Kim Buhler-Thomas

Kim Buhler-Thomas

4.8
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 30 years

Immigration Lawyer at Provo, UT
Practice Areas: Immigration

2230 N. University Parkway, Ste. 2A, Provo, UT

About Kim

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

31 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 30 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1995

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Buhler Thomas Law P.C.

2230 N. University Parkway, Ste. 2A, Provo, UT, 84604

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Kim Buhler-Thomas's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

128 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kris | February 09, 2017 | Immigration

Very Experienced and Fast Attorney

I was working on my immigration permission card by marriage with her. I didn't have enough information about it for my joint documents. No matter what kind of questions we asked, she answer imminently. When you send an email or text or call, she answers your questions extremely fast. it doesn't take ...no longer that 2 days. A lot of questions in the immigration forms were very confusing even if native speakers looked at it but she just answered for us in a minute. She is very experienced and I am so glad I consulted with her before I sent my documents.

Posted by Monica | September 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Kim, the E-3 Visa magician

Kim was great at communicating the needed documents to prepare my visa packet and ensuring every required document was prepared prior to my interview at the U.S consulate in Sydney, Australia. She exceeded my expectations by always willing to provide help and instructions to get my packet ready in a ...timely manner. She not only is very productive but presented honest opinions and views about my visa status and the likelihood of visa approval. Kim was very flexible with myself and my sponsor to make sure that all needed documents was turned in. It was great to have Kim to prepare my packet in such short time. I recommend her to anyone looking to apply for E-3 visa as she is very knowledgeable, informational, productive and caring. By having her by my side, I was confident in what i was applying for. Overall I cant thank her enough for the support and service she has provided to gain my visa approval.

Posted by maria monterroza-perez | February 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Kim Buhler Thomas Law firm helped us to make our dream come true!

After dating in a long distance relationship my boyfriend and I decided to get marry, and start a family. Before we could make our dream come true, we had to endure a lengthy, arduous and bureaucratic immigration process so I could emigrate from South America to the United States. Kim Buhler Thomas L...aw firm helped us to navigate the immigration process, so that my back then fiancé could apply for my K1 fiancé visa. Thanks to Kim and her staff my initial K1 visa application was approved very fast. When it came time for my interview at the embassy in my country, my fiancé and I decided that it was worthily to hire Kim to represent us again. Thanks to Kim’s vast knowledge of immigration law and her many years of experiences my interview at the embassy was very smooth, since Kim and her staff had done a great job putting together my immigration package. I highly recommend Kim Buhler Thomas Law firm as your immigration attorney, their services are very personalize, they treat clients as people first while dedicating all their time and knowledge to work your case in the most effective and efficient manner. Thanks to Kim Buhler Thomas services, my husband and I are together. When it comes the time to renew my residency and apply for my citizenship, undoubtedly will reach out to the best immigration attorney in Utah.

Posted by Edgar | February 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Honest and straight forward

I appreciated the honest and timely way in which Kim's managed my case. She was straight forward with me about what was needed from me and from the ones I was working for. Kim's team was excellent on making sure that things were ready even before the deadlines they were quick in gathering and submi...tting the necessary information. I also appreciated the kindness of her team during all of our interactions. Great customer service.

Posted by Ruth | April 29, 2015 | Immigration

Caring, Efficient and Outstanding Results

I recently consulted Kim Buhler and her team regarding an immigration matter and was so glad I did. We needed an expedited process to avoid having to have our family split between two continents for up to 2 months. Kim responded to my initial email inquiry which was sent long after usual working hou...rs within an hour and told me exactly how to proceed. Her team guided me through the process of filling out forms and gathering the necessary evidence/supporting documents for my application. They were all extremely friendly, informed, and efficient. They prioritized my case and we had the application mailed the day after our first contact. Kim then worked diligently contacting people about expediting the process and gave me regular updates. In the end a process that normally takes 30-60 days was achieved in just 5. This extraordinary result, for which I am extremely grateful would not have been possible without Kim's tireless efforts on my behalf. I would certainly recommend Kim Buhler and her team to anyone facing immigration issues.

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Kim Buhler-Thomas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kristy Hanson

Immigration lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kim goes above and beyond for her clients. She has such a personal and professional approach. She is always prepared, organized and a zealous advocate. I have personally observed her sacrificing time on Christmas to make sure time sensitive immigration issues were addressed."

