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Neil Stephen Dornbaum

Immigration attorney · Roseland, NJ · Admitted New Jersey 1978

About this attorney

Neil Stephen Dornbaum is a distinguished immigration attorney with over four decades of legal experience, widely regarded as one of New Jersey's leading authorities in the field. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Corporate Immigration and Global Mobility practice group at Connell Foley, providing strategic counsel to multinational corporations, domestic enterprises, and individuals navigating complex cross-border mobility issues.

Prior to joining Connell Foley, Mr. Dornbaum built an esteemed career as a founding partner at Dornbaum & Peregoy, where he spent decades guiding clients through all facets of immigration law. He earned his Juris Doctor from Temple University's James E. Beasley School of Law in 1981, following his undergraduate studies at the City University of New York, Hunter College. His legal excellence has consistently earned him accolades, including repeated selections to Super Lawyers and Top Lawyers for Immigration Law.

Known for his thorough and client-centered approach, Mr. Dornbaum combines in-depth statutory knowledge with practical problem-solving to help businesses secure essential talent and assist professionals in achieving their immigration goals. He remains committed to responsive communication, ethical standards, and high-quality advocacy throughout every stage of the legal process.

Matters handled

Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):

Practice Focus

Asylum and refugee protection

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Green cards

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Marriage and family petitions

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Work visas

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Citizenship and naturalization

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Deportation defense

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Student visas

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Business immigration

Specific Legal Services & Filings
Green Card Legal AssistanceInvestment Visa Legal Assistance

Admissions

Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:

New Jersey State BarActive
Admitted: 1978
Verified
Federal Immigration Court Practice (EOIR)

Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.

Law School & Legal Education
Temple University, James E. Beasley School of LawJD - Juris Doctor (1981)
City University of New York, Hunter CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts (1978)

Languages

Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:

English

Consultations

Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:

Format Options
In-person, Phone & Video

Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.

Initial Consultation Fee
Fixed Fee Consultation

Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.

Office

Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:

Physical Address
Neil Stephen Dornbaum
56 Livingston Avenue
Roseland, NJ 07068
Remote Representation Available

Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.

Contact

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Direct Telephone
+1 (973) 623-7777
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