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Law Office of Raphael M. Scheetz - Criminal Defense and Immigration Attorney

Law firm in Cedar Rapids, IA
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Review Left On 02/28/2020
Alexceal Moore

Amazing work, he knows how to put things together and make it simple for me and my husband. I want to thank him alot for all the help and work he has done for us. I would recommend him to everyone who needs help with immigration.
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Nate Hayward

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He helped us through our immigration process and made every single part of it a well documented and smooth process. I couldn't be happier!
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Lucero Torres

Ray helped me with immigration for me and my fiancé, and being how things are it was a lot of complicated paperwork but everyone I had a question Ray was really good at calling me back and helping me with all things needed!
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Deb Jenkins

We worked with the Law Office of Raphael Scheetz over the past year to file immigration paperwork for permanent residency through marriage. Ray went out of his way to give us the advice we needed to make the decisions to help us to be successful. He always made time for us to meet with him and was informative through each step, including being upfront on the cost of his services and the filing of paperwork so there were no surprises. In a very stressful situation Ray helped to calm things down. I would recommend Ray Scheetz services.
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Jon

Ray Scheetz is an extremely competent, caring and experienced attorney serving the greater corridor area.

I was in my senior year of college when I reached out to Ray. It was just after finding out from the schools administration about a false allegation of sexual assault the allegedly occurred durning the first few weeks of my freshman year. I was scared, confused, and worried. Unlike in court, to “win” an allegation of sexual assault the complainant only needs to prove that it’s “more likely than not” (50% and a feather) a violation occurred (not beyond a reasonable doubt). At my school, out of the 16 reports in 2017, 14 had resulted in expulsion for the respondent. The odds were not in my favor.

I called over ten different attorney offices throughout the state, and none had any experience with Title IX (the governing document for universities across the country that lays out the guidelines for handling allegations on campus). Ray immediately made time in his schedule to see me the next day. After our free consultation, Ray helped me through every step of the process. He was available for coaching and counseling throughout the entire process of the investigation, insuring that our response to all of the questions would not lead to any legal consequences for me after the fact. As a college student without a lot of money, Ray was able to be very transparent with his billing and budgeting throughout the entire process.

Ray coached me through how to properly respond to interview questions, and helped me write all of my statements and responses to the complainant's statements. The process took over four months, and I was found not responsible for the false allegation.

Without a doubt, Ray has a wide range of knowledge pertaining to many fields of law. I could not have gotten through my senior year without his help - in fact I am certain that without his help I would have been kicked out of school for something I had not done. Thank you Ray. I look forward to retaining you for my future legal needs should they arise.
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Afan Bukhari

My name Azhar Bukhari , my friend recommend to go for Attorney Ray to submit my documents through him to get legal in United States and I got appointment with him. From the first day he handle my situation very carefully and positively.
It took a while for all my process but he guide me very professionally and nicely .
Finally I got my all legal documents approved with green card and this all I appreciate to him cause he is so professional and he knows what is the right time to submit any documents and time frame for all process.
I strongly recommend to every body who are still thinking for right attorney chose only him cause I am 100 percent positive with him and what he do effort to prepare right documents and suggestions for us he worth more than that.
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Mike Sanders

Ray is a very experienced attorney that I highly recommend. I was satisfied with all I asked for. He is a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney that you can depend on.
Review Left On 02/28/2020
David Nyarsuk

When I googled to look for immigration lawyer in Iowa I picked Ray out of the internet.. and likely to find out he is the best attorney out here.. it was a long process and it has up and down but Mr Raphael M. Scheetz. Keep us patient and always provide us with the right information until we got our green Card. Thank you Ray it was pleasure to have you..
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Veronica Salazar

(Translated by Google) I wanted to make an appointment to talk with the lawyer and ask for an opinion of my case and they did not give me an appointment, he returned the call (as you explain to someone your case over the phone) I wanted to see him speak with him in person I wanted to hear his opinion , I was going to pay for the consultation I did not want a free call, the comments here say that he is a very good lawyer, that's why I wanted to talk to him!

