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Harun Calehr
also known as Haroen, Calehr
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About Harun
Biography
Born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Haroen ("Harun") Calehr is half Indonesian and half Dutch. He started practicing law right after graduating from Texas Southern University, J.D, in 2001, and then followed by graduating from Tulane Law School, LL.M., in 2002 where he received his Master in Law in Admiralty and Maritime Law. Prior to pursing his LL.M, Haroen worked for two Houston law firms, a U.S. Federal Magistrate Judge, and U.S. Bankruptcy Judge. Haroen is fluent in Dutch, German, and Indonesian.
Haroen currently focuses his practice in the following areas of the law: Litigation, Personal Injury, Admiralty Law, Immigration Law, Corporate Law, Bankruptcy, and Criminal Law.
Haroen is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. There are over 70,000 attorneys licensed to practice in Texas. Only 7,000 have been recognized as Board Certified specialists in one of 21 select areas of law. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization was established in 1974 by the Supreme Court of Texas at the request of State Bar of Texas and is the only governing board authorized to certify attorneys in legal specialty areas.
He is also a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. The College of the State Bar of Texas is an honorary society of lawyers who are among the best trained attorneys in Texas. Members are qualified attorneys who are interested in both high ethical standards and improved training for all Texas attorneys. Haroen is also a certified Domestic Arbitrator and Attorney Ad Litem. Haroen has a notable 10th Circuit Federal case, Tulengkey v. Gonzales, which has been published.
Haroen was awarded The Top Lawyers for the People Award by the H Texas Magazine. He has also been named Super Lawyer. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Haroen was also presented with an Award of Appreciation for the efforts extended to the citizens of Indonesia in 16 states in 2003 for the seminars that he toured with the Indonesian Consulate General in Houston. He currently serves Of Counsel for the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Houston, Texas, as well as for Young & Husain, PLLC. He also serves as a committee member for the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, which is appointed by the Supreme Court of Texas.
Haroen has been interviewed on CNN Asian Edition Program regarding the prospects for democracy in Indonesia and the new Habibie government. He was also a guest speaker at a Continuing Legal Education seminar on deportation and removal proceedings. Previously, he taught a cross-cultural training seminar for ANADARKO executives on Indonesian politics and economy, Houston, TX, 2002.
He is an active member of Harris County Bar Association and American Bar Associations, the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Young Lawyers Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, The American Inns of Court – Houston Chapter, The Netherlands Texas Business Association, IABA, Indonesian American Business Association, Phi Alpha Delta, and the U.S. Maritime Law Association.
He has been admitted to practice in the following jurisdictions: Texas, New York, Washington, D.C., the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of Texas, U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Texas, U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Texas, and U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Texas.
Our main goal is to provide personal, cost effective and competent legal immigration services.
Do you need an honest lawyer you can personally talk to? If so, call or email me.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Immigration
70%
26 years | 1,500 cases
Personal Injury
15%
26 years | 900 cases
Criminal Defense
3%
26 years | 25 cases
Probate
3%
21 years | 25 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2021 2019 2018
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6
2013 2012
Licenses
Licensed in California for < 1 year
State: California
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 17 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 18 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 24 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
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Posted by Enrique Cruz Avila | March 31, 2015 | Immigration
Inmigration Service
We were referred to Harum from a friend of mine. Harum was very honest and specific since day 1 of what he needed from us. He set up the expectations and reviewed our case. He was very knowledgeable about everything we needed to know and always gave us options. He always had time for us both in perso...
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2015 | Immigration
Immigration Status Laid off
Mr. Haroen Calehr was really responsive and flexible, we had a consultation the day after my contact. He really helped me to understand my Immigration situation after I was let go with an open and relaxed speech demonstrating knowledge and experience on Immigration issues. i find a frank and cle...
Posted by Nancy | May 20, 2014 | Immigration
Good
Raffel result wasn't well informed on time. When we got raffel while H1B is under approval, we are supposed to get some notice about the raffel result. Response to emails is fast.
