Atty. Edward Gary Shulman

Atty. Edward Gary Shulman

Edward Shulman is the founder and principal of The Shulman Law Group, LLC in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. Mr.

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About Edward Gary Shulman at a glance

Edward Gary Shulman is a Founder based in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, practicing at The Shulman Law Group, LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on green cards, citizenship, deportation, asylum, and family law. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1991) and Hawaii (1994). Educated at Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center (J.D., 1991) and Syracuse University (B.A., 1987). Active member of Essex County, New Jersey State, Hawaii State and Federal Bar Associations The District of Columbia Bar American Immigration Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Elmwood Park, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Edward Shulman is the founder and principal of The Shulman Law Group, LLC in Elmwood Park, New Jersey
  • Mr. Shulman’s practice is limited to all aspects of U.S
  • Immigration and Nationality Law
  • Mr. Shulman is the former Chairman for the New Jersey Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the New Jersey Bar Immigration Law Section
  • He has been named as Best Lawyers in America® and Super Lawyers® for Immigration Law
  • He has been named by Best Lawyers in America® as Lawyer of the Year for 2023
  • He is rated a Band One Attorney by Chambers USA, one of only three New Jersey Immigration Attorneys to receive that distinction
  • He was showcased in Newsweek Magazine and Time Magazine as a Leading Immigration Attorney in the United States
  • Mr. Shulman has been a frequent lecturer on Immigration Law to AILA, the New Jersey Bar, the Federal Bar Association and numerous educational institutions including Princeton University
  • He has been cited for his legal opinion in various television, radio and written publications including the New York Times
  • He has been a legal consultant for the NBC Television Drama, Law & Order, the Lifetime Television Show, Drop Dead Diva and E!
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  • Prior to becoming an Immigration Attorney, Mr. Shulman clerked for Judges in Newark, New Jersey and London, England
  • He was also a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Maui, Hawaii
  • Edward Shulman earned his undergraduate degree from Syracuse University and his J.D. degree from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
  • He is a member of the Bars of New Jersey, Hawaii and the District of Columbia, and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Federal Claims, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Circuits

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Gary Shulman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Gary Shulman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Green Cards / Permanent Residency

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Citizenship & Naturalization

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Deportation & Removal Defense

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Asylum & Refugee

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Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Elmwood Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edward Gary Shulman

Where is Edward Gary Shulman's law office located?
Edward Gary Shulman's law practice is located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey. The firm is The Shulman Law Group, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward Gary Shulman handle?
Edward Gary Shulman focuses on green cards, citizenship, deportation, asylum, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Edward Gary Shulman practiced law?
Edward Gary Shulman has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Edward Gary Shulman go to law school?
Edward Gary Shulman earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Edward Gary Shulman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center
- 1991
B.A.
Syracuse University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
Hawaii
Admitted: 1994

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