Safa has been very helpful and a pleasure to deal with.

We were provided with a 1-hour meeting session for information on what they could help with free of charge, which was highly informative and appreciated.

I had a very positive experience with Schlun & Elseven, and especially with Mr. Christos Sotiri. I was facing a very serious issue with my student residence permit, with a short deadline and a lot of uncertainty. Mr. Christos Sotiri was both empathetic and realistic about my situation. He did not give me false hope, but explained the possibilities by considering all my documents. He was always responsive and kept me updated throughout the process. Fortunately, the case was ultimately resolved successfully, and I renewed my residence permit. I also found the whole team at Schlun & Elseven very professional and organized. I am grateful for the help during such a stressful time in my life.

My initial consultation with Mr. Christos Sotiri regarding German immigration was very insightful and helpful. I am fully confident pursuing further legal support with Mr. Sotiri and Schlun & Elseven and would highly recommend their services.

Outstanding Honest Appraisal of Complex Case done without fees. If more American firms functioned like this, there would be fewer bottlenecks in the US system. Outstanding Firm.

Very professional and knowledgeable. Was able to get the information I needed obtain my german passport.

Highly recommended!

Schlun & Elseven have been great. I used them for my German citizenship and they were fantastic. Safa Al Hayek and Dania Höltershinken were both amazing. They are helpful, polite and always answer your questions quickly. I don’t think I would have been able to get my documents or citizenship without their help. I also got them to do an application for a family member, as I was pleased with their professionalism. They were able to get documents for me and made the process efficient and easy. I also had peace of mind that everything in my application was correct. The support staff are lovely and very helpful too. I am very pleased that I used Schlun & Elseven and would highly recommend them.

An absolutely outstanding immigration firm! Schlun and Elseven Rechtsanwaite, and especially my lawyer Julie Schaefer, successfully handled the German naturalization process, for my entire family, from start to finish. They made our citizenship journey super smooth and stress-free. Their team was professional, patient, always just a phone call or email away, and highly knowledgeable. What could have been a daunting experience was handled with the utmost professionalism. I would not hesitate to use this firm for any future immigration needs. Five stars all the way—I couldn't have done this without them!

Met with Dominik Müller regarding tax and citizenship questions. Very knowledgeable, professional, and respectful - I highly recommend him. Will certainly be returning to the firm in the future

Great communication and helped me with an important legal situation. Efficient, thorough, and represented me very well. Answered all my questions and made me feel taken care of.

I had an excellent experience working with Christos for my wife’s family reunion visa to Germany. Navigating cross-border bureaucracy and local authorities while on an EU Blue Card can be stressful, but Christos brought clarity, confidence, and direction to the entire process. He was consistently responsive, gave clear legal advice on documentation, and proactively followed up with the authorities to keep things moving. Thanks to his support, our application was approved and the visa was granted without unnecessary delays. Highly recommended for anyone needing reliable, top-tier immigration counsel in Germany.

Julie Schaefer was absolutely wonderful to work with! She and her team were so patient with me and walked me through everything I’d need for the application, and they put up with all my check ins and were so reassuring! Working with Schlun & Elseven was the right choice, and their guidance was invaluable. I owe my citizenship to them, and I recommend anyone getting their German citizenship to work with them.

Very thankful to Schlun & Elseven Lawyers for the informative overview provided on a range of options as desired regarding relocation to Germany. Mr Christos Sotiri was excellent and very thorough in his legal advice, answering all questions clearly and comprehensively. Vielen Dank!

Very profesional.

Very straightforward and to the point! I liked that they appreciate individual situations and their multi-pronged approach to a problem tailored to our specific needs. I would recommend this firm to anyone.

Christos was very helpful! Took the time to hear our situation and and gave us some insight on the process. I have confidence moving forward that we will be happy with the service Schlun and Elseven provides.

Хочу порекомендовать своего прекрасного адвоката фрау Ребекку Балтумайт.Она не просто профессионал своего дела,но и прекрасный человек, который заботится о своих клиентах.От всего сердца желаю ей карьерных высот.С уважением,Александра Мазур

Helped clarify eligibility for German citizenship. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Thanks for the info and advice!

Ich kann die Kanzlei Schlun & Elseven und ganz besonders Frau Rechtsanwältin Safa Al Hayek von Herzen weiterempfehlen. Mein Einbürgerungsverfahren hatte sich zuvor fast zwei Jahre hingezogen. Mit meinem vorherigen Anwalt war ich leider sehr unzufrieden, da meine E-Mails kaum beantwortet wurden und ich dadurch viel Zeit verloren habe. In dieser Zeit war ich oft unsicher und wusste nicht, wie es mit meinem Verfahren weitergehen würde. Nachdem ich mich an Schlun & Elseven gewandt hatte, hat sich Frau Al Hayek sofort persönlich und engagiert um meinen Fall gekümmert. Mein Verfahren war kompliziert, und sogar ein Ministerium war involviert. Trotzdem hat sie alle notwendigen Stellen kontaktiert, sich zuverlässig um alles gekümmert und mein Verfahren innerhalb von etwa zwei Monaten erfolgreich zum Abschluss gebracht. Am 02.09.2026 wurde ich schließlich eingebürgert. Dieser Tag bedeutet mir sehr viel, und ich bin Frau Al Hayek für ihre Unterstützung und ihren Einsatz wirklich von Herzen dankbar. Bei ihr hatte ich jederzeit das Gefühl, nicht allein zu sein und eine kompetente Anwältin an meiner Seite zu haben. Vielen herzlichen Dank an Frau Al Hayek und die gesamte Kanzlei für die großartige Unterstützung. Ich wünsche Ihnen weiterhin viel Erfolg und kann die Kanzlei uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen!

My entire experience from initial reach out to my consultation call was seamless. My consultation with Julian was very informative. He provided the exact information I needed. I’ll definitely use them in the future.