Posted by Rhuben | January 22, 2013 | Immigration
Efficent and Effective
I have worked with Haroen for the past 7 years handling all of my work visa applications and processing. He has always kept me informed of the process and to date I have not had an issue with any of the work he has performed for me. I will continue to work with him in the future.
Posted by Andrew | February 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Bad experience.
Bad experience. Unproper application process. Mistakes. Arrogant and poor communication thereafter. I have recieved an Email from this man telling me that he can not come for the interview the day before interview!!!!! Probably had a higher prioryties at that time. Gave me some other guy to...
Harun Calehr
Replied last February 25, 2019Dear Andrey, Writing a nasty review about me on Avvo which in great part is filled with untruths and misleading information may give you personal satisfaction and revenge against me but its also a very childish and an underhanded action to take. I never filed an "unproper application process" as you claim. The fact that prior to hiring me, USCIS, NOT I made a mistake on your Green Card which I or any other reasonably placed attorney could not have known about and taking your disappointment and frustration out on me is completely unacceptable, unprofessional and unfair. I'm not a psychic and the fact that the previous USCIS officer who issued your Green Card when I was not your attorney or even knew you and printed the wrong date on there is beyond my control and could not have been reasonably discovered by me or anyone else unless they were you initial counsel of record on your asylum/green card case. The erroneous printed date on your green card Is what caused your N-400 denial not any mistake or error on my part. Further, I gave you the option to either reschedule your interview, and then go with me at another time or in the alternative go with a fellow Board Certified Immigration attorney as my self who is competent and capable to accompany you. Just because you do not like "A Pakistani attorney" as you called my colleague that's beyond my control and on you. He is and was as competent as I and he accompanied you at no additional cost. Finally, you dictating to me when you want to see me (9) times you claim you "tried to see me?" You called me twice at your convenience NOT mine or my availability at no agreed upon time when you demanded to come in and see me while it was not possible for me is also completely unreasonable. I don't owe you ANYHING. I was trying to be nice to you and go out of my way and do you a favor and assist and help you reapply for your naturalization application at NO ADDITIONAL LEGAL COST to you EVEN THOUGH I did not have to do that. You paid me and I I prepared your application, I duly submitted your application, I could not attend the interview due to a last minute, unplanned overseas scheduling conflict and I made alternative arrangements and gave you options and you CHOOSE the option of going to the interview instead of rescheduling. I did not force you to go. You had a choice. You were just very impatient and wanted your interview NOW. And you got it now. The fact that is was denied had NOTHING to do with me. It would have been denied whether I was present at the interview with you or not. Legally you could not be approved because we applied to early based on the erroneous date on your green card that USCIS placed on your card when they granted you your asylum application. I did not issue your green card. I did not represent you on your green card application step where I could have discovered their error and asked USCIS to fix it. I am sad that you feel the way that you do but you cannot place all your misfortune on me. Its convenient yes to do so and it gives you a great deal of satisfaction I assume to disparage me but the facts are the facts, they are stubborn and shifting blame on something I cannot be blamed for well that's on you. I'm the easy punching bag because you can't complain to immigration (USCIS) and breaking down at the interview also did not do the trick either and so now the second best thing is get angry at your attorney. That's unfair. I'm sorry for your misfortune and experience and I wish you all the best in the future with all your legal matters.
Harun Calehr's Lawyer Endorsements
"Harun was a pleasure to work with on a probate matter in Fort Bend County. He was the ad litem and was pleasant to my client and her witnesses in court. He also was very responsive and efficient with my law firm and charged a fair price for his court-appointed services. I look forward to working with him again and again. Mark P. Yablon"
"I highly endorse Mr. Calehr. Very knowledgeable and caring immigration attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people in his area to contact him for help."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"Mr. Calehr's contributions and advice are always on point. He is an asset to this website and the legal profession."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Calehr's thorough and thoughtful answers to questions posted on Avvo demonstrate his legal knowledge and dedication to our profession. His responses are helpful to both clients and fellow attorneys."
