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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

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4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Amaya | January 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Will fight as hard as you willing to fight!!

Look people this is the number one rule to immigration, YOU PAY TO STAY! Mo and his paralegal Elizabeth are awesome. They ARE very professional. Depending on your case he will be up front and honest about your chances. Even if chances look tough with many obstacles it is your decision to fight it. Bu...t like I wrote you pay to stay. That’s the government not the lawyer. The more challenging your case the more it will cost. Everyone think oh wow that lawyer is super expensive.... please, what do you expect, the cheap ones will just sit around and wait and wait and not fight. Mo told me directly with my husband 4 cases it was going to take a lot of work. But he was willing to fight as hard as I was willing to go. That meant that whatever documents I had or didn’t have I had to provide and dig. Whatever money I had to pay that I had or didn’t have I had to pay. So with faith in God and trust in Mo I did what I had to do. Let me tell you something that seemed so impossible became possible! Thank God! Mo was able to stop the deportation, reopen the case, and get us his green card. Mo and Elizabeth his right hand women are amazing! They will work as hard as you.

Posted by Margarito | February 26, 2015 | Immigration

The Best Immigration Lawyer - El Mejor Abgado de Inmigracion!

When I came to Attorney Mo Idlibby's law firm (UFC Law), I was in a very desperate situation. I previously hired another immigration law firm who did a horrible job in my case (probably because they are always on the radio and not working on their clients cases). I hired that other law firm becau...se I was in Immigration Court. But, unfortunately, despite all the money I paid the previous law firm and despite the fact that I told them I had been a victim of an armed robbery, all they did was get me voluntary departure in Immigration Court. I was extremely disappointed with that other law firm (the only reason I hired them was because I heard them on the radio, so I thought they had to be good. Boy was I absolutely wrong about that)! My situation got even worse b/c ICE was calling me and visiting me and I had to report to them, and they were threatening me that if I didn't leave before my voluntary departure date, that they were going to come pick me up at my house and arrest me and deport me. One ICE officer kept calling me and telling me that. This was very, very stressful. The previous lawyers told me that's all they could do, that they couldn't do anything more than that. Me and my wife were extremely disappointed and very stressed out, we weren't able to sleep at all, fearing that ICE was going to show up and deport me. So after my previous lawyers were only able to get me the terrible result of voluntary departure and ICE was threatening to deport me, I started looking for another immigration lawyer. But I had learned my lesson, so this time I made sure to do my research. I went and did consultations with several lawyers. The only lawyer I felt comfortable with and trusted was... Attorney Mo Idlibby, so I hired him. I only had 2 weeks before my voluntary departure was going to expire. From the beginning, Attorney Mo was very comforting, trustworthy, and honest. I really appreciated that. Also his paralegals and staff were very nice and sweet with big hearts. He told me and my wife several times that even though he couldn't guarantee any results (and that any lawyer who does that is being unethical, like the other law firm I had before who had promised me so many things and they didn't do any of them). BUt Attorney Mo promised me he would fight for me until the last moment. Because several people had highly recommended Attorney Mo to me and because I felt his sincerity and honesty, I trusted him and hired him. It turned out to be the BEST decision I ever made. Attorney Mo immediately began working on my case. In a very fast manner, Attorney Mo was able to professionally prepare my entire U visa case, he prepared my whole U visa package and filed it with immigration just 2 days before my voluntary departure was going to expire. It felt like he did a MIRACLE!! Attorney Mo was also able to file an emergency motion for me in Immigration Court to stop my deportation and to reopen my case so that ICE wouldn't be able to deport me. Attorney Mo won that motion too! That felt like another MIRACLE!! My wife and I were so happy about this so that ICE couldn't bother me any more. Then I ultimately got my U visa APPROVED!!!! For me and my wife!!!! Attorney Mo, THANK YOU SO MUCH for all of your hard work and for being honest with me and my wife from the first day all the way until the last day. If you need an immigration lawyer, make sure you go see Attorney Mo Idlibby and UFC Law!!! He is the BEST and his paralegals are very nice, sweet, and very good workers!!! I STRONGLY RECOMMEND Attorney Mo (El Abogado Luchador!) for your immigration case! El pelio mucho y muy fuerte para mi y mi familia!! Attorney Mo loves fighting for the legal rights of all the Hispanics and Latinos and all immigrants. El Abogado Mo tiene un muy grand corazon y el va pelear por sus derechos, Attorney Mo has a very big heart and he loves fighting for his clients legal rights!

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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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