Ilona Dzhamgarova

Ilona Dzhamgarova

4.9
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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About Ilona

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

New York Immigration Lawyer

26 years | 2,000 cases

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

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Ilona Dzhamgarova's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

368 Client Reviews

Showing 61 - 65 of 368 reviews

Posted by David | June 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

“…all my cases are like children for me..."

Everyone is happy when the attorney that he hired to fight for his rights wins, when his case is closed, his petition is approved and everything that he was waiting for finally delivered to him. And when client is happy he is ready to share his feelings and gladly writes a wonderful review for his la...wyer. I would like to tell you that my case is not close yet. We might left a half of the way behind or could be more or less (all immigration cases unfortunately last long enough to be measured by years!) However I would like to write this review now not by the results of my case but because of the impression that my attorney Ilona Dzhamgarova already made during our appointments, consultations, conversations on the phone and in emails. There are some features of a lawyer that I value most of all: decency, attentiveness and availability, i.e. ability to reach your counselor at any moment when you need him. These qualities are “flesh of flesh” of my attorney and I would not emphasize that since I consider them “a must set to hire”. I discovered another, very rear quality inherent to Ilona that I am afraid I could not find a name for. Maybe you, the future client of her, will be able to characterize it with one word. I will just tell you that during all the time working with Ilona under my case, I felt like I was her family member. I do not consider myself as a special person that allows suggesting that anyone who came here for a help gets the same attitude. No wonder that once Ilona said to me: “…all my cases are like children for me, and the people that stand behind these cases are my relatives. I do care about them, worry, sometimes can’t even sleep. Please always keep me apprised on anything pertaining to your case. Come to my office, call or shoot email no matter how late it is. I always get back to you”. Don’t you wish such attorney? The question is rather rhetorical, you definitely do.

Posted by Kristina | June 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer!!!!

I am so grateful for your passion, dedication, and professionalism. Thank you so much!

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing lawyer and person!!!

Ilona is the best lawyer ever. I went over 30 lawyers in California and New York, and I was told I had a weak case and I'm not gonna get documents. Two years ago, I almost got deported, because of a lawyer mistake. Thank God, I found Ilona. She understood my situation, came on Saturday for me and im...proved my case with incredible caring and speed. She always supported me and answered the mail within a couple of hours. Arthur was with me in an interview, a great lawyer as well. I'm very grateful to them, after 5 years I am holding my papers. Don't waste your time and go to her!!!!

Posted by Liudmyla | May 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best of the Bests!

First able, Our Family want to Thanks God for His Amazing Grace to us! We're very grateful to Him, that He provided us with a great attorney, Ilona Dzhamgarova. She is very knowledgeable, professional and the Best lawyer in NYC!!! Beside this, Ilona is a good friend, down to earth, good human bei...ng, emphatic and very caring person! Quality of her work is world-class! Ilona directed us step by step from the beginning to the very end- we got Green Card! Thank you very much, Ilonochka and Thanks all your professional Team! May God bless you and continue using you so you'll be a blessing to many others!!!

Posted by anna | May 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Save our family from deportation.

I would like to share my experience with the firm of Ilona Dzhamgarova. I came to US 16 years ago and filed for asylum because my father was killed due to the pollical view. I lost my case in court because prior lawyer didn't do anything and charge me 20 thousand dollars. Second BIA was lost also wit...h other lawyer with same amount of money. I didn't want do anything after that. My friend who received asylum from interview sent me to Ilona. In 1 year and 9 month my case was granted. Thank you Ilona you have amazing team. Every person in the firm is excellent. All emails and phone calls were answered in time. No waiting to get an answer. Same minutes Ilona responds for emails.

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Ilona Dzhamgarova's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Neiman

Immigration lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Immigration lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Denis Petre

Immigration lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ilona is very knowledgeable in immigration matters. She has serviced the community for many years and as a result has an outstanding reputation."

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Michael Gerace

Immigration lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ashraf Salem

Immigration lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Dzhamgarova is an Excellent Immigration."

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Vitaly Sigal

Unknown lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer. Very well respected."

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M. Miller

Immigration lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Segal

Immigration lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ilona with pleasure as knowledgeable immigration attorney and asset to her community"

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Aleksandra Michailov

Immigration lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Irina Vinogradsky

Immigration lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Ilona Dzhamgarova for her genuine dedication to helping various clients with immigration issues, which a a valuable and significant social role assisting people with their dreams and aspirations."

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Jose Moreno

Immigration lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Inara Khashmati

Immigration lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Ilona Dzhamgarova is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is very responsible and provides a hight quality service."

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Dave Hawkins

Immigration lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Disbarment issued in NY, 2023

updated on 07/25/2024

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Honors

2016

Russian Orthodox church, Direct Help to Immigrants

2016

For immigration help, Church Award

2016

Assistance to Immigrants, Church award

2016

Best Lawyer, International Award Association, European Commitee

2014

Lawyer of community, Jewish Organization

2012

Community Lawyer, Metropolit Ilorion

2011

Attorney of the Year of 2010, Russian and Jewish Community

2011

Attorney of year, Attorney of the year

2011

New York State Assembly, Best Lawyers

2011

Member, International Who's Who

2011

Best Lawyer, Who's Who of Baltimore

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Russian Orthodox Church

2007 - Present

, Law office of Ilona Dzhamgarova

2007 - Present

leading attorney, Ilona Dzhamgarova and Associates PC

2016 - 2016

legal department, Russian Orthodox Church

1999 - 2007

Manager, Law office

Associations

2012 - Present

Russian Orthodox Lawyers Association

Chair person

2012 - Present

International who is who

Member

2012 - Present

International Who is who

Member

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

New York County Lawyers association

Member

2007 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

New York County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Asylum granted

asylum granted

Deportation case

Green card

H-1B

granted

Motion to reopeon

granted 01/26/2016

Asylum cases

Asylum granted

Deportation

Green card granted

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Education

2003

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Pace University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Immigration day

Asylum steps in US

2016

Religious Visa

R-1 relegious non immigrant visa

2016

Immigrant day

Asylum status

2016

How to become a citizen

Citizenship

2016

Family abuse

Family abuse

2015

Refugee

Political asylum

2015

Immigrant rights

Deportation

2015

Immigrant day

Citizenship

2012

Immigration association

Deporation and defense

2011

HELP TO IMMIGRANTS

IMMIGRATION LAW

2009

Immigrants in US

Immigration

Publications

2016

Immigration Law Today Welcome to USA

2016

Immigrant Ways To Approach United States

2014

Local publication Way to invest

2010

ARMENIAN MAGAZINE FAMILY REUNION

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