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 11 - 15 of 36 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Akmal | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Ilona is great lawyer

I hired law firm of Ilona Dzhamgarova to represent me in deportation case. It took almost one year and 9 month and my case was granted. Firm is very reliable accurate in their representation . Always respond to phone calls and emails. I always knew what was going on with my case Ilona and her team... responded all the time. Excellent people and firm.

Posted by Natalia | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Experience of being a client

I worked with Ilona twice -- once for the prenuptial agreement and then for the changing of status upon my marriage with the US citizen (green card). Both times it was great - she provided late hour service, a personal approach, a clear procedure and perfect understanding of what should be done and ...exactly how to do it. You don't waste your time preparing papers which nobody needs because Ilona tells you exactly what you need, her team completes the forms so that together it all works properly and within the promised timeframe. In case of changing the status (green card), Ilona's team kept an eye on all steps and even called to remind me when I needed to go for the fingerprints and for the interview. Totally satisfied with the service and the highly professional approach.

Posted by Maxim | September 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Amazing and Honest Lawyer.

I would like to share my story, I came to US from Ukraine and filed for asylum. I changed 4 lawyers and finally got deporation and had to leave US. All lawyers took around 12 to 15 thousand each. Only Ilona helped me and I got my asylum after miserable 8 years of being in US. Thank you , Ilona is rea...lly lawyer who has heart. She never lies she says right away if she thinks its possible or not from her experience. She helped my friend, Mikhail to get extraordinary as well . She is simply amazing lawyer.

Posted by Maria | June 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Not enough stars to rate Illona Dzhamgarova and her professional skills

It's hard to write a review and describe with only few words the tremendous job this person did for me ! No words can explain my sincere and everlasting gratitude for the help and dedication to her job! When every other. " high end " lawyers turned their backs on me she was the only one who gave me ...a hand and made me believe that future still can be bright here in America . It was a long journey but I trusted this person 100% and knew that the result would be evident just give it some time. When I was put into immigration jail only few people believed that there would be a chance for me to come out . Even I was scared to death guessing how everything would end up . But after I got escaped from that place with Illona Dzhamgarova help I had no more doubts about the choice I made while looking for the lawyer . She is honest and tells you exactly how things are , where are you standing and how things can be with the proper legal help and advice . She is so reliable and devoted to her job that she literally wins every possible case . And I'm so happy that at the hardest period of my life I met her and her team who work day and night just to be on time and on top of every case they carry on . After immigration jail there were few long years of divorce , marriage , kids etc and her legal competency and help made me feel more confident about my coming future as a permanent resident of the United States of America . And today holding my green card I admit that only with a help of Illona Dzhamgarova it was all possible and the dream came true . And I'm only month away from hugging and kissing my mom after being separated for long 12 years . Every person I send to Illona always happy with the results . They thank me for introducing me to this amazing , talented and professional person who changes their life and the life of their families completely . I'm very proud to call Ilona Dzhamgarova my lawyer at any possible case she deals with . Happy people with solved problems that what motivates Illona not to stop what she started once when she opened the doors of her office years ago . Keep it up Illona .... You deserve to be known and rewarded for everything you do to people to achieve their goals in life . Love you not only as my lawyer but also as a lovely person , awesome wife , daughter and as a great mother of two lovely boys ...

Posted by emin | December 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Million times thank you

Ilona is amazing and outstanding Lawyer. Ilona helped my mother for asylum case 4 years ago and now she helped me to get green card. For two years she always responded to my emails day and nights. Since time you sent her email it takes up to 10 minutes to get respond. I am very happy that my mother... recommend Ilona. My case was hard and nobody believed that I received the green card. Honesty loyalty professionalism and most important Ilona always listens to people doesn't matter how many time you call email or visit. Thousand thanks to great person and great lawyer.

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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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