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Jennifer S. Varughese

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 19 years

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 17 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2008

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Licensed in Virginia for 19 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2006

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Jennifer S. Varughese's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Scam attorney

We Had to fight for our money back from state bar about this attorney and WON. She was late by 67 days giving us the RFE deadline causing case denial just to hurry us to reopen the case with her for more additional money. She never apologized for anything. STAY AWAY!!

Posted by Sameria | April 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney

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The Best Immigration Lawyer

Jennifer is the best immigration lawyer I have ever worked with. From our first meeting, she explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand and was always very responsive and easy to reach when needed. I had a great experience with Jennifer,She was very efficient, detailed oriented and... highly professional. The Best Immigration Lawyer and simply a great person! Highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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Complicated case

Jennifer and her team are amazing. My father was found guilty of a non violent crime. He was deported (left willfully) around 2004 after a prior lawyer mishandled the judgement, regarding his green card status after his conviction. in immigration court. Every lawyer I reached out to afterwards, said ...there was nothing that could be done and he is barred from returning to the US. Fast forward to 2014, I reached out to Ms. Varughese and she walked my family & I through the steps to get my father back to the US. Our efforts were derailed by the pandemic but Jennifer remained diligent. Her communication skills and attention to detail are phenomenal. She had an alternate plan if our more direct approach to obtaining my father’s return failed, which she outlined for us. We did everything she asked & Jennifer and her paralegal, Maria, completed the unending USCIS applications. My father’s applications were approved, slowly but surely and he is now back in the states with his family. I highly recommend her to anyone with immigration problems. She knows immigration very well.

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Complicated case due to criminal conviction

My family and I will forever be grateful to Jennifer. I am finally a US Citizen after being here in the US for over 25 years. I had a very complicated case due to a criminal conviction prior to getting my green card in 2001. I talked to many lawyers over the years. Most of them told me not to pur...sue naturalization. Others told me to pursue it (after 5 years of getting my green card) even though they can't explain to me what their plans are. I consulted with Jennifer in 2014 and she told me upfront that it will be a battle but she's confident that she can win me the case if she can get me in front of the judge. It was a long process that involved me getting picked up by ICE in 2016 which was unfortunate but ultimately necessary. That arrest brought us in front of a judge. Jennifer applied for a waiver and new green card after the arrest. A judge approved my waiver and a new green card in 2019. We filed for naturalization in December 2021 and got my naturalization in May 2022. It was a long, complicated process but Jennifer and her team was very helpful the whole way. I would trust Jennifer with any immigration issues. She seems to thrive getting complicated ones resolved. Again, thank you very much!

Posted by Benjamin | March 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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I will always remember the day I met this wonderful woman. I was full of despair. After so many years of fighting, I was ready to give up. She gave me hope. She stood by me and guided me. Her brilliance cannot be quantified. Ms Varughese saved my life. This woman knows the law. More importantly, she ...sees her clients as human beings and understands what we are going through. She is humane and works with you every step of the way. And after all that, she knows the law and is an effective advocate. I will always remember the day I met her and I thank God for bringing her into my life. Thanks to her, I am a legal permanent resident of the United States. I can finally see my family after so many years. God bless you Ms Varughese.

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Jennifer S. Varughese's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer West

Immigration lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer Varughese has a skillful eye for detail and is well-experienced to successfully take on complicated immigration cases."

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Federico Serrano

Immigration lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is a well respected immigration attorney and leader in the immigration bar. I have known her for 10+ years and can attest to her commitment to excellence in her immigration practice. I highly endorse her."

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Caitlin Higgins

Immigration lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse Ms. Varughese. She is a knowledgeable and experienced immigration law attorney who will fight to obtain the best possible results for her clients. I recommend Ms. Varughese to anyone seeking counsel in Virginia for immigration law matters."

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Jonathan Sheldon

Immigration lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I work on matters involving the intersection of criminal and immigration law. I also speak at conferences in Virginia on the importance of knowing immigration consequences in criminal matters. When the criminal case is resolved I do not hesitate to send clients to Ms. Varughese - she is among the top immigration lawyers in Virginia - detailed, knowledgeable and meticulous in her work. I highly recommend her."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lawyers who donate time on sites like this have a passion for the law and a compassion for the people they serve. Kudos."

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Hugo Valverde

Immigration lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jen for many years now on a personal and professional level. She is an outstanding immigration attorney that truly advocates for her clients."

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Douglas Borthwick

Immigration lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Anneshia Miller Grant

Immigration lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Varughese is a highly sought after expert attorney in the area of immigration. As an attorney, she is a skilled and compassionate advocate for her clients. As an expert in Immigration law,Ms. Varughese is extremely knowledgeable and stays up to date on all recent developments in her field. I highly recommend Ms. Varughese."

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Anna Lindemann

Immigration lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Varughese is an exceptionally knowledgeable attorney. Not only is she able to navigate this extremely complex field and fight for her clients, she is also very good at explaining to clients (and attorneys such as myself) the overlap between criminal law and immigration law. She goes above and beyond for her clients and is always eager to assist other attorneys as well. Time and again I have turned to her prior to advising a criminal client to make sure they understand the serious effects criminal charges and convictions can have on their immigration status. Ms. Varughese is always patient, helpful, and thorough. I give Ms. Varughese my highest endorsement."

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Carolyn Eaton

Immigration lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer has a wealth of knowledge and experience in all areas of immigration law. She is a dedicated and compassionate attorney who works hard to get her clients the best possible result. I would highly recommend Jennifer Varughese to anyone in need of an immigration attorney."

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Jonathan McHugh

Immigration lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Experienced, skilled and dedicated, Ms. Varughese is a skilled advocate for her clients. She has a deep and complete knowledge of the law. I give Ms. Varughese my highest endorsement."

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Robert D'Andrea

Immigration lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jennifer is an expert in the immigration field. She fights for the best possible result in her cases. I would have no hesitation recommending her to anyone in need of immigration representation."

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Temitope Habib

Immigration lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vijay Dinakar

Unknown lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Plummer

Immigration lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer Varughese is an excellent attorney. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, and a leader in the immigration law community."

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Margaret Miller

Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Danielle Snead

Immigration lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"A strong, compassionate, and knowledgeable advocate for her clients, I fully endorese Ms. Varughese."

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H. Eugene Oliver

Immigration lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse Jennifer for anyone in need of an immigration attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable about immigration law and an excellent advocate for her clients."

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Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

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