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Mo Idlibby

4.3
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

About Mo

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

If you are suspected of a crime or charged with a violation of law, you may require the services of a criminal defense attorney to present your defense or negotiate a plea. As different rules and procedures exist for different offenses, you should seek a criminal defense attorney who has worked on your particular type of case to provide you with the best defense. An experienced criminal defense attorney knows what information the government will need to prove your guilt.

400 cases

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Immigration 50%

- Immigration Court: Removal/Deportation Defense - Immigration Bonds / ICE - U-visas (for Victims of Domestic Violence & Other Qualifying Crimes) - Jail Visits - Adjustment of Status / Green Cards - Family-Based Petitions - Consular Process - Citizenship / Naturalization

17 years | 600 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 16 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2009

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

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Mo Idlibby's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 6 of 6 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2011 | Immigration

Best Immigration Attorney in Charlotte Nc

Mo is very professional in what he does as a attorney.Mo wants his clients to know whats happening and know that he is on your side and Mo won my husband Immigration Case and I would hire him again if i ever need a Attorney . He is a wonderful attorney and keeps you up to date on things. Best immig...ration Attorney in Charlotte. I would tell everyone that Mo is the one to hire For there case if he is needed. He is excellent in my family eyes he helped my family so much.I hired him for my husband last November and he done a great job.

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Mo Idlibby's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Ingalls

Immigration lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Idlibby comes with my highest recommendation. His work ethic and attention to detail are a benefit to his clients and the legal community. He knows the law and truly cares about protecting his clients."

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Nash Fayad

Unknown lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Minick

Immigration lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mo is the man for Immigration in Charlotte!"

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Iara Morton

Immigration lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Ammar Alo

Immigration lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mo is a smart young attorney. He is very experienced in the field of immigration law. I highly recommend him for any of your legal matters."

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Norman Post

Domestic violence lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Friend

"Intelligence, compassion and zealous advocacy make for a deadly combination. Mr. Idlibby has it all. I HIGHLY endorse his legal abilities and services in the greater Charlotte area."

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Nathan Workman

Constitutional lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mo is one of the few people I would describe as a man of true conviction. He has earned an excellent reputation as a principled, staunch advocate, and fully devotes himself to causes he believes in. I strongly endorse his work."

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Ryan Smith

Unknown lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Idibby as he is one of the few natural courtroom fighters walking around the courthouse."

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Carnell Johnson

Immigration lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Heroy

Immigration lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Censure issued in NC, 2018

updated on 01/09/2019

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Reprimand issued in NC, 2016

updated on 03/16/2017

Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Censure issued in NC, 2016

updated on 03/16/2017

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Attorneys, American Academy of Trial Attorneys

2017

Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers - Immigration, National Advocates

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Immigration, National Advocates

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Trial Attorneys, American Academy of Trial Attorneys

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Immigration, The National Advocates

2016

Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Attorneys, American Academy of Trial Attorneys

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Immigration, National Advocates

2015

Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Commitment to Pursuing Justice Award, ASIC

2012

Commitment to Justice Award, United Family Services / Victims Assistance

2011

Leaders Under 40, CBI - Community Building Initiative

2009

Community Service of the Year Award, Charlotte School of Law

2008

Dean's Special Recognition of the Year Award, Charlotte School of Law

2008

Chairman, Article Selection Committee, Charlotte Law Review

2008

Associate Editor-in-Chief, Charlotte Law Review

2007

Ambassador of the Year Award, Charlotte School of Law

Associations

2015 - Present

National Advocates

Top 100 Trial Lawyer - Immigration

2015 - Present

National Trial Lawyers

Top 100 Trial Lawyer

2015 - Present

National Trial Lawyers

Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer

2015 - Present

American Academy of Trial Attorneys

Top 100 Trial Attorney

2014 - Present

City of Charlotte Immigrant Integration Task Force

At-Large Appointed Member

2012 - Present

Syrian American Council - National

At-Large Member, Board of Directors

2011 - Present

Domestic Violence Court Committee - Mecklenburg County Courthouse

Appointed Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Syrian American Council - NC

President

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

Latin American Coalition

Board Member & Parliamentarian

2014 - 2015

City of Charlotte Mayor's Immigrant Integration Task Force

At-Large Appointee

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of Soriano

The BIA denied the Department of Homeland Security's appeal, and my client's Immigration Court Removal Proceedings were terminated!

Ana Hernandez v. Pedro Mora Arellano (Domestic Violence)

Domestic Violence Protective Order DENIED and DISMISSED

Matter of Pedro Mora Arellano (Immigration Bond)

Client Released on his Own Recognizance (Not Having to Pay Any Immigration Bond!)

State of NC v. Pedro Mora Arellano (Felony Assault)

Felony Assault By Strangulation Charge DISMISSED.

State of NC v. Ali Aadel

Criminal Case Reopened and DISMISSED.

State of NC v. Ali Aadel #2

Criminal Case Reopened and DISMISSED.

Matter of Ali Aadel (Immigration Bond)

Immigration Bond Reduced From $75,000 to $15,000!

Matter of Juan Escobar (Immigration Bond)

Immigration Bond Reduced from $50,000 to $7,500!

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Speaking Engagements

2011

NAIF Annual Conference

The Intersection of Immigration Law & Criminal Law

2011

ICC Know Your Rights Campaign

Victims of Crimes & Immigration Status

2010

NAIF Annual Conference

Know Your Rights -- What to Do When the FBI Comes Knocking

2010

ICC Know Your Rights Campaign

Am I Eligible for an Immigration Bond?

2010

CAMP

Know Your Rights Forum

2009

NAIF Annual Conference

The Enforceablity of Arbitration Judgments Based on Religious Laws

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Arabic

Activity

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