German Lawyers
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Dr Bichat and the supporting staff were extremely professional, supportive, kind, and competent while they quickly and successfully helped me with an inheritance problem. I can highly recommend their services.

Christos Sotiri was excellent! He was extremely knowledgeable regarding my immigration questions, as well as having a keen insight into the United States. He spoke perfect English and made me feel at ease throughout the meeting. I am definitely recommending working with Schlun & Elseven Lawyers. I know I will be working with Christos.

I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Christos Sotiri during my application process for a Blue Card in Germany, and I was thoroughly impressed by the exceptional service he provided. The entire process was streamlined and transparent, thanks to his clear guidance and prompt communication. Mr. Sotiri was always readily available to address any questions or concerns I had, ensuring seamless communication with the immigration office. His expertise and efficiency were invaluable in expediting the application outcome, allowing me to quickly begin working. I highly recommend Mr. Sotiri to anyone seeking assistance with visa applications, as his knowledge and support are truly indispensable.

I cannot thank Mr.Christos enough for their incredible help in getting my family reunion visa approved. My case had been stuck for months, and I felt completely hopeless. However, Mr.Christos was very professional, knowledgeable, and persistent throughout the entire process. He kept me updated at every step and took essential steps to ensure that I get my visa approved.

I spoke with Christos Sotiri, one of the Attorneys, I was highly impressed at the detailed information I received during our first meeting. As an expat from America looking to retire in Germany, I have full confidence in the law firm. Great choice for immigration-

We worked with Schlun & Elseven, specifically Julie Schäfer, on a §5 StAG German citizenship application, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. This process isn’t just about paperwork - it’s also about discovering your family’s history and reconnecting with your roots. Julie and her team understood that and treated our case with both professionalism and genuine care.

At first, we thought my mother’s German records would be enough, but the BVA requested additional documentation on my grandparents, which threw us for a loop. Julie was on top of it immediately, guiding us through tracking down the records and ensuring everything was presented as strongly as possible.

Beyond their expertise, what really stood out was how adept they were at problem-solving and how consistently they overdelivered. Every challenge that came up was handled quickly, efficiently, and with a reassuring level of confidence. Julie and her team kept us informed, responded quickly, and made a stressful process much smoother.

If you’re applying under §5 StAG or any other German citizenship route, I highly recommend working with Schlun & Elseven and Julie Schäfer. They are not only experts but also truly understand the human side of this journey, making them the perfect team to have in your corner.

Our case was extremely complicated but Christos Sotiri helped us in our family reunion process. It took him almost 5-6 months to resolve the issue that was stuck for almost 1.5 years. Our marriage verification file was stuck at Islamabad embassy and Erfurt abh wasn’t proceeding our case. It was an endless loop as no one was forwarding our case and we were in the bad position. But Christos was highly professional and he pressurised the embassy to issue the visa. Every time he replied on time and heard all our concerns and problems regarding family reunion.

Thank you for your service!

I had an incredible experience working with Dr. Arne Bethlehem for my language visa application in Germany. His expertise and efficiency made the entire process smooth and stress-free. He guided me through every step, ensured all my documents were in order, and helped me secure my visa in just five days! His professionalism, responsiveness, and in-depth knowledge of immigration law truly set him and the firm apart. I highly recommend this firm to anyone in need of reliable legal assistance.

Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte and their Attorney Ms. Laura-Akofa Kalipé helped my wife and son to finally get their German family reunion visa.
They had been waiting for close to 6 months with no response from the German foreigners office.
Ms. Laura-Akofa Kalipé helped us getting things closed within a few weeks.
Ms. Laura guided us through the complete process and was always available for any queries that we had. All in all it was a great experience with team SE.

Really helpful and professional. Mr. Christos Sotiri answered all of my questions and also advised me on what path I should take to get the best outcome. Definitely recommend the services to anyone looking for guidance in Visa/immigration matters.

I want to from the bottom of my heart thank Madam Laura-Akofa Kalipé and Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte for helping me to get my Blue Card in Germany. I was waiting for 5 months with no response from the Immigration department to me or my employer. Me and my family are very grateful for the dedication and efforts she and her team put to ensure i got the work permit before the last day of my contract. Initially I was not sure if i would be able to get a work permit within 25 days of my Contract expiry when I contacted them and seemed to be an impossible task but Madam Laura and her team ensured that i got the work permit before the deadline. They are very professional and took time to verify all information , draft emails and provide appropriate answers to immigration team whenever needed with the right deadline. If you are stuck in a immigration process, you can go with them and as my experience you wont be disappointed but would always be grateful and thankful to them for their dedication and efforts.

