Vinesh Patel

Vinesh Patel

4.7
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

1111 W. Mockingbird Ln., Suite 680, Dallas, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 16 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2009

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Inactive

No misconduct found

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The Vinesh Patel Law Firm PLLC

1111 W. Mockingbird Ln., Suite 680, Dallas, TX, 75247

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Vinesh Patel's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

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Posted by erkki.kvell | June 27, 2014 | Immigration

Don not hire Vinesh Patel!

Vinesh Patel was my attorney while I was in Immigration jail in Pearsall TX in July 2011. He is a young, well spoken lawyer of Inidan decent. First impression was great,( that’s the catch) he looks like a guy who can defend you in court . He charged me $2500, leaving me responcible for paperwork. Out...come was disaster. San Antonio immigration court system has a group of „insider lawyers“ who know all the judges and prosecutors as they have been in that system for decade and plus. In the end of the day it is all about personal relationships. Vinesh Patel is from Dallas, he is outsider, plus he is young attorney who is not connected. So he was standing there in front of judge Carte being lectured like a schoolboy . Guy could not say one clear sentence to defend his client! He had zero contact with DEA as well which usually is a bad sign. Let`s be honest –every lawyer is measured by his performance in court. It was a bond hearing and ended up with record high $150 000 bond ( Immigration bond you have to pay in full) . I am confident that I would have gotten lower bond if I was there by myself that day. After the court mr. Patel annonced that his services are now over. He pocketed $2500 and did next to nothing to help his client. I found out that mr. Patel had a conflict with the judge Carte during his earlier practice, yet he took the money anyway knowing perfectly well that it`s gonna hurt his client . In fact in caused me 9 month long imprisonment with my legal entry and 9 year long clean criminal record in US. I appealed courts desicion myself and Board of Immigration Appeals in Virginia where in was concluded to be erroneous! It took a long time during wich time I remained in jail. My conclusion here is: If you care about your loved ones who are locked up in Pearsall or somewhere else in South Texas, do not hire Vinesh Patel.

Posted by Melody | June 26, 2014 | Immigration

Forever Grateful

My family and I are so grateful for Mr.Vinesh, Patel’s legal immigration representation, which gave my sister’s life back to her and to our family. We are indebted to him. My sister came to the U.S. when she was 3 days old and obtained permanent residency when she found out about her legal status. F...orty-nine years later (after working as an accountant for most of her life, paying taxes, being a law abiding citizen), she was deported. My sister had been abandoned by the United States, abandoned by government officials, every possible avenue closed, a case too complicated that no attorney would touch it. We felt helpless. We were out of money, time and hope, nowhere to turn. After a year of trying to obtain legal representation in hopes that she could return legally to the States, she was told again she could not be helped. In desperation, she attempted to cross the border. Then after serving a year in the Federal Prison for trying to cross the border, we found out about Mr. Vinesh Patel. Mr. Patel surprised us with his genuine, sincere interest in our case and we were totally impressed with his knowledge and experience in the Immigration laws. I was amazed, almost stunned when he, “The Attorney”, answered the phone. He spent a lengthy amount of time during the phone call, finding out about my sisters case. We were so impressed with his professionalism, sincerity, honesty and diligence with our case—never saying it was too complicated. He truly cares for his clients. He is straightforward and does exactly what he says he will do—one who keeps his word. He is worth so much more than the reasonable fee we were charged. A true humanitarian. Mr. Patel is truly unique--one of a kind. Not only is he a great attorney, he’s compassionate as well. He seems to have a deep understanding of the situations and fear our immigrants are experiencing. He cares and believes so much in people to the point he goes above and beyond what is expected. Mr. Patel is worth more than words can say. Mr. Patel is not just “another attorney.” We had experienced so much disappointment with previous attorneys, Mr. Vinesh Patel had to convince us of his ability to do the job to the fullest with outstanding results! He did just that! He is truly a blessing! He’s professional, knowledgeable, experienced, caring, and comes forth with outstanding results. M. Martinez New Mexico

Posted by Bianca | December 23, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The lawyer you are looking for. A true blessing

Mr. Patel was my father's lawyer. This is the lawyer you are looking for. He is not like every other lawyer who is just looking for your money. He put all efforts into my father's case and was extremely helpful and supportive to my family during such a horrible time. We had a terrible experience with... another lawyer (who is one of his top competitors I believe). The judge himself said that my dad would not have won his case without Mr. Patel. The judge spent time addressing how skilled, organized and professional Mr. Patel is and how impressed he was with his presentation. We were extremely blessed to have found Mr. Patel as our lawyer and now as a dear friend that will be in our prayers forever.

