Client Testimonials.

While being charged with a crime is never a fun experience, we are grateful that our clients have appreciated the services we have provided for them enough to have taken the time and tell us that.

We are particularly proud that a lot of our business comes from referrals of satisfied clients. Below are excerpts from some of the many letters we have received expressing gratitude. Note, some of these have been edited to protect the anonymity of the client – with names and other identifying characteristics removed.

"My previous experience with a lawyer was not a pleasant one. I felt that my case did not get the attention that it deserved. So when I got arrested a second time I was very cautious in hiring the right person for my case. After going through the legal process for a second time I know that Geoffrey Burg was exactly the type of lawyer I was looking for.

While working with Mr. Burg I felt that my case got the individual attention that it needed. There were many complex questions that my family and I had through the whole process and Geoff did a great job of handling them all. I could tell Geoff had the respect of the judges and a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience in this field.

This was a very serious event in my life. It was a long and drawn out process but I can finally move on. I know that I got the best possible outcome for my case because of the work of Geoffrey Burg. I would recommend him to anyone seeking council.

Thanks Geoff, my family and I appreciate your hard work and the respect you have shown us.
- Andrew"
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"Mr. Burg came highly rated from one of my long-time friends: shortly after retaining his services, I understood why. Geoff made a very difficult and trying time much more easy due to his professionalism, and vast knowledge of criminal defense casework. Furthermore, he is very personable, and I believe that it is his personal attention to each individual case that helped me to forego the harsh and costly consequences of a momentary lapse of good decision-making. I will refer all of my friends to Geoff in the future, should they ever be faced with the same unfortunate situation that I was.
- Brandon"
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"The best working Lawyer I've ever had - Geoff helped me out so much. I would recommend him to anyone.
- Client Review"
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"Great Lawyer - Mr. Burg did an outstanding job with my case and was able to reach our goal of dismissing many of the charges. He always kept me up to speed on everything and gave me personal updates by phone instead of just sending me information by mail or email. I would recommend him for any case and plan on using him in the future (although hopefully i wont need to).
- Client Review"
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"Excellent Lawyer.... Highly Recommended - I would highly recommend Geoffrey Burg. Geoffrey handled my case effectively and efficiently and achieved the best possible results given my situation. Mr. Burg's experience and expertise in his field allowed me to consider all options before taking the appropriate course of action.

Prior to retaining Geoff, I interviewed several acclaimed attorneys who handle similar cases. When I asked them, "If you were in my situation, who would you chose for representation?" Unanimously Geoff was singled out. Mr. Burg did not disappoint and I hope to never have to utilize his services again. However, if that were to be the case, I would immediately call him.
- Client Review"
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"Amazing Lawyer - Geoff is an amazing lawyer. A good friend recommended him and it was the best decision I made. He's very understanding. His knowledge of the law and what to expect makes you feel very comfortable from the very beginning. He was able to reduce my charges dramatically.
- Client Review"
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"A Lawyer With Integrity! - Finding myself in legal trouble was traumatic, to say the least, but the moment I walked into Geoffrey Burg's office his demeanor put me at ease.

I interviewed other attorneys and chose Mr. Burg because of his track record, professionalism, and likeable nature. These qualities proved infallible when my case went to trial where he represented me eloquently to the jury. He always kept me informed and was available by phone or email any time I needed him.

I am pleased with his expertise (and the outcome) and have highly recommended him to others! Thank you, Geoff!
- Client Review"
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"Awesome!!! - I was in a really bad situation where I felt guilty until proven innocent, and if it wasn't for Geoff's having even more knowledge of the law then the judge did, and his great white shark like agression. I probably would've been found guilty of something I didn't do. Thanks Geoff!
- Client Review"
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"Going into my situation with Geoffrey Burg I was very confident that I had the best legal counsel that I could get. Through the court dates he was very professional, and I am pleased with the outcome. He further advised me that if I have any questions that I may contact him regarding my case over the next few years. It was great to have him in my corner, as it took most of the stress off of me, and allowed me to focus on the important things in my life
- Ryan"
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"Dear Geoff,
Let me start by saying that I know I am not the easiest person to deal with and I know I can be incredibly impatient. I made a few stupid mistakes and had felt bounced around by a few attorneys when I finally landed in your office.

