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Pradeek Susheelan

Immigration Attorney at Berkeley, CA

4.9   70 reviews

Licensed for 15 years

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Practice areas
  1. Immigration
    85%
    all areas of immigration including but not limited to removal proceedings, national interest waivers, religious workers, H-1B, TN, L-1, PERM, E-3. E-1/2, asylum, Waivers and family based immigration.

    16 years, 12,000 cases

  2. Asylum
    15%

    16 years, 372 cases

CALL TOP IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY NOW. FIRST CONSULTATION FREE ONLY FOR CITIZENSHIP, I-130/485/I-751/K-1,K-3, U VISAS, VAWA, L-1, E-2 (NOT FREE FOR EMPLOYEES, CASES INVOLVING DEPORTATION, CRIMINAL RECORD OR IF CASE HAS ALREADY BEEN FILED)

Pradeek Susheelan, Esq. attended the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), earning a Master's in Law (LL.M.) with certifications in Social Justice & Public Interest Law, and Public Law & Regulation. Mr. Susheelan represents large corporate clients as Of-Counsel at the Martindale-Hubble AV-Preeminent rated Corporate Immigration Law Firm ‘Fakhoury Global Immigration’ (FGI). FGI represents some of the world’s largest employers, and has a team of 100 attorneys and support staff, across six locations (California, New York, Florida, Texas, Mumbai, and HQ-Michigan). Mr. Susheelan represents clients in Immigration Court as Of Counsel at The Fogle Law Firm that has won more cases than any other firm in the hardest U.S. Circuit Court for immigrants and has offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Charleston. The Fogle Law Firm has the distinction of having their petition for Certiorari granted by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2019 for an immigration case. Mr. Susheelan assists start-ups, small businesses and individual foreign nationals seeking Permanent residence, Temporary Status, and U.S. Citizenship through his solo practice. Mr. Susheelan is a member of the New York Bar and the American Immigration Lawyers Association, chapters of Northern California, Santa- Clara, CA (Silicon Valley), Southern California, New Jersey, and New York.

Mr. Susheelan is an immigrant to the United States and was born in the United Kingdom. He attended School in Bangalore, India, and has lived in London, Kuwait, Dubai, Atlanta, and New York. In London, Mr. Susheelan attended the Prestigious Inns of Court School of Law that counts amongst its alumni Mahatma Gandhi, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Jawaharlal Nehru and four British Prime Ministers including Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher. He is a member of the Bar of England & Wales and a Barrister of the Honorable Society of the Inner Temple. He is also a member of the Berkeley Law Society.

Before setting up his solo practice Mr. Susheelan was a partner at the law firm of Stewart & Susheelan, PLLC, and at the 35-year-old SYSS Law firm focused on representing the IT sector in immigration matters. Mr. Susheelan has been a speaker on Labor certification at the American Immigration Lawyers Association and ILW conferences. He is a contributor to the 2017-2018 PERM book. Mr. Susheelan has served as a moot court judge of the National Immigration Law Competition upon the invitation of NYU Law School. He has been a volunteer attorney at the ACLU's Immigrant Rights Project. When time permits he volunteers at the East Bay Sanctuary Covenant where he represents Asylum seekers.

Awards

Client's Choice 2020,2019,2018,2017,2014,2013
Client's Choice
2020 2019 2018 + 3 ...
Top Contributor 2013
Top Contributor
2013

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Licensed for 15 years
State NY
Status Currently Registered
Acquired 2007
Updated 11/17/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Susheelan Law Firm
Pradeek Susheelan
1390 Market Street
San Francisco, CA, 94102
Pradeek Susheelan
99 S Almaden Blvd
San Jose, CA, 95113
The Fogle Law Firm
724 S.Spring Street, Suite 302
Los Angeles, CA, 90014
Susheelan Law Firm
118 Broadway Ave
Colonia, NJ, 07067
Pradeek Susheelan
5 Penn Plaza
New York, NY, 10001
Pradeek Susheelan
43393 Mission Blvd, Suite A
Fremont, CA, 94539
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Reviews

