Bamidele Opeyemi Adelayo

Bamidele Opeyemi Adelayo

also known as Bami Adelayo

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at PHOENIX, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

802 N. 5th Avenue, PHOENIX, AZ

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 15 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 22 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 18 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2007

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

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ADELAYO LAW FIRM, PLLC

802 N. 5th Avenue, PHOENIX, AZ, 85003

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Bamidele Opeyemi Adelayo's Reviews

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171 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 51 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Shawn | March 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Every step

Bami was great. He walked us through the the whole process, went over the applications in detail, advised what we needed to build our case, kept us informed of every step as it came up (application accepted, biometrics, interview date, interview coaching before the interview) and he was with us on th...e interview. This was a very stressful time with all the changes being made but we felt very confident because we had a very competent coucil guiding us through this journey. Highly recommended.

Posted by Ramon | March 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney

A dishonest attorney

I consulted with Bami over the phone and his proposed criminal conviction plea acceptance suggestion ended up being the reason my wife was place in deportation proceedings. (Didn't find this out until after I hired him) He is a dishonest attorney - He abandoned her case only 2 weeks after he was h...ired, He LIED to me via email stating his grandmother had died and had to leave the country and could not represent my wife yet charged me $500.00 for doing nothing but adding himself as legal counsel to ICE yet on the day of my wife's court I found him in the parking lot meeting with another client when he was suppose to of been in Africa. His staff is a great bunch of girls and have a heart for they were the ones who apologized to me on his behalf for being caught in a lie NOT the attorney. - Glad god removed him from being my wife's attorney.

Bamidele Adelayo

Replied last March 08, 2017

This is an unfortunate review only because I realize I should have followed my instincts and not have accepted your case in the first place. I only chose to respond to your review because I do not take lightly the characterization of dishonesty as it goes against everything anyone knows or can say about me. You have sought counsel from 3 lawyers prior to meeting me and that in itself is a red flag. You displayed such a level of emotional instability that I had no choice but to withdraw from your case. You were fully refunded for any work I did not do for you as this is what I pride myself in doing with all clients. Once again, your review is very unfortunate but not unexpected as you do not seem to have any ability for introspection. Good Luck!

Posted by Brittany & Irving | February 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent and Tremendous Experience!

Bami is absolutely wonderful! He has known my husband for a very long time so I instantly knew he would be the right attorney to help us out! The process was easy, he always replied right away to my emails or texts whenever I had questions. Bami always comforted my husband and I during the process an...d reassured us that everything would work out just fine. We are thrilled to have a lifelong friend and amazing attorney! You are great! Thank you!

Posted by Daniel and Patrick | January 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

A lawyer who not only knows immigration law, but truly cared about his clients

My husband and I wanted to give our review of Bami Adelayo and the help he has given us throughout the immigration process. We hope it will help those in the same position we were and trying to find a real and honest lawyer, in the midst of so many unknown ones out there. Bami, was referred to us... by a close friend who had gone through the marriage green card process and could not stop singing his praises for the help and support. Since he was so highly recommended, my husband and I thought it was the best place to start and inquire if he would be able to help us, even though we live a state away in a small town. The first sense that we got when talking to Bami, was just how confident and knowledgeable he was. When he answered our questions, he had answers ready and was ready to stand by them. This first encounter was so far above the other lawyers we had experienced in the past, that we hired him that first phone call. Anyone going through any part of the immigration process knows that it can be stressful as your life and your loved ones are in someone else's hands. How they guide you, and help prepare the stacks of paperwork, makes a huge difference. Bami did not just guide us through, but any worries we had, or questions he was able to quell with ease, especially by just how confident he was. Not just Bami, but also his staff was very patient as we gathered all we needed in order to file as it takes some time. We had many questions, and they were always there to answer each and every one and let us know how to proceed. When it came time for the interview process, Bami flew out to meet us and run over all the paperwork and items we brought. In person, he was even more of a high spirited person and ready to get us through the final hoop needed for my green card. In fact, he even had a running record of how fast he wanted to try and complete the interview as he was so confident we would have no issues. When it came time for the actual interview, it was a smoother process than my husband or I could have even imagined. All the items and paperwork that Bami asked us to gather suddenly made sense and made for a easy time. Bami was with us every step of the way throughout the process, and looking back, we would not have had it any other way. We could not be happier choosing Bami to help and represent us and lead to a very successful ending. If you are looking for someone to help you through your process, then we could not recommend Bami Adelayo any higher.

