Herman Legal Group: U.S. Immigration Lawyers for Families, Workers and Businesses
Herman Legal Group is an immigration law firm founded in 1995. Our multilingual immigration lawyers help families, employers, professionals, investors, and students with work and student visas, family- and employment-based green cards, immigration waivers, asylum and humanitarian protection, U.S. citizenship, and deportation defense throughout the United States and around the world.
Based in Cleveland and Columbus, we serve clients nationwide and worldwide through secure video and phone consultations.
Comprehensive Immigration Services
Marriage, fiancé, and family petitions; consular processing; family-based green cards; and naturalization and U.S. citizenship matters.
Work visas, employer petitions, and employment-based green cards; investor visas; student visas; and immigration compliance guidance.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Other Legal Services for Immigrants
Immigration law is HLG’s primary focus. The firm also assists immigrants with select related legal needs, primarily serious injury claims, criminal defense, and business, intellectual-property and trademark matters.
How We Work
CLEARER.
STRATEGIC.
RESPONSIVE.
We make the immigration process clearer and more manageable. Clients receive practical guidance, defined next steps, responsive communication, and advice tailored to the risks and opportunities in their case.
Initial Consultation
Start with a personalized consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.
Agreement and Payment
Once you decide to proceed, we will provide a legal agreement and secure payment options.
Guidance and Support
Our staff will assist you in understanding the process and gathering all necessary documents.
Ongoing Support
We will keep you informed with real-time updates on your application throughout your case.
Focused on Your Success
With our expertise and commitment, we prioritize your needs to achieve the best possible outcome.
Meet
Richard Herman
Representing Immigrants With Passion Since 1995
Richard Herman is a recognized immigration lawyer with more than 30 years of experience in the field. His dedication and expertise have earned him an “AV” rating by Martindale Hubbell, Clients’ Choice Award.
He also holds a Top 10 rating as an immigration lawyer on the well-known law website, AVVO. As the author of “Immigrant, Inc.,” Richard Herman further demonstrates his passion for immigration issues, blending legal insight with advocacy for immigrant entrepreneurship and innovation.
Why Choose Us?
Extensive Experience
Herman Legal Group is an immigration law firm founded in 1995. Richard T. Herman is an immigration lawyer with more than 30 years of experience handling complex U.S. immigration matters.
Strategic Advocacy
We develop careful, evidence-based strategies for removal proceedings, bond hearings, appeals, waivers, and other high-stakes immigration matters.
Experienced Immigration Lawyers
Our immigration lawyers provide candid advice, explain available options and risks, and build case strategies around each client’s facts and goals.
Client Recognition
Recognized for outstanding service, we’re a top-rated immigration law firm with hundreds of five-star reviews and a strong record of client success nationwide.
Nationwide Representation
Our team has represented individuals, families, professionals, employers, students, and investors in immigration matters throughout the United States and around the world.
Multilingual Team
Our attorneys and staff speak multiple languages to better serve diverse communities, ensuring clear communication and personalized support for immigrants from every background.
Clear Scope and Fees
We explain the scope of representation and legal fees clearly so clients can make informed decisions before moving forward.
Global Reach
Serving clients worldwide, we offer remote consultations and immigration support across borders, helping individuals, families, and businesses achieve U.S. immigration goals from anywhere.
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Serving Clients Everywhere
No matter where you live, we’ve got you covered.
We work with clients in all 50 states and around the world through virtual consultations.
Our experienced, multilingual team is here to make the immigration process easier—no travel needed. Just schedule a meeting and connect with us from wherever you are.
From the very first consultation, there was a clear and well-structured strategy in place. At every stage, there was consistent guidance, professional attention, and a strong commitment to the case.
The outcome was completely positive. I truly feel grateful for the support provided throughout the entire process, and I have full confidence in continuing to work with them for any future legal matters.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking professionalism, responsibility, and honesty.
He and his team, were an absolute lifesaver throughout the process. They were all always kind, patient, and responsive, making sure nothing was missed and that I never felt alone or confused. The attention to detail and constant support made an enormous difference during a very stressful time. I would and have recommended them.
Our E-2 status was approved successfully and faster than we expected, without any Request for Evidence. We are truly grateful for their hard work and dedication and highly recommend Herman Legal Group to anyone seeking reliable immigration legal services.
I would especially like to recognize the paralegal Linda, who was exceptionally detail-oriented, patient, and responsive. She is fluent in both Chinese and English, which made communication incredibly smooth and reassuring. She took the time to thoroughly explain each step, document, and requirement, always ensuring that I fully understood the process. Her careful guidance and attention to detail made what could have been a stressful experience much more manageable.
I truly appreciate the dedication and professionalism of this team and would highly recommend them to anyone seeking reliable support for family-based immigration matters.
Richard, our attorney, was also great — he provided clear guidance throughout the process and even accompanied us to our interview, where his support really made a difference.
Overall, we’re very grateful for the firm’s help and highly recommend them to anyone looking for knowledgeable, professional, and caring immigration lawyers.
We've been treated with love and respect. We all know how stressful immigration can be, but rest assured, with HLG, you're in good hands.
The interview process is typically very fast-paced, leaving only a few minutes to explain your situation. I did my best to present my case to the visa officer, but it was clear she was having difficulty understanding the full context — though not due to any language barrier on my part.
Ultimately, I presented the cover letter prepared by Herman Legal Group, and it made the difference. The visa officer was persuaded.
In situations like this, it’s essential to have someone who thoroughly understands immigration law — rather than trying to explain complex legal matters yourself during a short interview.
We followed his advice regarding who to try and contact at our Senator's Office, and the issue took about 4 days to get resolved (USCIS admitted an error on their end) and after about 2 weeks the missing Greencard was produced and mailed, and we now have it.
I can definitely recommend their services!
Negussie Tsadkan
We have met many expats and heard many experiences, making us even more grateful to have worked with Herman Legal Group.
Our journey from L1A to green card went smoothly and without issue.
Great people and great work!
As an individual Richard is extremely kind and helpful! He will go an extra mile to understand the case and then advice and work on the case perfectly till the desired result. I have been dealing with this firm for almost 10;years . They never let their clients down. It really takes highly professional law firm to win difficult immigration cases. Herman legal group is definitely one such firm & an answer to the complex immigration cases.
I will give this firm 10 out of 10.
Congratulations to the entire Herman Legal Group for serving the community relentlessly!!
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