Ritu Goswamy

Ritu Goswamy

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

2136 The Alameda, Suite 1B, San Jose, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

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Holistic Legal Services

2136 The Alameda, Suite 1B, San Jose, CA, 95126-1143

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Ritu Goswamy's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2015

Expensive

Her consultation fee was 75% more than what we paid for other lawyers in the area. Also she quoted us twice the fee that we are paying now to file our case. Our case is a very straightforward one with minimum complication as evidenced by herself in our consultation session, and it is very hard to und...erstand why she is asking for twice the fee. One more point is that at the end of consultation, she said she is changing her business model and not interested in cases like ours. If so, why she agreed to consultation after I had explained our case on the phone, makes me to wonder she was only interested in the consultation fee.

Ritu Goswamy

Replied last April 06, 2015

Thank you for the feedback. It is customary in immigration law to charge flat legal fees for a case. This fee is based on how many hours the attorney will put into the case. When you meet with an attorney and get a quote, it is important to find out what will be included, and who will do the work, before comparing. In my experience, every case is unique and deserves the utmost care and attention. My fees reflect the time I will put into the case and my full representation includes the whole case from beginning to end. And to clarify, the change in business model is to to explain my holistic approach earlier on so that when the quote is given, there is a better understanding. If clients are looking for the cheapest price rather than the best quality, then we may not be a good fit. My fees reflect my personalized attention, responsiveness, and dedication to your unique case.

Posted by Kelly | February 06, 2015 | Immigration

Superb Service - Top Notch Professional

Ms. Goswamy's legal services have been, by far, the best I've ever experienced. Not only is she knowledgeable and pleasant to work with, she also supports her clients exactly as advertised: holistically. I could not have chosen a more effective and supportive attorney to help me navigate a complex an...d emotionally-charged immigration issue. I was overwhelmed by the task at hand, but Ms. Goswamy kept me grounded, organized, and on time. I could not have done this without her help. If you are overwhelmed by an immigration issue and need support you can count on, you cannot do better than Ritu. Highly recommended.

Posted by P&B | June 10, 2014 | Immigration

Thank You Ritu! Highly recommended

My husband and I came to Ritu after hearing how excellent she and her staffs are from many friends. Without a doubt, it is the best decision that we've ever made. We were both extremely busy and weren't familiar with the immigration process, but Ritu and Kat (Ritu's associate) have eased our stress ...and delivered the service promptly and excellently. Plus, Ritu is superbly knowledgeable, always happy to answer all of our questions, and very accommodating with any requests we had. We can't thank Ritu and her staff (especially Kat) enough for making our case as smooth as possible. Again, we highly recommend reaching Ritu for any immigration matters you may have.

Posted by Nick | January 28, 2014 | Immigration

I Need to Pay $150 To Ask A Simple Question? How do you make a living?

Today I was calling around to find-out different fees for applying for a Citizenship. The secretary answered the phone. I asked "roughly how much does it cost to have an attorney help me in the matter", The secretary mentioned that I have to make an appointment with a consultation fee of $150. I told... the assistant; I have a clean record and had my Green Card for 5 years. It's just to file so "Can you at least give me an estimate, or a range, roughly?" She said sorry you need to make and appointment. The assistant was also short and rude. I have already called 4 attorneys today. 3 in which I spoke with directly! It was very simple- they asked 2-3 questions and provided me with the filing fee and attorney fee. Mr. Ritu, NO ONE is going to use your services if they know that money is all you care about. You know why? it makes you look bad! It's embarrassing to charge $150 to Tell me how much you'll charge for a SIMPLE citizenship Case.

Posted by vdL | January 22, 2014 | Immigration

We recommend Ritu Goswamy

My husband and I made an appointment with her and it was the best decision we could have made for our immigration process. Thanks to her professionalism and knowledge, we submitted our applications with no issues and went through the immigration process positively. Ritu is an excellent immigration... attorney and great human being, she’s also very professional, trustworthy and we had response to our inquiries when we needed. We definitely recommend Ritu Goswamy and her stuff and you should consider her to help you resolve your immigration issues.

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Ritu Goswamy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Herbert Ellis

Immigration lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Lee

Immigration lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ritu Goswamy is a highly knowledgeable and skilled immigration attorney who is a strong advocate for her clients and a trusted educator and leader in the immigration legal community. Having worked closely with her on the local Board of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, I have directly seen how her lawyering and leadership has brought positive results for her clients and important contributions to the field of immigration law."

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Sweta Khandelwal

Immigration lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Ritu on several cases together. She is awesome-knowledgeable, ethical and compassionate. She is professional in her approach and always goes the extra mile for her clients and colleagues. What I like best about her is her direct and straightforward approach. I would highly recommend her."

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Daniel Shanfield

Immigration lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Smart. Dedicated. Caring."

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Yukie Tokuda

Immigration lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Sweta Khandelwal

Immigration lawyer

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Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AILA Santa Clara Valley Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2014

AILA Santa Clara Valley Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2013

AILA Santa Clara Valley Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2012

AILA Santa Clara Valley Chapter Chair, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2011

AILA Santa Clara Valley Chair Elect, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2010

AILA Santa Clara Valley Chapter Secretary, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2009

AILA Santa Clara Valley Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2007

AMA Leadership Scholarship, Leader to Leader Institute

2006

Access & Fairness Leadership Scholar, State Bar of California

2006

Berger Memorial Fellowship, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2006

Equal Justices Works Fellowship, Equal Justice Works

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Directing Attorney, Holistic Legal Services

2005 - Present

Pro Bono Attorney, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area

2010 - 2010

Interim Staff Attorney, Citizenship Employment & Training

2008 - 2008

Senior Associate Attorney, Daniel Shanfield Esq. & Associates -- Immigration Defense

2006 - 2008

Director of Legal Services, Homeboy Industries

2003 - 2006

Senior Attorney, Law Foundation of Silicon Valley

2001 - 2002

Project Attorney, The Legal Aid Society - Employment Law Center

2000 - 2001

Child Welfare Worker, Alameda County Social Services

Associations

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

AILA Santa Clara Valley MCLE Coordinator

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

AILA Santa Clara Valley Immediate Past Chair

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Santa Clara Valley chapter)

Chair

2011 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Santa Clara Valley chapter)

AIC Ambassador

2010 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

Chair Elect

2010 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association (California chapter)

Law Student Liaison

2009 - 2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

Secretary

2009 - 2011

Friends of Master Gardeners of SCC

Board Member, Secretary

2008 - 2014

South Asian Bar Association of Northern California

Member

2008 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Santa Clara Valley Chapter

Pro Bono Liaison

2007 - 2008

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2003 - 2006

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

I-601 and I-212 Approved

I-601 and I-212 Approved

Terminated Removal Proceedings

Removal Proceedings Terminated

U Visa Granted

U Visa Granted

Cancellation of Removal Granted

Cancellation of Removal Granted

H1B Granted

H1B Visa Granted

Naturalization Granted

Naturalization Granted

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Education

2000

Boston College Law School

Juris Doctorate

2000

Boston College

Master of Social Work

1996

Barnard College

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Court Community Leadership and Liaison Program

Immigration Law

2012

AFTA Annual Conference

The Effects of Immigration Policy and Practice: The Pervasiveness of Experienced Violence

2011

Court Community Leadership and Liaison Program

Immigration Law

2006

Grillo Public Interest Retreat

Social Justice Entrepreneurs

2005

Pathways to Justice

Holistic Legal Services

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Numerous Engagements

Employment Law

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Numerous Engagements

Special Education

Publications

Languages

Spanish

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