Chirag V. Patel
Immigration attorney · Chevy Chase, MD · Admitted Maryland 1999
About this attorney
Chirag V. Patel is the founder and managing attorney of Patel Law Group, bringing over two decades of dedicated legal experience to clients facing complex immigration and deportation challenges. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Attorney Patel focuses his practice primarily on immigration law and criminal immigration defense, navigating the critical intersection of federal immigration policies and state criminal proceedings.
Attorney Patel earned his Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from George Washington University before obtaining his Juris Doctor from the American University Washington College of Law in 1995. In 1997, he established Patel Law Group to deliver strategic, personalized legal representation. He is admitted to practice before the Maryland State Courts, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. A respected leader in his field, he has actively served as Chair of the Rapid Response Committee for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) D.C. Chapter.
Guided by a commitment to justice and client empowerment, Attorney Patel works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to resolve intricate visa, asylum, and removal issues. He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, allowing him to connect directly and empathetically with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
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.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
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
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
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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