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Lori Altorfer Pinjuh, immigration attorney in Cleveland, Ohio
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Lori Altorfer Pinjuh

Immigration attorney · Cleveland, OH · Admitted Ohio 1996

About this attorney

Lori Altorfer Pinjuh is a distinguished immigration attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, with nearly three decades of focused experience in U.S. immigration and nationality law. As the principal of Pinjuh Law Firm, she provides comprehensive legal counsel to individuals, families, and businesses navigating the multifaceted United States immigration system.

Ms. Pinjuh earned her Juris Doctor from the Syracuse University College of Law in 1996 following her undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University. Early in her career, she served as a judicial law clerk for Magistrate Judge Clifford Proud in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. A recognized leader in the legal community, she has served as Chairman of the Immigration Section of the Cleveland Bar Association and as Secretary of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Ohio Chapter.

Dedicated to compassionate and results-driven representation, Ms. Pinjuh tailors her legal strategies to meet the distinct objectives of each client. Her practice serves a broad international clientele, offering multilingual support in French, Mandarin, Swahili, Arabic, and Spanish to facilitate clear and effective communication throughout every phase 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 Assistance

Admissions

Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:

Ohio State BarActive
Admitted: 1996
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
Syracuse University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor (1996)
Vanderbilt UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science (1992)

Languages

Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:

EnglishSpanishArabicFrenchMandarinSwahili

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
Lori Altorfer Pinjuh
6140 West Creek Road
Cleveland, OH 44131
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

Reach Lori directly by phone or submit your inquiry below:

Direct Telephone
+1 (216) 264-4618
Law Firm Website
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