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Christopher Lavery

Quincy, MA

Licensed for 18 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Immigration

Language

English

About

Chris Lavery is an immigration attorney from Belfast, Northern Ireland with strong ties to the Irish community in Boston, providing legal advice to immigrants at regular legal clinics throughout New England. After working in Immigration law firms in Boston, Chris opened his firm in 2010.Chris is a graduate with Honors from Portobello College, Dublin, Ireland (LLB) and from Boston College Law School (JD). He also holds a Doctorate of Laws (LLD) (honoris causa) from St. Anselm's College, New Hampshire. Chris has spoken on Immigration issues before the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers and the American Immigration Lawyers' Association; he has also contributed articles on immigration practice to the publications of those organizations. Chris has been awarded in recognition of his non-profit work.Chris is a past chair of the Irish Pastoral Centre of Quincy, Massachusetts, and is the recipient of the Charitable Irish Society's Silver Key Award; the Irish Immigration Center's Appreciation Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service; the PAIR Project's Detention Attorney Award; and was recognized in 2011 in the Irish Echo's "40 under 40."

Practices Areas

Immigration

Language

English

Contact

1212 Hancock StreetSuite 130Quincy, MA, 021691212 Hancock StreetSuite 130Suite 130Quincy, MA, 02169

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Reviews

Kaeo
November 9, 2015

I met my ex when I was a student in the US. We married and after a couple of years I applied for a green card. After four years of marriage and right before the interview to remove the conditions on my green card I found the dirtbag literally in bed with my best friend. His response was that he wasn't going to come to the green card interview and that he wanted me to get deported. I was devastated and very scared because my family had cut off ties with me because of my marriage. I was placed in deportation proceeding and didn't know where to turn. Luckily a friend put me in contact with Chris. He stayed the deportation got me enough time to get a divorce. Once the divorce came through he initiated a new removal of green card condition application without my cheating ex. and took me the through the whole difficult process (made especially difficult because my ex. did not co-operate at all and had all my photos, records, etc., everything, he even kept all my clothes and belongings). The interview was scheduled for Dec 24, 2014, and my knight in shining armor was there and helped me through the interview explaining the sad and sordid details of my situation. With Chris's able explanation the immigration officer quickly understood the situation and gave me an early Christmas present, my permanent green card :) I could not have gotten through that difficult time and navigated the complicated process without Chris. I can say 100% that without his help I would not be living in the US and I would have been deported. Chris is one of the best immigration attorneys in Boston. He cares about his clients, as do his excellent and responsive office staff. His fees are very reasonable, especially given his experience, and he gets results and keeps families together. The immigration process is often a daunting one fraught with anxiety but it doesn't have to be, and with attorney Chris Lavery helping you through it, it isn't. Highly recommend!

Jodi & Phil
February 6, 2015

Chris came highly recommended to us. After working with him, we could easily see why. Chris was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and personable. He walked us through the immigration process with confidence and ease. We always felt aware and prepared of the process, as Chris was super informative and unbelievably patient in answering every question we had. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone and everyone. You will NOT find a better Lawyer to represent you with the immigration process!

Neil
July 21, 2014

Attorney Lavery handled my green card case in 2011. It was not a straightforward case, but that did not deter him at all. He was enthusiastic about the case and relished the challenge that it presented. Attorney Lavery was very knowledgeable and kept me informed throughout the process. I received my green card, and am now a citizen of the United States. I could not have done this without the help of Attorney Lavery. I unreservedly recommend Attorney Lavery to anyone who needs immigration services.

anonymous
January 11, 2013

I applied for my Naturalization and I had some criminal issues that were somewhat difficult and wasn't sure if I was going to get approved or not. Chris did the research for me and advised me that he saw no problem in my applying for Citizenship (after he saw my CORI report that is). Immigration was tough on my case and it took 7 months to get approved but it did get approved. Chris would go to immigration on my behalf every 30 days (after my interview) just so he can keep me informed on what was going on. He is an incredible attorney and truly cares about his clients. He is always reachable and has the patience of a saint because I am telling you I wasn't easy to deal with because I just wanted to know if it was going to get approved or not. I recommend Chris with no hesitation he is unbelievable and made my dream of becoming a U.S. citizen come true....Every attorney should have the passion that Chris does regarding Immigration law.