Posted by Bobby and Karla | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Absoultely Incredible Immigration Lawyer

Bobby- I came to Bami because I was looking for an immigration lawyer to help with my wife's green card process. I sat down with 2 other immigration lawyers before I met with Bami and I decided chose to go with him because of his multitude of positive reviews and I was comfortable with both him and ...his price. Bami was amazing to work with from the day I met him in his office to the day my wife got her green card. Throughout the entire process I felt comfortable, informed, and he treated both my wife and myself the same way you would expect a member of your family to treat you. When we initially met, he not only asked us both for all the pertinent information about our case, but expressed a genuine interest in who we were. After I left the initial meeting I received an email with everything I needed to submit to him to file. One thing I really liked is his was always quick to respond to an email or a phone call if I had any questions, and not once did I feel like he blew me off or was in a rush to get me off the phone. I provided the documents he needed to file my case, and waited for my wife's green card interview to be scheduled. During that time, Bami and his staff kept me appraised as to what stage of the process my case was in. Once my wife received an interview date Bami called us in to do a mock interview and to tell us what to expect. He showed up on time to our interview, both my wife and myself were completely comfortable and she was approved for her green card. The entire process seemed so simple, and I feel that was a direct result of how Bami handles his work and this clients on a personal level. I could not recommend him more highly, and there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that I will be using him for all future counsel my wife and I will need. Karla- cuando mi esposo y yo quisimos iniciar el proceso de mi estadía en Estados Unidos, estábamos muy nerviosos por el proceso y el tiempo que nos costaría. Estuvimos buscando varios abogados hasta que encontramos a Bami que realmente por mi experiencia es el mejor que pudimos encontrar. Cuando nos reunimos con el por primera vez, nos pregunto acerca de nosotros, nuestra relación y de nuestro entorno familiar, se dio el tiempo de conocernos y de contestar cada una de nuestras dudas de una manera muy profesional y haciéndonos sentir muy cómodos y confiados de que estábamos en buenas manos. al poco tiempo de esta entrevista nos envió cada uno de los requisitos y papeles que necesitaríamos para que nuestro proceso fuera un éxito y al entregarlos el comenzó con todo el proceso, manteniéndonos informados de cada uno de los pasos que pasaríamos y las citas a las que debía presentarme. Para la entrevista que tendríamos con el área de inmigración nos oriento y asesoró acerca de los nuevos requisitos y evidencias que deberíamos aportar y en la cita se presento con nosotros para asesorarnos y verificar que todo el proceso fluyera de manera correcta. Realmente no podemos estar mas contentos y agradecidos de haber encontrado a Bami, el es un gran abogado profesional y con experiencia, hizo que cada parte del proceso fuera para nosotros muy fácil y particularmente me hizó sentir confiada de que todo saldría muy bien. yo había oído realmente que el proceso es muy largo, tedioso y caro, al igual de que mucha gente se ha quejado de que realmente les había ido muy mal durante este, realmente puedo decir que con Bami como abogado, nada de esto fue así, todo fue fácil y en el tiempo que el nos dio de pronostico, me fue entregada mi residencia satisfactoriamente. Recomiendo ampliamente que si requieren en abogado migratorio lo elijan, porque estarán tomando la mejor decisión para hacer cada parte del proceso de la manera adecuada y estarán orientados de cada uno de los pasos a seguir. definitivamente Bami es el mejor abogado que pude uno tener.

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Bamidele Opeyemi Adelayo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Alex

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neil Patel

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Adelayo and I used to work together as prosecutors and then against each other when he became a defense attorney. He is an excellent attorney, who showed real compassion for his client's. You are well served by having him work on your case."