"I endorse Haroen. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Calehr is a competent attorney and pleasant human being. I think that any client who walks through his door will be very pleased by the experience."
"Haroen is a great person to know and an asset to the Indonesian-American community. I know him from his community leadership and shared Indonesian culture experiences -- very much a "get it done" person! It is an honor and privilege to know Haroen."
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"Mr. Calehr is a professional, knowledgable attorney, who collaborated with me to resolve a potentially adversarial matter in an expeditious and economical resolution."
"I met Harun as opposing counsel on a case. I found him to be very professional, zealous in the representation of his client and yet refreshingly easy to deal with. He came up with a creative offer to settle the case that I had not considered leaving everyone satisfied with the results. We were able to resolve the matter quickly without running up our bills which benefited both our clients. I strongly recommend Harun to anyone looking for top flight, ethical and efficient representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgable, caring and motivated when representing his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Calehr has a firm grasp and detailed understanding of U.S. immigration law: an area of law fraught with what often appears to be an ever-growing number of nuances. He answers each question quickly and effortlessly. He spends countless hours patiently providing highly in-depth responses to authors' questions, and even to the comments that other lawyers routinely leave unanswered. His devotion to the practice of law and the education of non-practitioners is truly admirable. It is with great pleasure that I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Harold has provided hundreds of thoughtful, well-reasoned answers to Avvo visitors with complicated immigration situations. He is clearly a sharp, passionate advocate for those in need of immigration representation."
"Comprehensively Answers showing excellent knowledge of immigration procedure."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top Rated Immigration Attorney in Houston, TX, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2012
Top Attorney, Texas Monthly Magazine
2012
Top Rated Immigration Attorney in Houston, TX, Texas Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2005
Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
Work Experience
2017 - Present
General Counsel, Indonesian Embassy Washington, D.C
2002 - Present
Owner, Calehr & Associates
2003 - 2014
Of Counsel, Young & Husain, PLLC in Houston, Texas
2002 - 2002
Contract Attorney, Georgantas & Walters, LLP, Houston, Texas
2002 - 2002
Associate, Linebarger Heard Goggan Blair Graham Peña & Sampson, Houston, Texas
2000 - 2001
Law Clerk, Linebarger Heard Goggan Blair Graham Peña & Sampson, Houston, TX
2000 - 2000
Judicial Intern, Hon. Manuel D. Leal, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
2000 - 2000
judicial intern, U.S. Magistrate Judge Calvin F. Botley, U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
Associations
2011 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Texas Board of Legal SpecializationImmigration and Nationality Law
2004 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2002 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Maritime Law Association of the United StatesMember
2010 - 2015
Texas Unauthorized Practice of Law CommitteeMember/Investigator
2003 - 2012
American Association for JusticeMember
2002 - 2012
Houston Bar AssociationMember
2001 - 2013
American Inns of Court Houston ChapterMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Salfo Kabore-AAO Appeal
Appeal Sustained-Case Won and granted
State of Texas vs. Eshett Offonmbuk
Granted, previous plea vacated
Education
2002
Tulane University
2001
Texas Southern University
1996
University of Houston, main campus
Political Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Various Immigrations CLE's
Immigration
2012
Joint Task Force on UPIL
Unauthorized Practice of Immigration Law
2010
Immigration and Nationality Law
ICE Bonds and Detainers
Languages
German
Indonesian
Dutch
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Harun earned significant contribution points in 2013.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does the H1B employer need to approve a second part-time H1B nonimmigrant petition with another employer?
28 Jun 2023
Q&A
I completed my biometrics on May20 ,2021. how long itt akes to get the interview for USA Citizenship naturilazation ization
23 May 2021
Q&A
I did not receive an interview letter but the next letter i got was denied letter what can i do ?
29 Apr 2021