Harlan York

Harlan York is a distinguished immigration attorney with over 25 years of exclusive practice in immigration law. He graduated from Choate Rosemary Hall, the State University of New York at Albany, and Tulane Law School. He has distinguished himself as a leading immigration attorney, having earned the “Immigration Lawyer of the Year” award from Best Lawyers on five occasions.

Mr. York is admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions, including the United States Supreme Court, and is fluent in Spanish, enabling him to communicate effectively with a diverse clientele.

Throughout his career, Mr. York has dedicated himself to advocating for immigrants, achieving numerous successes across a range of complex cases. His work includes arguing for immigrants with criminal records to remain in the United States by demonstrating rehabilitation and the hardship their removal would cause to their families. He has won countless appeals before federal and administrative courts, addressing issues such as waivers of removal and political asylum.

Mr. York’s practice extends to assisting businesses across industries—from construction and agriculture to academic institutions and research labs—navigate the intricacies of immigration sponsorship. He has also represented elite athletes, artists, and entertainers, including recipients of prestigious awards such as Emmys, Grammys, and Olympic medals.

Additionally, he has successfully defended immigrants in deportation proceedings, particularly those whose children have special needs or who have suffered violence and abuse.

An accomplished author and speaker, Mr. York contributes his expertise to legal publications, including a chapter on Immigration Law Enforcement: Collaboration and Authority in the Thomson Reuters/Aspatore book New Developments in Immigration Enforcement and Compliance. He frequently lectures at esteemed institutions, including Columbia, New York, and Rutgers Law Schools, and leads panels on topics like protecting immigrant victims of violence and immigration-related crimes.

A former chair of the NJ State Bar Association’s Immigration Section, Mr. York has also served in various leadership roles within the legal community, cementing his status as a preeminent advocate and expert in immigration law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Harlan York & Associates
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, NJ State Bar Association
• Member, NY State Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Connecticut
• New Jersey

Education

• Tulane Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• State University of New York
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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