Jeffrey Norman Brauwerman

Jeffrey Norman Brauwerman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 56 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 56 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1970

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No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 48 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1977

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Jeffrey Norman Brauwerman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

184 Client Reviews

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Showing 16 - 20 of 67 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by jose | December 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Got mw deported

I chose to hire Mr. Brauwerman because he seemed to no about the law. He was much more expensive than other lawyers and I thought that might make him better. I cannot imagine someone doing worse. He seemed lost in court and i felt alone. He did not tell the judge about my wife and kids. He told me he... was an immigration judge and he new what to do but then in court he just sat there. After I finish paying I never talk to him only his secretary that has no information. I feel like if I had another lawyer I would not be deported. I also feel like he did not care about me or my family. When I had to pay he always called but now that my case is over I can not get hold him.

Jeffrey Brauwerman

Replied last October 21, 2015

This person has never been a client of Jeffrey Brauwerman. We checked our database based on names and types of cases. It was probably posted by an SEO firm that has repeatedly sought us as a client but has not been successful in selling their services. The "Client" says after paying, he could not contact us. We are paid at the beginning of the case. If he had no contact after paying the fee, how did we prepare him for trial and how did I attend trial with him (if he had no contact with us after he paid us.) We also respond to ALL clients, former clients and non-clients by email or phone. It is unfortunate that libelous comments are published by avvo.com with no true identifying information about the impostor who publishes adverse comments on lawyers. This is the only non-5 star review out of 128 reviews! In addition, as a former Regional Counsel and District Counsel for the legacy Immigration and Naturalization Service and as a former US Immigration Judge I would never be "lost in court." Ethical, honest and extremely competent attorneys are at a distinct disadvantage when phantoms can post any type of untrue libelous comments on-line.

Posted by Bonnie | September 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

green card and residence status in the USA

Jeffrey N Brauwerman and Veronica Cordova Words somehow cannot give my appreciation Justice. My husband and I always found your firm to be professional, efficient, courteous, knowledgeable, and dedicated in achieving positive results on our behalf. We are very grateful for what this opportunity, my... green card, and residency,, means in our future happiness together. Many, many thanks to a first class team of Immigation attorney's.

Posted by Alan | June 12, 2015 | Immigration

Above and Beyond

My wife had some questions about her upcoming Naturalization hearing. The issues were potentially grave and so we went for a consultation with Mr. Brauwerman. As one would expect from someone who was a former prosecutor and judge for the government, he was very knowledgeable and gave us very good a...dvice. Judge Brauwerman went above and beyond with us discussing our issue in depth for over an hour. In the end, he did something that I have never seen another lawyer do... he told us we basically didn't need his services. Once he had heard our case and given my wife a recommended course of action, he felt that any further service from him would not appreciably affect our case. That is the absolute picture of honesty and integrity. He did not look at us as his next BMW payment or mortgage payment. He just wanted to help us out in any way he could. I cannot tell you how impressed I was with him as a human being, with his knowledge of the law and his professionalism. I highly recommend using Judge Brauwerman for any of your immigration needs. He really went above and beyond for us!

Posted by Marcelo | March 10, 2015 | Immigration

Yeah, I'm an American Citizen!

I couldn't have asked for anyone better. He has gone above and beyond to help me with my residency and naturalization process which was not a simple case. His team is very professional and very knowledgeable. I couldn't be any happier. Thanks again to make my dream come true becoming an American Citi...zen!

Posted by Ivan | February 20, 2015

A very straight forward and sincere professional

We decided to get consultation with Mr. Brauwerman due to his vast experience and feedback we had gathered in other websites. He met ALL our expectations as the decision to go to him was based a lot on the fact that he could evaluate cases from different points of view. Namely, as a judge, a prosecut...or and a lawyer. We were very impressed with the process, he gave us his analysis and clearly explained all of our options and went beyond that to give us sound recommendations. We truly appreciate the honesty and ethics. We are now well informed and very happy with the outcome of our consultation.

