Atty. Lori A. Pinjuh

Atty. Lori A. Pinjuh

I opened The Pinjuh Law Firm, LLC in September 2012, after 15 years of experience in the immigration field, and I am about to celebrate my own firm's 10 year anniversary of this boutique practice. My history in the practice of immigration law began in the DC area at an immigration law firm and later I joined a nationally known firm in Ohio.

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About Lori A. Pinjuh at a glance

Lori A. Pinjuh is a immigration attorney based in Independence, Ohio, practicing at The Pinjuh Law Firm LLC. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association and Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association. Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1996) and Vanderbilt University (—, 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law (Cleveland) (2015). Serands clients in Independence, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • I opened The Pinjuh Law Firm, LLC in September 2012, after 15 years of experience in the immigration field, and I am about to celebrate my own firm's 10 year anniversary of this boutique practice
  • My history in the practice of immigration law began in the DC area at an immigration law firm and later I joined a nationally known firm in Ohio
  • I have managed and overseen 2-7 attorneys and paralegals over the span of my tenure, focusing on employment petitions both for non-immigrant petitions such as E-1/E-2, H1B, H3, L-1A and L1B, TN, O-1, R-1, P1, P-3 and immigrant petitions both through labor certification (PERM) and through Immigrant petitions such as EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Researcher and International Transferee, EB-2 National Interest Waiver, Special Religious Worker petitions and Entrepreneur EB5 petitions
  • I also have extensive knowledge in student visa issues, reinstatement for students, consular processing both non-immigrant and immigrant visas, waivers of inadmissibility, complex family petitions, adjustment of status, citizenship determinations and naturalization cases
  • My office has two senior paralegals who have worked at my side for many years, and another remote Paralegal in New York
  • Our office also has a law clerk and a legal assistant to provide fast and efficient services to our clients
  • My office has ability to speak Spanish, Arabic, French, Mandarin, and Swahili
  • I also have Russian, Croation/Serbian, Romanian and Polish translators available for consultations, preparing forms and helping to prepare legal certified translations when requested

Practice Areas Explained

Lori A. Pinjuh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lori A. Pinjuh handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Immigration Law

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Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Independence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Lori A. Pinjuh's law office located?
Lori A. Pinjuh's law practice is located in Independence, Ohio. The firm is The Pinjuh Law Firm LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lori A. Pinjuh handle?
Lori A. Pinjuh focuses on immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
Where did Lori A. Pinjuh go to law school?
Lori A. Pinjuh earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (—, 1992).
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What awards or recognition has Lori A. Pinjuh received?
Lori A. Pinjuh's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law; Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law (Cleveland).

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Syracuse University
- 1996
Vanderbilt University
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law (Cleveland)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association
Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association

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