The Law Offices of Michael J Gurfinkel, Inc

I called today because I was interested in using his firm to assist my fiancé (Who is a US citizen) to petition for her daughter in the Philippines to become a US Citizen. The issue is why they need $ 300 for me to complete and send in an application for an initial review and consultation. This is odd as I have worked with different law firms in the past. I do not mind if I have to spend a little more money for good service and results, but I am very cautious to those who are not willing to initially meet with you and provide estimates based on cases which do not involve any serious legal issues, crimes, etc.

This lawyer is so famous on national TV… with a very nice office building. He’s knowledgeable, yes… but he missed one thing and we were advised wrongly. He charges way over board… just to acquire a FOIA, he charged $ 2000… blamed myself for taking it… only to find out my not so well popular immigration lawyer would only charge $ 200. As for the adjustment of status/​petition, his office gave me a quote of price of a brand new let’s say Toyota Corolla… & had a disclaimer that he’s not sure if he can adjust the status to permanent residency. I consulted another immigration lawyer… was advised the status can be adjusted to permanent residency and that I will get my green card in 3 months time, for a total fee of $ 3000. I am pleased to say that my adjustment of status was approved in just 2 months and 22 days… I now have my green card.
I cannot still understand up to now why Gurfinkel would charge someone so much… thousands and thousands of dollars. So sad but he is a ripped off… this is the truth. I am thankful I didn’t fall for his over board fees.
Please think it over and over again before you get his services.

I used The Law Offices of Michael J Gurfinkel when my office in HK was sponsoring me for a job in NY. My office was solely concerned about my work visa but I wanted my husband to also be able to work as well. Atty Gurfinkel was very knowledgeable and worked with our corporate immigration counsel. As a result, my husband and I and our kids all entered the US within 6 mos and immediately got our green cards — and eventually our US Citizenship. He has a longer term strategy and greater vision — so even if your office sponsors your visa, make sure you get a second opinion from Atty Gurfinkel. His team is very professional — great with follow ups. The whole process became less daunting and much more manageable. This was about the future of my family so I made sure I went to the best immigration lawyer.

i have seen atty gurfinkel on tfc and on his show citizen pinoy. he seemed knowledgeaable so i tried his services. after paying $ 300.00 for an initial consultation, i talked to a male partner of his over the phone, i found out that there is nothing i can do about my immigration case. i wanted to ask another question, but i was told i had to pay an extra $ 300.00. so i declined and hung up the phone. a week later i consulted another immigration firm who helped me until i got my green card 3 months ago. Atty. Gurfinkel is a waste of time and money.

Michael J Gurfinkel’s law office is a rip off, 3 years ago, my wife and i made an appointment and went to their office in glendale. i paid $ 300 and i waited for 2 hours in the lobby before a female lawyer talked to us and spent 10 minutes just to tell us that she cant do anything about our case. she advised us to go home in the Philippines and re-​apply and wait another 10 yrs. I went to another lawyer with a FREE consultation and helped us out till everything went well. Do not believe everything that they say on the commercial about this lawyer, where do you think he gets all the money to pay for his expenses on this stupid commercials which he uses filipino actors? by ripping off innocent clients. Atty. Gurfinkel doesnt even show his face in person when you go to his office and ask for help. most of his associates are
EVERYONE WHO NEEDS HELP WITH THIER IMMIGRATION STATUS, DONT WAIST YOUR ON GURFINKEL. $ 300 for 10 Minutes? there are plenty of honest lawyers in America who dont charge for a consultation and they are also good.

Coming from 6 various legal consultations among prominent immigration lawyers in Los Angeles area this is what I have to say:
Location: With legal consultation and being new to a certain place, Law Office Of Michael J Gurfinkel is the TOP in STRATEGIC & PEACE OF MIND LOCATION among immigration law offices. WHY? — PARKING — its free in front and if one wanted closed shaded parking space, there is a wide space area located just at the back of the office for a small amount of parking fee. RELAXATION — Nothing more relaxing after a legal consultation than just a couple of blocks walk to Glendale CA’s top Malls and finest dining restaurants.
Immigration: Normally walk-​in prospect clients — set expectation are made despite not providing details of their respective case. In order for your case to be attended with recommended solutions, one needs to fill every single detail, information and related thoughts in mind in the questionnaire sheet they provide. The more indepth information one share the better the chance for a solution
Fee: This is the normal notion from the sourgraping people who tends to badmouth or should I say the ignorant ones. Reality (and this is from personal experience), It cost me less in comparison to my previous immigration lawyers (who just gave me no result and deadend to my status). On top of it, Law Offices of Gurfinkel do have a very comprehensive payment plan which will suit best to the clients ability to pay. To add, their accounting group are too helpful for you to understand.