4.9 / 5.0
  70 customer reviews
Client's Choice 2020
Client's Choice
Pradeek received a significant number of 4+ stars in 2020
Posted by anonymous | April 5, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent Immigration Lawyer
Pradeek is an awesome immigration lawyer. The first thing I noticed about Pradeek was that he is very honest and sincere. There are no false promises but realistic creative suggestions. He is knowledgeable and passionate and helped us in a not so straightforward case. He worked very hard to analyze the case and prepare the documents. He's accessible to his clients, all day, every day, and also over the weekends. In fact, when he knew we had an interview, he helped us prepare for it over the weekend. There are no shortcuts and he is very thorough and detailed. I cannot thank him enough. I will recommend him to anyone looking for an AWESOME lawyer. KUDOS and thanks again Pradeek.
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Posted by Michelle | February 11, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
A trustworthy lawyer
I live in San Jose but decided to hire Pradeek right away after a phone consultation with him. I was able to feel his honesty, kindness and genuine care over the phone. He's always calm and willing to listen without rushing which made me feel comfortable talking and sharing all of my concerns. I hired him for my parents' adjustment of status and will be using his service soon for my fiance and hopefully adoption too if we will. I would highly recommend Pradeek to anyone who's seeking an attorney who is knowledgeable, who you can trust and truly cares about you. You'll know you're in good hand.
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Posted by Mathan | December 13, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The best and highly knowledgeable Immigration Attorney in the bay area
Pradeek is a wonderful Attorney and I strongly recommend his services for H1B, L1A, and GC related petitions. He is very knowledgeable and highly experienced in complex immigration matters. I had a chance to work with multiple attorneys for our company's various petition needs and none of them were close to Pradeek's service standards. He did a great job for us and our success rate is always 100% with him. Some of our petitions were time sensitive and complex. Pradeek managed it very well and he even supported us on weekends, early mornings, late nights to make sure the writeups were proving the benefit requested beyond doubt. Most of the time we never received RFEs which saved us a lot of time, energy and money. He treats each and every of our petitions like his own personal petitions and we clearly saw the level of care on his document preparations. We are very grateful to find such a reputed/caring attorney for our needs and we will continue to work with him for all our future petition needs.
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Posted by Bhavik | July 10, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
H1-B Transfer
I am on an H1-b visa and was on my grace period to apply and get a new job/employer. I was able get a job within my grace period, but my new firm didn't have much experience doing H1-b and asked me if I could contact a lawyer who could help us. I got to know about Susheel through Avvo and decided to go with him as he had very good recommendations from his previous clients. It was a longer process for me since my firm was hiring someone with an H1-b for the first time. I was scared that I might have to leave because I won' be able to get my documents to USCIS on time but Susheel assured me that I should not be worried or scared because it's his job to make sure that it does reach on time, form there I knew that my case was in safe hands. I got the change of employer approval and highly recommend him.
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Posted by Parnika | November 13, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
H1 B Visa Approved!!
Thank you so much Pradeek and Edelisa for all your hard work. Wouldn't have been possible without your help. I am very grateful for all the work you have done for me.
Posted by Kam | March 4, 2020
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Immigration Lawyer that genuinely cares about his clients
I was in the process of choosing a right immigration lawyer for my case and had left an email to Pradeek. He promptly got back and scheduled a 1:1. Pradeek is super detailed oriented, to the point and genuinely tries to understand your situation. Though this was an introductory consultation, he patiently understood our complete history and gave us few suggestions. His understanding on the new reforms is terrific and he has a practical mind set towards solving problems rather than fear inducing. I spoke with multiple lawyers over the process of figuring out the process and Pradeek was one of the best that we came across who did not treat his prospects as commodity. Highly encourage folks to speak with him.
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Posted by Ram | April 18, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very Knowledgeable
Pradeek is extremely knowledgeable in immigration matters. Because of his help, our green card filing process went through smoothly. He carefully reviewed each and every entry. In the end, due to a mistake from the immigration officer, we got a notice that our green card could be denied. Pradeek was so confident that he asked for a review of their decision of sending the notice. He quoted the relevant rules and the green card was approved immediately This made me realize the importance of a competent immigration attorney. Thank you, Pradeek.
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Posted by Stephanie | November 26, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
H1B Visa Approval without RFE
I have this very messed-up H1B visa case before I had Pradeek - my initial application got denied, my second application was submitted with a wrong job code and got RFE, and Pradeek is my third try. And miraculously, my application got approved without RFE. Pradeek is not just hardworking, I really liked his way of analyzing tough situations and how he sees the wholesome picture.
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Posted by Niyati | September 7, 2020
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Best Immigration Lawyer
We used Pradeek's services for 2 cases and found him very thorough, prompt, easy to approach and friendly. He took time to study the case and explained everything in detail. His team was also great to work with - prompt, easy to work with and thorough. I would definitely recommend Pradeek for immigration services.
Posted by nadia | June 15, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney
Pradeek is very knowledgeable and dedicated attorney. Also since the first consultation, I noticed that he is very honest and ethical. That was an important criteria for me and I trusted him and followed his advice since the beginning. He takes very good care of his clients and addresses all possible scenarios from the beginning to make sure your case is very strong and gets approved. He is very thorough and detailed and works hard even on weekends to take care of everything and his hard work payed off at the end and my case was approved.
