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Ramon E. Rivera
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Ramon E. Rivera

4.8
35 reviews

440 South Warren Street, Suite 400, Syracuse, NY 13202

International Law

About Ramon E. Rivera

Adjunct Professor: Immigration and Naturalization Law, Syracuse University College of Law, 2001—. Nominee, NYS Governor's Judicial Screening Committee, 2009. Selected by CNY Business Journal "40 under 40," 2001.

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Ramon E. Rivera got this award in 2021

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4.4
Immigration
Posted by anonymous
April 13, 2012
Hired Attorney

Mr. Rivera is an excellent lawyer. He is incredibly knowledgeable on immigration law and very helpful. He helped me and my wife for our green card applications. Our case was so difficult that even some lawyers did not take it. On the other hand Mr. Rivera handled the case easily. He really deserved every single penny I paid. I would strongly recommend him to everyone.

 
Immigration
Posted by anonymous
October 08, 2011
Hired Attorney

Excellent professional. Responsible. Trustable. Efficient. I would highly recommend his services.

Immigration
Posted by anonymous
April 27, 2011
Hired Attorney

Mr. Rivera proved to be an outstaring professional and caring person. Mr. Rivera helped us understand our responsibilities towards processes of our case.
Mr. Rivera is a wonderful person to be around. His expertise, common sense and reliability are just a few of his best qualities. Sincerely, Dr.Pablo Cohen and Angela Cohen.

Immigration
Posted by anonymous
August 12, 2010
Hired Attorney

As a corporation, we have had a number of immigration issues, visas etc. that have required in-depth, knowledgeable resolution in a timely manner. Ramon Rivera has been a welcome addition to our team. He is someone that we know, trust, and can call when we have questions or a problem. He provides a great deal of peace of mind, even to some of our foreign nationals who prefer to handle some legal matters on their own without the advice of an immigration lawyer.

 
Immigration
Posted by anonymous
July 06, 2010
Hired Attorney

Ramon Rivera has an understanding of immigration law. He has always been responsive to our needs.

Immigration
Posted by anonymous
July 07, 2015
Hired Attorney

I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE HE IS RUDE AND WILL LEAVE YOU HANGING. ALL HE CARES ABOUT IS MONEY.

Immigration
Posted by anonymous
April 21, 2011
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Areas of Law

  • International Law

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Mackenzie Hughes LLP

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1995, New York
    1995, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
    2001, U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    New York State (Member, Labor and International Law Sections) and American (Member, Labor and International Law Sections) Bar Associations
    American Immigration Lawyers Association
    Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Syracuse University College of Law
    Class of 1994
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of California, Davis
    Class of 1991
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1963
    Columbia, South Carolina, January 4, 1963

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    Ramon E. Rivera was admitted in 1995 to the State of New York.
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    Ramon E. Rivera is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and United States Supreme Court.
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    Ramon E. Rivera speaks Spanish.
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    Ramon E. Rivera attended Syracuse University College of Law.

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