Michael Ryvin

Michael Ryvin

3.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 24 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

220 Sansome Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 24 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Ryvin Wallace Group

220 Sansome Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94104

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Michael Ryvin's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Disappointing Experience Due to Delays and Refund Issues

I hired Michael Ryvin for an EB-2 NIW matter. After paying the retainer, I repeatedly had to follow up to get updates and move the case forward. Progress was slow, and communication delays became a recurring issue. I eventually terminated the engagement because I lost confidence that my case was b...eing prioritized. The refund process was even more frustrating. Despite agreeing that a refund was owed, it took months, numerous follow-ups, and involvement from outside counsel before the matter was addressed. Given the limited work completed on my case, I found the prolonged refund process and retention of a substantial portion of the prepaid fee to be unreasonable.

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Christopher Mccartan

Immigration lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Friend

"Mike’s been incredible with every business-related immigration issue I’ve sent him. The luxury of this practice area is that it’s not state-specific, so I’d encourage anyone to refer Mr. Ryvin any dicey visa issue."

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Ekaterina Powell

Unknown lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable attorney."

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Stephanie Scarborough

Immigration lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked closely with Michael Ryvin on numerous matters. He has extensive knowledge of immigration laws and regulations and works tirelessly to ensure his clients obtain the benefits they are entitled to. He is an exceptional immigration attorney."

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Christopher Mccartan

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Stephanie Scarborough

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Ryvin Wallace Group

2009 - Present

Senior Counsel, E & M Mayock & Associates

2009 - Present

Senior Counsel, Serotte Scarborough & Assoc.

2008 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Littler Mendelson

2006 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Berry, Appleman & Leiden, LLP

2005 - 2006

Attorney/Manager, Ernst & Young

2002 - 2005

Associate Attorney, Addelman & Marszakowski, PC

1999 - 2002

Law Clerk, Serotte Scarborough & Assoc.

Associations

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2000

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations

Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Russian

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