(Original)
Quise hacer una cita para hablar con el abogado y pedir una opinión de mi caso y no me dieron cita, el me regreso la llamada (como le explicas a alguien tu caso por teléfono) yo quería verlo hablar con el en persona quería escuchar su opinión, yo hiba a pagar por la consulta yo no quería una llamada gratis, los comentarios aquí dicen que es muy buen abogado, por eso quería hablar con el!
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Nathan Cotant

Ray was patient with us and helped us through the process of getting my wife her green card. Everything went very smoothly and he reassured us when we needed it. I highly recommend Ray as a lawyer!
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Tiky Tocky

Ray has provided thorough legal services and excellent guidance with successful outcomes .
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Carlos Negrin Bolanos

I was unfortunate enough to commit a mistake that I thought would stain my future in the long run. Ray S. met me in no time and assured me it could be taken care of with no issues. Looking back at it, I took the right step hiring him and he was nothing but the most professional and efficient man for the job. If and for any legal issues, Ray should be your number one pick. Would definitely recommend for anyone out there!!
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Lorena Acosta

Ray did a great job with my DACA application. He stayed in touch and made sure i received every notification throughout the whole process.
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Michael Poller

Raphael Scheetz is an excellent attorney . I am the PRESIDENT AND CEO OF AN INSURANCE COMPANY and was in a desperate need of a Cedar Rapids attorney The only one who responded was Raphael . He reached out to me on a Sunday and on Monday resolved the problem. I cannot say enough good things about this individual. I plan on having him represent my company for all my legal needs in Iowa and will recommend him to all my contacts and friends.
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Erika White-Kelley

(Translated by Google) After having been rejected by immigration once, we went with Ray to be advised, he supported us throughout the process and now I have my green card!

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Despues de haber sido rechazados por imigracion una vez, acudimos con Ray para ser asesorados, nos apoyo en todo el proceso y ahora tengo mi green card!!
Review Left On 02/28/2020
J GREY

I highly recommend Mr Scheetz. He helped me through an immigration issue that seemed at a loss, turned it around, and made it unloseable. My hats off to his professionalism and dedication. This man certainly does his homework.
Review Left On 02/28/2020
Gina Bastien

Ray has been my lawyer for over 8 years for different aspects of my life! Every situation that I was in Ray was able to help me out! He is very knowledgeable in different areas of the laws, very professional and very responsive! There was not a time that I hired Ray as my attorney and wasn’t satisfied. Ray has helped me obtain my US Citizenship which was very stressful. He made it very easy and took care of everything just like a lawyer should. I highly recommend Ray! He is my go to for any situation and I know I can always rely on him to take care of any situation presented. Thank you for everything Ray!
Review Left On 02/27/2020
Nicole Anne

He did a lot for me!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!! Very nice and very professional!!
Review Left On 12/28/2019
Dony Pierre-Louis

thank you very much Mr Scheetz. our case was done way quicker then we were expected, and I believe it's because of the great service that was done by you. I am more then satisfied. I couldn't wait to go see my son, now it's possible. thank you very much.
Review Left On 12/28/2019
Faresse Weyland

I was going to write a review weeks ago but I wanted to think of the perfect thing to say because that is what Ray deserves! Ray is such a blessing to our family. We wouldn't be where we are today if it wasn't for his hard work and dedication. He means so much to our family and we will be forever grateful!!
Review Left On 10/28/2019
TKG

HIGHLY recommend Mr. Scheetz. An absolute pleasure to work with, made sure everything was taken care of -- from start to finish. Ray is very professional and clearly experienced, I was extremely satisfied of the service he provided. His counsel was invaluable and worth every cent. 10/10 would definitely recommend to my family and friends. Thank you!
Review Left On 10/28/2019
Daisy Olivo

I recommend hiring Ray he has a lot of knowledge and thinks throughly of all the possible outcomes.In our case we had to think about both criminal and immigration. Ray got us the best outcome in our criminal case he was able to lower a Class C Felony & Aggravated Misdemeanor to just a Simple Misdemeanor.Ray never gives false assurance and that’s what we liked about him he was always honest with us and he truly fights for his clients.
Review Left On 09/28/2019
Isaac Garcia

Ray is really professional and he helped my immigration case out a lot. He deserves more than 5 stars! Hes the best immigration lawyer! I totally recommend him!
Review Left On 09/28/2019
Alexandria Schmitt-Garcia

I had the best experience with Ray! He helped out with my husband's case and made it less stressful. I 100% recommend him! Super helpful!
Review Left On 07/28/2019
Andy Marek

Raphael is a very good lawyer. Very friendly, and he was great at making me feel calm about my situation when I first met with him. I'd definitely recommend him. He worked on my case very well, and got it resolved. He's worth the money. I'll be going back to him in the future if I have any more legal troubles. Thank you Ray, you got me a better result than I could have ever hoped for.
Review Left On 06/28/2019
Larry Wrice

I am incredibly thankful for Ray Scheetz. He was both knowledgeable and professional & more importantly he believed in me and my freedom and that is what is most important. Because of his in depth knowledge of the law and court processes, he was able to argue my case and keep me home so I can continue progressing. You will never know how much this meant to me. The First time you represented me and this current time. Thank you for getting the job done & even more for believing in me.
Review Left On 05/28/2019
Aakriti Wrage