Judi
October 25, 2011

We met Chris back in 2007 and we hired him immediately after our first meeting and we never looked back. He walked us through this very intimidating immigration process in baby steps and helped us understand everything so clearly that we rarely had questions for him. He was prompt and informative and just all round fantastic.It is now 2011 and we have just finalized our Immigration process and as well as becoming a US Citizen we have gained a great friend. I would recommend Chris in a heartbeat to anyone who is in need of a GREAT immigration lawyer

anonymous
March 18, 2010

Chris helped my husband and I with my husband's recent application for a green card. He was most helpful and knowledgable, guiding us through a sometimes complicated process. I would absolutely recommend him, he's one of the best!

Kaeo
November 9, 2015

I met my ex when I was a student in the US. We married and after a couple of years I applied for a green card. After four years of marriage and right before the interview to remove the conditions on my green card I found the dirtbag literally in bed with my best friend. His response was that he wasn't going to come to the green card interview and that he wanted me to get deported. I was devastated and very scared because my family had cut off ties with me because of my marriage. I was placed in deportation proceeding and didn't know where to turn. Luckily a friend put me in contact with Chris. He stayed the deportation got me enough time to get a divorce. Once the divorce came through he initiated a new removal of green card condition application without my cheating ex. and took me the through the whole difficult process (made especially difficult because my ex. did not co-operate at all and had all my photos, records, etc., everything, he even kept all my clothes and belongings). The interview was scheduled for Dec 24, 2014, and my knight in shining armor was there and helped me through the interview explaining the sad and sordid details of my situation. With Chris's able explanation the immigration officer quickly understood the situation and gave me an early Christmas present, my permanent green card :) I could not have gotten through that difficult time and navigated the complicated process without Chris. I can say 100% that without his help I would not be living in the US and I would have been deported. Chris is one of the best immigration attorneys in Boston. He cares about his clients, as do his excellent and responsive office staff. His fees are very reasonable, especially given his experience, and he gets results and keeps families together. The immigration process is often a daunting one fraught with anxiety but it doesn't have to be, and with attorney Chris Lavery helping you through it, it isn't. Highly recommend!

Jodi & Phil
February 6, 2015

Chris came highly recommended to us. After working with him, we could easily see why. Chris was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and personable. He walked us through the immigration process with confidence and ease. We always felt aware and prepared of the process, as Chris was super informative and unbelievably patient in answering every question we had. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone and everyone. You will NOT find a better Lawyer to represent you with the immigration process!

Neil
July 21, 2014

Attorney Lavery handled my green card case in 2011. It was not a straightforward case, but that did not deter him at all. He was enthusiastic about the case and relished the challenge that it presented. Attorney Lavery was very knowledgeable and kept me informed throughout the process. I received my green card, and am now a citizen of the United States. I could not have done this without the help of Attorney Lavery. I unreservedly recommend Attorney Lavery to anyone who needs immigration services.

anonymous
January 11, 2013

I applied for my Naturalization and I had some criminal issues that were somewhat difficult and wasn't sure if I was going to get approved or not. Chris did the research for me and advised me that he saw no problem in my applying for Citizenship (after he saw my CORI report that is). Immigration was tough on my case and it took 7 months to get approved but it did get approved. Chris would go to immigration on my behalf every 30 days (after my interview) just so he can keep me informed on what was going on. He is an incredible attorney and truly cares about his clients. He is always reachable and has the patience of a saint because I am telling you I wasn't easy to deal with because I just wanted to know if it was going to get approved or not. I recommend Chris with no hesitation he is unbelievable and made my dream of becoming a U.S. citizen come true....Every attorney should have the passion that Chris does regarding Immigration law.

