Posted Jun 23, 2000, updated Oct 30, 2009

Attorney Sheela Murthy has been awarded the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Rating. This award represents a widely regarded measure of esteem that attorneys strive to earn. It signifies that her legal abilities are acknowledged by her peers, and that her professional ethics and conduct are above question.

Here are some excerpts from letters of our clients. We have selected from a wide range of recommendations - from companies, individuals, employers, employees, National Interest Waiver cases, and others.

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"The moment that I saw the RFE response, I was convinced that it was a done deal this time. Throughout the process, my paralegal and attorney were very helpful and professional. I am sure that I will recommend your services to my friends, too. Once again, great job and thank you!"

Dr. Rahul Rai
Clovis, CA

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"This is a very professional immigration attorney services and I have no hesitations in recommending this to my friends. The attorney answered my questions honestly and the way he answered my questions gave me peace of mind and that is priceless."

Denis Koswara
San Jose, CA

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"To work with the Murthy Law Firm was like a dream come true. They have the expert touch, timely and correct advice, appropriate guidance, an objective approach to the case, care and reassurance, and solutions to every conceivable problem, and overall exhibit class like true royalty. They offer the best professional legal services of any company I have come across. They ensure client satisfaction from the introductory meeting until you get your immigration papers in hand. Customer satisfaction seems to be their key corporate philosophy. The entire legal team - attorneys and paralegals - are brilliant, able to answer questions clearly and thoroughly. The quality of work, timely replies, and excellent communication skills of the paralegal on my case were outstanding. The quality of customer service she provided to me, with my limited knowledge of the immigration process and procedures, was invaluable and so appreciated. I owe a sense of gratitude to Ms. Sheela Murthy and the Murthy Law Firm for being there for my family and me."

Dr. Rajender Thusu
San Antonio, TX

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"I scheduled my consultation with the Murthy Law Firm during the worst days of life. I was in middle of an immigration crisis, frustrated by misguidance from other attorneys and on the edge of giving it up. During my initial consult with the Murthy attorney, I was made aware of the harsh reality of my situation, was given a realistic expectation and, above everything else, was given compassionate support. Throughout the case, I felt a part of a very well organized, professional, and efficient team. After my successful J-1 waiver, when I continued to my green card application, the support continued seamlessly. I had guidance without unwanted extra expenditures, helping me to acquire my green card. I will always be grateful to the Murthy Law Firm."

Munish Sharma, MD
Baltimore, MD

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"I was disappointed when my case went for administrative processing, as it already had been over a year without not much progress. I consulted a number of different attorneys and was frustrated by the opinions of them all. A friend told me to contact the Murthy Law Firm. Although my case was very complicated, the lawyers at the Murthy Law Firm did an outstanding job in getting my immigrant visa. Their strategy to solve the case seemed a bit different, but it definitely worked out for me. They are very organized, work as a team, and handle every case with ease and very professionally. I would definitely recommend the Murthy Law Firm for any immigration needs."

Salah Uddin
Silver Spring, MD

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"The process of selecting an attorney for a green card is very challenging and can be frustrating. My experience with [the] Murthy [Law Firm] was excellent and very professional. I will recommend Murthy to anyone who may be considering filing for an EB1 category."

Vikrant Vats
Chicago, IL

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"I have always praised the Murthy Law Firm. I would again say that Sheela Murthy's team is the best. The firm has been extremely kind and generous to me and Ms. Sheela Murthy has proven that great people can be most humane and humble. The firm has treated me very compassionately always, and I credit my stay in the U.S. to them. Had it not been for them, I certainly would have been lost. I never had any complaint about anything with them. Everyone was professional and efficient. You need not worry if the Murthy Law Firm has taken your case!"

Vandana Nayyar Sethi
Jersey City, NJ

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"Murthy Law Firm has been very helpful and played a proactive role in ensuring that my GC application was processed promptly. The whole process was handled in an extremely professional manner from prompt communication with clients regarding change in processing rules, change in application status, and sending USCIS communication specific to my case, etc. They also worked hard for fairness and justice during the July 2007 fiasco, making sure our voices reached USCIS authorities... . I highly recommend using the Murthy Law Firm for all immigration matters."

Aravind Murarishetty
Bellevue, WA

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"I was referred to Murthy Law Firm by a friend who had high regards for Attorney Murthy for solving his complicated case. Having not-so-great an experience with other law firms, I can definitely say my experience with Murthy Law Firm was highly satisfactory. I will recommend their services to whoever is in need. Thanks again!"

Jayesh Shah
Irving, TX

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"Since December 2007, I've used services of the Murthy Law Firm for the filing of my green card application and H1B extension application. I've been extremely pleased by the hard work and professional conduct displayed by the paralegal assigned to my case. It was a difficult case because of some oversights by my previous attorney for the H1B renewal. The Murthy Law Firm made sure that all the documentation is collected timely and kept my company management and me in the loop regarding the progress on case preparation and filing. Timing was critical and my paralegal made sure that the approval notice was sent expeditiously, once it was received by the Murthy Law Firm. Thanks for making the process smooth and seamless. I won't hesitate to recommend Murthy Law Firm to my friends and acquaintances."