As I am sure you are aware of getting in trouble with the law can be extremely embarrassing, shameful, uncomfortable, scary, and a whole bunch of other things (I am sure you saw every one of my emotions over the course of a two year period). From the moment I stepped into your office for the initial meeting you made me feel comfortable in a very difficult situation. You went through the whole process with me step by step in a non-rushed manner (which I had experienced with other attorneys I met with prior to hiring you to represent me). You answered every question I had and gave me things to think about and prepare for.

I never expected my case to take so long to close and come to an end but I feel that that is part of the punishment. I want to thank you for representing me and for being there for me every step of the way. You have been extremely responsive, very caring and very thorough. I don't feel like my case was one in 50 as I may have with another attorney. You gave me the attention I felt I needed to get through the waiting period, more importantly you reminded me that what I was going through was not the end of the world.

Thanks for representing me for 2 years!
- Warm Regards, K.A."
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"This letter is to document my support of Mr. Geoffrey Burg, to recognize his talents as an attorney and express my heartfelt gratefulness to the personal focus that he gave to my case in a time I needed it most.

I am currently a part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, located in Gardez, Afghanistan. The Corps is involved in a humanitarian effort in this country, rebuilding the infrastructure that was decimated by the Russian invasion of the 1980's. Because of that destruction that plunged Afghanistan into depression and poverty, fanatical Islamic groups such as the Taliban and al Queda took advantage of the plight of these people to their advantage in establishing a base to wage terrorism around the world.

Shortly before I deployed to Afghanistan, I found myself in a precarious legal position that could have denied my security clearance and kept me from coming here to lend my expertise in the effort to help these people once again be strong and self sufficient. The position I found myself in caused me more anguish than I can describe.

Thanks to Geoff, I was able to resolve my issues a matter of hours before I was set to fly out of Seattle. The primary issue was resolved, and all loose ends were addressed. I was able to leave with a completely clear conscience, and I owe that to Geoff.

I would, without hesitation, endorse Mr. Burg to anyone who found themselves in a position to consider utilizing his considerable talents in the legal profession.
- Sincerely, JA"
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"Dear Mr. Burg, Tammy, et al.,
- Had a truly terrible day of it today: stop and go traffic, lousy grey weather, mixed up orders at work, and a few rude customers to boot. NONE of that mattered AT ALL because I am so happy about the outcome of my case this morning, thanks to you. Geoff, it took some restraint over here not to high five and hug you in front of your peers this morning, so I hope you appreciate that effort. Sincere thanks again to you and your firm
- Robert"
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"I would like to start off by thanking Geoff for all he did for me. He represented me in a case that I surely would have lost without him. This case was real important for me because I have family in Canada. If I would have lost this case I wouldn't be able to visit my family in Canada for 7 years. When I first started looking for a lawyer I had friends and families recommend three other lawyers. I couldn't pass up on Geoff though when my friend told me about him and how terrific he was.

I can't compliment Geoff enough for his professionalism and poise while in court. With Geoff helping me I felt worry free and I could go on with my daily life without the thought of my case lingering on my mind. In the end not only did I win my case but I also have a new and trusted lawyer on my side.
Thanks for everything - T. T."
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"I am writing to thank you for your stellar work on my case. Since I first visited your office, when I was confused, embarrassed and intimidated, you offered a supportive, honest position about what to expect, how things work and where things might lead. I contacted you not knowing what to expect, and I never expected for things to work out as well as they did, and every bit of it I owe to you and your excellent representation.

