Kingsley Wara | New York Immigration Lawyer

Case involved a detained African immigrant. Prior attorney was criminal law attorney and could not help. Her bond application was denied. Government argued my client was charged with a serious crime and in particular, that my client was a flight risk. The case was then referred to me and I was able to secure her release by arguing to the judge that she was not a flight risk as she had hired an attorney (myself) to handle her case, and by the way, had a filed and pending petition for relief (asylum). I also drew attention to the fact that she had a little two year old baby deprived of the chance of bonding with her mother because of her continued incarceration. The Judge agreed - bond granted!

Clients should look for someone who has done it before. Someone whose practice focuses on the specific area in question.

Local knowledge is definitely important. You know what each judge tolerates, know the procedures in each court, how the cases are called up in each court, how pleadings are taken etc.

In a consultation, I will give better knowledge of what the stakes are, what kind of documents (or other evidence) would bolster a given case, what to expect in court, or how long the kind of cases typically take.

During consultation, I will get a comprehensive picture of the facts relating to the client's case; to understand where the client is coming from and what their expectations are. I like to know what actions have been carried out so far and what responses obtained.

Well, for one thing I am an immigrant and understand better the issues typically confronting immigrants. I charge a flat fee rather than on an hourly basis, which makes my fees on the lower end and easily ascertainable. This also benefits my clients as they can plan better.

The most rewarding aspect of my job is that it affects real people with real problems. Nothing is more gratifying than the knowledge that you were instrumental in securing the liberty of someone by getting them out of immigration jail for example. Especially when that person had no hopes, prior to meeting you, or when you assist a real person to acquire a legal status which allows them to live freely in this country.

I am an avid soccer player and follow the game at the National level voraciously.

I am an active member of my church and contribute to church charity events.

• New York State Bar Association | Member        
  Brooklyn Bar Association | Member        
  Brooklyn Volunteer Lawyer's Association | Member        
  American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member

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