Abhishek Gupta
Roswell, GA

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"I would like to thank you for your work on my case. I especially appreciated your attention to detail and prompt responses from [the attorney and paralegal working on my case]. It was also very refreshing to be treated like an intelligent person, with all communications being clear, to the point and without a condescending attitude. That was a wonderful difference from what I have encountered at some other immigration law firms. I would not hesitate to recommend your services to any of my friends."

Vladimir Shapovalov
San Francisco, CA

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"... I cannot forget the consistent and regular communication, untiring support and the comfort that you have given throughout the process. There are several times you have gone out of the way to reassure me. I [knew] all the time that my case was being handled by an honest and sincere attorney. ..."

Udaya Kumar
Cordova, TX

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"I am glad I approached the Murthy Law Firm and am happy to say that the law firm does its best in understanding its clients’ unique problems and comes up with approaches to resolve the issues after looking at all other options. The attorney-and-paralegal team do a very good job of explaining the approach to clients. Simply put - No shortcuts! The website portal is also a very effective way of communicating and sharing documents. The team responds quickly to queries posted on the portal. Thanks for everything!"

Anshu Goyal
Overland Park, KS

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"I was referred to the Murthy Law Firm by a friend who is a former client. I did not expect that a firm which is so renowned would even listen to me, as I had no money for engaging its services then. I am still touched by the warmth of these attorneys and the way they have dealt with me. The firm is handling my VAWA petition. This is the best thing to happen to me in this country following many horrible experiences because of my abusive marriage. I know I am in best hands and my attorneys do not regard me as only their client, but as a family member. They are as protective towards my rights and my case as if they were my Angels. I cannot imagine being here without them. They have not looked at my situation as lawyers, wanting to grab money at any possible step, but in a very humanitarian manner. I feel respected and treated with empathy. I recommend Attorney Sheela Murthy and her team of attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm to anyone who needs help in immigration matters. I wish the same firm could help me with issues other than immigration, for which I have not been able to find equal expertise!"

[Details that might identify this client have been withheld to protect the individuals involved.]

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"I have used your services since 2004. Your office arranged for the 3-year extension of an H1B for an employee at my company. You very successfully handled an employment-based green card case for the H1B employee at my company. I discovered your firm on the internet and decided to set up an eMail consultation in August 2004. I was truly, deeply impressed by the attorney's comprehensive, extremely insightful, and even compassionate response. Not only was your firm successful with this case, but the approval was granted many, many months ahead of the expected date. I will recommend your firm at any opportunity. I take the liberty to draw a parallel between your firm and my (very small) company: We say what we do and we do what we say!

"And so you did - very successfully."

Alfred Boeckli, President
Finance Company
Irvington, NY

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"It gives me a great pleasure to inform you that my wife and I we both got our green cards. It is a huge relief for us, especially having struggled for more that two years. My wife and I both appreciate your help and would like to thank you from bottom of our hearts. Working with you has been a great experience. I would recommend the Murthy Law Firm to all my friends and family."

Jeevana Maganti
Sugar Land, TX

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"While the hope is blurry, you hold a lamp.
When the way is confused, you lend a hand.
At the depths of despair, you send a kind word.
In moments of pain, you give comfort.
In times of loneliness, you touch our soul.
Thank you for being a true
   advisor / friend / sister / attorney!"

Murali Naidu
Danbury, CT

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"I hired the Murthy Law Firm (MLF) to handle my AC21 portability case. The firm's reputation in immigration was one of the key reasons that I hired MLF, even though I live in California. The attorney and the paralegal for my case are both very professional and knowledgeable. The attorney called me a few times on his own to help me in resolving this case. I did not even solicit his call. I highly appreciate the Murthy Law Firm's help in this case."

Abu Rokanuzzaman

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"Sheela Murthy has done a lot of pro-bono work for the immigrant community. She has spent a lot of her time to provide her knowledge to help immigrants who desperately need the legal services but cannot always afford it. She has been answering hundreds of U.S. immigration law related questions on IMMNET - the immigration forum of the India Network for free. Herself an immigrant, I am sure that she feels their anxieties and uncertainties. This perspective probably prompts her to help them in any manner that she can. Her service has no parallel in the history of volunteerism and selfless services to the immigrant community (both rich and poor) around the World." 

Dr. K.V. Rao
Associate Professor of Sociology and Demography
Bowling Green University
Bowling Green, OH

Founder & Director
India Network Foundation

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"Our company is very confident in the expertise provided by Attorney Murthy's Law Office. The service Ms. Murthy and her staff for our company pertains to U.S. Immigration Law in the area of Employment Based Immigration and Non- Immigrant cases (i.e. H1B, Labor Certifications, Immigration Law Advice). Ms. Murthy and her staff stay on top of the latest issues by attending Immigration Conferences and being an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Associations. Our company has always been given expedient service by her Office in providing us with the news of the many changes in Immigration Laws Working in Immigration for the past year and a half, I would highly recommend the services of Ms. Murthy and her staff. They have repeatedly provided us with the most outstanding, diligent, knowledgeable information and services. We know that if we have a question or concern that we can get a prompt expertise reply from Ms. Murthy and her staff." 