Judi
October 25, 2011

We met Chris back in 2007 and we hired him immediately after our first meeting and we never looked back. He walked us through this very intimidating immigration process in baby steps and helped us understand everything so clearly that we rarely had questions for him. He was prompt and informative and just all round fantastic.It is now 2011 and we have just finalized our Immigration process and as well as becoming a US Citizen we have gained a great friend. I would recommend Chris in a heartbeat to anyone who is in need of a GREAT immigration lawyer

anonymous
March 18, 2010

Chris helped my husband and I with my husband's recent application for a green card. He was most helpful and knowledgable, guiding us through a sometimes complicated process. I would absolutely recommend him, he's one of the best!

Kaeo
November 9, 2015

I met my ex when I was a student in the US. We married and after a couple of years I applied for a green card. After four years of marriage and right before the interview to remove the conditions on my green card I found the dirtbag literally in bed with my best friend. His response was that he wasn't going to come to the green card interview and that he wanted me to get deported. I was devastated and very scared because my family had cut off ties with me because of my marriage. I was placed in deportation proceeding and didn't know where to turn. Luckily a friend put me in contact with Chris. He stayed the deportation got me enough time to get a divorce. Once the divorce came through he initiated a new removal of green card condition application without my cheating ex. and took me the through the whole difficult process (made especially difficult because my ex. did not co-operate at all and had all my photos, records, etc., everything, he even kept all my clothes and belongings). The interview was scheduled for Dec 24, 2014, and my knight in shining armor was there and helped me through the interview explaining the sad and sordid details of my situation. With Chris's able explanation the immigration officer quickly understood the situation and gave me an early Christmas present, my permanent green card :) I could not have gotten through that difficult time and navigated the complicated process without Chris. I can say 100% that without his help I would not be living in the US and I would have been deported. Chris is one of the best immigration attorneys in Boston. He cares about his clients, as do his excellent and responsive office staff. His fees are very reasonable, especially given his experience, and he gets results and keeps families together. The immigration process is often a daunting one fraught with anxiety but it doesn't have to be, and with attorney Chris Lavery helping you through it, it isn't. Highly recommend!

Jodi & Phil
February 6, 2015

Chris came highly recommended to us. After working with him, we could easily see why. Chris was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and personable. He walked us through the immigration process with confidence and ease. We always felt aware and prepared of the process, as Chris was super informative and unbelievably patient in answering every question we had. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone and everyone. You will NOT find a better Lawyer to represent you with the immigration process!

Neil
July 21, 2014

Attorney Lavery handled my green card case in 2011. It was not a straightforward case, but that did not deter him at all. He was enthusiastic about the case and relished the challenge that it presented. Attorney Lavery was very knowledgeable and kept me informed throughout the process. I received my green card, and am now a citizen of the United States. I could not have done this without the help of Attorney Lavery. I unreservedly recommend Attorney Lavery to anyone who needs immigration services.

anonymous
January 11, 2013

I applied for my Naturalization and I had some criminal issues that were somewhat difficult and wasn't sure if I was going to get approved or not. Chris did the research for me and advised me that he saw no problem in my applying for Citizenship (after he saw my CORI report that is). Immigration was tough on my case and it took 7 months to get approved but it did get approved. Chris would go to immigration on my behalf every 30 days (after my interview) just so he can keep me informed on what was going on. He is an incredible attorney and truly cares about his clients. He is always reachable and has the patience of a saint because I am telling you I wasn't easy to deal with because I just wanted to know if it was going to get approved or not. I recommend Chris with no hesitation he is unbelievable and made my dream of becoming a U.S. citizen come true....Every attorney should have the passion that Chris does regarding Immigration law.

Judi
October 25, 2011

We met Chris back in 2007 and we hired him immediately after our first meeting and we never looked back. He walked us through this very intimidating immigration process in baby steps and helped us understand everything so clearly that we rarely had questions for him. He was prompt and informative and just all round fantastic.It is now 2011 and we have just finalized our Immigration process and as well as becoming a US Citizen we have gained a great friend. I would recommend Chris in a heartbeat to anyone who is in need of a GREAT immigration lawyer

anonymous
March 18, 2010

Chris helped my husband and I with my husband's recent application for a green card. He was most helpful and knowledgable, guiding us through a sometimes complicated process. I would absolutely recommend him, he's one of the best!