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Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Great experience! Highly professional work!
Pradeek is a thorough professional and an absolute gentleman. I needed help with my very complicated immigration case and Pradeek knew all the nitty gritty of the matter. He made me comfortable even before I hired him and I knew he was the right man for the job. I received NOID (Notice of intent to deny) from USCIS after our interview for green card through marriage. Had a hard deadline to be met for the submission of additional evidence for i-130 and he made sure that all the work was done and the form was submitted with days to spare. He is very easy to get along with and has a human side. He went above and beyond to make sure I have a favorable outcome with my case. I can vouch for Pradeek any day of the week. If you hire him, rest assured you will be in good hands.
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Posted by Raj | March 1, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Regarding My wife`s Immigration
He is a brilliant lawyer. I am so grateful for his passion, dedication, and professionalism. I've hired lawyers before, but he is truly the best I've ever worked with.
Posted by GANGADHER | February 24, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Got my Green Card with Susheelan Law Firm!
My 20 years of wait in USA has finally come to end. Susheelan’s Immigration Law firm helped me get my Green Card .I strongly recommend Susheelan’s Law firm for any immigration purposes . Attorney Susheelan is very knowledgeable with USA immigration matters and helped me with my I485 ,Interfile, I140 Amendment, etc. I’ve also engaged him for my GC Interview. He supported me at every step and guided me with proper suggestions. His team was also very thorough in reviewing all forms and documentation before submission . I would give Five Star Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ to Susheelan’s Immigration Law firm !!
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Posted by Binal | January 16, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Outstanding Immigration Attorney!!
Pradeek has been a great attorney helping with all immigration-related needs for my family and myself. He has been a great resource for immigration-related needs. I have known Pradeek and used his expertise for over a decade and a half now and will continue to mark him as a first point of contact for any immigration-related services. I highly recommend him!
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Posted by Prasad | June 13, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
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I had a great experience working with Susheelan Law Firm. He and his staff are very responsive, prompt, helpful and thorough. Our process ended up being very smooth and resulted us in getting a green card. I would definitely use them for any related purposes in the future. I highly recommend them.
Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Pradeek is a professional, dedicated, and upright attorney.
Pradeek is a professional, dedicated, and upright attorney. Due to this global pandemic, we worked completely via technology: phone calls and online apps. Though I did not see him in person until the day of my hearing, overall, it's been an organized and smooth process. Frankly, my English is not good and my friend helped me find Pradeek online based on others' remarks. I had another lawyer working with me for 2 years before him, so he reviewed my case before taking it and of course, it's not free. I signed a contract and paid a reasonable fee because he then provided a report and explained it to me with legal advice. He has been approachable, patient and so passionate about his occupation. The other day I was so burned out while he didn't have any plan to take a break. I admire his devotion and concentration in work. Most importantly, he handled my hearing professionally and helped me win the case in the best manner. I really appreciate that he took my case very seriously and devoted so much energy and time to it. Therefore, I decided to write the first review ever. Reading some of the positive comments and looking at his favorable rates, I think he really deserves them because of his responsible hard work. Please keep up this excellent state~!
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Posted by Mohammed | October 14, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
H1B Visa application
Working with Pradeek was an excellent experience. He is very thorough in his approach and explore all the possible options for your case and prepare the best case scenario to help you to get the best possible result.
Posted by John | September 13, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Immigration lawyer
Pradeek is awesome person and knowledgeable immigration lawyer. He helped us in our Marriage based Green card interview process definitely recommend if any looking for immigration lawyer and assistance.
Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2021
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Quick & Thorough
I had to use Avoo for something & realized I never updated a review here. This lawyer was excellent, I talked to him over the phone for 20 minutes regarding my passport renewal and it solved all of my issues that I had been struggling with for months. I am very thankful I was able find Pradeek. He was very organized, thorough and diligent; he got back to me as soon as possible for my consultation.
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Posted by Gaurav | April 11, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Streamlined communication
The communication with Pradeek was very streamlined and I appreciated that. He requested the details of the case before the first call and came prepared on how to go about this, and set up a shared folder with all the information, which made it easier to manage the documentation. In the end, we filed the case in time and it was quickly approved.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 10 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Of Counsel
  • The Fogle Law Firm
  • 2018 - Present
  • Of Counsel
  • Fakhoury Global Immigration
  • 2017 - Present
  • Voluntary pro bono Asylum attorney
  • East Bay Sanctuary Covenant
  • 2016 - Present
  • Principal
  • Susheelan Law Firm
  • 2014 - Present
  • Volunteer Attorney
  • American Civil Liberties Union - Immigrant Rights Project
  • 2017 - 2017
  • Partner
  • Stewart & Susheelan
  • 2016 - 2017
  • Associate attorney
  • The Fogle Law Firm
  • 2013 - 2014
  • Partner
  • SHARMA YASHKI SOKOLOV & SUSHEELAN, LLP
  • 2009 - 2013
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Education

