Beverly Ann Byrd

Beverly Ann Byrd

also known as Byrd & Associates

4.8
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 25 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

111 North Market Street, Suite 300, San Jose, CA

About Beverly

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Attorney Beverly Byrd handles all types of immigration cases, from the simple to the complex. We successfully handle family immigration, such as green cards for spouses and other family members and fiance' visas, complex deportation cases in immigration court and appeals bodies, waivers for misrepresenation and unlawful presence, business immigration such as green cards for employees and non-immigrant work visa.

25 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 25 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2000

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Byrd and Associates

111 North Market Street, Suite 300, San Jose, CA, 95113

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Beverly Ann Byrd's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by Mrk | June 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I Recommend Attorney Beverly

I went to visit Byrd and Associates for consultation and they were prompt, professional, and took consideration on the condition of my case. I decided to hire them and they have helped me every step of the way. Atty. Byrd has been great to work with. She is quick to respond to any question that I hav...e and she kept me positive during the entire process of my case. I did not feel I’m fighting alone because she has helped me a lot. It has been a positive experience working with Byrd and Associates. They have been very supportive from start to finish. I will not hesitate to hire or refer her to anyone who is in need of immigration help.

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2015 | Immigration

MUST READ REVIEW

we made an appointment for consultation but because of reasons beyond our control we got there 15 minutes late. Then she made us to wait for more than 50 minutes before she could see us. During the meeting, she gave us wrong information. She mentioned that a student on F1 visa can have dual intent wh...ich is obviously wrong. When I emailed her back regarding this, she emailed that someone in F2A can have a dual intent which is again completely wrong. Because of our case we had to follow up on more questions, but she refused to answer them and demanded another consultation fee ! When we asked to start our petition with her and how should we proceed, she replied back "thanks" and we never heard back from her again ! She basically left us hanging there waiting, despite the fact that in consultation session she had clearly said we could file with her !!!! We also found her careless and not responsible. For example she was blaming her typos on auto-correct !! Just be responsible and say sorry for my typo, not that it was an auto-correct !! Overall, our experience with her was horrible and I strongly recommend you choose another lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2015 | Immigration

Petition for Spouse

We retained Beverly for an immigration issue. We saw her newspaper ad and called for a consultation. We found Beverly to be very warm and comfortable to speak with. She was thorough in explaining how the filing process would work and how long it would take. Both Beverly and her assistant Banesa, we...re speedy in answering any questions we had regarding filling out any documents. They were efficient in letting us know when any filings were made, and would follow-up to make sure we received our needed documents. Five months later we were notified of our initial interview, which Beverly was present for. Within a month, my husband recieved his permanent resident card. Thanks to Beverly and Banesa, the entire filing was completed without any delays in 6 months. I am so happy that we found Beverly. It is definitely worth the price to feel assured someone like her is handling your case.

Posted by Ariadna | July 09, 2011 | Immigration

Deportation and green card

We hired Mrs. Beverly about a year ago. I was in deportation proceedings and our lawyer guided us throughout the whole process She was always on time to our appointments and court hearings. It was a hard case but and the end she helped me getting my green card. My husband and I are very thankful fo...r her service. We truly recommend her to anybody. She has reasonable price you won't regret hiring her.

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Beverly Ann Byrd's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Ivener

Immigration lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Beverly did an outstanding job on a criminal immigration case that I referred to her."

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Andrea Campanile

Immigration lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the pleasure of being introduced to immigration law working with Beverly. I found her to be extremely detail-oriented, thorough and she demonstrates exceptional follow-through. Beverly truly cares about her clients and is a tenacious advocate. She is dedicated to making the best case possible and giving the most relevant advice. She is a highly accomplished immigration attorney whose broad experience in immigration law makes her an invaluable resource."

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Carrie Rosenbaum

Immigration lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Beverly maintains a highly ethical and professional law office. I had the opportunity to work with her on a number of adjustment of status cases. All of the cases (and clients) were well-prepared, and were approved."

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Silvia Raviola

Immigration lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Byrd for almost ten years. She is an outstanding attorney, knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of immigration law. I refer clients to her for matters that I cannot handle, without hesitation. She is personable and friendly as well as professional, and the clients I have referred have had nothing but positive feedback regarding their experience with her."

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Rajat Kuver

Immigration lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Beverly for approximately 10 years. In all those years, I have found her to be highly professional and very knowledgeable in deportation/removal immigration matters, as well as general immigration matters. I have referred clients to Beverly, and knew they would be well represented. I have also conferred with Beverly on a number of cases, and always find her comments insightful and intelligent."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Executive Board Member Continuing Legal Education, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2005

Executive Board Member Customs and Border Protection Liaison, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2005

Executive Board Member ICE, American Immigration Lawyers Association

1985

Defending International Freedom, International Freedom Foundation

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner/Senior Attorney, Byrd & Associates

2001 - 2001

Intern, United States Department of State

2000 - 2000

Intern, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Associations

2011 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Executive Board Member Continuing Legal Education Liaison

2006 - 2006

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Executive Board Member San Francisco Asylum Office Liaison

2005 - 2005

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Executive Board Member Customs and Border Protection Liaison

2005 - 2005

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Executive Board Member ICE Liaison

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage Fraud

Approved

Attempted Revocation of an I-130 Marriage Petition

Approved

Deportation Defense

Granted Application for Cancellation of Removal

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Education

2001

Georgetown University Law Center

Master's in International Law

1999

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

J.D. (Law Degree)

Speaking Engagements

2006

KRON-4 Television Station

Immigration Law and Same Sex Marriage

Publications

2011

Manila Mail Newspaper Immigration Q&A

2010

Philippines Today U.S. Deportation Defense

2007

San Jose Mercury Newspaper Immigration Q&A

2003

San Jose Mercury Newspaper Immigration Q&A

Languages

Spanish

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