John Robert Egan, Attorney at Law1833 Kalakaua AvenueSuite 408Honolulu, HI, 96815-1515United States (808) 695-3560

John Robert Egan

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Honolulu, HI
Licensed for 21 years
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John Robert Egan is an experienced Immigration Attorney, and has served as the Chairperson of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Hawai’i Chapter in 2008-2009. His immigration law practice experience includes 2½ years as supervising attorney of the Refugee and Immigration Law Clinic at the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UHM). His university teaching experience includes five years developing curricula and teaching about Humanitarian Law and Assistance in the Program on Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance at UHM. He has also taught as an adjunct professor at Hawai’i Pacific University.

Practice areas

Immigration: 95%
Immigration and Nationality Law including family based immigration, business and employment based immigration, citizenship and Immigration Court proceedings.
21 years
Asylum: 5%
We take a small number of asylum cases, including human rights and gender-based issues.
21 years

Languages spoken

Japanese, Korean

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John Robert Egan, Attorney at Law

1833 Kalakaua Avenue
Suite 408
Honolulu, HI, 96815-1515

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
HI	Active	2000	05/13/2022

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Client Distinction Award	Martindale-Hubbell	2013
Pro Bono Benefactor	American Immigration Lawyers Association	2013
Samuel Soifer Social Justice Award	William S. Richarson School of Law	2008
Kahiau Equal Access to Justice Award	Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii	2008
Mayor's Award of Achievement for Pro Bono Legal Assistance	Mayor of Honolulu	2008

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Senior Attorney	MigrationCounsel.com	2009 - Present
Supervising Attorney, Immigration Law Clinic	University of Hawaii	2005 - 2008
Attorney	Stanton Clay	2000 - 2004

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Hawaii Chapter)	Chapter Chairperson	2008 - 2009
American Immigration Lawyers Association	Board of Directors	2008 - 2009

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
White Paper	How Adjustment of Status Works	2013
Pacific Business News	Immigration Reform for Hawaii's Business	2012

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
University of Hawaii at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2000
University of Hawaii, Manoa	M.A.	2000
University of California - Davis	BS - Bachelor of Science	1980

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
FBA Annual Immigration Law Seminar, Honolulu	Asylum and Refugees	2005
FBA Annual Immigration Law Seminar, Honolulu	Asylum and Refugees	2004
Hawaii State Bar Association Annual Convention	Immigration Law	2003

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
K-1 Visa in Exlcusion Proceedings	Case terminated, client admitted on her K-1 visa

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Great immigration attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by Jocelyn
July 14, 2021

I was very worried about the situation of my case due to many things that were happening in my personal life and the immigration interview was coming up and I was so nervous about it but for some reason someone contacted me with Mr Egan and to be honest I feel that he was like an angel that God put on my way, he has ethics and love for what he does, some lawyers that I consulted jut wanted to take advantage of my situation and charge me a lot of money not caring what I was going through and others told me that my case was lost and I shouldn’t go to the interview. Mr Egan kindly offered to help me, I know that no lawyer can guarantee an immigration process (in my case much less) but at least knowing that you have a lawyer there to support and guide you is very helpful, I am still waiting for the immigration response about my case but whatever it is I will always be grateful to him for what he did for me. Thank you Mr Egan

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Amazing!!!!

5.0 stars

Posted by Virginia
September 20, 2018

I went to John Egan’s “immigration information workshop” which happens on the first Monday of every month to seek some advice for my greencard application. When I met him, I knew he was the right attorney to assist me. He was so organized, knowledgeable and everything he explained to me was so easy to understand. English is not my first language and having someone that I could communicate so easily with was crucial for me. The whole process seemed overwhelming to me but working with Jonh and his lovely assistant X made everything so easy and pleasant throughout.  On the day of my interview I felt 100% prepared and everything went smoothly. When my husband and I met with John before the meeting, he again was so calm and prepared. I also like how respectful he spoke to the immigration officer during our interview! I got my greencard last week and will definitely look for Jonh to assist me with my citizenship in the future. Mahalo Jonh Egan & Team! Aloha!

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Hired attorney

Best of the Best

5.0 stars

Posted by Dave
June 15, 2017

I was quite worried about an immigration issue concerning a family member. I called the office and left a message. John returned my call in the same afternoon. He patiently listened and analyzed my case with surgical precision. He offered some very valuable advises and put my mind at ease. I can tell he is extremely knowledgeable in immigration law as well as a very warm and sincere person. That’s really rare. He took his time to listen and answered every question. He did not even charge me anything. Thank you John! After the 20 minutes telephone discussion, I immediately felt a great relief of my worries. I am truly grateful. I know I have a great attorney to rely on going forward. I read all of his reviews and convinced that each and every one of those are from his many satisfied clients. John is the best go to attorney here in Honolulu or anywhere for immigration issues. I owe much to AVVO to be able to find John.

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Excellent Immigration Lawyer

5.0 stars

Posted by LeoTil
February 19, 2017

ur initial contact with John was by a (free) phone consultation. As a same sex couple we had many questions regarding the best way to have my now husband join me in the United States and to settle in Hawaii. We were very impressed with John and knew immediately that he would be the right immigration lawyer for us. John’s answers to our questions gave us an immediate positive impression of his knowledge, professionalism and many years of experience in immigration law. John also is personable and has a good sense of humor which made us feel comfortable and confident that John would have the best approach to ensure a positive outcome, which is for my husband and I to settle on the Big Island together. The entire process was very well organized with checklists and ensuring all forms and documents were appropriately completed. John promptly replied to our emails and phone calls. We were informed of our appointments and what to expect during our USCIS interview. John has a wonderful ability to provide encouragement and make us feel at ease during the entire process. We were very fortunate that he represented us in the Green Card (adjustment of status) process. After four months process, we are now able to enjoy our lives together in Hawaii.

