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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Location

Buhler Thomas Law P.C.

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

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Kim Buhler-Thomas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

128 Client Reviews

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Showing 31 - 35 of 64 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Meet | May 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly Recommended--Detailed. Knowledgable. Responsive.

Kim is the best immigration lawyer you could ask for. My family and I have been using her services since we moved from India in the early 2000's. From green-card to citizenship, Kim has been there for us every step of the way. Kim and her staff are knowledgable, detailed and responsive. We have loved... working with Kim and highly recommend her for anybody looking for an immigration attorney.

Posted by Ashfaque | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Honest Recomendation

Kim Buhler-Thomas and her team are outstanding and clearly some of the best in the field of immigration law, based on my experience. Recently I got my I-140 approved, working with Kim. Throughout the course of our consultations, I found Kim to be extremely professional, responsible, knowledgeable and... an experienced attorney. She is incredible and truly cares about her clients. Undeniably ethical, she gives the honest picture & then focuses on the specifics. Her clarity provides wholesome understanding & confidence. On a personal note, I feel I am working with one of the best of the lot & would highly recommend them.

Posted by Jordan | January 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very Satisfied

Kim was all about moving fast, fast, fast. In the end, I was very grateful for it! We burned through my wife's immigration work within a matter of months. It is obvious Kim knows the system through and through and her confidence was inspiring throughout the process. She was (and still is!) very quick... to respond to our questions, sometimes via late night texts and calls, and her assistants were kind and easy to work with. It was easy to be candid with her and we could care she cared about our success. I don't believe my wife and I could have found a better lawyer!

Posted by Robert | January 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

H1-B Success

I first met with Kim during her invaluable (and very generous) presentations she provided at Utah State. Her consultation was offered free of charge and allowed us to discuss options and to get to know each other a little better. I knew I wanted to work with Kim after getting to know her and realizin...g how passionate she is about her work and extremely dedicated - I felt like she really cared about the success of the case and would go above and beyond to achieve the best results. Kim is a pleasure to work with, she is professional, candid and straight talking. I look forward to all interactions with Kim as she is very personable and charming and makes a dull subject so much brighter with her vibrant personality and charisma. This is what sets her apart, honestly. Her team is also fantastic, Heather has a keen eye for detail and picks up on the small important details. The team is very expeditious with all correspondence and worked flawlessly with my sponsor. I have just been through a successful H1-B journey and would wholeheartedly recommend Kim to anybody in need of an exceptional immigration layer. I hope to continue to retain Kim in the future as I know my case, and future in he United States, is in the safest hands. Thank you, Kim.

Posted by Brent | September 20, 2017 | Immigration

Immigration issues

I could not be more impressed With Kim. Her knowledge of immigration issues is remarkable and she has the integrity to tell you you'd be wasting your money to go down a path that has little chance of getting positive results even when she could have made more money trying. I strongly recommend her fo...r her knowledge and for her integrity.

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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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