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Richard T. Herman, immigration lawyer in Cleveland, OH

Richard T. Herman

4.0(2)
Immigration Lawyer at Cleveland Office: Headquarters
Cleveland, OH Replies in ~24h English, Russian 32 years practicing OH Bar
AsylumBusinessCitizenshipEmploymentFamilyInvestmentRemoval DefenseStudent

About Richard

RIchard has 30 years of experience in immigration law, is AV-Rated, skilled and friendly. Call him at 1-216-696-6170 to discuss your case. Schedule an appointment online now: https://www.lawfirm4immigrants.com/book-consultation/ Richard and his team are happy to help! The Herman Legal Group is the "Law Firm for Immigrants." Founded by nationally-known immigration lawyer Richard Herman in 1995, the Herman Legal Group provides skilled and cost-effective immigration counsel to businesses, families and individuals. Along with attorneys Charmaine Rozario, Vania Stefanova, Tameen Ansari, Luis Villarroel, Of-Counsel immigration attorney Ben Huynh and Ruijie Zhang. We speak over 12 languages. We are experienced in all aspects of immigration law, including employment immigration, investor immigration, family immigration, and deportation defense. When you need someone strong and compassionate in your corner, contact us.

The Herman Legal Group was awarded the designation of “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report in the field of immigration law for 2016, 2017 and 2018.

We serve clients in all 50 states.

Our immigration services include:

• Green Card Application

• H1B status

• Asylum

• Immigrant Visa

• Marriage Visa

• Fiance visa, I-129F, K1 Visa requirements

• Deportation (“Removal”) Defense

• Green Card renewal

• U.S. citizenship

• Assistance with Embassy

• Assistance with National Visa Center (“NVC”)

• Representation at USCIS and U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (“ICE”)

• TN Visa, E2 visa, L1 visa

• National Interest Waiver Green Card

• EB5 Investor Green Card

• I-601A Waiver

• Hardship Waiver

• J1 Waiver

• DACA

• TPS

• R1 Visa

• VAWA

• U Visa

• Cancellation of Removal

• Request for Evidence

• Notice of Intent to Deny

• Change of Status

• F1 status

• Motion to Reopen

• Board of Immigration Appeals

Practice areas

Asylum

Affirmative and defensive asylum cases

I-589WithholdingCAT
Business

Corporate immigration and global mobility

E-1E-2TNCompliance
Citizenship

Naturalization and derivative citizenship

N-400N-600
Employment

Work visas, PERM and employment-based green cards

H-1BL-1O-1EB-2EB-3PERM
Family

Spouse, fiancé(e), parent and sibling petitions

I-130K-1I-485AOSGreen Card
Investment

Investor and entrepreneur visas

EB-5E-2L-1A
Removal Defense

Deportation and immigration court defense

NTACancellationBond
Student

F-1, M-1, OPT and STEM extensions

F-1OPTSTEM-OPTM-1

Education

Case Western Reserve UniversityJ.D. · 1993
University of CincinnatiB.A. | English Literature, Political Science · 1987

Bar & associations

Bar license
OH Bar
Active & in good standing
Ohio State Bar
Cuyahoga County Bar Association
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Cleveland Council on World Affairs
The Indus Entrepreneurs Association (Ohio)

Professional experience

Founder and Principal · Herman Legal Group

Awards

Super LawyerSuper Lawyer Magazine · 2016
Best Lawyer; Best Law FirmU.S. News & World Report · 2016
AV-RatedMartindale Hubbell · 2010
Super Lawyer: Richard HermanSuper Lawyer Article
Client Satisfaction "10"AVVO

Client reviews

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Z. KhanDec 6, 2025

Stopped my removal proceedings

I was facing deportation after a long stay. They got me cancellation of removal. Forever grateful.

LP
L. ParkFeb 26, 2026

Helped me become a US citizen

From N-400 prep to interview coaching. Could not be happier.

Frequently asked

A 30-minute video or phone call. We review your situation, identify the best path, outline timelines and costs, and answer your questions. You'll receive a written summary afterwards.

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