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Professional with human approach

5.0 stars

Posted by Silvia
October 16, 2016

We were very happy to have John as our attorney. It has been a pleasure to work with him and the whole process went smooth. We will definitely recommend Migration Counsel to anyone looking for professional assistance and services in immigration matters.

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Service With Aloha!

5.0 stars

Posted by Jay
September 30, 2015

Choosing Mr. Egan was the result of consulting several immigration attorneys. His friendly and welcoming personality personified the Aloha Spirit. I am MORE than pleased with my decision to go with him, and Migration Counsel. Mr. Egan was the immigration attorney who processed my fiancé visa from beginning to end. Our situation included several unusual circumstances which were handled very well. He stood by us all the way, keeping us informed of upcoming events and how to prepare for them (as well as what to expect). Everything he did was done with Aloha, and genuine care for our concerns. In retrospect, I am in awe at how fast the process was, from interviewing and obtaining the services of Mr. Egan to now being happily married within a year*. I firmly believe that this would not have happened so smoothly had I chosen a different attorney. One thing I've learned from this process is to not always trust what you read online, or hear from people who really have no basis for their statements. Go to a knowledgeable professional. One with Aloha. John Robert Egan, AAL with Migration Counsel. *timeline based on my personal situation, which may vary based upon your own situation.

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Great and very professional service!

5.0 stars

Posted by Thao
September 23, 2014

For those that find legal procedures confusing and clueless, working with John is definitely a relief! Somehow my case was prolonged by the USCIS and it concerned me and my husband a lot. However thanks to John's relentlessly effort to retrieve responses from the USCIS and his valuable network resource, my case progressed at an amazing speed after that and I quickly got my green card eventually. One thing very special about John and his service which is pretty rare with consulting services in general is the quality of his information. He would provide you intensive and extensive relevant information to your case even when you are unaware to ask about that. Also when you have question or raise any concern, he would work on it with you immediately. Overall, I and my husband are very happy and satisfied with John's service!

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Posted by Edwin
September 18, 2014

At the very beginning when we face our immigration application, we think it won't be a big issue. However, after we considering some potential unsettling, we decided to hire some attorney, When we found John, both of us believe this well knowledgeable and responsive attorney will definitely help us hit the case easily. We prepared all the paperwork he needed, and then he sent out the application on Mar 21, 2014. Everyone told me that normally, the immigration case would cost us at least 6 months. However, so surprisingly, my wife officially receive her GREEN CARD on exact July 26, 2014! At the same time, one of my friends, who is living in Portland, Oregon, sent out her green card application on the same day as my wife's (Mar 21, 2014), and she haven't even received her interview notice from the USCIS. I would like to say, because of John, our case were done successfully and easily! Thank you, John, for his professional and trustworthy! Please, if anyone at Hawaii State need help about immigration, please look forward him! Promise you, he will offer you the best of the best!

5.0 stars

Posted by Vivian
August 19, 2014

We hired John from Migration Counsel in order to work on my immigration status change. From our very first encounter with John, we were impressed with his professional demeanor, depth of knowledge and expert advice on our case. Instead of confusion and intimidation as we had experienced before with another lawyer, we walked out of John’s office feeling reassured and in control of what to do next. This is true with every subsequent meeting with John. There were no surprises or unexpected details that crept up on us while working with him. He is solution oriented and lays out the facts and details clearly. It is evident that John enjoys his work and is well informed on all matters related to migration. We are very pleased with John's service and would recommend his service to our friends without hesitation.

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
June 18, 2014

Very knowledgeable and professional. I am so glad he helped me. My case was easy but I always have a problem of waiting till last minute. Robert Egan made sure we had all the necessary paperwork done on time and I received my Green Card in mail in about 6 moths. He is great!

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Graziella Bianchi, Immigration Attorney on Mar 31, 2016
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J Bruce Weinman, Immigration Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
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Graziella Bianchi, Immigration Attorney on Mar 31, 2016
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Richard Geller, Unknown Attorney on Nov 25, 2014
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I endorse John. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication.

Shadi Sheidayi, Immigration Attorney on Oct 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer and his dedication to the profession and his clients.

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Immigration Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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F. Capriotti, Unknown Attorney on Aug 12, 2014
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As a fellow academic and immigration lawyer, I endorse Mr. Egan w/o hesitation. He has made a major 'mark' in the field during the relatively short period he has been practicing. I wish him well for many, many year in the future and feel comfortable thinking that anyone who hires him will be quite happy.

Sean Cleary, Immigration Attorney on Apr 24, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney and a highly respected one in the legal community.

John O'Brien, Immigration Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

Alexander Ivakhnenko, Immigration Attorney on Nov 6, 2013
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I endorse Attorney John Egan who amassed considerably solid legal expertise in the area of the U.S. Immigration law and demonstrated an outstanding ability to offer a practical solution to clients' particular immigration situations. With pleasure I recommend such remarkable legal practitioner.

Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Oct 11, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Alexander Segal, Immigration Attorney on Sep 25, 2013
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Immigration is a complicated and cumbersome field, practicing in which requires determination, constant keeping up with the law and investment of time. John Egan succeeds in all three fronts and I am happy to endorse him for that.

Wayne Weightman, Immigration Attorney on Apr 6, 2013
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I endorse John unequivocally. He is a great lawyer that goes above and beyond the call for his clients.

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Amazing!!!!

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Excellent Immigration Lawyer

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Professional with human approach

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Service With Aloha!

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Best closer on the island!

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