Partner
Samuel Reznikov
Partner
Removal defense and appeals: immigration court, the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Second Circuit
Biography
Samuel Reznikov leads the firm’s removal defense practice. He represents people in proceedings before the immigration court in New York, including people held in immigration detention.
His cases include asylum, withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status before an immigration judge. He also argues bond hearings for detained clients.
When a case is lost, he handles the appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals and petitions for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He also files motions to reopen for people with old removal orders.
He joined the firm in 2005 and became a partner in 2012. He was born in Kyiv, came to Brooklyn as a child and consults in English and Russian.
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Bar admissions
- New York, 1999
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- Registered to practice before the Executive Office for Immigration Review
Practice limited to federal immigration and nationality law.
Education
- Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 1998Brooklyn Law Review, articles editor
- Brooklyn College, City University of New York, B.A. in Political Science, 1995
Writing and speakingEach listing names the publisher or host and the year.
Writing
- "A notice to appear: what it says and what to do next"Carrow Lindqvist client guide, 2026
- "Motions to reopen: when an old removal order can be revisited"Carrow Lindqvist practice note, 2024
Professional associations
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, New York ChapterMember
- New York State Bar Association
- Federal Bar Council
Speaking
- "Immigration consequences of criminal charges"Continuing legal education panel for criminal defense attorneys, May 2026
- "Preparing a client to testify in an asylum hearing"Training for pro bono volunteers at the firm, November 2025
- "Bond hearings: building the record in a week"Immigration practitioners' workshop, March 2025
Updates by Samuel Reznikov
Ask about a court case
Consultations are by appointment. If a family member is detained, call the firm during office hours. Mention Samuel Reznikov when you book, and the firm will schedule you with him or an attorney on his team.