David Andrew Harston

David Andrew Harston

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 26 years

Immigration Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Immigration

Hudson Bay Centre, 1600 Stout Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Mr. Harston is a founding partner at the law firm of Elkind Alterman Harston PC where he practices exclusively immigration law, including business, family, asylum, and removal defense.

27 years | 2,500 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 26 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1999

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Location

Elkind Alterman Harston PC

Hudson Bay Centre, 1600 Stout Street, Suite 700, Denver, CO, 80202

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David Andrew Harston's Reviews

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14 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2008

Complicated Immigration case

I have been David’s client since 2003 to date and he has worked tirelessly to win all my cases that seemed impossible by my previous layers that I first contacted. David has the knowledge, humor and expertise to handle complicated cases like the ones I was faced with. He has always been on my sid...e keeping me informed of every step and process that we needed to take. I can not say enough about him, nether can I thank him enough. But he is simply my hero. I’m a green card holder and happy to recommend David to all of you out three faced with very complicated immigration cases. He’s truly a winner and he works to win all cases.

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2008

I strongly recommend Dave Harston

Dave Harston handled my pemanent residence case, after he had handled my H1-B case. He has worked my cases since 2001. All my cases(H1B & Permanent Residence) were handled in a very honest, professional, responsive & disciplined way. All his great work led to a successful approval, with no questions ...or request for additional evidence by the immigration authorities. I strongly recommend Dave Harston for any immigration case that you may have

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2008

He did his homework and made our life together possible

My husband had a very difficult case based on some issues that followed him from his home country. Our first lawyer did not properly inform us of his rights, nor did she do any homework to help immigration better understand his life situation. When we saw Dave for the first time, his firm had been ...recommended to us as the best in Denver, and he agreed to see us on only a day's notice. He reviewed our files and for the first time, properly informed us of what we were up against. However, rather than just give up on us, regardless of how difficult he knew our case to be, he represented us well, but most importantly, he did his homework by researching my husband's home country's laws, which ultimately made all the difference in the world for us. My husband became a permanent resident against all odds last May. Despite Dave's doubts, he never gave up on us, nor did he shirk his responsibilities. We now live in peace and with gratitude.

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2008

I strongly recommend Dave Harston

Dave Harston worked my immigartion cases since 2001. All my cases(H1B & Permanent Residence) were handled in a very honest, professional, responsive & disciplined way. All his great work led to a successful approval, with no questions or request for additional evidence by the immigration authorities.... I strongly recommend Dave Harston for any immigration case that you may have.

Posted by anonymous | November 9, 2008

Responsible Attorney

My company assigned Dave to handle my case and that turned out pretty lucky for me. He followed up with my manager after she "forgot" to send the paperwork back to Dave after a month. I think that was one of the thing, that enabled me to receive my green card 1 - 1.5 years ahead of my co-workers, who... filed their cases around the same time. I have enjoyed working with him. He returned my calls/emails in the same day, if not immediately. Thanks Dave!

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Jay Hsu

Immigration lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a good friend and an incredible mentor. Ever since the day I met David he has been extremely generous in offering invaluable advices in various matters relating to the practice of law. He is not your typical attorney: he gives back to the community through participation in pro bono legal events. He is a truly great immigration lawyer with a big heart."

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Kelly Ryan

Immigration lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Dave is a great attorney with a good sense of humor. He's easy to work with--something that clients should take into consideration since some immigration cases may take a while to resolve."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Chair Recognition Award, AILA

2007

"Up and Coming Lawyer", Law Week Colorado

1998

Public Interest Law Group Clerkship, University of Denver Public Interest Law Group

1998

Int' Human Rights & Criminal Justice AmJur Award, University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Elkind Alterman Harston PC

2007 - 2009

Partner, Stern Elkind Curray & Alterman LLP

2000 - 2007

Associate, Carter & Alterman

1999 - 2000

Associate, Law Office of Rumi Engineer

Associations

2007 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - 2010

Colorado Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Chair

2007 - 2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Colorado Chapter)

Chair

2004 - 2009

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Colorado Chapter)

Executive Committee

Education

1998

University of Denver College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Denver

MA - Masters

1989

Allegheny College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

2013

AILA Colorado Fall Conference H-1B Visa Alternatives

2012

AILA National Conference Nonimmigrant Visa Options

2011

Immigration Law for the Colorado Practitioner Immigration

2011

AILA National Conference

Strategic Choices in Marriage-Based Petitions

2010

Immigration Law Essentials for Employment Law Attorneys

I-9 Compliance and E-Verify

2010

Immigration Basics and Hot Topics Business Immigration Basics

2010

AILA National Conference Fundamentals of U.S. Permanent Residency

2010

AILA Fall Conference: Hone Your Immigration Expertise L-1 Visa Issues

2009

2009

U.S. - Canada Cross Border Business Forum U.S. & Canada Immigration

2007

Immigration Panel

How to Choose Immigration Counsel

Publications

2011

Immigration Law for the Colorado Practitioner Trade NAFTA (TN) Nonimmigrants

2011

Immigration Law for the Colorado Practitioner Employment-Based Priority Workers: Multinational Executives and Managers

2011

Immigration Law for the Colorado Practitioner B-1/B-2 Visas and the Visa Waiver Program

2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) L-1 Visas: Getting Them and Keeping Them

Languages

Spanish

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