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I am very happy with the service at Schulz & Elvson. My family reunification visa was processed without any problems or delays. Mr.Amendy handled the case perfectly and made the entire journey very easy for us. I highly recommend for immigration matters.

I had a very positive experience with Schlun & Elseven regarding my settlement permit application in Germany. From the very beginning, their team demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a deep understanding of German immigration law.

They provided clear guidance throughout the entire process, carefully explained all requirements, and ensured that my documents were properly prepared and submitted. Their communication was always prompt and transparent, which gave me great confidence and peace of mind during what can often be a stressful procedure.

Thanks to their legal assistance and structured approach, my settlement permit process went smoothly and efficiently. I truly appreciate their dedication, reliability, and attention to detail.

I highly recommend Schlun & Elseven to anyone seeking legal assistance with immigration matters in Germany.

I sought legal assistance after my wife’s family reunion visa had been stuck in processing for over a year. Our lawyer, Mr. Christos Sitori, was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. He guided us clearly and was always responsive to our questions and concerns. Thanks to his help, my wife received her visa within just a few months. I am truly grateful for his help and would highly recommend his services to anyone in need of immigration legal support.

Christos Sotiri provided me with an exceptional support throughout the entire Aufenthaltstitel process in Germany. His deep understanding of immigration law and his structured, calm approach made every step clear and manageable. He is consistently responsive, reliable, and proactive in addressing potential issues before they arise. Thanks to his expertise, the process moved smoothly and without unnecessary stress. Mr. Sotiri is highly recommended for anyone seeking immigration assistance in Germany.

Mr. Florian Frick is an extraordinary Family Lawyer. He is extremely smart, knowledgeable, experienced, productive, ethical and kind. The entire consultation session was full of eye-opening advice and so educational. Mr. Frick even spent his precious time after the conference call to share with us his extremely helpful advice via email. I owe him so much and can't think of any way to pay tribute to him and honor him properly. But I am sure that Mr. Frick has (1) restored my faith in humanity; (2) made me think so highly about and admire Schlun & Elseven as well as Germany. And needless to say, the world is so much better because of exemplary people like Mr. Frick.

Florian was an excellent Schlun and Elseven representative. He was extremely informative regarding all the nuanced ways German family law is different from American family law, and answered all of my questions. He kept the conversation focused and informative while also being extremely funny and personable.

I couldn’t be more pleased with the assistance I received from Schlun & Elseven. Over the past 18 months they helped me obtain first a Blaue Karte and then later a Niederlassungserlaubnis, making the process smooth and predictable. All communication was friendly, timely, and stress-free. I wholeheartedly recommend them for any immigration legal needs.

02/2026 Edit: Schule & Elseven comes through again! This time they were instrumental in me obtaining citizenship. My application was a bit nonstandard, but with their experience and expertise they were able to petition for a successful outcome.

Professional, knowledgeable, punctual service. Excellent follow-up, with concise explications of the complexities of the immigration system.

Mr. Christos Sotiri’s services were invaluable in pushing along a seemingly stalled family reunification process, to get a National Visa issued for my wife. His legal advice and consistent follow ups helped us get a positive result. He is an experienced attorney, who can answer any questions you have as well as reassure you in a way that reduces your anxieties. I highly recommend his services.

Mr. Sotiri was very friendly and knowledgeable about the process for relocating me and my family to Germany.

I can't speak highly enough of the work Christos Sotiri did for me and my spouse. He was always responsive and professional, and most importantly, got results: everything went smoothly with the immigration office.

I highly recommend Schlun & Elseven Lawyers. Worth every cent. I worked with Christos Sotiri on my immigration case, and it was approved within a month.”

Our advocate was Christos Sotiri, and he was excellent. We were attempting to navigate Germany's immigration system on our own, and ended up bogged down, confused, and seemingly going in circles. Christos really came through for us, getting our application back on track, dealing with the case worker, and getting our appointment set up. Learn from our mistake, hire a lawyer from the beginning!

I had a very positive experience working with Florian Frick from Schlun & Elseven (www.se-legal.de) on a family law matter. He is a clear and reliable communicator who explained every step of the process in a way that was easy to understand. His responses were always prompt, well-structured, and solution-oriented, which gave me confidence throughout the case.

What stood out most was his efficiency and focus on achieving the objective in a timely manner. He was well prepared, strategic, and pragmatic, while still being empathetic to the personal aspects of family law. I always felt that my case was handled with professionalism, discretion, and genuine care.

I would strongly recommend Florian Frick to anyone looking for a competent, responsive, and trustworthy family law lawyer.

I had an excellent experience working with the team at SE-Legal. They were able to swiftly assist me when there was an issue at the immigration office and I was able to get my application processed and moved through in a timely manner thanks to their efforts.

I cannot recommend Daniel Schewior and his team highly enough. From the very first consultation, they were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout my entire case. I came to them expecting a long and complicated process — everything I had read suggested it could take anywhere from two to five years to regain my German citizenship.
To my absolute surprise, Mr. Schewior and his team managed to secure my Staatsangehörigkeitsausweis within a year. Their expertise, attention to detail, and clear communication made all the difference. They guided me through every step, answered all my questions, and handled the complexities of the case with confidence and precision.
What could have been a stressful, drawn‑out journey turned into a smooth and efficient experience thanks to their outstanding work. If you’re looking for an immigration lawyer who truly knows what they’re doing and genuinely cares about their clients, Daniel Schewior and his team are the ones to trust.

I had an excellent experience working with Julian during my Blue Card application process in Munich. From start to finish, he was highly professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping me navigate what was otherwise a very stressful immigration process.

