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4.7 /5.0
19 Client Reviews
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Solomon O Kanu
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About Solomon
Biography
When seeking legal representation, it is essential to find an attorney whose efficiency, professionalism, and passion align with your needs. At Kanu & Associates, P.C. in Phoenix, Arizona, we offer comprehensive legal services across various domains, including immigration, criminal defense, and small business matters. Our firm's hallmark is a strong commitment to protecting our clients' interests with vigor and determination. We approach every case with the knowledge and skill required to deliver exceptional legal counsel. The experience of our legal team ensures that clients receive tailored strategies and attentive service. At Kanu & Associates, P.C., our goal is to provide unwavering support and to navigate your legal matters with the utmost care and dedication.
The immigrant cannot afford to ignore the possible immigration consequences of any criminal activity
Immigration law comes to me naturally because I immigrated to the U.S. just more than 20 years ago.
I have represented immigrants from over 20 countries. I know what the stakes are very well.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
40%
25 years
Asylum
20%
25 years
Criminal Defense
20%
25 years | 375 cases
Immigration
20%
25 years | 4,600 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2010
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 24 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Kanu & Associates, P. C.
(833) 457-7438
Mobile
111 W Monroe Avenue Suite 1100, Phoenix, AZ, 85003
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(833) 457-7438
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4801 Lang Avenue NE, Suite 110, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
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Posted by Rodrigo | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
E-2 Visas / Mexican Citizens
We were finding it vey difficult to find somebody who could review or situation and help us find the right option for applying to get work authorization in the U.S. and Mr. Kanu did just that. He did a great job in explaining the different ways we could do it and was very knowledgeable of the differe...
Posted by John | December 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
John W. Gillan, DDS,MS
I have befriended a Cameroon husband and wife over the past eleven years while volunteering with a short term medical team there. Our friends' lives have been threatened by the dictator's government. Mr. Kanu was extremely helpful in leading us through the asylum process. My wife, I, and our Came...
Posted by Louis | April 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Venerable
I hired kanu & Associates in 2015 for change of status from F1 to R1 and it was perfectly executed. Kanu & Associates facilitated the approval of my family's R2. Most recently the extension of both my R1 and my family's R2 were approved. It was kanu & Associates again that handled the case. If you wa...
Posted by Juanita | February 23, 2015 | Immigration
Best experience ever!
Used him for my I-140 nursing visa currently working on my citizenship with him. He also helped me with my husband's and mom's green cards. I had originally called him to do the H1B but he asked me why do that one when i can do the I-140 which would be faster and cheaper. Love his honesty. In the pas...
Posted by ALRICK | August 22, 2014 | Criminal Defense
EXPERIENCE I CANT FORGET
I need a Lawyer to represent me in court and after I discovered KANU & ASSOCIATES P.C., I was very comfortably and also became his priority.Kanu & ASSOCIATES takes a lot of pride in whatever They do.KANU listen carefully to my problem and gave me the best advise I had heard about my situation.He did...
Solomon O Kanu's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Solomon is a first rate person and an outstanding lawyer who truly cares about his clients. He works tirelessly on their problems and has achieved some amazing results. He is at the top of my referral list for immigration matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and effective attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Mr Kanu and his staff very well. I have recommended him many times to people seeking an attorney and I would have no hesitation recommending him again."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him for many years and know him to be a zealous advocate for his clients. His primary areas of practice are Immigration and Criminal defence. His is a very dilligent attorney. I regularly research and discuss complex Immigration law issues with him, for the benefit of our clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Solomon brings excellent legal, transactional and negotiation skills to bear on result-oriented goals for his clients' interests. I had a client held by the INS in the Phoenix area and Solomon was quick in arranging and posting bond for the immediate release of the client!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Solomon is a very ethical attorney who represents any client with tenacity. He works very hard on behalf of his clients."
"He's very knowledgeable in the immigration law area and I consult with him frequently on matters involving immigration."
"Mr. Kanu, is brilliant, detail oriented and performs his craft masterfully."
"I endorse this lawyer for all immigration matters."
"I endorse this lawyer for all immigration needs."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Kanu seems very knowledgable about Arizona law has a drive with respect to his legal practice. I fully endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Top 20 Solo Practitioners in AZ, State Bar of Arizona
2011
Excellent Lawyer, Avvo
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Managing Attorney, Kanu & Associates, P. C.
1999 - 1999
Intern, CA State Attorney General's Office, Los Angeles
1998 - 1998
Law Clerk, 54th District Court, Lansing MI
Associations
2013 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Immigration Law SectionBoard Member
2003 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Thomas M. Cooley Law School Alumni AssociationTreasurer
2001 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2001 - Present
United States District Court for Arizona BarMember
2005 - 2006
Immigration Section of the AZ State BarSecretary of the Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Removal Proceedings
Immigration Judge granted relief ew requested.
Education
1999
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Juris Doctor
1987
M.S. University of Baroda, India
Master of Commerce
1985
M.D. University, Rohtak Haryana, India
Bachelor of Arts(Honors)
Speaking Engagements
2012
EmPeace Labs 2012
Legal Aspects of Agribusiness & Sustainability.
2011
Parent/Teachers Association Organization Forum
Criminal/Immigration Law Update
2010
Career Day
Career in Law
Publications
Languages
English
Spanish
Igbo
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If I don't make enough money to sponsor for my fiance's (soon to be husband) papers, can someone else petition for him?
23 Jun 2012
Q&A
Is it a problem if we don't have an engagement ring and wedding bands for USCIS?
07 Nov 2010
Q&A
How long to file for someone to come to the us?
06 Nov 2010