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Michael Hugh Carlin

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Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 24 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 17 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2009

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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2001

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Michael Hugh Carlin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

68 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Michael Carlin = honest and successful immigration attorney

Michael Carlin handled our immigrant visa application and waiver petition, and our case was successful! Michael is honest and very responsible. He has integrity and his work is thorough and high quality. We felt comfortable with our case in his and his team's hands. He is kind and patient. He was alw...ays in communication to keep us informed during the process of our case. He responds rapidly to emails. Michael gave us honest estimates of the duration of the various steps in the process. Michael is realistic; if a case is unlikely to be successful, he would give you an honest explanation of the possible outcomes (rather than lie to just get your money). His fee included the government fees, and his office promptly paid the gov't fee at each step as soon as it was possible to do so. Michael's experience, integrity, and high quality work make him an excellent choice for an immigration attorney. We have already recommended him to friends and we would hire him again. Español: Tuvimos nuestro caso de visa inmigrante y petición de perdón con Michael Carlin, y tuvimos éxito. Michael es honesto y muy responsable. Tiene integridad y hace trabajo de buena calidad. Sentíamos confortable con nuestro caso en las manos de Michael y su equipo. El es amable y paciente. Siempre estaba en comunicación para mantenernos informados durante el proceso. El responde muy rápido a correos electrónicos. Michael nos aproximo honestamente el tiempo que podría durar cada paso. Si hay un caso que no va a salir bien, el no va a mentirte para tener tu dinero, el va a darte una honesta explicación de las posibilidades. Su precio incluyó los costos del gobierno, y la oficina de Michael rápidamente pagó cada paso al gobierno tan pronto como fue posible. Con su experiencia, integridad, y trabajo de buena calidad, Michael es un abogado excelente de inmigración. Ya lo hemos recomendado a amigos y nosotros lo contrataríamos otra vez.

Michael Carlin

Replied last September 10, 2019

Many thanks for this very kind review! I appreciate it, and I wish you the very best. Thank you.

Posted by Sofia | July 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Awesome experience, smooth process

My spouse and I applied for the removal of conditions and naturalization with help of Michael and his team, and I am happy to say not only we got both forms approved, our anxiety during the process was much less consuming that it would be without the guidance and support of the team. The paralegal... worked closely with me filling up the forms, explained everything, sent all my forms on my behalf. They would always send emails with updates, and were patient and thorough. I heard of Michael's firm on the radio: he actually took an immigration case to the Supreme Court of the US, and won it, so I instantly felt like that's the best office I can find in the area. Finally, when I was on the roll of "what if-s" and stopped by the office to sign my forms, Michael personally gave his insight on the process, on my particular situation, and on how everything works. He was also always in touch, and I barely had to wait for his responses when corresponding. Loved it all. Plus, comparing to many lawyers in Washtenaw and Oakland counties, the price won't kill you. Yay, I am about to become the citizen!

Michael Carlin

Replied last July 20, 2019

Sofia, Thank you so much for your very kind words! I am so happy that your case ended so well. Congratulations on becoming a US citizen!

Posted by Sohaib | July 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Genuine Service Minded Attorney

I approached him after searching for the top attorneys in Detroit Metro Area. He was the attorney I was looking for and knew that I was making a right choice. Michael was very responsive to my e-mails and is a very competent attorney. The outcome of my case was exactly what he predicted. The pricing ...is also very competitive. One can tell that he is genuinely service minded and enjoys his work. Before hiring a lawyer, do your thorough search and I bet you that if you have done your thorough search, Michael will be your go to attorney.

Michael Carlin

Replied last July 20, 2019

Sohaib, Many thanks for your very kind review! It was a pleasure working with you, and I wish you all the best!

Posted by Csilla | July 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EXCELLENT LAWYER!!!

I highly recommend Mr. Carlin to anyone who is looking for an immigration attorney! Mr. Carlin was a pleasure to work with from the initial consultation through out the naturalization process. He was very professional, diligent and made the entire process seamless. He was extremely knowledgeable and ...reliable on current immigration laws and procedures, and also very efficient and timely in preparing the paperwork and forms. I know I could not have done it on my own. His fees are very competitive and reasonable. Personally speaking, you could not find a better lawyer for your immigration case!

Michael Carlin

Replied last July 07, 2019

Csilla, Many thanks for your kind words! I am so happy that everything worked out well.

Posted by Craig | March 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended

My wife and I worked with Michael for my Green Card application, which went very smoothly thanks to all of his hard work and assistance. He was a pleasure to work with and always on hand to answer my questions, giving accurate and prompt answers to help us navigate the complex process. I would recomm...end Michael to anyone.

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Michael Hugh Carlin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bradley Thomson

Immigration lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an excellent attorney. He is honest, easy to communicate with and has extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of immigration law. I would recommend Michael's services to anyone."

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Alexander Segal

Immigration lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Carlin is undoubtedly among the most knowledgeable immigration attorneys to participate on AVVO. His answers are always to the point, concise yet informative. It is my pleasure to endorse him."

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Ghazal Mehrani

Immigration lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Carlin. He is very knowledgable. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs representation in immigration."

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Nadia Galash

Immigration lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable."

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Luis Toribio

Unknown lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Carlin is very insightful and has a vast knowledge and understanding of immigration law; he has my full endorsement."

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James Newell

Asylum lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is well respected among fellow lawyers."

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Matthew Norwood

Immigration lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael and I worked on a very serious matter that time was against us. Our client was going to be sent back to South Korea by ICE within a few weeks. Michael was on it; he knew how to get this done for our client and in the end she was released a few days before her deportation hearing. I highly recommend Michael if you have any immigration legal issues."

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Danny Garmo

Immigration lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Carlin appears to demonstrate high level of expertise in the area of Immigration Law. Highly recommended. I endorse this lawyer."

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Frank Stanczak

Immigration lawyer | Jan 09

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"I endorse Immigration Attorney Michael Carlin. It is a pleasure and privilege to have outstanding Immigration Attornies like Michael Carlin in our legal community practicing Immigration Law. He is a strong advocate for the Immigrants."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer is highly respected in the community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mengjun Qiu

Immigration lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Carlin is a highly trusted member of the legal community, his contribution is greatly appreciated and valued."

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Azin Arbab

Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Mr. Carlin. He demonstrates an impressive knowledge of the law based on his accurate legal answers on Avvo. He is an asset to the legal field and respected by colleagues."

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Svetlana Kaff

Immigration lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Carlin. His advice on Avvo is very insightful and shows deep understanding of immigration law!"

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Christopher Vidiksis

Immigration lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This lawyer is knowledgeable and provides reliable legal advice."

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Benjamin Dacin

Immigration lawyer | Dec 02

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"Mr. Carlin is a very talented Immigration Attorney who is an expert in the field. From what I have seen concerning the answers he gives to people asking immigration questions, he knows the law inside and out, especially when it comes to family immigration matters. I would recommend his services to anyone in the Ann Arbor area with a complex immigration problem."

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Desiree Wayne

Immigration lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer, he gives sound, thoughtful, and practical legal advice."

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KiKi Mosley

Immigration lawyer | Nov 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Brooks

Immigration lawyer | Nov 18

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"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable, dedicated, and committed to his clients."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Sep 29

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"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Ramesh Gurnani

Immigration lawyer | Sep 16

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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