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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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Dirk | May 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great service

Leon and his team are extremely knowledgeable, efficient, and ethical beyond reproach. We experienced Leon and his team as honest, helpful and always on top of their game. We at no stage felt like a number or that they were only in it for their fees. Our interests were at all times put first. Given ...Leon’s years of experience in his field he is very much in tune with the anxieties experienced by his clients during the immigration process and he never left us feeling insecure. Our enquiries were answered promptly and professionally. W can without reservation endorse this firm.

Posted by Vanessa | July 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very disappointed

We’re a military family stationed in Germany and Last year in may 2020 we applied for my visa with this law firm, I felt very comfortable at first. I was told I’ll be well prepared for my interview and they help me with all of the paperwork. But I noticed after a while when I sent emails with questi...ons I hardly got any response. Sometimes I had to send out 2-4 emails a week or even call to get any response at all. However my case is a little more complicated and I needed a waiver. Versfeld and co told me they help me with the waiver and will send me everything I need to know and all the things they need from me etc ( I wanted to continue With them since they knew me and my situation ) … until this day I haven’t received anything no information and no answers to my questions. I had to hire a new lawyer and I’m FINALLY in good hands…. !!!!! I did let Versfeld know many times about how I felt and my concerns and they seem to didn’t care or take any action at all. One time I was so frustrated where I called the receptionist crying and told her on the phone how I felt. They did not prepare me for any difficulties that were lying ahead but had no problem taking money from a Soldier and his family nonetheless.

Posted by Silvia | March 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional

Mr Versfeld is the first lawyer to ever trust and he proved that he is trustworthy. From the start he had the knowledge and the confidence , took time and explain me the process and answered all of my questions, it has been a long journey for me and when I got the good news I cried... I am happy and ...grateful for everything , the whole team went above and beyond, also thanks to Marianna as well. If you need an immigration lawyer he is the best !

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2017 | Immigration

Very bad choice

I'm not sure if its normal or not, but he sent off our 106a and after we asked several times about our court case being administratively closed he ignored us and waited till after our waiver was denied to close the case. He doesn't update us and does things without our knowledge. We don't even have ...any idea what is going on and he refuses to meet with us. He wants to do a phone conference, which doesn't work for us. Be aware save your money.

Leon Versfeld

Replied last August 18, 2017

I am so sorry to hear you did not have a great experience with us. Please give me a call. 816.891-8600. I'd like to learn more from your experience so we can ensure it does not happen to others.

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

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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

Family lawyer

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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