Simon Glik, Attorney at Law Immigration – Criminal Defense – Civil Litigation
My name is Simon Glik and I am a Boston, Massachusetts attorney specializing in immigration law, criminal defense and civil litigation. If you are visiting my page, you may think that you should consult a lawyer who specializes in immigration, criminal and civil law. Chances are that you should have consulted a lawyer yesterday and today you are in dire need of representation by a competent and experienced attorney. If this is the case, I am here to help.
I treat all my clients with respect, empathy and compassion. I also represent you zealously and competently in every matter. I try hard to achieve justice in every case for every client, because I believe that the rule of law is designed to protect the weak against the powerful. I personally have experienced what it is like to be unjustifiably accused by the government, so I am prepared to fight for my clients in each and every case. See more about my story in the About section.
As a Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer, I fight to dismiss every criminal charge, from misdemeanor to felony. If the facts of you case warrant a judge or jury trial, I will represent you in every court in Massachusetts, in both state and federal courts. Alternatively, if the facts of you case call for a plea bargain, I will negotiate with the government for the most acceptable outcome. Because I also practice immigration law, I will be able to consult you about the immigration consequences of guilty plea or conviction or may be able to remove the conviction from your record to prevent deportation or denial of naturalization by immigration officials.
As an immigration law practitioner I represent clients in every stage of immigration process from obtaining a visa, green card or citizenship to fighting deportation. The immigration laws are complex and have gotten less forgiving in recent years. If have an immigration question, you may benefit from a consultation with an immigration lawyer to be able to understand what options you have with respect to your immigration status. This is especially true for those who are detained by immigration services and need to apply for bond before the immigration judge. Call me to discuss what you or your family may be able to do.
If you have a civil matter such as breach of contract, personal injury or property damage, debt collection, summary process (eviction) or have a problem with an insurance company (subrogation or coverage issues), and need to protect your rights or avoid liability, don’t try to do it yourself. As a Massachusetts litigation attorney, I may be able to assist you whether you are suing someone as a plaintiff or being sued as a defendant.
One of the greatest Supreme Court Justices, Luis D. Brandeis, has said “if you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you”. I recognize that the life has been hard for many of my clients even before they needed a lawyer, so I offer flexible rates for my services and may provide free consultations. Because your life does not stop when you are involved in legal proceedings, I can meet you after hours, during the weekend or travel to you. Call or email me anytime day or night and I will return your message within 24 hours.
PRACTICE AREAS:
Immigration
I focus on helping my clients to address all matters related to immigration laws in the United States. I have a particular expertise in complex immigration problems, especially cases involving consequences of criminal convictions for immigration status, deportation and removal defenses and other immigration areas. These are the major areas for my immigration practice:
‣Green Cards and Citizenship
Adjustment of status
Representation to file citizenship application/naturalization interview and hearings
‣ Deportation/removal proceedings in Immigration Court
Bond hearing
Asylum, Withholding of removal, Relief under Convention Against Torture treaty
Cancellation of removal
Alien Criminal Convictions — Post-Conviction relief
‣ Visas
Business or Tourist Visitors
Employment-based immigration (temporary workers, H1B, labor certification, intra-
company transferees, athletes, nurses, scientists)
Student visas (F – academic, J – exchange and M – vocational)
Family reunification
Diversity visa : DV-1 visas (the “Green Card Lottery”)
K – Fiancee visas
Refugee visas
Representation before the CIS throughout the United States and U.S. Consulates worldwide
Criminal Defense
When you are accused of a crime, you are in danger of losing your liberty and livelihood. Even more importantly, a minor crime resulting in probation, may create severe immigration problems for you. As a Boston, Massachusetts criminal attorney, that’s where I can help you. I will try to do everything legally possible to get your life back on track. When facing criminal charges anywhere in Massachusetts there is no need to go it alone. I am here for people charged with a crime. If you already made an admission to the court and need to minimize the consequences, I may be able to help. No matter what charges you are facing, I will try to obtain the best possible result in your case.
‣All Criminal Matters Handled
Narcotics/Drug Charges
Assaults
Theft
Restraining Orders
209A Defense,
Drunk driving – OUI, DUI, DWI
‣All Stages
Police Interview
Clerk Magistrate Hearings
Bail Hearings
Dangerousness Hearings
Probable Cause Hearings
Grand Jury Indictment Representation
Motions to Suppress
Trial before Judge or Jury
Parole & Probation
Post-Conviction Relief for Immigration Purposes
Records Sealing and Expungement
Civil Law
I have a diverse civil practice with emphasis in all aspects of personal injury and civil litigation. Specific areas of practice include:
‣Personal Injury
Auto accidents
Motorcycle and bicycle accidents
Pedestrian slips, trips and falls,
Premises’ liability
Construction site accidents
Product liability
Animal bites
‣Contract Diputes
‣Business Litigation
‣Landlord Tenant Disputes
‣Debt Collection
‣Employment Discrimination
‣Civil Rights Litigation.
Other
‣Employment Discrimination
‣Family Law
‣Purchase and Sales Agreements
ABOUT SIMON GLIK
I was born in Moscow Russia and has lived in Boston area since 1993. I graduated from New England School of Law (now New England Law/Boston) first in myclass in 2006. I went on to work for Massachusetts Probate and Family Court, assisting its judges in researching and writing their decisions. After finishing my work for the court, I have been working in private legal sector, representing clients in federal and state courts all over Massachusetts.
In 2007, while walking through Boston Commons, I saw a teenager being arrested by Boston police. After I took out my cell phone and recorded the arrest, I was myself arrested and charged with felony of “illegal wiretap”. This arrest was a vindictive attempt by some unscrupulous cops to suppress citizens’ right to record, observe and comment on police actions. The arrest was condemned by civil rights organizations and press and the case was summarily thrown out by the judge. Since then, Boston Police has changed the ways it trains its officers on cell phone recordings.