Margaret Olivia Berthoff-Fernandes

Margaret Olivia Berthoff-Fernandes

also known as Margaret Fernandes, Margaret Berthoff

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 30 years

Immigration Lawyer at Irving, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

PO Box 631114, Irving, TX

About Margaret

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Residence "green cards" , Consular Processing, Waivers for relatives of U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Residencia, Proceso Consular, Exenciones por los familiares de Ciudadanos o Residentes que llegaron a los Estados Unidos sin Visa.

18 years | 1,285 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 28 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1997

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 30 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Berthoff Fernandes PLLC

PO Box 631114, Irving, TX, 75063

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Margaret Olivia Berthoff-Fernandes's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Wagner | May 08, 2016 | Immigration

Amazing Attorney!

Margaret is an amazing attorney. Put people in first place. All comments about her on this website say that, and I just had the chance to confirm that. She knows almost everything that one can know about immigration. She helped us a lot. Not only regarding immigration matters, but also with very impo...rtant recommendations about schools, universities, far beyond her scope. Thanks Margaret!

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2016 | Immigration

A kind, knowledgeble about immigration, true human being

I have been talking to many attorneys and Margaret just stands out far better than any Pro attorney in Seattle I have talked with. She explained to me the whole process and why i should be confident in going forward with my application and advise me on further actions i should take without charging ...me a fee. I'm so impressed with her knowledge and her kindness. She is the best attorney and i will recommend her to anyone who need immigration help. From what I talked with her, she is more familiar with immigration rules than some attorneys i have consulted for hours with, and this is very important since i don't want to hand my life to an attorney who just wants to charge me money and get me deported after. If only, I live in Dallas, I would be so happy to work with her, a true angel!!!!

Posted by Sam | July 13, 2015 | Immigration

Shes a treasure

Margaret really is a treasure. Im happy I talked to her. Shes very knowledgeable about her work and she explains in great detail the options at hand. This led me the discovery of steps to take toward gaining my citizenship that I didnt know existed. I felt that she truelly cared about my case, I did...nt feel alone, helpless and doomed like I often felt with lawyers before. She is wonderful and highly recommand her.

Posted by Diana | May 18, 2015 | Immigration

God's Gift

Words is not enough to thank Atty. Margaret for all the help, patience and dedication she has put into my case. I was literally taken advantage by other lawyers by imposing ridiculous fees. They even turned me down and was given lost hope. NOT Margaret! She provided an hour of FREE consultation and w...orked on my case IMMEDIATELY. I had multiple misdemeanor charges that happened over 10 yrs ago on my record and like to apply for U.S citizenship. Well guess what???!!! I AM NOW a NATURALIZED U.S. CITIZEN!!! I couldn't be more happier! She even came with me on my interview so I do not feel nervous! She really is one if not the TOP immigration lawyer in Dallas. You will not regret or be sorry. God has given us a gift to help us, that is you Margaret!

Posted by SH | December 05, 2014 | Immigration

The best immigration attorney I spoke with

I had few questions regarding the green card process, so I called her after reading her previous reviews. Prior to calling her, I have called couple other immigration attorneys and all of their offices told me to pay consultation fee even before I can speak with any attorneys. Not with Ms. Berthoff...-Fernandes. Not only she answered the phone, she was very helpful and informative. She answered all my questions and even gave me helpful advices. She was very patient and spent one hour (for free) discussing my case with me. I was so thankful to get her advices. Thank you Ms. Berthoff-Fernandes. I can see why you are considered as one of the top immigration attorney in Dallas.

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Margaret Olivia Berthoff-Fernandes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patricia Freshwater

Unknown lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Margaret is a conscientious and dedicated immigration attorney who truly has her clients' best interests at heart. I think very highly of her work."

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Candida Paris

Immigration lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Margaret for many years and recommend her highly - she is an excellent immigration attorney who zealously and ethically represents her clients."

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Shawn Meade

Immigration lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Other

"Margaret is a well known immigration attorney who works diligently and vigorously on each one of his case. She is honest, smart, hardworking. I strongly recommend her."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Top Lawyer, Global Directory of Who's Who

2013

Pro Bono Champion, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney (Owner), Berthoff Fernandes PLLC

2011 - 2013

Board Member, Opening Doors International Services

2011 - 2012

Immigration Attorney, International Rescue Committee

2010 - 2012

Partner, Abigail & Berthoff Fernandes PLLC

2009 - 2010

Staff Attorney, Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Servics

2008 - 2009

Immigration Specialist, Safran USA

Associations

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2011 - 2020

Dallas Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2020

Dallas Hispanic Bar Association

Member

Education

1995

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

New York University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

French

English

Activity

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