Law Office of Richard Kessler, PC - Grand Rapids, MI

Championing Immigrant Rights and Worker Protections in West Michigan

For more than four decades, Richard G. Kessler has served as one of Michigan foremost legal advocates for immigrants, laborers, and working families. A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and member of Phi Beta Kappa, attorney Kessler founded the Law Office of Richard Kessler, PC in 1987 with a clear mission: to provide high-caliber, compassionate representation to diverse communities. Having worked alongside Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers in his youth, Richard brings a profound, lifelong commitment to human rights. His Grand Rapids office has helped more than five thousand individuals secure permanent residency and citizenship, shielding hundreds of families from removal and deportation.

Comprehensive Immigration Services and Deportation Defense

United States immigration procedures can be overwhelming, especially in times of shifting administrative policies and aggressive enforcement. Backed by a dedicated, bilingual legal team, the firm provides steadfast representation in federal immigration courts and before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. When families need an immigration lawyer in Grand Rapids to safeguard their future, Richard Kessler delivers strategic solutions in matters including:

• Deportation defense lawyers representation in complex bond hearings, asylum applications, cancellation of removal, and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Family immigration lawyers petitions, reuniting loved ones through marriage visas, parent and child sponsorships, and consular processing.
• Adjustment of status filings to help foreign nationals secure permanent resident cards without unexpected delays.
• Citizenship lawyers guidance, preparing clients thoroughly for naturalization interviews, civic exams, and oath ceremonies.
• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals renewals and initial applications, humanitarian parole, and Temporary Protected Status registrations.
• Assisting victims of crime and domestic violence through U visa and Violence Against Women Act petitions.

Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury Advocacy

Immigrant workers and laborers often perform dangerous jobs in agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and food processing, placing them at elevated risk of catastrophic workplace injuries. Richard Kessler combines deep knowledge of labor rights with decades of litigation skill to protect injured employees and accident victims. The firm aggressively pursues all available compensation through:

• Workers' compensation lawyers representation, helping injured employees obtain wage loss benefits, medical expense coverage, and permanent disability settlements.
• Car accident lawyers and motor vehicle crash claims against reckless drivers and uncooperative insurance carriers.
• Workplace discrimination lawyers and labor disputes, ensuring employees receive fair treatment and lawful wages regardless of background.
• Wrongful termination and retaliatory discharge defense for employees penalized after asserting their legal rights or filing injury claims.
• Strategic legal defense for immigrants facing minor criminal charges that could jeopardize their immigration status.

A Trusted Community Pillar in Grand Rapids

Beyond courtroom advocacy, Richard Kessler is widely recognized for his community education efforts. He hosts informational Spanish-language radio broadcasts and writes the longest-running immigration newspaper column in El Vocero Hispano, keeping the community informed about urgent legal updates. At the Law Office of Richard Kessler, PC, clients are treated with dignity, respect, and transparent communication. If you are looking to hire a lawyer to resolve a complex immigration challenge or need an attorney following an injury, contact the firm on Kalamazoo Avenue SE to schedule an initial legal consultation.