  • University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
  • Certificate in Public Law & Regulation
  • 2016
  • Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), University of California
  • LL.M - Master of Laws (Social Justice & Public Interest law)
  • 2016
  • Inns of Court School of Law, London
  • Barrister at Law
  • 2001
  • City Law School, City University, London
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Legal Skills
  • 2001
  • Middlesex University, London
  • LL.B (Hons)- Bachelor of Laws
  • 2000
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Legal Cases

  • Adjustment of K1 entrant
  • approved
  • 212(i) misrepresentation waiver
  • Permanent residence approved
  • religious worker
  • approved
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Associations

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern California chapter)
  • Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (New Jersey chapter)
  • Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)
  • member
  • 2018 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Rome District chapter)
  • Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Bangkok District chapter)
  • member
  • 2018 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Northern California chapter)
  • Attorney Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Santa Clara Valley chapter)
  • Attorney Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Attorney member
  • 2012 - Present
  • New York Bar
  • Attorney Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • The Honorable Society of The Inner Temple
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • Bar of England and Wales
  • Barrister
  • 2006 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Bangkok District chapter)
  • Attorney Member
  • 2014 - 2015
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama chapter)
  • Attorney Member
  • 2012 - 2015
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Malayalam
  • Cantonese
  • French
  • German
  • Gujarati
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Mandarin
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Honors and Awards

  • Client Champion Award
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2021
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2020
  • Client Champion
  • Martindale-Hubbell®
  • 2020
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2019
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2019
  • Client Choice
  • AVVO
  • 2018
  • Client's choice
  • AVVO
  • 2014
  • Top contributor
  • AVVO
  • 2014
  • Client's choice
  • Avvo
  • 2013
  • Top contributor
  • Avvo
  • 2013
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Publications

