Michael J Boyle II

Michael J Boyle II

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 32 years

Immigration Lawyer at North Haven, CT
Practice Areas: Immigration, Litigation

169 Montowese Ave, PO Box 335, North Haven, CT

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 32 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1993

Active

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Location

The Law Office of Michael Boyle

169 Montowese Ave, PO Box 335, North Haven, CT, 0647

Law Office of Michael Boyle

4 Old Mill Plain Road, Danbury, CT, 06811-4270

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Michael J Boyle II's Reviews

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27 Client Reviews

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Posted by Guilherme | March 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I'm EXTREMELY satisfied

My experience with Mr. Boyle and his staff was EXCELLENT. A summary of my case history would be: My wife and I, along with our two children, came from Brazil on a tourist visa and I was offered a job at a religious institution. I hired Mr. Boyle to do a change of our immigration status and my R-1 sta...tus was approved in record time (3 months). 30 months later, I hired Mr. Boyle again to renew my R-1 status. The renewal was approved in only 4 days and we proceeded to apply for a Green Card. The first half of the Green Card process (I-360) was approved in only 3 months and the second half (I-485) was approved in only 4 months. Throughout the process, Mr. Boyle was extremely professional, he always submitted everything to USCIS in a timely manner and made sure he gave me the attention I needed. All of this was done at a very reasonable financial cost. Thank you, Mr. Boyle and staff, for representing me with excellence!

Posted by Milena | May 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

God Bless Michael Boyle!!!

We had a difficult case, and Michael was honest with us from the beginning. He didn't make any guarantees, and we liked his honesty. We started our process for my husband to get his green card in August of 2014. In October of 2016 my husband was able to officially call himself a legal resident of the... US. Michael worked very hard for us. When we were at our immigration interview at the US consulate in Rio, the agent interviewing us mentioned that they receive many many many cases from Michael over the years, and his files are always so organized. We reccomend him to everyone!!!

Posted by william | December 22, 2013 | Immigration

Complete success ...

Lawyer Boyle provides just the right mix of relaxed understanding and steely control so that every aspect of the relationship is completely and thoroughly covered. My wife and I had an extremely unusual immigration situation which he steered us through with courtesy and competence. His office colle...agues are personable, absolutely top notch and equally understanding and capable. He is definitely the man for the job … and yes, we did get the green card we so much hoped for!! Happy us and thank you Michael!

Posted by Charles | August 02, 2013 | Immigration

Michael Boyle - Excellent Immigration Attorney

Michael Boyle is an excellent and experienced attorney. He is very knowledgeable in immigration law and handled my permanent residence (Green Card) case very well, despite the extremely complicated circumstances surrounding my situation. He explains the law and prepares his clients adequately befor...e any immigration interview. He is very kind, honest and professional in the execution of his duties. In addition, his fees are affordable and his payment plan facilitates payments for his clients. I strongly recommend him to anyone who has a tough immigration case. I am confident he will do a superb job. My Green Card arrived in the mail. Michael Boyle is the best! Thank you, Attorney Boyle.

Posted by Salam | May 22, 2013 | Immigration

Mr. Boyle is an amazing lawyer

Mr. Boyle helped me through a very tough immigration case, he was by far the best immigration lawyer I have ever worked with. He was generous with his time, kind, and patient. He was always available and I felt well taken care of. His fees were fair, and I would recommend him to any one seeking an ex...cellent attorney.

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Michael J Boyle II's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Gans

Immigration lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I referred a very difficult and complicated removal hearing to Michael. I read the Immigration Judge"s decision granting relief to the client. . Michael's work was superb! His presentation, exhibits & preparation of testimony of witnesses was outstanding. My client was very happy I sent her to him and so am I .Justice was achieved for her."

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Donald London

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2009

Superlawyer - immigration law, Superlawyers

N/A

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

N/A

James Cooper Fellow, Connecticut Bar Foundation

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Michael Boyle

1985 - 2006

Chief Steward, Chief Negotiator, Staff Attorney, Federation of University Employees, Locals 34 and 35, UNITE HERE

Associations

2005 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

James Cooper Fellow

1997 - Present

National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project

Member

1994 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1993 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

2003 - 2005

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

2003 - 2005

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Connecticut Chapter

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Thapa v. Gonzales

2d Cir. stayed removal and voluntary departure

Gousse v. Ashcroft

2d Cir. denied petition

Rogowski v. Reno

Court granted writ of habeas corpus

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Education

1993

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

MA - Masters

1979

Yale University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Palestra sobre imigração

Direitos e Deveres dos Imigrantes

2018

Know Your Rights

Dos and Don'ts in Case of a Raid

2018

Defending Muslim Civil Liberties

Representing Clients Approached by Law Enforcement for Immigration Questioning

2017

Bishop Peter Rosazza Social Justice Conference

Repercusiones en la familia cuando están sujeto a las leyes de inmigración

2013

CT AILA October 2013

Removal Practice

2012

CT AILA June 2012

DREAM Deferred Action

2011

CT AILA November 2011

Winning Waivers

2009

Immigration Basics: Nuts and Bolts of Immigration Practice Representing Your Client at a USCIS Interview

2009

Haitian TPS Clinic

Legal Direction of TPS Clinic

2009

Connecticut Chapter Meeting

Advanced Issues in Family Immigration

2008

Connecticut Public Defenders Training

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

Publications

2009

Immigration Basics: Nuts and Bolts of Immigration Practice Preparing yourself and your clients for interviews at the USCIS Hartford Field Office

2004

Introduction to Immigration Law Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

2003

American Immigration and Nationality Association (AILA), Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook Cancellation of Removal and INA § 212(c) Relief for Permanent Residents

2003

Languages

Portuguese

Spanish

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