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

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5.0 /5.0

368 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 142 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Vlad | March 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Proffessional and always responding

My case wasn't easy and last for 6+ years. So I had enough time to get to know Ilona pretty close. First, she is an adorable and sensitive person. A lot of clients bring their problems and pain to her attention. Ilona will always feel your troubles and give a hand. This is the person that you CAN TRU...ST. In immigration cases, it's important as never else. Second, Ilona is a top level professional. She is in immigration law practice for decades. Her experience is shocking. She knows practically all nuances. Whatever recommendations or prognosis she did they were always real. She uses all available remedies on behalf of the client to get work done. In my particular case, we dealt with the immigration court, with the Senator's office, we submitted different forms several times. She fights to the winning end. She was critically helpful in my wife's citizenship interview. As we are full of stress she kept calm and did her work masterfully and highly professional. Third, unlike many other lawyers (I met 4-5 of them in different fields of practice) she always stays connected with her customers. ALL my emails or calls were responded fast and were very helpful. Even when she faced a tragedy in her family I could count on her and felt her help. She never ignored or missed my calls or emails. Lately, it's very hard to find a lawyer who chose the profession, not because of the money but because of willing to help other people. Ilona Dzhamgarove one of those professionals. I will highly recommend her as a lawyer and I'm going to work with her on EB-5 Visa case for my business soon.

Posted by Eteri | March 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly Recommended!!!!

She is just the best from the bests!!! She knows what she is doing, such a professional!!! Guys if Ilona takes your case that means you are all set and don't need to worry about anything. My best friend was told by many (at least 12 that I know) lawyers here in NY that her case had no future at all,... and you know what? Ilona got her a Green Card! Love her so much! She took very good care of my case as well. She is very attentive , responds very quickly on emails. Strongly recommended !!

Posted by Oxana | December 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Immigration, citizenship

Ilona is very knowledgeable, intelligent and professional lawyer ! I met her in 2014 when I found myself in a very difficult situation . She helped me from going through a divorce till getting my citizenship. thank you Ilona !!!

Posted by Ahmed | October 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best Attorney in New York City

After having a consultation with few other Attorney s I was recommended by a friend to contact Illona Dzhamgarova for consultation. I arranged an appointment and after finishing up the appointment I was sure my case is in safe hands and Illona proved me my gut feeling was right. She takes personal in...terest in all cases and on top of all that she is prompt in responding to your questions by email even on weekends. I would highly recommend Illona to anyone looking for assistance in thier immigration matters.

Posted by Andrew | October 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

True Dedicated Professional

I hired Ilona to represent my case in the Imigration court back in 2016. At that moment I got denial from USCIS about my immigration status and my case was submitted for consideration to an Immigration Judge. I definitely did mistake not hiring Ilona back in 2014 to represent me at USCIS. After Ilon...a took over my case, thing changed. She got under control each aspect. She told me what exactly to do and when to do. They submitted all my paperwork on timely manner and all the process was smooth, without any disruptions. We prepared for the action. Believe or not, you have to have strategy, depending on many factors. Ilona got all details covered. She is totally knowledgeable, confident, truthful and helpful. I've been taken care so much by her and her team and as a result I was granted my immigration status at earliest date possible. It's not easy to live life, when you depend on someone's decision and don't have clear path and don't know, where you will end up in several years. Ilona helped me to make it through and helped my fresh start to happen. I am excited to live in the US. I am excited about all new perspectives of living here, which I didn't see before. Thank you, Ilona, thank you the Team!

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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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