Case & Brief Review
A Judge Reads It Before The Court Does
A former immigration judge reviews your evidence, or your written argument, before the court does, and shows you exactly how to make it stronger.
You file with confidence. And you know what to look for on the next case, and on the one after that.
What You Cannot See From Where You Are Sitting
Most attorneys who send us a file are not careless. They are new to this part of the practice, or they are buried, and nobody has ever shown them what the court is actually weighing.
It comes down to the same three things every time. You do not know what to do next, where to find the information, or how a judge thinks when they read what you filed.
Two Reviews. Which One Do You Need?
One looks at your evidence. One looks at your argument. They overlap, and most attorneys need one of them more than the other.
A brief review takes your evidence into account, and an evidence review will tell you what an argument still needs. If you are not sure which one you want, say so in the form and we will work it out on the call.
What A Review Actually Catches
One Sworn Statement. Five Things That Should Be Filed With It.
A witness swears that a family member was with them the night they were attacked. That is in the statement, and the statement is in the file. Nothing else is.
There is no lack of care here. There is a lack of knowing what the next rational step is to go and corroborate the story.
The same goes for country conditions. There are reports available through international bodies, the U.S. State Department and the United Nations that most attorneys filing their first few cases do not know to look for.
Have Us Read Your FileFour Reasons Attorneys Send Us A File
You do not yet know what the process expects, what evidence is needed, or to what standard the documents have to be formatted. Nobody is born knowing it and nobody taught you.
Key Outcome: you file to the standard, not to a guess.
You are not short of ability. You are short of hours, and the presentation of your case is a crucial part of the practice that there has never been time to sit down and learn properly.
Key Outcome: someone else does the reading you cannot get to.
Your legal reasoning is sound. It is structured the way you were taught to structure it, which is not the way a U.S. immigration judge reads an argument, so the point you are making does not always arrive.
Key Outcome: the argument reads the way the bench reads.
This is not just a review of one file. What you learn about what the judge is looking for in this type of case is what the judge is looking for in every one of them. It is replicable, and it is yours to keep.
Key Outcome: one review, and you know what to look for next time.
For Firms
This Is Not Overhead. It Is Training.
A firm that sends us a file gets a former immigration judge reading it. That is an extra set of hands on your hardest cases without adding an employee, and the attorney who worked the file learns what the bench was weighing.
Every review prepares them for the next file. It becomes knowledge, and knowledge is replicable. The quality of what your firm files afterwards goes up, and it stays up.
Judge-Level Review On Demand
Send a file when a case warrants it. No retainer, no commitment to a volume you may not have.
Without Adding Staff
The expertise of a former judge and a former government attorney, on the cases where it matters, without a salary attached to it.
Every Review Doubles As Training
The filings that follow are better, because the attorney who worked this one now knows what was being looked for.
If the decision is not yours to make, say so when you enquire. We are happy to talk to whoever signs off on training at your firm and explain what this is and what it is worth.
Talk To Us About Your FirmHow It Works
You know what it will cost and roughly how long it will take before you commit to anything.
Tell us about the matter
Which review you want, the type of case and the relief sought, the court, your filing or hearing deadline, and roughly how big the file is.
A call to scope it
We agree your goals, your deadline, and the kind of feedback that will actually help. We also check that none of our judges has a conflict in your matter.
Your reviewer and your estimate
We match the matter to the faculty member whose experience fits it. They tell us how many hours it will take, and we tell you, before you commit to anything.
A deposit, and a private folder
Half up front reserves your reviewer's time. We open a private folder only you and your reviewer can reach, and you send the file, anonymised if you prefer.
Your review, in writing
Your reviewer's recommendations come back to you in writing. One to three weeks, depending on the volume of evidence or the size of the file, which we agree up front.
The People Who Will Read Your File
Not a contract reviewer and not a paralegal. People who sat on the bench and decided cases like yours, and who have also sat on the government's side of the table and argued against them.
What Attorneys Say About Working With Us
From attorneys and firms who have brought us their cases.
Maclao & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.A.
★★★★★
Tamaira is the real deal! Her knowledge and experience as a former immigration judge has been an incredible asset for our firm. Our sessions are extremely beneficial. We spend a majority of our time strategizing and preparing arguments for difficult cases and even conduct mock hearings to be best prepared for the most difficult fact patterns. Through her guidance we've been best prepared and had successful outcomes in even the most difficult cases. The amount of resources for attorney mentorship is limited and Tamaira makes her time with you worth every second. Whether you are a new attorney wanting to learn immigration or a seasoned attorney wanting to discuss case strategy, Tamaira has you covered. I'm happy to have Tamaira as a resource and recommend her services. Will definitely use again!
BLG Legal Services
★★★★★
Tamaira has been an invaluable assistance to my legal practice, providing exceptional mentorship and guidance in navigating complex immigration court proceedings. Tamaira's deep understanding of immigration law, coupled with her extensive experience in the field, makes her an ideal mentor for anyone seeking to excel in the immigration court proceedings. Her insights, advice, and support have played a significant role in achieving successful outcomes for my clients. I highly recommend Tamaira to anyone wishing to master their immigration law practice skills.
Law Offices of Barbara Perez
★★★★★
Tamaira has been a mentor of mine since I first opened my law firm. She is not only experienced and is able to provide valuable advice but she is also caring and encouraging. If you are new to practicing removal proceedings, her mentorship program is the perfect solution. She will help with not only the procedural aspect of it but the sustantive part of it as well. Thanks to her invaluable assistance, our merits hearing unfolded seamlessly, leaving both my client and me immensely pleased and grateful.
Ilia Carola
★★★★★
Tamaira is amazing! Extremely professional, knowledgeable and able to provide the best mentorship based on her extensive experience. Thank you Tamaira for helping my office to navigate and learn about the complexity of immigration court. Highly recommended!
Straight Answers
Questions We Get Asked
The Court Only Reads It Once
A judge can read it first.
Tell us which review you want, what the case is and when your deadline falls. We will come back to you with who would read it, roughly how long it will take and what it will cost, before you commit to anything. If you are a firm, say so in the last question and we will talk about that instead.