We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
Susham Mahendra Modi
About Susham
Biography
Susham Modi focuses his practice exclusively on immigration law. In addition to his private practice, he is currently a Adjunct Professor & Clinical Supervising Attorney at the University of Houston Law Center’s Immigration Clinic. In this capacity, he is responsible for supervising and teaching upper-level students working on various immigration cases which include cases involving immigrants who are victims of crimes, immigration-related federal court litigation, appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals, asylum cases, and removal defense cases before immigration courts. Moreover, he co-teaches the immigration classroom component to the clinic and is scheduled to co-teach Asylum/Refugee Law in Spring 2013.
He received a B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Texas at Arlington and a J.D. from Penn State. As a law student at Penn State, he was active in Penn State’s Center for Immigrants’ Rights clinic and worked on complex immigration matters at Holland & Knight’s Community Services Team. He is the recipient of The D. Arthur Magaziner Human Services Award (awarded to the senior who has demonstrated good character, sound academic performance, high ethical standards, fidelity to the highest goals of the profession and commitment to selfless human service), the Miller Center Public Interest Certification, was named the Public Interest Law Fund Fellowship Chair, and assisted with coaching various mock trial and moot court competitions.
Immediately prior to joining the University of Houston, he worked as an Advocate/Attorney at Harvard Law School’s Immigration and Refugee Clinical Program. At Harvard, he worked on complex asylum, CAT, withholding of removal and U visa cases, supervised law students in the creation of “know-your-rights” presentation materials for undocumented students, as well as assisted with a Second Circuit amici curiae brief. He also assisted in preparing classroom materials and trainings to law students enrolled in Harvard’s seminar course of Immigration and Refugee Advocacy.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 15 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
The Modi Law Firm
1415 North Loop West, Suite 612, Houston, TX, 77008
Gallery
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Susham Mahendra Modi's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Karina | June 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Immigration Firm
Takes care of his clients The firm works hard to get the best possible outcome immigration is not ever 100% guaranteed however you see their work and their is always progress
Posted by Atousa | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
AWESOME Attorney!
If you are looking for an immigration attorney, do not look any further! He is an amazing attorney who truly cares about his clients and gets amazing results. He helped us through my husband's very very complicated naturalization process and we are forever grateful.
Posted by jenniferD | June 6, 2014
EXCELLENT IMMIGRATION LAWYER
Mr. Modi and Ms. Sofie are hands down one of the best in their area of expertise - Immigration Law. They keep detailed records of your case and send frequent updates and reminders so you always know where you are during the process . No matter how complicated the situation may be, Modi and Sofie will...
Posted by Anders Engstroem | May 19, 2014
Susham Modi is a great lawyer ! He took care of all my problems with the USCIS !
He took over my case from my previous lawyer whom I fired because he could not solve my case. After 3 years of trouble I contacted and Hired Susham Modi. Best choice I ever made. He took care of business and after 3 months everything was sorted out.
Posted by alberto | May 9, 2014
global entry process
I was unacepted in my own process of global entry because of a misunderstanding in immigration that happened a long time ago. And Mr.Modi, and his team, worked legally in this matter with an ecxelent performance, and got me another oportunity in global entry wich was finally succesful and accepted. A...
Susham Mahendra Modi's Lawyer Endorsements
"Susham Modi is the definition of never-say-die. I trust Mr. Modi and his team of attorneys with my clients' immigration matters because they combine extraordinary immigration expertise with relentless work ethic."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an amazing attorney and mentor! I am forever grateful."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Attorney Modi without reservation. He has incredible experience, both as a private attorney and an academic, and cares about all of his clients. He is a zealous advocate and someone you would definitely want representing you."
"Susham is a well known immigration attorney who works diligently and vigorously on each one of his case. Susham is honest, smart, hardworking. I strongly recommend him."
"I personally recommend Mr. Modi. He is an excellent Immigration attorney and I trust all my clients Deportation/Removal Proceeding needs with him."
"I strongly endorse Susham. He is an excellent attorney - a true professional. He possesses all of the characteristics of an outstanding attorney. He has a keen intellect, a true caring personality (exhibits a real concern for his clients), is a patient listener, and possesses that all important characteristic - common sense. The best recommendation I can ever give a lawyer is: "He is the lawyer I would retain myself if in need of services in a specific legal area." Susham is that lawyer in immigration law."