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"12 years as an attorney, former public defender and also as a former prosecutor is very court experienced. The prosecutors are well aware that he knows what they know. His knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions. His client reviews are the real test of his results and they are stellar. READ THEM! Endorsements by other attorneys are numerous and outstanding. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation. If your lucky he might just agree to represent you."

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Christopher Martens

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a respected advocate in the field of criminal defense law."

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Mae Innabi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He knows criminal law! He is very smart."

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Lelia Adams

Immigration lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Coughlon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Bami. He's a terrific advocate for his clients and very knowledgable on the law."

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Jason Lieber

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kelsi Karim

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bami is a highly skilled and compassionate litigator. I strongly endorse this attorney."

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Jami Goldman

Unknown lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Adelayo is a true asset to the the Arizona bar. I am happy to refer clients to him because I know they will be in good hands."

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Cynthia Perez

Immigration lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bami is a caring and knowledgeable attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jack Zaremba

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bami for several years. We worked together as prosecutors in Illinois and I also had the opportunity to work with him as a defense attorney. Bami was always knowledgeable and aggressive in representing his clients. And if I had an immigration question, Bami was the guy to go to."

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Kristopher Califano

Immigration lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bami Adelayo is a caring, experienced, and intelligent lawyer. I endorse him."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bret Royle

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Bami on several criminal matters. As such, I can speak directly to his legal intelligence and commitment to his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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John Paul Ivec

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working with Bami in Illinois, first as a prosecutor and later as a fellow defense attorney. Bami is a true professional. He is knowledgeable, always prepared, and genuinely cares for his clients. I highly recommend this attorney."

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David Kephart

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked closely with Bami on several felony cases and he always goes the extra mile to make sure his clients are taken care of."

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Alexander Benikov

Immigration lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bamidele knows immigration law and cares about his clients. He works hards and everything he can for his clients."

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Carolina Doney

Unknown lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Bami for many years and can easily give him my endorsement. He is a kind and thoughtful person, but also extremely intelligent and hard working. Bami will commit to you as his client and will provide top quality advocacy."

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Russell Richelsoph

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bami is a great lawyer and a wonderful human being. He is very diligent in his work and cares very much for his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Anita Scott

Family lawyer

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Neil Patel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mae Innabi

Business lawyer

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Lelia Adams

Immigration lawyer

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Robert Coughlon

Immigration lawyer

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Michael Troncellito

Car accident lawyer

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Kelsi Karim

Immigration lawyer

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Jesse Evans-Schroeder

Immigration lawyer

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K Monaco

Immigration lawyer

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Jami Goldman

Unknown lawyer

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Jack Zaremba

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elliot Yi

Immigration lawyer

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Bret Royle

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Paul Ivec

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jocquese Blackwell

Unknown lawyer

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David Kephart

Unknown lawyer

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Alexander Benikov

Criminal defense lawyer

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Carolina Doney

Family lawyer

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Russell Richelsoph

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Phebus

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel Review Board

2015

Member, DUI Defense Lawyers Association

2014

Pro Bono Award, Florence Project

2014

Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel Review Board

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Adelayo Law Firm, PLLC

2005 - 2007

Assistant State's Attorney, Will County State's Attorney's Office

2004 - 2005

Deputy Assistant Public Defender, New Jersey Office Of The Public Defender

Associations

2011 - Present

Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State V. O.C.S

Not Guilty on 4 Counts

State V. JCHG

Case Dismissed

State v. ADD

Case Dismissed at trial

State V. JPN

Case Dismissed

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Education

2001

Washington University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Washington University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1997

Ogun State University

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Speaking Engagements

2016

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

2015

Nigeria 55th Independence Banquet

The current status of US immigration Law as it affects African immigrants in Arizona”.

2015

Immigration workshop

Developments in U.S. Immigration Laws and Policies

2009

Immigration Seminar

A thru Z of applying and getting your U.S. immigrant and non-immigrant visa"

Publications

Languages

Yoruba

English

Activity

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