Julian went above and beyond at every step. He carefully reviewed my case, explained all requirements clearly, and was always available to answer questions. What truly set him apart was his proactive approach, he personally followed up with my case worker and maintained direct communication to ensure my application continued moving forward. This made a significant difference and gave me great peace of mind.

Thanks to Julian’s dedication, attention to detail, and persistence, my immigration process was handled smoothly and efficiently, despite the slow munich office. I would highly recommend him to anyone applying for a Blue Card or dealing with immigration matters in Germany. He is a true professional who genuinely cares about his clients’ success.

Excellent dealings with Florian Frick. He dealt with my divorce in a very efficient and timely manner. I would wholeheartedly recommend him in any family legal matters.

Christos has been incredibly helpful with my application for a family reunification residence permit. He has extensive knowledge of the relevant regulations and a strong understanding of how the Ausländerbehörde operates in Munich. He is also very responsive and communicates clearly and professionally throughout the process.

Despite the lengthy procedure and a few bumps along the way, I received my residence permit in time to live and work in Germany. I would highly recommend Christos for legal support and immigration-related services.

Mr Florian assisted me and he was extremely helpful and answered all my questions. I have every intention of referring back to him in situations that require knowledge of international family law.

Daniel Schewior and his Schlun & Elseven team have been fantastic! They answered questions promptly and clearly and made the entire and successful German citizenship process as smooth as possible for me and my entire family. We are all very happy and grateful. We highly recommend them.

- Mike Bemesderfer

I would like to thank Laura-Akofa Kalipé for the way she handled my case.She showed so much professionalism during my case as well as letting me understand every bit of the proceedings at every stage and also welcomed my views throughout the proceedings.Together as a team we were able to get my visa granted.I hereby do recommend her for particularly issues about familyreunion visa.She’s very trust-worthy and patient.

I am extremely satisfied with the legal representation I received from SE Legal. Mr. Florian Flick handled my divorce proceedings with exceptional professionalism and expertise. His thorough knowledge of family law, combined with his clear and structured approach, provided me with a strong sense of confidence throughout the entire process.

Mr. Flick took the time to explain each step in detail and ensured that I was well informed before any decisions were made. His communication was consistently prompt, precise, and courteous. I particularly appreciated his calm demeanor and the thoughtful guidance he offered during what was a challenging period for me.

Thanks to Mr. Flick’s diligent work and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome, the proceedings were handled efficiently and with great care. I can highly recommend Mr. Florian Flick and SE Legal to anyone seeking competent and reliable legal support in family law matters.

Florian Frick!!! I wish nothing but the best upon anyone, but through this situation, Herr Frick has been amazing. Family law is horrible but he calmed my nerves and has represented excellently! I’ve recommended him and the firm because I trust them!!! Best office to go to especially if you are in a life changing position 😈🧐🥰🙂🙂🙂🙂

Outstanding legal support on a complex nationality matter. Our family engaged Schlun & Elseven for a multi-jurisdiction citizenship case and were consistently impressed. The team was responsive, clear, and meticulous—offering practical checklists, realistic timelines, and proactive updates. They coordinated smoothly with authorities, flagged potential pitfalls early, and kept fees transparent (no surprises). We always felt in safe hands. Sincere thanks and a wholehearted recommendation.

I greatly appreciated he legal advice with Mr Florian Frick in family law. He was very clear, accurate and professional which help me a lot to gain a clearer view of the situation and the possible options. I recommend him to anyone who is looking for legal support.

Feeling concerned about the future of the United States back in 2022 (rightfully so given where we are now in 2025!!) I began the process of considering trying to obtain German Citizenship through my father who had fled Nazi persecution in the late 1930s. I had almost no documentation concerning my now deceased father so it felt like a long shot. I found this law firm online and was paired with the attorney, Julie Schafer, to handle my case. On July 4th of this year (the irony) I received news that my German citizenship had been granted! I cannot speak highly enough of Julie who was not only my incredibly competent, professional, attentive attorney but also became my cherished friend. She walked me through the process step by step, answered any of my questions, guided me every step of the way, helped me secure the documentation I needed, I really just cannot speak highly enough of Julie. Don't get me wrong, it was still a lot of work and sometimes I would wonder if I had the energy or drive to continue but she was the ultimate cheerleader and obviously it was all well worth it in the end. It was also an unexpectedly emotional experience for me, learning family history I knew nothing about as it was never openly discussed within the family and as everyone has passed, there is no one left to ask. I feel so happy that I had the luck and foresight to choose this firm from an internet search and truly hope to be able to meet everyone who helped me in my journey in person one day. I wholeheartedly recommend this firm and Julie!

For the past year, my wife, children and grandchildren have had the good fortune of working with the Schlun and Elseven law firm in Germany. We solicited their services to help my family obtain "restitution naturalization."
From the initial contact (via Zoom) we were impressed by their courtesy, caring and competence. The attorney who was handling our case, Ms Viktoria Paßmann, felt like our friend as well as our lawyer. She provided excellent advice as to the documentation we needed. Thanks to the communication she initiated with the appropriate German government bureau, the applications were reviewed and approved in a matter of a few months and they are now all German citizens!
Our sincere gratitude to you Ms Viktoria and Schlun Elseven.

I had an excellent experience working with Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte on the extension of my permanent residency in Germany. From the outset, their team demonstrated exceptional legal expertise, clear communication, and genuine care for my case. They guided me through each step of the process with professionalism and precision, ensuring that my application was thoroughly prepared and submitted in a timely manner.

Their attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to explain complex legal requirements in an accessible way gave me great peace of mind during what could have been a stressful process. I highly recommend Schlun & Elseven to anyone needing reliable, knowledgeable legal support for immigration, residency or citizenship matters. Their service exceeded my expectations.

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.

I've had very good council and professional handling of my Family case with Schlun & Elseven. Thank you Florian

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.