"Susham Modi volunteers free time answering questions on AVVO to assist those needing help with immigration problems. Mr. Modi is well respected by both judges and attorneys. I wholeheartedly endorse Susham Modi."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Modi is an enthusiastic attorney with great energy and innate ability to understand complex legal issues. I am happy to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Modi is extremely passionate and diligent in achieving his client's goals."
"Susham Modi is an excellent attorney. You can be rest assured that your matter is being handled with the best care. He genuinely cares for others which is one of the many reasons he excels as an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have consulted on cases in the past, and I know him to be a passionate advocate for his clients and a person of great integrity. This lawyer is very knowledgeable of immigration issues and dedicated to his work."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Modi is an excellent litigator and specializes in Deportation Defense, Asylum, Family-Based Immigration and Appeals. I have personally worked with him on many cases and have been impressed with his powerful analytical skills, determination to get the job done, and commitment to clients."
Emma Ibarra
Immigration lawyer
Derek Haake
Business lawyer
Keon Arjmandi
Immigration lawyer
Isai Cortez
Unknown lawyer
James Meizanis
Unknown lawyer
Rebecca Koford
Immigration lawyer
Laura Jacobson
Immigration lawyer
Nicole Franchetti
Unknown lawyer
Geoffrey Hoffman
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2009
D. Arthur Magaziner Human Services Award, Maxine Flock, Penn State Law School
2007
Magna Cum Laude, University of Texas at Arlington
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner/Attorney, The Modi Law Firm
2011 - Present
Adjunct Professor and Clinical Supervising Attorney, University of Houston Law Center
2010 - 2011
Attorney Advocate, Harvard Law School, Immigration and Refugee Clinic
Associations
2014 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationAttorney
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Motion to Reopen
Successful
I-751 Approved
Successful
Marriage-Based Green Card Approved
Successful
Global Entry Denial Appeal
Successful Enrollment in Global Entry Program
K visa
Successful fiance K visa
DACA
Successful DACA
Motion to Reopen
Case Reopened and Remanded
I-751 Removal of Conditions
Successful Green Card Approved
LCA Approved
Successful LCA
Asylum
Asylum Approved
Asylum Adjustment of Status
Green Card Approved
Released from Detention on Parole
Parole Approved
Humanitarian Parole
Humanitarian Parole Approved
I-485 Adjustment of Status
Green Card Approved
I751 Removal of Conditions
Successful
Asylum Case
successful asylum case
Marriage-Based Visa
successful conditional green card
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Case
Successful Green Card
Deportation Relief
successfully terminated
U visa
Successful U visa and derivative U visas
Education
2010
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
University of Texas System, Arlington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Joe Vail Workshop 2016
How to Prepare for Immigrations
2016
Joe Vail Workshop 2016
Immigration Court
2014
Immigration Law and Policy Course
Immigration Law
2014
Gang-Based Asylum Claims
Asylum
2013
Kaplan
Student and Employment Based Visas
2012
Joe Vail Workshop
Immigration Court Hearings
2012
Immigration Consequences for Criminal Defense Attorney's
Padilla - Immigration Consequences for Criminal Defense Attorney's
2012
CLE Conference for Attorneys' and BIA Representatives
The Nuts and Bolts of Representing Asylum Seekers
2012
Children's Asylum Cases
Gang-Based Asylum Claims
2011
VAWA & T Visa Training for Attorneys and Representatives
Violence Against Women's Act-Ethics Training for Lawyers
2011
Joe Vail Workshop
Immigration Court Hearings
Publications
2013
University of Houston Law Center
Mental Competency Crucial to Fair Immigration Proceedings, Experts Agree
2012
Iowa Journal of Gender, Race and Justice
The War on Terror as a Metaphor for Immigration Regulation
Languages
Gujarati
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a US Citizen petition his father who has been living illegally in the US for 10 years?
18 Mar 2013
Q&A
How long does it take to get deferred action approve ?
01 Mar 2013
Q&A
Can i cross the border checkpoint with a work permit?
01 Mar 2013