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 101 - 105 of 142 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by valentin | June 28, 2013 | Immigration

Great Lawyer with excellent heart and profesional approach to peoples case

Ilona is excellent immigration lawyer,I applied for I 751 without my spouse and 4 prior lawyers spoiled my case. My first green card expired in 2008. When I came to Ilona , I had no hope that I will ever get my green card. Ilona won my case and yesterday I got my green card. Ilona gave me inspiration... that she will do her best and she did it. I referered my 2 best friends with asylum case and she helped them as well, she will never take a case if she is not sure that she sill do it. Run to her

Posted by YULIA | May 17, 2013 | Asylum

Best Immigration Lawyer and a Great Person

Ilona Dzhamgarova was my first lawyer and I’m so glad that I used her services for the whole process. She is a very professional, competent and knowledgeable lawyer. I had the process (political asylum case) without any problems, because Ilona knew what she was doing with my case. Ilona filed... all the paperwork in-time. Few days ago I was granted my status and I can live legally in the USA. Thank you very much for Great job! I highly recommend!

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2013 | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer for your Future!!!!

Hi! me and my husband hired Ilona Dzhamgarova about one year ago as an immigration lawyer. We got known her by recommendations. Just in one year we got all our papers. We're glad that we did a right decision in a right time. She is very smart, responsible and polite lawyer. Also i've noticed a stron...g team work in her office. She has a lot of experience in her background. I really recommend Ilona as a Immigration lawyer to everybody. Thanx to Ilona and her lovely team for every minute spending with us. Sincerely Zhuldyz and Timur.

Posted by Anna | April 15, 2013 | Immigration

Granted!

About 3 years ago, when I was looking for an immigration attorney, a friend recommended me Ms. Dzhamgarova. I am so happy I decided to use her services because 3 months ago, in January 2013, my asylum case was granted. Now I know I can live in this country freely and build a new life here. Ms. Dzhamg...arova and her team guided me through the immigration process, showing their dedication and expertise. I am very satisfied with the whole experience and results! Thank you!

Posted by Elena | March 31, 2013 | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer ever !

I can't thank Ilona Dzhamgarova enough for her help. She has patiently and very professionally taken me and my husband through the process of applying for a visa, all the way to the green card. Ilona and her staff were very helpful, and we are certain we couldn't have made it through this nerve-wr...acking process without their help.. She was always there for us, and contunues to be ! Thank You, Ilona Dzhamgarova and Associates

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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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