By working to get the original charge reduced and the civil case dismissed, thereby allowing me to keep my driver's license, you've saved me and my family untold grief, hardship and expense. I come away from this experience with a newfound appreciation for both the implication of one's decisions and the importance of finding good legal representation with someone you trust. My family and I offer you our sincerest thanks for everything.
- Sincerely, A. L."
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"Geoff represented me in a case and did an absolutely outstanding job. In addition to expertise in the courtroom, Geoff also listened carefully, answered my numerous questions patiently, and responded quickly to issues that came up during my representation. Most importantly Geoff presented my options in a realistic and intelligible way. I'd recommend him to any of my family or friends. - Mike"
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"I want to thank you for your help with my case. You were able to turn a possible life altering situation into just a great learning experience. I appreciate the time you spent on my case. Your sense of urgency and dedication to your work is priceless. I now know first hand why you were recommended to me. I will definitely pass your name on to people who need your services (I have already given out your cards to my friends!) Thanks again for everything.
Take care -Tracy"
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"I have been meaning to send you a note to thank you for all you did to help me out. You made a very stressful situation more bearable! You have that unique quality of making people feel like you have time for them even though we probably are feeling down on ourselves. I was planning to say that I would refer people to you but I didn't think it would be so soon or that it would be my nephew. He really is a good kid. . . . Thanks again for everything
- take care. Sue"
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"I wanted to drop you a note thanking you for your service.  You were very good to work with.  You kept me informed of progress, deadlines, and options.  You and your staff were very professional, courteous, and respectful during a very stressful time for me.  I appreciated that up front you walked me through the process and let me know what I needed to do right away.” I  don’t know how I would have gotten through this without the representation of an experienced lawyer like you.  I wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to recommend you to others.
- Sincerely, M.M."
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"Its been a while but you have been in my thoughts. I am finally getting around to sending you two a thank you. A BIG THANK YOU. I think I needed a little down time and so did (client)…. I am thankful for all of your help and definitely with the results because we knew what we might have been facing.

I liked your style because it was professional, informative, prepared and so organized....and we were always given information straight up with no false hopes. That's the way I like it :-) Take care and thank you so much. - SB"
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"Thanks Geoffrey.  I …  want to thank you once again for the way you handled my case.  (Fiancee) and I have been having fun together again and it's nice to have this all behind us.  You were outstanding!  It's hard to put all your faith into someone else, but you came through and I'll forever be grateful.  You can expect Christmas cards from me for the rest of your life.  Hope you enjoyed the outcome as much as I did.  You should be proud. Thanks again, RH"
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"I would like to thank you for all your help with my case. Although I chose not to go to trial, I am confident that you would have righteously represented me. You and your staff were very helpful at all times.  My questions were always answered thoroughly and in a timely manner. If a friend or family member should ever find his or herself with a need for your legal expertise, I will not hesitate to recommend the services of you and your staff. Thank you again! - OM"
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"I have been meaning to send you a note to thank you for all you did to help me out. You made a very stressful situation more bearable! You have that unique quality of making people feel like you have time for them even though we probably are feeling down on ourselves. I was planning to say that I would refer people to you but I didn't think it would be so soon or that it would be my nephew. He really is a good kid. . . . Thanks again for everything & take care. - Sue"
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"In the midst of all his other glory this week [when Geoff suppressed thousands of breath tests], I had the pleasure of watching Mr. Burg argue a motion in Kent Municipal Court this morning. This should have been a 5-minute argument regarding the City's motion to continue a trial, but in light of the questionable tap-dancing and other shenanigans by the prosecutor it turned into a 2 plus hour hearing.

