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Solomon O Kanu

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Solomon O Kanu

4.7
19 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Immigration, Asylum

111 W Monroe Avenue Suite 1100, Phoenix, AZ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Solomon

Biography

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

40%
Asylum 20%

25 years

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

Assault Domestic Violence Drug Possession DUI/DWI Sex Crimes

25 years | 375 cases

20%
Immigration 20%

E-1 Visas E-2 Visas EB-3 Visas EB5: Immigrant Investors K-1 Visa Citizenship & Naturalization H1B Visas DACA

25 years | 4,600 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2010

Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 24 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kanu & Associates, P. C.

111 W Monroe Avenue Suite 1100, Phoenix, AZ, 85003

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Kanu & Associates, P. C.

4801 Lang Avenue NE, Suite 110, Albuquerque, NM, 87109

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Solomon O Kanu's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Candice | November 07, 2010 | Immigration

Helpful, friendly and result driven

Choosing Solomon for our immigration case was one of the biggest decisions my husband and I have made. Solomon responded to my request for information personally and within minutes of making the request. We spoke with a few other attorneys before we met Solomon, and he offered solutions that others h...ad not. He is very experienced and well versed in immigration law. His staff was friendly and helpful, they were always available to help and answer questions throughout the whole process. We were able to obtain a work permit and Green Card for my husband with Solomon on our case. I have already recommended him to another couple, and he has been able to help them.

Posted by Ramon | April 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Worst attorney EVER!

I hired this attorney to represent my wife in a deportation hearing and it was the WORST mistake of my life. His staff and Kanu's demeanor after you hire him is less than professional. Can't get a hold of him and no one in the office is willing to help you they have the "Your bothering me" attitude. ...The attorney left my wife's case to go vacation in Africa rather than fighting for my wife. After being paid in full he threaten multiple times to DROP her case stating I was too demanding simply because I ASKED QUESTIONS., He does not reply to emails, nor phone calls and lastly can't get copies of ANYTHING! - A month before her trial my wife begged me to find a new attorney and it was the best decision My wife is freed! and a legal resident - No thanks to KANU

Solomon Kanu

Replied last April 01, 2017

This is the same person. I disagree with the characterizations and wish him good luck

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Don't Do it! - You will regret it

I hired this attorney to represent my wife in a deportation hearing and it was the WORST and most costly mistake of my life I paid him $7,500 + an additional $2,000 for a waiver. Once you hand him your money his staff and Kanu's demeanor change, You are no longer that customer he wants to genuine...ly help but rather a bother to him and his staff, GOD FORBID you should call his office twice in a week because in doing so you risk Kanu threatening to drop your case stating "your too demanding" Getting a hold of your $7,500 attorney to ask a question either via email or phone is NOT part of your payment. in his own words..."He decides when he calls you, NOT when you want him to call you... As if things couldn't get any worst 2 months before my wife's immigration trial, Kanu left to go vacation in Africa with his family for nearly a month Lastly you are not allowed to get copies of ANYTHING when you ask for it, I asked many times via emails, and phone calls for nearly a month and never got anything, Only after I fired him and retained a new attorney was I able to get the files and its a good thing I did because there were a ton of errors that had they been submitted my wife's case would've been continued because of the lack of completeness. Today my wife is finally free, reunited with our family and is a legal resident of USA - No thanks to KANU... Save your money - Don't make the same costly mistake I did

Solomon Kanu

Replied last April 01, 2017

Of course I disagree with all these false characterizations. I am shocked at all these statements. I did all the work very professionally and filed all the applications correctly and timely. When the client decided she wanted another lawyer I immediately transferred the entire file to the new lawyer. Luckily the judge granted the relief applicatins I filed. I am very happy for the client that she is now free. I wish her well and wish the writer good luck

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Solomon O Kanu's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sam Igwe

Immigration lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Calvin Chang

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Stewart

Immigration lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Chukwuma Obiesie

Immigration lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and effective attorney."

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Vladimir Gagic

Immigration lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Emmanuel Eke

Immigration lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Michael Igwe

Business lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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!"

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David Asser

Immigration lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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James Park

Immigration lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"He's very knowledgeable in the immigration law area and I consult with him frequently on matters involving immigration."

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Okorie Okorocha

Immigration lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kanu, is brilliant, detail oriented and performs his craft masterfully."

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Sergio Escamilla

Immigration lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for all immigration matters."

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Geoffrey Fish

Immigration lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for all immigration needs."

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Michael Stillman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Avery Crossman

General practice lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Section

Board Member

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - Present

Thomas M. Cooley Law School Alumni Association

Treasurer

2001 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2001 - Present

United States District Court for Arizona Bar

Member

2005 - 2006

Immigration Section of the AZ State Bar

Secretary of the Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Removal Proceedings

Immigration Judge granted relief ew requested.

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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

2011

Parent/Teachers Association Organization Forum

Criminal/Immigration Law Update

2010

Career Day

Career in Law

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Igbo

Activity

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