Atty. Raisa Cohen

Atty. Raisa Cohen

Raisa Cohen is a retired Immigration Judge with nearly a decade of experience presiding over cases at the New York Federal Plaza Immigration Court. Throughout her tenure on the bench, she presided over a wide range of complex immigration matters, including removal proceedings, bond hearings, national security cases, and issues involving human rights violations.

Forest Hills Forest Hills 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Raisa Cohen at a glance

Raisa Cohen is a Member based in Forest Hills, New York, practicing at Cohen Immmigration Law Group, P.C. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on green cards, citizenship, deportation, asylum, and immigration. Admitted to practice in New York (2008). Educated at St John's University School of Law (J.D., 2007). Serands clients in Forest Hills, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Raisa Cohen is a retired Immigration Judge with nearly a decade of experience presiding over cases at the New York Federal Plaza Immigration Court
  • Throughout her tenure on the bench, she presided over a wide range of complex immigration matters, including removal proceedings, bond hearings, national security cases, and issues involving human rights violations
  • Her judicial career is marked by a deep commitment to fairness, integrity, and respect for every individual who appeared before her
  • Before becoming a judge, Raisa Cohen served as Assistant Chief Counsel for the U.S
  • Department of Homeland Security, where she gained invaluable experience advocating in immigration courts
  • She also has a background in private practice, which, combined with her judicial and prosecutorial roles, gives her a comprehensive understanding of the immigration process from every angle
  • Raisa's journey as a refugee from Uzbekistan inspired her to dedicate her career to immigration law
  • She understands firsthand the challenges faced by immigrants and uses her unique perspective to craft effective and compassionate legal solutions for her clients
  • Now in private practice, Raisa continues to leverage her extensive knowledge and experience to assist individuals and families navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration law
  • Known for her meticulous attention to detail, passion for justice, and dedication to her clients, Raisa Cohen is a trusted advocate who strives to make a meaningful difference in every case she takes on

Practice Areas Explained

Raisa Cohen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Raisa Cohen 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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Immigration Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Raisa Cohen

Where is Raisa Cohen's law office located?
Raisa Cohen's law practice is located in Forest Hills, New York. The firm is Cohen Immmigration Law Group, P.C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Raisa Cohen handle?
Raisa Cohen focuses on green cards, citizenship, deportation, asylum, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Raisa Cohen practiced law?
Raisa Cohen has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Raisa Cohen go to law school?
Raisa Cohen earned their education at (J.D., 2007).
How can I contact Raisa Cohen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St John's University School of Law
- 2007

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2008

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