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Jon E. Jessen
Law Offices Jon E. Jessen, LLC
50 Main St.
Suite 1000
White Plains, NY 06001
Phone: (914) 682-2098 | Fax: (914) 682-7784
http://www.jessenlaw.com
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization
Legal Topic
Immigration
Preferred New Clients
No preference for new clients. All clients are welcome!
Sub-Categories
Immigration
- Citizenship or Naturalization
- Removal or Deportation
- Employer Work Visas
- Permanent Resident (Green Card)
- Political Asylum & Refugees
- Undocumented Workers
- Visas
Bar Admissions
CT, Jun 1991
Bar Number: 404049
Other Court Admissions
U.S. District Court-Districts of Connecticut; U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd and 11th Circuits.
Association Memberships
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA); Connecticut Bar Association; Fairfield County Bar Association.
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education seminars through AILA and other accredited immigration organizations.
Example Cases
Assisted an immigrant from Kosovo (former Yugoslavia) who had been living in the U.S. for more than twenty years in reopening his deportation order and obtaining permanent residency ("green card"). Challenged the denial of a motion to reopen issued by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) before the U.S. Court of Appeals (2nd Circuit) resulting in the Court of Appeals granting the appeal and sending the case back to the BIA for further review. Represented a client before the BIA in a case in which the Immigration Judge had granted the client's defense to deportation but the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appealed the decision to the BIA. The client remained in DHS detention during the appeal but the BIA found in favor of the client and agreed with the Judge's decision and ordered the client's release from detention. Represented a client from Iran before the Immigration Judge and the client was granted withholding of asylum from being deported to Iran. Also have assisted numerous immigrants in obtaining green cards through family members or employers.
Education
Degree:
B.S.
School:
Northeastern University
City:
Boston
State:
MA
Year:
1987
Honors:
Graduated Cum Laude
Focus and Accomplishments:
College of Criminal Justice (Pre-Law).
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Quinnipiac University School of Law
City:
Hamden
State:
CT
Year:
1990
Number of Attorneys
2
State Licensed In
CT and NY
Firm Focus and History
Practice limited to U.S. Immigration and Naturalization law. General practice of Immigration Law: Asylum, Business, Consular Practice, Deportation, Family and Naturalization. Trial and Appellate Practice before the Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, Administrative Appeals Office and the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Since 2001 Law Offices Jon E. Jessen, LLC has successfully represented businesses, individuals and families before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of State, Immigration Courts, Administrative Appeals Office, Board of Immigration Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit.
Previous Employment Summary
Nakian & Jessen, as a partner from 1994 to 2000. Law Offices Robert S. Peeters, as an associate from 1991 to 1994.
Activities and Awards
BV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Pro Bono work in immigration for Connecticut Legal Services.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
It is extremely important, especially in the area of immigration law, that clients are educated in the law as it relates to their circumstances. A large percentage of the work that I do is educating clients concerning the immigration laws based on their individual circumstances and status.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I have reviewed documents prepared by clients a number of times and I continue to provide this service. I always advise these client that if they have certain issues in their case which may be a problem later on they should retain the services of an experienced immigration attorney.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I do offer a case preparation consultation for clients who do want to represent themselves. However I do urge clients that have potential issues in their case which can pose a problem to retain the services of an experienced immigration attorney.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to become a lawyer because I wanted to help those who cannot help themselves. The majority of my clients are uneducated and need the assistance of an experienced professional who will fight for them and their family.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
The fact that I lived in Europe as a child with my family and traveled extensively was an invaluable education and experience in that it exposed me to different nationalities and cultures. My work experience early in legal career in areas other than just immigration has helped me in my immigration practice since the practice of immigration law involves so many difference disciplines including family, criminal and business law.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I chose immigration as my area of practice for the reason that ever since law school, when I took a course in immigration law, I decided that this is the area I want to practice. The impact a successful case has on an immigrant and his or her family is exhilarating.
What do you like best about your career?
I enjoy the challenge of assisting immigrants in achieving their dream to legally work and live in the United States and raise their family.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have an associate who is a licensed attorney in the states of CT and NY and who is an extremely good researcher and writer which is an invaluable resource. I also have two full time legal assistants who are fluent in Spanish and have a combined ten years experience in immigration issues. I also have an office manager who has seven years experience in managing an immigration practice.
What are your strengths and style?
I meet with each and every client who comes to the office personally for an initial consultation. I then strategies each client's case and advise the client what we can do to assist them.
Personal Interests:
I am married and we have two daughters. I enjoy family activities as well as fishing, golf and rowing.
Office Manager/Assistant
Carlota
Fax
(914) 682-7784
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday and other hours available by appointment.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
Spanish
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We generally charge a flat fee for our services.
Hourly Rates
Available for certain cases.
Free Initial Consultation?
We offer a one hour consultation for $150. Free initial consultation for victims of domestic violence and serious crimes.
Typical Retainer
Half of attorney fee due before work commences and balance plus filing fees due prior to filing application.
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