008

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, International Law Committee

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

1.Marvin Davis vs. Gene Fritzel Construction Co., Inc., et al., 2008

Settled

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Education

1998

University of Pretoria (South Africa)

LL.B

1996

University of Pretoria

BLC

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Sydney, Australia

International Business Immigration

N/A

Shanghai & Beijing, China

USA Immigration: Business & Investment

N/A

Salzburg, Austria

Hiring of Foreign National Workers in the USA

N/A

Rome, Italy

International Law Continuing Legal Education

N/A

Pilanesberg, South Africa

United States Immigration

N/A

Kansas City, MO

The I-9 Makeover: Compliance without Discrimination in an Elevated Enforcement Environment

N/A

Kansas City

What You Need to Know When Representing Foreign Nationals in Criminal Matters

N/A

21st Annual Corporate Counsel

US Immigration Compliance

Publications

N/A

Jaluka Magazine Employment Visas

N/A

Jaluka Fundementals on US Immigration

N/A

Missouri Administrative Law, Chapter 23, Fourth Edition, Vol. II, published by The Missouri Bar Immigration and Naturalization Practice

N/A

Center of International Legal Studies Strategic considerations when hiring foreign nationals

Languages

Dutch

Afrikaans

Activity

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