Jeffrey Norman Brauwerman

Jeffrey Norman Brauwerman

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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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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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Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2016 | Immigration

The best of the best!

Words cannot explain our experience with Mr. Brauwerma, he is by far the one of the most professional immigration attorneyso I've ever met. He was thoughtful ,engaging,sincere, and realistic. So, if you would ask me would I recommend him? I would answer without a doubt. Meet him and yes, hire him. O...h, did I mentioned his knowledgeable and gracious secretary. World class all the way. Thank You, from our family to yours.

Posted by Lokmen | September 05, 2016 | Immigration

Consultation Regarding a Recent Interview with ICE.

Excellent, and very helpful consultation with Mr. Brauwerman, I had a discussion with Mr. Brauwerman back in 2014 regarding my citizenship. Due to some trouble with law Mr. Brauwerman advise me to wait five years and not to file citizenship at that moment. I followed his advice. Just recently unfortu...nate I just caught with another trouble with the law again. And I had an interview with ICE this time. Right way I contact with Mr. Brauwerman, he advises me again not too much worried about ICE because these charges are dismissed, but since I had an interview ICE, he advises me to wait for their first movement to see what they do. He was very clear about my situation what probably will happen. And I feel very reliefs to hear from him. He also advises me what to do next. I will be hiring Mr. Brauwerman in 2018 June when I will be eligible for my citizenship, and also if do have any problem with ICE before then, I will have him to take my case. I recommend anyone if they have any issue with immigration problem to hire Mr. Brauwerman without any question. And I thank him very much for his excellent service.

Posted by Morgana Maisje | September 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Superhero saving "A Life", not just "The Day"

"I connected with Jeffrey via a most fortunate recommendation when I had a run-in with an overzealous immigration agent at Ft Lauderdale Airport, coming back from the Bahamas with a terminally ill friend, via "White Angelas'. private pilots who donate their time,skills and planes to fly terminally il...l patients to clinic and treatment destinations. I had accidentally left my passport in Freeport at the 20 square foot private airport- the agent didn't even attempt to call and verify, but threatened to fine the pilots $5000 each for 'transporting a passenger w/o valid documentation" anmd to have them arrested for "falsifying official documents" because they had innocently checked 'citizen' behind my name. He then held me captive in his office for hours, berating, threatening, bullying , intimidating me, even denying me the use of the bathroom, until I finally flipped out, remembering that we're not a Banana Republic- he was dead-set on having me deported- right then, right there. I called the number one of the pilots had, secretely and also in shock, given me - and, there he was: Jeffrey N Brauwerman. Impressive and cool as a cucumber. He jumped in , like the superhero he is, able to calm me and make me feel protected and well taken care of. That agent hadn't stopped at strking his ego by intimidating me until I shook in my boots- he went ahead and officially 'doubted my status' at the INS. Mindboggling , frightening, discouraging- but not with Jeffrey by my side, having 'my back'. He reliably, steadfastly accompanied me without fail to hearings and meetings, all the while having a most comforting, professional, unshakably positive demeanor - and "we" prevailed! Without Jeffrey (I am not kidding about the "superhero" !), who knows how this most unfortunate, frightening, threatening situation may have ended- with him, it ended smoothly, positively, my life was not devastatingly disrupted or turned upside down, but it could continue and blossom, instead. Eternal gratitude to you, Jeffrey N. Brauwerman, my splendid, incomparable "Superhero" !

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2016 | Immigration

Immigration advice

Jeffrey Brauwerman was recently recommended to me by a friend. I paid for an initial consultation to discuss my case. By the end of the consultation we have already formulated a plan of action. Before we spoke I didn't think there was much hope. I would 100% talk to Mr. Brauwerman for any immigratio...n related cases.

Posted by Rafael | August 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Experience!

It was due to the excellent reviews on this site that I was motivated to seek Mr. Brauwerman's council with my case. Now I'm here to add my own 5 star review. A previous attorney was able to get my father his green card through employment but sadly I had aged out and was not granted one. I stayed ...in the system for 10 years going through motions and attempts at the Child Status Protection Act to no avail. My old attorney told me to just wait and maybe Obama would grant "Dreamers" permanent status. He also told me If I continued with my I-130 I would have to leave the US and wait in my home country, not guaranteeing a favorable outcome. I then found myself in Mr. Brauwerman's office with hope he could make sense of my case. I was emotionally moved when he assured me my case would be solved and that he had the means to do it. He was able to thoroughly analyze 10 years of receipts and notices to find the one paper that would give me solace. Eight months later, I am a permanent resident. My green card came on the mail and I could not be happier with Mr. Brauwerman and his firm. The office staff is super helpful and will guide you painlessly though the process. Thanks again!

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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

Immigration lawyer

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Lory Rosenberg

Immigration lawyer

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Daniel Sibirsky

Immigration lawyer

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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

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