Posted by Roberto | December 23, 2013 | Immigration

THE BEST IMMIGRATION LAWYER IN THE BUSINESS

Mr. Patel is the best immigration lawyer in the business, he helped my family and I. The way he handled my case was very professional, but what impressed me and my family most was his kindness, and how clear and hopeful he was guiding me and my family from day one to the last day in court. His fe...e is reasonable, if you or your family needs to hire a lawyer, call Mr. Patel. He will be always on top of your case and he will do his best to stop your deportation, trust me. Roberto

Posted by David | December 18, 2013 | Immigration

Dedicated Lawyer

Mr. Patel has represented The Castillo family on a immigration case and he won that case by him being firm and dedicated to the case. He always kept the family up-to-date with the case and the judge's request.. During the trial he was firm and he negotiated very well wit the D.A. We are over all happ...y with his work and definitely will be recommending him to others

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Vinesh Patel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Deborah Kernan

Immigration lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Vinesh is the go-to lawyer for anything immigration. I send all my clients with immigration issues to Vinesh. He is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of immigration. No matter where you live, if you need an immigration lawyer, I highly recommend you hire Mr. Patel. He is honest and fights hard for his clients. He is accessible to his clients and to their families, which is very important and often times hard to come by. Definitely a top lawyer in his field."

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Pratibha Agarwal

Immigration lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Vinesh is an excellent lawyer and certainly one of the best immigration lawyers in the field. He is incredibly thorough and explores all possible avenues in assisting his clients. I warmly endorse Vinesh and the Vinesh Patel Law Firm."

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Kunal Patel

Immigration lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Vinesh Patel for many years and had the pleasure of working with him on many occasions. I can say without a doubt that he is the best counsel you can have if you're dealing with a difficult immigration case. The removal process can be tough on families, but Vinesh will advocate for you to the fullest extent possible under the law. Having graduated from the prestigious Stanford University and the University of Michigan Law School, you can rest assured that you are in the hands of an intelligent and experienced attorney."

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Randal Moore

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."

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Geoffrey Hoffman

Immigration lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this attorney Mr. Patel is excellent . I worked on a case with this attorney and can say without a doubt he is hard-working, creative, and has a gift for the practice of law. I would recommend him to any client with any difficult case before the Immigration Courts or on appeal."

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Francisco Hernandez

Immigration lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kapesh Patel

Immigration lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Vinesh Patel for quite some time and I can unequivocally state that he is one of the best immigration attorneys out there. Not only do his clients get the care and the consideration every case deserves, they get Mr. Patel's outstanding knowledge of immigration law and his superior results. His attention to detail is unsurpassed and his understanding of the complex world of immigration law is unmatched. I am glad to know Mr. Patel as he is a great resource for my practice too, especially when it comes to removal (deportation) defense. For all these reasons, Mr. Patel has my highest recommendation. If you need an immigration attorney, look no further than Vinesh Patel."

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Francisco Alvillar

Immigration lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Well educated, well informed, hard-working attorney who I have had the pleasure of working with on several matters. During the work on these matters, he showed insight and creativity, always working hard for the best results for his clients. I hightly recommend Vinesh Patel."

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Deborah Kernan

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Pratibha Agarwal

Immigration lawyer

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Kunal Patel

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Geoffrey Hoffman

Immigration lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Work Experience

2009 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox

2008 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Latham & Wakins

Associations

2013 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Admitted to Practice

2012 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Admitted to Practice

2008 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Admitted to Practice

Education

2008

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Stanford University

MA - Masters

Speaking Engagements

2017

State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2017 The Basics: Understanding How Immigrants Obtain Green Cards

2017

Nuts and Bolts of Immigration Court

Immigration Bond Hearings: Eligibility, Mandatory Detention, and Elements of a Successful Bond Application

Languages

English

Spanish

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