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David Michael Gottfried, immigration attorney in New York, New York
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David Michael Gottfried

Immigration attorney · New York, NY · Admitted New York 2006

About this attorney

David is a graduate of the State University of New York at Farmingdale and obtained his law degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School. Before joining Gottfried & Gottfried, LLP, David worked for a small personal injury firm on Long Island as a trial attorney. He is admitted to practice in the State of New York. Presentations / Conferences David spoke at the 2022 American Immigration Lawyers Association Rome District Council convention, on the topic of: Diplomatic Visas. David spoke at the 2017 American Immigration Lawyers Association National convention in New Orleans, on the topic of: From Diplomacy to Residency: Diplomatic Visa Holders Changing Status from NIV to LPR. David is a also a frequent speaker on a wide range of immigration law topics. He is an active participant and speaker on United Nations and G-4 issues and at local area colleges, including Baruch College, and CUNY Brooklyn. Professional Associations Member American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2008. Selected to 2018 - 2022 New York Metro Rising Stars Being selected to Rising Stars is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Stars, David Gottfried has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation. Areas of Practice All areas of immigration and naturalization, family immigration law, and business immigration. David has successfully represented numerous O-1 and E-11 first preference extraordinary ability individuals in the sciences, arts and sports. Working with married couples to obtain their green card is the best. Education B.S. State University of New York at Farmingdale Juris Doctor State University of New York at Buffalo Read Full Bio

Matters handled

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

Practice Focus

Asylum and refugee protection

Practice Focus

Green cards

Practice Focus

Marriage and family petitions

Practice Focus

Work visas

Practice Focus

Citizenship and naturalization

Practice Focus

Deportation defense

Practice Focus

Student visas

Practice Focus

Business immigration

Specific Legal Services & Filings
Citizenship Legal AssistanceFamily-Based ImmigrationGreen Card Legal AssistanceInvestment Visa Legal AssistanceNaturalization AssistanceStudent Visa Legal AssistanceWork Visa Legal AssistanceVAWA PetitionsU-Visa / T-Visa Assistance

Admissions

Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:

New York State BarActive
Admitted: 2006
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
Suny BuffaloJD - Juris Doctor (2009)
State University of New York, Farmingdale State CollegeBS - Bachelor of Science (2006)

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
David Michael Gottfried
122 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10168
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 (646) 218-7553
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