David Robert Allen

David Robert Allen

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 13 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 13 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2012

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David Robert Allen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

182 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A Reliable Guide for NIW Green Card Success

I had a great experience working with David Allen on my NIW green card application. He helped me through the process, and I'm happy to share my thoughts: David worked quickly and efficiently on my case. His communication was clear - he always kept me informed and explained things in a way I could un...derstand. The best part? My I-140 was approved. David's knowledge of NIW cases was evident in how he prepared my application. He was supportive throughout the process, which I really appreciated given how stressful immigration matters can be. Overall, I'm glad I worked with David. If you're considering him for your NIW application, I'd say he's a solid choice based on my experience.

Posted by amirreza | March 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I-140 approval

Dear David, I just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to you and your team for the exceptional service provided to me during my immigration process. Your expertise and guidance were instrumental in helping me prepare the necessary documentation and secure approval in a timely ...manner. As a senior attorney, your knowledge and experience were evident from our first consultation. You patiently answered all of my questions and addressed any concerns I had, which made me feel confident and reassured throughout the entire process. I truly appreciate the professionalism and care you exhibited throughout my case. I cannot thank you and your team enough for the fantastic services provided. Your attention to detail, responsiveness, and dedication were truly impressive. Thanks to your efforts, I am now able to pursue my dreams in a new country. Once again, thank you for everything. I would highly recommend your services to anyone seeking legal advice or assistance. Sincerely,

Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent support

I filed my petition without any recommendation letters and received I-797 approval just within 3 months. David was extremely supportive during the entire process. I really appreciate it.

Posted by anonymous | December 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I-140 NIW Petition

I am extremely happy with the work David and his team have done, and the great effort they put to file my I-140 petition in such an organized and timely manner. David also responded to all my questions and concerns with patience and consideration. I consider myself very fortunate to have found this f...irm and worked with this attorney. I would definitely recommend his services to everyone. Thank you David!!

Posted by Alireza | November 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great experience working with David

I am more than happy I am writing this review for David. I retained David to present my Immigrant Petition form I-140. In my opinion, I would characterize his work by: a) speedy yet careful workflow: once I would provide a required document, my work didn’t have to stay idle for a long while to ge...t to the next step. Rather quickly, my documents were carefully reviewed and I was notified about the following step. b) patience: David is a patient attorney. Throughout the case preparation and after, I asked many questions and he would patiently take time to answer in detail to keep me informed of different (or hidden) legal aspects of any action. c) expert in the field: as far as it goes to my case, I found David an expert in his field of expertise. Specifically, my case was a difficult one due to a lot of jargon and technical definitions related to my field of study that not even many people in my area would understand them. However, David took the summary of my work and very well documented my case based on that complex summary. In short, I would highly recommend David to anyone who likes to work with a professional and capable immigration attorney.

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David Robert Allen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alexis Barbacci

Immigration lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dave is an extraordinary attorney. He possesses an in-depth understanding of immigration law, and his skills are unmatched. Coupled with his years of experience in the field, he is a true asset to anybody in need of immigration assistance. As a result, I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Fanvin Shen

Immigration lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"David is an incredible attorney. He is extremely well-versed in the intricacies of immigration law. His knowledge and experience are unparalleled. To say that I endorse him is an understatement."

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Jillian Marchi

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Dave is an excellent immigration attorney with a deep understanding of immigration laws and regulations. I strongly recommend him for high skilled immigration needs."

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Jonathan Goslow

Immigration lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Dave has few equals when it comes to his knowledge of the intricacies of immigration law. When someone has a question about some esoteric or complex question of law, they go straight to Dave. Dave is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to his field of practice. He has impeccable insight and is always willing to lend a hand. Clients love him for his knowledge and his colleagues love him for his generosity when it comes to lending a hand."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Ellis Porter, PLC

2017 - 2018

Partner, Immigration Advocates, PLLC

2014 - 2017

Attorney, North America Immigration Law Group

Associations

2019 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Liaison Committee to USCIS Texas Service Center Operations

2018 - Present

U.S. Supreme Court

Admitted Member

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

EB-1A Approval for Political Scientist

Approved without RFE

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Education

2012

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

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