Nabil E Chelico

Nabil E Chelico

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at Burbank, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

4209 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank, CA

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Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

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Law Office of Nabil E. Chelico

4209 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank, CA, 91505

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Nabil E Chelico's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lyudmila | August 08, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Incredibly Satisfied

We came to Mr. Chelico after having been sent on a runaround from several other lawyers. He was prompt and efficient with everything he did. There was always great communication when ever we had any questions or concerns. The service he provided seemed like we were his top and only case with amazing ...personal attention. We were always informed promptly of any and all updates to our case and best of all it was resolved in our favor with high efficiency. If there is ever a need for a lawyer we will be returning to Mr. Chelico.

Posted by Annalie | July 19, 2013 | Immigration

We could not have made it through this ordeal without Mr.Nabil Chelico. We are extremely grateful !!

The last five years have been pretty difficult and at times scary. The thought of having a loved one possibily getting deported is quite terryfing. One never knows what to expect with the legal system, especially when it comes to the understanding of laws and regulations of immigration. That is... why we needed someone with the knowledge and background in immigration law. Mr. Nabil Chelico provided my family with all that and more. He was not only professional and knowledgable, he was also kind, understanding, and compassionate....characteristics we would have never expected from an attorney. He gave my mother the much needed support and reassurance that my brother was doing well, and that everything was going to be all right....even though there were times when it was not looking so great. Mr. Chelico always made us feel that he was truly on our side. He was always informative, easy to understand, and very forthcoming with us. He always made sure we understood him; the law; what to expect; and what was expected of us. We never felt like we were left in the dark and to let the system take care of things. My family and I are truly grateful for such a great victory! We have my brother home...in the great USA.... where he belongs! Thank you Mr. Chelico!!

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2013 | Immigration

A great lawyer!

I am a foreign-born national who was seeking to obtain lawful status in the U.S. The problem was that I had an outstanding warrant with multiple felony counts that carried a serious potential sentence. I was looking for an attorney to assist me in my criminal and immigration situation but I was rel...uctant to proceed because of the potential risks I was facing. After searching the web for specialists in the field of criminal and immigration law, I called Mr. Nabil Chelico and proceeded to ask the questions I have asked so many times over the years. However, the answers I got were different than any I had heard before. Nabil was honest about the outlook of my criminal case, and professional while attentive to the many details of my situation. No doubt, Nabil showed patience and a high regard in considering how a negative outcome would affect my family's life and mine. From his original free consultation and subsequent in depth assessment of a legal strategy, I felt like I had received the answer to my many prayers; an honest, dedicated, intelligent lawyer with a kind heart and unbelievable passion for what he does. After Nabil represented me in my case for several months, all felony charges against me were dismissed and I was only convicted of a minor misdemeanor offence. After that, he represented me in my immigration case and I obtained my legal status. Nabil is simply an awesome lawyer. He was exceptionally thorough in all of the details of my case. When everything looked dim, he would take the time to cheer me up and stayed positive. In Nabil, you will find an outstanding professional and a one of a kind human being. Someone you might be lucky enough to call a friend!

Posted by Mar | March 26, 2013 | Immigration

Atty. Chelico a highly recommended Lawyer.

Atty. Chelico did what most lawyers often do, fight and hopefully win your case. What sets him apart though is his approach. He treats you more like a personal friend. He is very honest and very approachable. We even met late nights and even weekends. Atty. wouldn't give you false hopes. If there' a ...problem, he'll tell you right away and find a solution for it instead of making excuses. I met with 5 lawyers regarding my case,"downgrading my felony case to a misdemeanor for immigration purposes". The other lawyers were either arrogant and wanted too much or made me felt hopeless. Atty. Chelico was neither. He told me exactly what needs to be done. We have to take it 1 step at a time and that there is no quick and easy solution for it. But it can be done with patience and trust. He wasn't a know it all kind of lawyer, but he is very very good at his specialty, which is giving people like me a second chance.We did win our case and thanks to him I now have better days ahead of me. It's not over yet, that was just our 1st step and you can bet that he's gonna be beside me every step of the way. In terms of what he charges, let's just say Atty. Chelico is worth every hard earned dollar and more. If your definition of a good lawyer is trustworthy,precise in defining your necessary steps, easily accessible and truthful then he is your best choice. Like I said I met at least 5 others, and I know he was the one to help me the moment he started talking about solutions rather than arrogant over confident statements.

Posted by Mike Arutyunyan | March 25, 2013 | Immigration

Simply amazing

After dealing with three attorneys, Nabil was the only attorney that actually gave us a chance when the other three said it was impossible. He was able to bring my uncle and his family to the United States permanently. Nabil was very confident and although did not guarentee the case to be approved, h...e said he would do anything in his power to make it happen and delivered with excellence. I was informed of any communication between he and the embassy of Armenia at all times so I was never left to wonder what was going on because he kept me updated with every step of the way. In my opinion, Nabil pulled off a miracle, because the previous attorneys all said that they would not be able to win the case and did not give us the comfort and the chance! Simply an amazing attorney. He is definitely the ONLY attorney I would recommend!

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Jamie Silverstein

Immigration lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Chelico is a consummate professional, and very trustworthy. He is a tireless fighter for his clients. I have known him since law school, and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of his services."

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Edgar Poghosyan

Immigration lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bassma Zebib

Immigration lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nabil is an extremely knowledgable and seasoned attorney in immigration and criminal matters. I endorse this attorney!"

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Stephen Mashney

Immigration lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Chelico is a very knowledgeable attorney in the fields of immigration and criminal law. He is also a person of high moral character and integrity and he treats his clients and fellow attorneys courteously and professionally. I highly recommend him without hesitation!"

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Thomas Rounds

General practice lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Chelico is a highly knowledgable and skillful attorney whom I would highly recommend to anyone facing a legal matter."

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Ruzanna Poghosyan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Gedeon

Immigration lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I cant say enough about Nabil’s skills as a lawyer. He is a sharp and talented lawyer who zealously represents his clients. Moreover, he is the most experienced, professional, trustworthy and caring immigration attorney I’ve worked with. I highly recommend Nabil’s services."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

Work Experience

2007 - Present

President, The Law Office of Nabil Chelico

Associations

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2006

Glendale University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Los Angeles City College

AA

Languages

English

Arabic

Spanish

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