Richard Thomas Herman
Immigration attorney · Cleveland, OH · Admitted Ohio 1993
About this attorney
Richard T. Herman is an acclaimed immigration attorney and the founder of Herman Legal Group, known as The Law Firm for Immigrants. With over 30 years of legal experience, he has dedicated his practice to guiding individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and corporations through the complex landscape of U.S. immigration law. His comprehensive practice encompasses family-based petitions, employment and investor visas, deportation defense, asylum claims, naturalization, and complex federal waivers.
Richard earned his Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1993 and was admitted to the Ohio Bar that same year. He established Herman Legal Group in 1995 after gaining international legal experience practicing in Moscow. A recognized thought leader and advocate for immigrant-driven economic growth, Richard co-authored the nationally acclaimed book Immigrant, Inc.: Why Immigrant Entrepreneurs Are Driving the New Economy. He holds an AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been repeatedly selected to Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America.
Grounded in empathy and rigorous preparation, Richard and his multilingual legal team provide individualized, strategic representation tailored to each client's unique circumstances. His firm emphasizes transparent communication, thorough evidentiary analysis, and relentless advocacy, whether securing humanitarian relief in immigration court or helping international talent and enterprises establish lasting roots in the United States.
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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