Lawyer Ray Scheetz is exceptionally knowledgeable and helped us out tremendously. We're both so incredibly thankful. He is truly the best when it comes to immigration related matters and has a vast amount of experience and expertise in this field. He repeated reassured us and helped calm us down during a very stressful time. We definitely value his guidance a lot. He is the only person we trust who'll be helping us out with our case and any other legal matters.
Review Left On 04/28/2019
Mohammed

Ray is simply an amazing lawyer in simple and straightforward words. He fights for you as if you are his family and takes your case seriously and confidently. I highly recommend him.
Review Left On 03/28/2019
Sarah Foley

We highly recommend Ray Scheetz Law Office. My wife and I worked with Ray to successfully file and complete immigration paperwork for permanent residency through marriage. Ray was extremely competent, knowledgeable and supportive through the entire process, always making time to answer our questions and responding to emails and calls very promptly. Ray was very clear and concise throughout the process, ensuring we had the correct understanding of each step and was always able to provide calming advice during a stressful time for us.
Thank you Ray!
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Andrew Schrepfer

Ray Scheetz helped me and my wife through the immigration process for her to gain her permanent residency. He was very knowledgeable about the subject and successfully took us through the entire process. He also helped her brother apply for a student visa transfer.

He was very well organized, prompt, and knowledgeable of immigration laws and policy. Thank you, Ray!
Review Left On 02/28/2018
George Karakantas

Hi. My family used Ray for an immigration issue. He is fantastic. Very clear, precise, right on the money with his advice. Fully recommend
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Fox64 FLORES

Ray is a great lawyer, very professional and know the inmigration law in detail. 17 years ago he was my inmigration lawyer. He did an excellent job with my case. He handle my case until I became a USA citizen. On December of last year I met a family that had a very bad luck with immigration lawyers,
when they asked me if I can help them to find a good lawyer, I inmediately taught of Ray Scheetz. I called his office and schedule an appoitment with him. He took the case and the family already received the communication from the immigration office that the case was received and it is in process. I highly recommended Ray Scheetz as an immigration lawyer.

Inés Flores
Maquoketa, IA
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Michel Eissa

Ray is a great attorney, very professional and to the point. We went to him for my GC through my spouse and his assistance was invaluable. He has great tips and got the job done perfectly. I would recommend him to anybody.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Tony Kuker

Ray helped us through my husband's green card application. He was extremely helpful and worked around our busy schedules to meet during off hours. Ray helped us fill out the paperwork and met with us to prepare for the interview with the immigration officer.

His advice helped make the process go very smoothly. He walked us through the process step by step and had great communication.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
David Kim

Ray took care of my criminal charge. I think he's a really good lawyer. Since I was a foreigner, it was even better. I had another lawyer before Ray. However, I had to fire prior one because he had no idea what to do and all he was doing was taking advantage on my dad. Even tho Ray didn't have much time (only about 40 days before trial started) to prepare, he did excellent job! It was actually fun to watch his works during preparing and trail. And he has the best paralegal!
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Anastasiya Steshenko

My name is Anastasiya. I was Ray's client in Cedar Rapids ,IA. I came to him all panicky and frustrated about my immigration case. I've been waiting to get my permanent green card and immigration was taken way too long without any explanation. I didn't know what to do and where to go to get help. My good friend recommended Ray to me. At first I was hesitant as I've worked with other immigration lawyers before and no results. But I was desperate and needed to do something so I scheduled an appointment. When my husband and I came to Rays office,he didn't make us wait,but welcomed us to his office right away. He was very professional,polite,honest and straightforward which made me believe we got a good one this time. We had a great consultation where he explained the whole situation and gave us the best options possible to resolve the situation. He took his time to get to know us,the situation and made us feel at ease. In probably 3-4 months I've received my permanent green card! I was so pleasantly surprised how quick and professional he handheld my case. I had a great experience with Ray and would recommend him to everyone who needs help to resolve their immigration issues.
Ray is not only a very professional and competent lawyer,but he’s an incredibly compassionate and caring person. I have my own business and my clients LOVE personal touch. Unfortunately as a customer you don’t get it very often anymore,but with Ray I felt it every time!
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a professional and a great person

Thank you!!!!!!
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Ray Thomsen

Ray is a very professional and knowledgeable immigration attorney. He represented my wife on her application for permanent residency ("Green Card") as well as the application we filed for her minor son, who is still living in Thailand. My wife received her Green Card less than 9 months after Ray helped us start the process, and we received notification that her son's application had been approved a couple of weeks later. We still have a lot to do to get her son here, but we have both been very happy with the smooth and speedy process that Ray guided us through. We would both highly recommend Ray.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Christoph Trappe