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Jeffrey Norman Brauwerman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Neil Taylor

Immigration lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"He is a talented, forthright attorney."

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Martin Schwartz

Immigration lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Pedro Miranda

Immigration lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Brauwerman for over twenty years. He is a consummate attorney with admirable breadth of knowledge and experience. He has held important positions as reflected in his profile, from INS District Counsel to Immigration Judge, and many others in between. His clients could not be better served."

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Felix Velter

Immigration lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Hirsch

Immigration lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff has helped many people in this community in tough times of desparate need and gotten them through crisis and can do the same for you. I would certainly call him for my own family's issues should they ever arise."

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Daniel Rose

Immigration lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A former immigration judge I have no idea why people hire non-lawyer immigration services where there is an over qualified immigration attorney in their area. I always refer immigration matters to him and the clients are always pleased."

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Daniel Sibirsky

Immigration lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jeffrey N. Brauwerman is the managing partner at the Brauwerman Law Firm, P.A. I have worked on many cases with Jeffrey N. Brauwerman. Attorney Brauwerman is the finest Immigration & Nationality Law attorney I have ever met. He is a former a U.S. Immigration Judge. In addition, he was regional and district counsel for U.S. Immigration and Naturalization service. As an attorney, he has dedicated over forty years exclusively to the practice of Immigration & Naturalization Law. His experience and knowledge make him uniquely qualified and capable of analyzing cases and identifying the best relief available. I have observed repeatedly Jeffrey N. Brauwerman's ability to obtain relief for individuals with extremely challenging cases."

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Gerald Seipp

Immigration lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff Brauwerman not only has years of valuable experience, based on his prior government employment, including as an Immigration Judge, and his private practice, but he also keeps current on the rapid legal developments in our field. He and his Associate Attorneys are dedicated advocates for their clients. Combining this dedication with their legal knowledge and valuable practical experience, has earned the Brauwerman firm a reputation for achieving a high rate of success in resolving challenging and complex cases."

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Neil Taylor

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Pedro Miranda

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Lory Rosenberg

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Daniel Sibirsky

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Daniel Rose

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Listed in, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Best Law Firms in America, U.S.News and World report

2012

Recognition, Florida Super Lawyers

2012

"av" rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Recognition, Florida Super Lawyers

2008

Recognition, Florida Super Lawyers

2007

Recognition, Florida Super Lawyers

2006

Recognition, Florida Super Lawyers

2002

Recognition, Top Lawyers in South Florida

1990

"av" rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1996 - 2003

Weekly guest, WLRN-TV "Immigration, U.S.A."

1984 - 1985

U.S.Immigration Judge, U.S. Department of Justice

1983 - 1984

Regional Counsel, USINS, U.S. Department of Justice

1981 - 1983

Chief Legal Officer, Florida District, USINS, U.S. Department of Justice

Associations

1977 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1971 - Present

New York County Lawyers' Association

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

Florida Bar, International Law Section

Member

Florida Bar, Entertainmant, Arts & Sports Law

Member

1994 - 1997

Florida Bar, Immigration and Naturalization Committee

Vice-Chair

1987 - 1988

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Pro Bono Project

Board of Directors

1986 - 1988

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida Chapter)

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Acosta-Montero v. INS,62 F.3d 1347 (11th Cir. 1995)

Client won.

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Education

1969

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1966

City University of New York, Hunter College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

34th Annual Conference on Immigration & Nationality Law Removal Proceedings: Relief in Removal Proceedings

1995

Past Speaker at Florida Bar seminars

Immigration

Publications

2010

University of Texas, School of Law,CLE Removal Proceedings: Selected Types of Relief

1992

Florida Bar Journal IMMACT 90 Revisions Regarding Immigration Consequences of Criminal Behavior

1987

Florida Bar Journal Criminal and Other Grounds for Deportation-Criminal Defense Counsel: Know thy Immigration Law

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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