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Randall Spencer

Immigration lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you need a top notch immigration attorney, you need look no further than Kim. She is devoted to her clients and works tirelessly to achieve their legal objectives."

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Ronald Wilkinson

Immigration lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kim is a tenacious advocate who care about her clients and the community. She is also an amazing person."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Giacomo Behar

Immigration lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Denise Erlich

Immigration lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear from reading the reviews from Ms. Buhler's previous clients that she is a knowledgeable, passionate and conscientious attorney who goes above and beyond the call to help her clients achieve their goals. A prospective client should not hesitate to meet with Ms. Buhler for a consultation."

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Lorie Fowlke

Immigration lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kim is awesome. She is smart, quick and knows her stuff better than anyone I have met. If there is ever something she does not know, she finds out right away. You cannot go wrong with Kim as your advocate."

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H. Drake

Immigration lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim has been our company’s immigration attorney for more than a decade. She has helped many of our international employees obtain visas to work in our Utah office. Her fees are fair and her work impeccable."

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John Buckley

Immigration lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Kim on several immigration matters and have found her to be competent, knowledgeable, and very professional."

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J. Keen

Immigration lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kim Buhler is a highly respected experienced attorney in the community and state. I endorse this attorney."

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Ronald Wilkinson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lorie Fowlke

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Timothy Wheelwright

Immigration lawyer

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John Buckley

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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J. Keen

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Directing Attorney, Kim H. Buhler, P.C.

2010 - 2011

Partner, Bradford, Buhler & Lind

1997 - 2010

Attorney, Bradford & Brady, P.C.

1997 - 1998

Private Guardian ad Litem, Guardian ad Litem Office, Provo UT

1995 - 1997

Associate General Counsel, Hill, Johnson & Schmutz

Associations

2012 - Present

Central Utah Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Food and Care Coalition

Volunteer

2001 - Present

Boy Scouts of America

Volunteer

1996 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

I-140 for Chinese Immigrant

Case Approved

H1B Port/Transfer for Indian Immigrant

Sussessful

Stipulated Divorce

Successfully Divorced

Child Support

Successfully Arranged Child Support Payments

Venezuelan U Visa

U-Visa Granted

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Education

1994

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Brigham Young University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

UVU International Student Workshop

Immigration Visa Options for Foreign Students

2013

Utah State University Immigration Visa Options

Immigration Visa Options for Foreign Students

2013

SUU International Student Workshop

Immigration Visa Options for Foreign Students

2013

South Towne Expo Center Green Conference

NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS FOR FOREIGN WORKERS

2013

Snow College Immigration Visa Options

Immigration Visa Options for Foreign Students

2013

NAFSA Immigration Visa Options for U.S. Companies

Immigration Visa Options for U.S. Companies

2013

MATC Immigration Visa Options

Immigration Visa Options

2013

Dixie State International Student Workshop

Work Options Before & After Graduation

2013

Central Utah Bar Association

How Immigration Helps Other Practice Areas

2013

BYU Student Immigration Seminar

Immigration Visa Options for Foreign Students

2012

Westminster College Immigration Visa Options

Immigration Visa Options for Foreign Students

2012

Utah State University Immigration Visa Options

Immigration Visa Options for Foreign Students

2012

SUU Immigration Visa Options

Immigration Visa Options for Foreign Students

2012

Snow College Immigration Visa Options

Immigration Visa Options for Foreign Students

2012

LDSBS Immigration Visa Options

Immigration Visa Options for Foreign Students

2012

Employer Solutions Group Immigration Information for Clients

Immigration Law For ESG Clients

2012

Employer Solutions Group Immigration Information for Clients

Immigration Law For ESG Clients

2012

Dixie State University Immigration Visa Options

Immigration Visa Options for Foreign Students

2012

BYU International Student Immigration Workshop

Visa Options for Foreign Students

2012

BYU Idaho Immigration Visa Options

Immigration Visa Options for Foreign Students

2011

UVU Immigration Options

Immigration Options

2011

BYU-Idaho Immigration Options

Immigration Options

2011

BYU Immigration Options

Immigration Options for Foreign Students

2010

UVU Immigration Options

Immigration Options

2010

BYU-Idaho Immigration Options

Immigration Options

2010

BYU Immigration Options

Immigration Options

2009

UVU Immigration Options

Immigration Options

2009

BYU-Idaho Immigration Options

Immigration Options

2009

BYU Immigration Options

Immigration Options

Languages

English

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