  • THE PERM BOOK 2017-2018 EDITION
  • Burden of proof in judicial and administrative proceedings
  • 2017
  • AILA Annual South Florida Chapter conference materials
  • Equivalencies in PERM cases
  • 2014
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Speaking Engagements

  • 2018 National Immigration Law Competition
  • Panelist - Criminial Immigration
  • 2018

Attorney endorsements

Received (26)
Given (30)
Endorse Pradeek
Immigration Attorney | Jan 31
Relationship: Co-worker
"Pradeek is truly an outstanding immigration lawyer; particularly in the areas of family-based and non-immigrant visas. There is no one else who I would trust more to handle a visa-related matter than Pradeek. Whenever there is a visa-related question I cannot handle on my own, the first person I call is Pradeek and, without fail, he provides me with an effective solution to my problem. In addition to his encyclopedic knowledge of immigration law, Pradeek is an excellent legal researcher and writer who has tackled some very complex issues in the nexus of criminal and immigration law. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Pradeek is a compassionate individual who cares a great deal about all of the clients he is representing. I highly endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Dec 05
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"Pradeek is an excellent lawyer with a superior knowledge of immigration law. He goes well beyond the call of duty in representing his clients and as their advocate and has the highest standards of professionalism."
Unknown Attorney | Jul 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Susheelan's number one priority is to protect his clients' best interests and to provide highly knowledgeable, experienced and aggressive representation on their behalf. A highly recommended immigration lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Nov 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Pradeek is an excellent attorney. He is knowledgeable and passionate about representing his clients but is also kind and compassionate. I highly recommend this attorney."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 01
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer. Great choice for an attorney and a great advocate for clients."
Immigration Attorney | Dec 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Pradeek is the best immigration attorney I know. His knowledge and experience in Immigration law is incredible. If you need best immigration advice he is the one!"
Unknown Attorney | Jul 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. An incredible reputation with peers and clients alike"
Immigration Attorney | Jun 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Pradeek is an extremely competent attorney and always has the client's best interest in mind. I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Jun 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I know Pradeek Susheelan though the American Immigration Lawyers Association's annual conference. I have found him to be a practitioner who stays on the cutting edge of the law for the benefit of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Jun 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | May 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I am glad endorse Pradeek. It has become clear from my conversations with Pradeek at AILA conferences that he is not only well versed in immigration law but also fights ferociously and intelligently for his clients. These traits constitute a commendable immigration lawyer. Indeed Pradeek was the first attorney I reached out to to assist one of my clients in Charleston, South Carolina when I was unable to attend his hearing."
Immigration Attorney | May 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | May 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | May 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Susheelan's exemplary record of representing clients with immigration issues speaks for itself. He is a tireless advocate for his clients and possesses mastery of the intricacies of immigration law. I endorse him to colleagues and clients with enthusiasm."
Immigration Attorney | May 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"An outstanding and well established member of the legal community. An excellent choice for any immigration matter."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer.very well respected in legal community. A real up and comer."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 12
Relationship: Co-worker
"I frequently consult with Pradeek on immigration cases and I am always impressed not only with the breadth of his knowledge in this field, but also with the clarity with which he formulates and communicates solutions to complex issues. Furthermore, he approaches each case with remarkable patience and compassion. He is truly a pleasure to work with, and I recommend him very highly."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 08
Relationship: Co-worker
"Pradeek is one of the most meticulous attorney's I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His attention to detail is a quality that makes him stand out from other attorneys. He has been able to craft some excellent legal arguments and won cases that others would have likely given up on. I endorse this lawyer."
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Berkeley Immigration Lawyer Pradeek Susheelan
Pradeek Susheelan
Immigration Attorney
Berkeley, CA
Licensed for 15 years
Free Consultation
Virtual consultation available