I’ve used Ray for a number of legal things - contracting, immigration and other - over the years - and his service is great, prompt and knowledgeable. Highly recommend him.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Julissa Villarreal-Macias

DON'T EVEN BOTHER CALLING THIS LAW OFFICE!!! I called to inquire about their consultation process in hope to retain this attorney. Not only was he absolutely rude in that he stated, "Well, aren't there any attorneys in Texas? as if I didn't know he's located in IA prior to calling. He was absolutely condescending during the duration of the call!!! Having been transferred so quickly to the attorney himself made me realize he's obviously not busy!! No clientele and or too much time to spare is such a red flag!
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Martina Kuzmova

I would like to express my satisfaction towards the work of Mr. Scheetz. He helped to guide my brother through his marriage green card process including interview preparation. Everything was done professionally and his expertise helped my brother got approval quickly. We were surprised how fast his green card came. Mr. Scheetz is very detailed-oriented, knowledgeable, and very kind. We could not have asked for a better attorney. I highly recommend him to everyone for any US immigration matters. Once again, thank you for doing your job so well!
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Dan Dobre

In June 1016, I hired Mr. Scheetz as immigration layer for my wife case.
We started with a brief and free interview, when we shared the basics about our case. We conclude to work together in our case.
During the first appointment, we shared all the requested information. It was a two hours meeting and, at the end, we had all the applications ready to be submitted to USCIS. We really appreciate to Mr. Sheetz the way that he explained the requirements, very easy to understand.
On July 5th, USCIS received our applications and send us the receipts.
Following a process without RFE, my wife received her work and travel permit in September 2016.
Because of some personal matters, my wife traveled 2 times outside US. Mr Scheetz promptly answered to our e-mails and gave us the right advises, in a very complicated situation. The traveled happened twice, in December 2016 and April 2017, each time we came back in US without any problems,
We had the interview on May 8th. We has a 2 hours appointment with Mr. Scheetz, who explain us the interview process and how to conduct the answers from the immigration officer. Also, he suggested to have an interpreter, which was a very important decision in our case.
The interview when very well and, at the end of the day, we had the green card process approved.
Overall, Mr. Sheetz helped us to have a very clear and straightforward green card process!
Thank you!
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Nesta Hayward

Fantastic! He is extremely professional and made us feel safe and confident. Everything was clearly filed quickly and accurately. He made the complicated immigration process seem fast, straightforward, and simple. Because he got the paperwork processed so quickly, my wife was able to start working much faster than if we had filed the paperwork ourselves or with a different attorney, so really he paid for himself.
The entire process from start to green card was 10 month.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Kenneth Lukat

Ray Sheetz is competent, experienced and knows exactly what needs to be done. He knew the truth in my situation immediately and fought for me when others simply walked away and I didn't know what to do. I couldn't have had a better advocate. Thank you Ray.
Thank you.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Cæsar A

Best attorney around! No matter your dire situation, whether it's an immigration or criminal case(s), Ray will be there fighting for you 'til the end! Take it from me, he's got your back!
Review Left On 02/28/2018
VC Prabakaran

We hired Ray after the initial consultation for family (parents) based immigration process. He listened to our situation and provided a solution quickly at our first meeting and asked us to submit a list of documents needed for the process. We provided all documents during our next meeting. He completed all forms I 130, I 485, I 131 & I 765 and he submitted them without any time delay. He also suggested us to get some additional documents that may be required by USCIS. As we have to get them from overseas, it took us couple of weeks to get those additional documents. As suggested by Ray, USCIS requested for those additional documents for further processing. As we had the documents needed we submitted them without much of time delay. USCIS accepted documents and completed the process and issued green cards in 120 days. we are so happy and would recommend Ray to anyone who is looking for an immigration attorney.
Review Left On 02/28/2018
Michael Schmitz

One of to Best immigration and criminal attorneys around.
He has a lot of experience, is timely, precise and extremely professional.
Mr Sheetz can navigate quite complicated cases and will not hesitate to tell you if he doesn't feel comfortable accepting your money.
My experience has taught me that: good professionals can be expensive, but cheap ones are almost always way more expensive.
Review Left On 02/28/2017
Tatiana Shestakova

My experience with Law Office of Raphael M Scheetz was great! Mr Scheetz is very professional, trust-worthy and extremely reliable.
He guided me in every detail. He gave me all the needed information regarding every step and helped me with all the papers. I had a pretty unique and complicated case and waisted time working with another lawyer first.
I am glad I met Mr Scheetz. He did a great job and I have received my visa. I highly recommend him!

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