Monika Sud-Devaraj

Monika Sud-Devaraj

3.9
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 33 years

Immigration Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

141 E. Palm Lane, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 33 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1993

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Law Offices of Monika Sud-Devaraj, PLLC

141 E. Palm Lane, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ, 85004

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Monika Sud-Devaraj's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | 1 star

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2021

Just straight up rude

I went into my consultation expecting to come out feeling informed, instead I felt belittled and spoked down to. She gave me a lot of attitude and basically left me just as clueless as before the consultation. I’m honestly disappointed and upset that I even had to pay 100 dollars to even speak with h...er and got left with no good information. I would give zero stars if I could. I hope she figures out how to not be an arrogant know it all and actually help people with their issues

Monika Sud-Devaraj

Replied last March 08, 2021

I am sorry you were unhappy with my services. I always believe in being honest and up front with my clients even if it something they do not want to hear. I would be happy to meet with you again at no charge if you have additional questions.

Posted by Luke | September 06, 2019

Pésimo servicio

Mónica da un pésimo servicio, no se preocupan por tu caso y te culpan por tu caso no te dan soluciones. Yo hice una cita con Roberta y me atiende Mónica una persona prepotente que casi se burla de mi situación me sentí humillado por parte de ella, pero gracias a Dios ya encontré una buena abogada.

Posted by anonimo | May 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

No lo recomiendo

No recomiendo a este despacho de abogados de inmigración. Poco profesional, culpan a los clientes de sus fallas, cobran mucho, no contestan las llamadas, no cumplen lo que prometen. Perdí mucho dinero, pero sobre todo mucho tiempo por un error de ellos. Pésima experiencia con este despacho.

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2017 | Immigration

Misleading and incompetent

I approached Ms. Monika Sud-Devaraj for an immigration case for parents. During the first paid consultation appointment over the telephone I had the following concerns: - Her lack of professionalism: For example, she randomly paused to converse with someone in the background for some other task! -... Her lack of knowledge and tendency to misguide: She gave false information such as about in-lieu documentation for the I-130 process and telling us to instead go through an arduous process. - Her lack of amicability: Her overall tone during the consultation was generally disheartening. Hence, I identified a different attorney and approached him with the hope that things may not be as gloomy as Ms. Monika Sud-Devaraj made it appear. The new attorney researched and obtained the right information and that too for no cost! I finally received the right guidance such as what in-lieu documentation can be used for birth certificate for parents born before 1970, etc. Overall, I am surprised that Monika Sud-Devaraj received average-to-high ratings on this website as as immigration attorney. I only approached her because of her ratings here, but my experience proved her incompetent and I wouldn't recommend one approach her for I-130 applications.

Posted by jm | August 18, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Untrustworthy Not Recommended

I paid $500 for services that were not provided to me. Monika never kept me informed of my case, i had to call her or go down to her office which was not around the corner. After a few months then she tells me she can't pursue the case due to other obstacles, with no refund intended. I Would CERTAINL...Y NOT RECOMMEND!!!

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

1995

Attorney of the Year, Former INS

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Phoenix School of Law

2002 - 2008

Attorney, Law Offices of Marshall G. Whitehead

1992 - 2002

Asst Chief Counsel, Department of Justice / Former INS

Associations

2002 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1993 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

1992 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

Education

1992

University of Arizona,College of Law in Tucson

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Arizona

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

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