
Wildes & Weinberg, P.C.
About Wildes & Weinberg, P.C.
Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. has defined excellence in immigration and nationality law since its founding in 1960 by Leon Wildes, Esq.—the acclaimed attorney known for representing John Lennon in one of the most influential deportation cases in U.S. history. With more than six decades of experience, the firm has become synonymous with ethical advocacy, elite legal insight, and a dedication to delivering strategic, client-focused outcomes.
Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. serves a globally diverse and high-profile clientele, including multinational corporations, financial institutions, and world-renowned figures in the arts, sports, academia, and technology. Personalized legal strategies, thorough preparation, and nuanced understanding of evolving immigration policies drive the firm's consistent record of success across complex and high-stakes matters.
Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. operates from offices in New York, New Jersey, Miami, Los Angeles, Denver, and Tel Aviv, ensuring accessible service and international reach. Key areas of practice include business and investment immigration (EB-5, O-1, H-1B), family immigration, asylum and removal defense, naturalization, waivers, consular processing, and litigation. The firm also offers deep expertise in I-9 compliance, employer sanctions, and labor certification audits, guiding U.S. companies in navigating workforce regulations with confidence and precision.
Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. is staffed by more than 40 professionals, each dedicated exclusively to immigration and nationality law. Managing Partner Michael Wildes, a former federal prosecutor and author, leads the firm with integrity and vision. The firm has earned repeated accolades in Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and the National Academy of Jurisprudence, and is frequently featured by major media outlets including CNN, MSNBC, and The New York Times.
Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. remains committed to confidentiality, client priorities, and excellence in legal service. By blending deep legal knowledge with a human-centered approach, the firm delivers unmatched results for individuals and institutions alike. Its reputation for trust, discretion, and personalized legal counsel continues to set it apart as a national leader in immigration law.
Practice Areas
- Asylum
- Business Immigration
- Charitable/Religious Organizations
- Consular Practice
- Deportation/Removal Defense in Immigration Court
- Employer Sanctions
- Family Immigration
- EB-5 Investors
- Labor Certification/Job Offer Sponsorship
- Naturalization/U.S. Citizenship
- Waivers of InadmissibilityO-1 Visas
- O-1 Visas for Fashion Models
- Esports