I’m incredibly grateful to Christos Sotiri and the team at Schlun & Elseven for their exceptional help with my German visa application. Their expertise, attention to detail, and clear communication made the entire process stress-free. They were always responsive and ensured everything was in order, leading to a successful approval. If you need immigration assistance in Germany, I highly recommend their services!

English Review:
I highly recommend Daniel as an immigration attorney! After a long wait and navigating the complex bureaucracy, Daniel helped me successfully obtain my German citizenship. He was incredibly responsive, professional, and diligent throughout the entire process, always working effectively within the legal framework and communicating with the immigration authorities. I couldn’t be happier with his assistance and the outcome. Thank you, Daniel!

German Review:
Ich kann Daniel als Einwanderungsanwalt nur wärmstens empfehlen! Nach einer langen Wartezeit und dem Durchlaufen der komplexen Bürokratie hat Daniel mir geholfen, erfolgreich meine deutsche Staatsbürgerschaft zu erhalten. Er war äußerst zuverlässig, professionell und engagiert während des gesamten Prozesses und hat stets effektiv im rechtlichen Rahmen sowie mit den Einwanderungsbehörden gearbeitet. Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit seiner Unterstützung und dem Ergebnis. Vielen Dank, Daniel!

I would like to express my gratitude with Julie for exceptional assistance in helping my family obtain German citizenship. Her guidance was invaluable throughout this process, and we are grateful for it. She always kept us informed, answered our questions with clarity, and provided reassurance at every step.

SE Legal was really great. They helped me gain citizenship for 5 family members. I don’t think that their fees are high given that it took almost a year to gather all of the documents. They also did great research in the German archives for documents we needed. Total success!

I had a great experience with Daniel Schewior, the lawyer who handled my citizenship application. The whole process was very smooth, and required very little work on my part. He acted on my behalf in all contact with the Citizenship Office, and I just supplied the necessary documents. He also kept me updated at every step, and made the whole process extremely smooth. Aside from the normal delays, given the backlog at my local office, the entire process went faster than I expected. I would 100% recommend Daniel to anyone requiring assistance with immigration matters.

I highly recommend Schlun & Eleven, and Daniel Schewior as an immigration lawyer, who has been very kind and punctual with his responses. My applications were processed very quickly with his assistance.

I had the pleasure of working with Dominik Müller to obtain residence permits for myself and my wife. He was very knowledgeable and handled the interactions with the local immigration authorities. Everything was always very professional and he always had alternate plans in case of difficulties. Responses to my concerns and questions were prompt and every aspect and detail was covered for our peace of mind. Our communications were in English, but perhaps next time I can do portions in German! I would definitely work with Dominik and Schlun & Elseven again!

I met for a consultation with Mr Florian Frick, attorney at S&E legal. Mr Frick was incredibly thoughtful and helpful. He explained my case to me in a way that made sense and gave me advice on how to proceed in the courts without an attorney. Based on this advice, I was able to file to paperwork at family courts and I have already received a positive outcome! And all this just from the initial consultation. I highly recommend S&E legal. They are thorough, knowledgeable, and HONEST.

I wrote to EIGHT immigration lawyers and got ONE reply. Plus, the lawyer, Roman Franke, was MOST helpful, polite and full of needed information. Dont waste your time with other lawyers; use the best, and forget the rest. Gerald Hagen., an Australian.

I was very impressed by Dominik's knowledge and ability to communicate complex information in a way that a layman could grasp. He allowed plenty of time for questions and patiently repeated information or rephrased it. I am very grateful to Roman for ensuring I had this opportunity to explore the possibility of German citizenship for myself and for family members too.

Ich hatte das Vergnügen, mit Frau Schaefer bei meinem Antrag auf deutsche Staatsbürgerschaft zusammenzuarbeiten. Frau Schaefer erläuterte ausführlich und klar den Prozess und die damit verbundenen Gebühren. Sie war immer ansprechbar und hat wie versprochen weitergeholfen, ohne dass ich dazu aufgefordert wurde. Sie war sympathisch, so freundlich und immer professionell.

Ich habe sie und die Kanzlei Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte meiner Familie empfohlen, damit auch sie die Erlangung der deutschen Staatsbürgerschaft prüfen können. Ich werde nicht zögern, mich erneut an sie zu wenden, wenn ich in Zukunft eine rechtliche Vertretung benötige (hoffentlich werde ich das nicht brauchen ;-).
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I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Schaefer on my application for German citizenship. Ms. Schaefer explained the process and the associated fees in detail and clearly. She was always approachable and helped as promised without me having to follow-up. She was personable, so friendly and always professional.

I recommended her and the law firm Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte to my family so that they too could consider obtaining German citizenship. I will not hesitate to contact her again if I need legal representation in the future (hopefully I won't need that ;-).