Helee M. Patel

Helee M. Patel, Esq., is an immigration attorney who represents individuals and families in complex immigration matters throughout the United States. Her practice at Cohen & Patel Law Firm centers on removal proceedings before Federal Immigration Courts and family-based petitions before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. She regularly assists clients with bond applications, appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal courts, immigrant visas, waivers, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases. Through careful case analysis and clear guidance, she helps clients understand their options and move forward with confidence.

Helee earned her J.D. from Hofstra Law School in Hempstead, New York. She completed an Honors concentration in International Law and devoted extensive time to advanced studies in immigration law. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, with a minor in Philosophy, from St. John’s University in Queens, New York. Her education provided a strong foundation in legal reasoning, advocacy, and client-focused representation.

Helee has worked extensively on asylum and removal defense matters during law school and throughout her career. She completed more than 1,000 hours of service with a respected Asylum Clinic, where she prepared and advised clients on both defensive and affirmative asylum applications. This experience strengthened her ability to manage sensitive cases, develop evidence, and present clear legal arguments before immigration authorities.

Helee is known for her deep knowledge of immigration and nationality law and her strategic approach to problem-solving in practice. She advises clients on how changing laws, agency policies, and political developments may affect their cases. By combining legal precision with practical planning, she has helped individuals secure lawful status, fight deportation, reunite with family members, and pursue long-term stability in the United States.

Helee M. Patel has worked extensively in immigration legal services, and her work reflects a consistent commitment to effective advocacy and reliable legal guidance. She also represents clients in visa processing matters, coordinates with government agencies, and ensures filings are accurate, timely, and aligned with each client’s long-term legal goals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Cohen & Patel Law Firm
• Member, Minnesota Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, National Immigration Litigation Alliance
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• Hofstra Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• St. John’s University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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