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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.
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
95%
25 years
Asylum
5%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2016 2015 2014
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Licenses
Licensed in Hawaii for 25 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
John Robert Egan, Attorney at Law
1833 Kalakaua Avenue, Suite 408, Honolulu, HI, 96815-1515
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Posted by Jay | September 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Service With Aloha!
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 fro...
Posted by Thao | September 23, 2014 | Immigration
Great and very professional service!
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 resour...
Posted by Edwin | September 18, 2014 | Immigration
Best closer on the island!
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 h...
Posted by Vivian | August 20, 2014 | Immigration
Professional, attentive, and knowledgeable service
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...
Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2014 | Immigration
Very professional, positive and responsive!
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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"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney and a highly respected one in the legal community."
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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."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"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."
"I endorse John unequivocally. He is a great lawyer that goes above and beyond the call for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Pro Bono Benefactor, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2008
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
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Senior Attorney, MigrationCounsel.com
2005 - 2008
Supervising Attorney, Immigration Law Clinic, University of Hawaii
2000 - 2004
Attorney, Stanton Clay
Associations
2008 - 2009
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Hawaii Chapter)Chapter Chairperson
2008 - 2009
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
K-1 Visa in Exlcusion Proceedings
Case terminated, client admitted on her K-1 visa
Education
2000
University of Hawaii at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of Hawaii, Manoa
M.A.
1980
University of California - Davis
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2005
FBA Annual Immigration Law Seminar, Honolulu
Asylum and Refugees
2004
FBA Annual Immigration Law Seminar, Honolulu
Asylum and Refugees
2003
Hawaii State Bar Association Annual Convention
Immigration Law
Publications
2013
White Paper
How Adjustment of Status Works
2012
Pacific Business News
Immigration Reform for Hawaii's Business
Languages
Japanese
Korean
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
John earned significant contribution points in 2016.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I take out my conditional resident status after I filed divorce?
27 May 2020
Q&A
I plead guilty to felony bail jumping. Is that considered a crime under moral turpitude?
10 Jun 2019
Q&A
Can i visit the mainland even if my visa has an annotation “NPTE Guam”?
13 Dec 2018
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
319(b) Naturalization for Spouses of U.S. Citizens Working Abroad
25 Oct 2013
Legal Guide
An International Student's Guide to Hiring an Immigration Lawyer
11 Apr 2013
Legal Guide
Getting the Most From the USCIS Website
10 Apr 2013