Joseph E. Best
Immigration attorney · Philadelphia, PA · Admitted Pennsylvania 2008, bar no. Active Registration
About this attorney
Joseph E. Best is an experienced immigration attorney with over 18 years of legal practice dedicated to guiding individuals, families, and businesses through complex immigration matters. Based in Philadelphia, he maintains a multi-regional practice serving clients throughout Pennsylvania, the Berkshires, and the Hudson Valley. Attorney Best earned his Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law in 2008. Throughout his legal career, he has focused extensively on federal immigration laws, helping clients secure visas, permanent residency, citizenship, and defense against removal proceedings. Recognized for his compassionate and thorough approach, Joseph E. Best is committed to providing strategic, client-centered advocacy. He works diligently to ensure that each client understands their rights and options while navigating the evolving landscape of United States immigration law.
Throughout their legal career, Joseph has concentrated their practice on complex immigration filings, including citizenship legal assistance, deportation/removal defense, and employment-based immigration. Having graduated from Villanova University School of Law, they bring rigorous statutory analysis, thorough evidentiary documentation, and meticulous case preparation to every client petition before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and regional Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) immigration courts.
Recognizing that immigration matters are deeply personal and critical to their clients' future, Joseph maintains transparent communication and accessible counsel throughout every stage of the legal process. Their office conducts thorough initial case evaluations, helps clients understand potential risks and timelines, and provides clear, personalized guidance from initial petition submission through interview representation and appellate review.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
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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.
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Consultations
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Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
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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.
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