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 Vikram | September 16, 2010 | Immigration

Great Lawyer!

I used Ritu's services for processing permanent residency(greencard) for my parents. Ritu is very thorough and knowledgeable. She prepared our case very well and guided us in every step of the way. Our case was processed without any hassles and in a very timely manner. I highly recommend Ritu!

Posted by Joe | June 09, 2010 | Immigration

A lawyer you can trust

After receiving an letter informing me my wife's permanent resident status had been revoked, I was scared and started scouring the internet for information and calling attorneys. Rita not only answered her, own phone, but scheduled us for consultation the next day. If you are seeking legal assistan...ce, and want a knowledgeable, experienced, immigration attorney who truly wants to help people, your first call should be to Ms. Goswamy.

Posted by Steve-B | March 11, 2010 | Immigration

Immigration Lawyer Dedicated and Thorough

I was referred to Ritu from another Law firm that she had worked for in the past. After interviewing seven different immigration Law Firms from the big boy’s in San Francisco and Oakland to the midsized firms here in Santa Clara I decided to go with Ritu. Picking the right attorney will in the end sa...ve you TIME. Because the department of immigration is lethargic and detailed in there processing of your document forms, it is imperative that you have a thorough and detailed lawyer working your case. Ritu, from the beginning of my case listed and detailed all the supporting documents that I would need to submit in order for my wife too immigrate back to the USA after her deportation. Ritu informed me of ALL the forms (which in my case were lengthy) that would have to be submitted in sequence moving through the “system” in order to return my wife and the mother of our two small children to the USA. This is not my first immigration lawyer, unfortunately, if I would have known Ritu 8 years ago, my wife would have never been deported in the first place. Ritu submitted my paper work as fast as I could get her the information she needed to complete these very detailed forms. I would like to commend Ritu in her thoroughness and detail in preparing my forms ERROR FREE. I have moved through the system at lighting speed compared to the firms that I have had the unpleasant experience working with. If you have an immigration issue, I highly recommend that you give Ritu a call. Steve B- satisfied client

Posted by Mario Zuniga Chavez | November 04, 2009 | Immigration

Thanks Ritu

I just wanna a say THANKS Ritu, for all u help and make real my Immigration Process, first my Asylum and later my Adjustment Status, thanks for u help and services, I get my green card, because i know u working hard and secure for my case Thanks again. Gracias Ritu, por que con tu ayuda logre hace...r realidad mi proceso de Immigracion, logrando contigo primero mi Asilo politico y luego el ajuste de status para obtener mi green card, Yo se que trabajaste duro y con seguridad en mi caso nuevamente Gracias. Att. Mario Zuniga-Chavez

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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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Daniel Shanfield

Immigration lawyer

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Yukie Tokuda

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

Activity

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