Kerry William Bretz is a lawyer practicing deportation, immigration and naturalization, immigration law and 3 other areas of law. Kerry received a B.A. degree from Herbert H. Lehman College of the City University of New York in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years. Kerry practices at Bretz & Coven, LLP in New York, NY and 1 other location.
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.Navigating the immigration process is challenging, but having the right legal team makes all the difference. Bretz & Coven, Immigration Lawyers, excel in handling complex cases. Their success is built on legal expertise, access to resources, and relentless persistence, as immigration cases can take months or years. What sets Bretz & Coven apart is their dedication to clients. They thoroughly understand each case, anticipate challenges, and provide clear guidance. Their confidence and determination ensure cases are handled with care and professionalism. In times of legal changes and uncertainties, strong legal representation is essential. Bretz & Coven continue to stand out as the best, constantly striving to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional service.
After my Adjustment of Status application was denied and my case was labeled as ‘hopeless’ a lawyer referred me to Kerry William Bretz. He worked diligently on my case. His expertise and ethics gave me a much-needed peace of mind. Bretz was able to achieve the most satisfactory result for my case: the approval, I was granted a Green Card. I trusted his office once again with my application for citizenship and I can gladly say that my case was approved yesterday. I’m now waiting for my oath ceremony, a sweet ending to my journey as an immigrant in the United States. I highly recommend Bretz without reservations.
Bretz & Coven was not our initial pick, but the almighty God in his awesome love and infinity wisdom sent a messenger to steer us towards this unique form. The firm is unique in the sense that God used the vessels out of this firm to make a very powerful statement once again on this beautiful hearth. Tiffany A. Javier and Kerry William Bretz are really amazing attorneys to say the least. I pray that you remain the beacon of light that you have been,are and remain for many more generations to co
Mr. Bretz and his team are outstanding! Before being represented by Bretz Law, I had my share of miserable experiences. My case was complicated and problematic. Mr. Bretz assured me that there was light at the end of the tunnel. His approach was realistic coupled with optimism and total honesty. I’m forever thankful to Kerry Bretz.
The only reason for the 4 stars is I had to originally reach out to them initially, but afterwards everything was perfect. In other words, if it's important to you, then it becomes of an importance to them. After 5 years of back and forth with my complex N-400 case, I finally decided to hire a specialize law firm to help me with my re-application. Like many New Yorkers and I who struggle to understand the legality of the immigration system, I highly recommend you consult an immigration lawyer even if it means paying a little extra to help you with your case done promptly. In the end, having a peace of mind is what matters. The lawyer assigned to me was Ms. Sae-Jung Lee and her paralegal Maria Cheng. Even in the midst of COVID-19, their prompt response to any questions I had was valuable to my case. Sae-Jung and I communicated through email and the google meet weeks before my interview to go over the details of my form. On the day of the interview, it was a breeze. Long story short,
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Firm InformationPositionSenior PartnerFirm NameBretz & Coven, LLP
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCasesHenderson v. Immigration
Naturalization Service, 157 F.3d 106 (2nd Cir. 1998)
St. John v. McElroy, 917 F.Supp. 243 (S.D.N.Y. 1996)
Cruz-Taveras v. McElroy, 1996 WL 455012 (S.D.N.Y. August 12, 1996)
Thomas v. McElroy, 1996 WL 487953 (S.D.N.Y. August 23, 1996) (same)
Alba v. McElroy, 96 Civ. 8748 (DLC), 1996 U.S. Dist. Lexis 17796 (S.D.N.Y. December 4, 1996)
Pottinger v. Reno, 51 F.Supp.2d 349 (E.D.N.Y. 1999)
Henderson v. INS, 157 F.3d 106 (2d Cir, 1998), cert. denied sub nom.
Reno v. Navas, 119 S. Ct. 1141 (1999)
Mojica v. Reno, 970 F.Supp. 130 (E.D.N.Y. 1997)
aff'd, Henderson v. INS, 157 F.3d 106 (2d Cir. 1998), cert. denied sub nom.
Reno v. Navas, 119 S. Ct. 1141 (U.S. Mar. 8, 1999)
Alba v. McElroy, Dkt. No. 96 CIV. 8748 (DLC), 1996 WL 695811 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 4, 1996)
Thomas v. McElroy, Dkt. No. 96 CIV. 5065 (JSM), 1996 WL 487953 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 27, 1996)
Cruz-Taveras v. McElroy, Dkt. No. 96 CIV. 5068 (MBM), 1996 WL 455012 (S.D.N.Y. Aug 13, 1996)
St. John v. McElroy, 917 F.Supp. 243 (S.D.N.Y. 1996).
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1991, Connecticut
1992, New York
1994, Florida
1996, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
1998, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
1999, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
1994, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
MembershipsThe Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Member, Immigration Committee, 1997)
New York City Lawyers Association (Member, Immigration Committee, 1993). -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolCity University of New York School of Law, Queens College
Class of 1991
J.D.
Other EducationHerbert H. Lehman College of the City University of New York
Class of 1988
B.A.
magna cum laude
Kerry William Bretz
305 Broadway, Suite 100New York, NY 10007U.S.A.
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