Deb Bockwoldt
Manager, Immigration Services
Software Development Company
Minneapolis, MN

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"I am certain that anyone that has used the services of the Law office of Sheela Murthy has nothing but high praise for her work. I would however like to comment on the personal side of Ms. Murthy. Throughout my dealings with her, I have found her to be really patient, easy to talk to, always friendly, courteous and helpful. She possesses superb people skills - makes you feel like a friend rather than a "client." I believe that lawyers with qualities like these are extremely rare - these traits take her beyond the stereotypical lawyer! Her Office staff is also very helpful, knowledgeable and well trained." 

Arunshankar Bokkasada
Environmental Engineer
San Antonio, TX

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"The team at Sheela Murthy's office uses communications technology to the benefit of its clients. Telephone calls and eMails are responded to quickly. The website is the best I have found, with timely reports on immigration news written in language that non-lawyers can understand! Putting my case in their hands, I feel secure and that my money is well spent in hiring them. Save yourself the headache of trying to find a cheap immigration lawyer and sleep better at night!"

Vimlesh Kumar
Senior Scientist
Denver, CO

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"I think that Sheela Murthy is the best immigration lawyer in the United States, certainly one of the most knowledgeable in the area of U.S. immigration law. I also received excellent service from Sheela Murthy's Office. It is amazing how quickly and efficiently you managed my green card approval. As a prospective client and then a client, I have found the Office staff to be very professional, efficient, courteous and prompt. They are always helpful in providing necessary information and answering any questions/concerns. Another attorney informed me that I did not qualify for either Extraordinary Ability or National Interest Waiver, but you managed to do the impossible and obtained approvals in both categories. I would recommend the services of this office anytime! A person should be lucky to have you as their lawyer."

Dr. Rai Bahadur Rai
Computer Programmer
Norristown, PA

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"As an employer I can attest to Attorney Murthy's dedication, professionalism, ethics and results! Her responsiveness is outstanding; she is always accessible by phone. The personal attention our firm receives cannot be matched by the larger law firms. As a Harvard Law School graduate, she brings to each case her impressive expertise. Attorney Murthy is knowledgeable and current with the ever-changing immigration laws, which is so important today. If you need to find an efficient, ethical and dynamite immigration lawyer, you've found her!"

Barbara Jacques
Director of Personnel, Software Consulting Firm
Red Bank, NJ

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"The office charges reasonable fees, the rates are very competitive nationwide. The fee structure allows us to pay in easy installments. Also, dealing with Attorney Murthy's office in Baltimore, MD is even more convenient than using a lawyer in my own city! The use of eMails, phone, fax and overnight mail makes the distance really unimportant. I have been told that a majority of her clients are from around the country and the other parts of the world - a truly international practice! I have no hesitation in recommending the services of Sheela Murthy to anyone needing U.S. immigration-related work."

Srinivas Erva
Software Programmer
Las Vegas, NV

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"Before I used the Law Office of Sheela Murthy, I was in real bad shape with the denial of my labor certification looming ahead. The Notice of Findings from the U.S. Department of Labor indicated that my previous attorney had not given much time or attention to my case. Sheela Murthy came in at the eleventh hour and rescued me and my case. Not only did we receive an approval, we received it within two weeks - thanks to the outstanding job done by her!"

Siva Subramaniam
Software Engineer
Kearny, NJ

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"I will never be able to thank you enough for you legal assistance. And you can quote me for this: "words are so limited in any modern language that they can hardly express my gratefulness for your team work. However, words are the only means I have to communicate how outstanding, professional, and efficient was your legal assistance in my case. You placed yourself in my shoes, felt my need, and also demonstrated the remarkable, top quality individual that you are with your clients. Your concern shows how much you care for them at the personal level. I was particularly impressed by your speediness in obtaining my H1-B1 worker's visa and what is more amazing for the second time in a row. May God bless you more abundantly than words can ever express..."

Marced Antonio Menoz
Customer Service, Insurance Company
Towson, MD

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"I want to thank you and all of your colleagues at Law offices of Sheela Murthy. I really appreciate your fool-proof scrutiny and filing with exact documentation [that] helped me to get this approval without any issues. ....

"I really thank each and everyone at your offices and I don't have any hesitation in recommending any of your services to my friends and colleagues. Thanks!"

Prasad & Lakshmi Aluri

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"I am writing to thank you and congratulate you on establishing a top-notch team of experts in the I-140 Department. In particular, I am grateful to [your NIW Coordinator] for her excellent efforts in securing the approval of my I-140 NIW application in 4 months and my I-140 EB1 (EA) in less than a month! It is also worth mentioning that I first came to you about 7 months before the expiration of 6 years of my H1B!

"In addition, I must commend your team for establishing a professional and streamlined process, which is nonetheless tailored to individual circumstances. The difficult part of these applications is always the uncertainty - the patience, knowledge, and response of your team allayed my doubts at every step of the process. For this, I am very thankful to your team.

"To all your future clients, I would like to say, 'You are in excellent hands!'"

Prasad N. Kuduvalli


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