Mr. Burg was the absolute gentleman in the face of some really borderline behavior exhibited by the prosecutor - and his grace and class lent complete credence to his argument. His preparedness backed the City right up against a straight dismissal and landed his client a pretty amazing resolution.It was fun to watch and great to see the caliber of work our members are doing. Nice going Geoff! - Darcy M. - Criminal Defense Lawyer"
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"I want to thank you for again for the OUTSTANDING JOB you did on my case. You went out of your way to do everything you possibly could for me. You are a top notch attorney. I have told several people about you.Thank you also for being a caring person, as well as professional. I was impressed that you offered your free unsolicited advice to a teenager (who obviously need it) while we waited in court. You are a huge asset to your profession. Many thanks - Sincerely, CB"
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"Thank you so much for your help with my DUI charge. It was nice not to worry too much about all the legal matters and have someone take over and take care of everything. You were very friendly and made me comfortable at all times. I hope I will never need your services again if you know what I mean (ha,ha). But if I ever need any legal advise or need your assistance again I will be sure to contact you. Thank you again, - MG"
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"Thank you for all your help this past year. We appreciate all that you have done. You have truly been an answer to prayer."
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“Just wanted to say thanks for representing me in court. You did a great job! If I ever run into a situation where I need your services again, I will be sure to call you."
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"I am very impressed by your professionalism and by the help you have given me."
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"Thank you very much for everything. Now I have a lot of work to do with myself."
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"Thanks so much for helping me out. You are a great lawyer."
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"Thanks for all your help and support these last 2 1/2 months."
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"Thank you for all you did for me. I will continue to refer you and your services."
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"You are one of the nicest people - I wanted to say thank you. God Bless You!"
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"Thank you for all the hard work you did for me. I'm glad it's all over. I'll give referrals to anyone who needs you."
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"Thank you... I hope if I am in need of an attorney in the future you could represent me again."

"Geoff - Just wanted to say Thanks for your efforts yesterday!! One down one more to go. You are awesome!! - M.A."
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"Thank you SOOOO much! Good job and thanks for the extra effort in meeting in person! - MA"
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"Best of the best - Personally and Professionaly there is none better than Patricia. Within minutes of my consultation call she relaxed my stressed mind by informing me of the penalties I could face and then the path that we would pursue. She totally took charge of my case and kept me informed of its status.

Her experience and diligence as my defense attorney resulted in my case being greatly reduced from potential jail time to a much lesser charge and acceptable monetary fine. She saved my career and I learned my lesson. My rating of Patricia is much higher than 5 stars.
- Client Review"
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"As Good As It Gets - Was charged with a criminal offense involving domestic violence. It was a first offense and I needed support. I contacted Patricia based upon her very professional website and I discovered an attorney who did more than expected in defending me, and also provided direction in dealing with issues that brought about behavior.

Patricia Fulton is terrific and I don't believe she charged me enough for the difference she made. The consumate professional who puts the profession in a very positive light and is a role model for all those who are, or choose to make, law careers their calling.
- Client Review"
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"Ms. Fulton handled my case with not only great legal skill, but consummate tact and diplomacy. She kept me up to date on the case, and kept me optimistic. She is wonderful in court, wise and incisive. She is obviously respected by her colleagues. I would not hesitate to call her immediately, should I and/or a friend need counsel. Thank you Ms. Fulton and your friendly staff! - Sandra."
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"I just wanted to say thank you for everything that you did for me. I was so scared through this whole thing, especially at the beginning but you were there the whole way to walk me through it.

I don't even want to think about where I would be right now if I had not of hired you. You saved me from consequences that I could easily have gotten and I thank you so much! You literally saved me! Thank You! - Lauren"
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"Patricia, thanks so much for your outstanding work on behalf of my daughter Katherine. There was never any doubt in our minds that we chose the right attorney and that you were the best lawyer in the courtroom. This has been a long and stressful process, of course, but you were always ready to go to bat for what we wanted and make it as painless as possible. - V."
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"I am in appreciation of your quick thinking on your feet, thank you so much for being there for me. ... I am very impressed with your legal counsel and positive actions in the courtroom, thanks again. - David"
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"I just wanted to extend my gratitude for a job very well done in defending me against my charge. You immediately 'took the reigns' of what was an unusual case and thanks to your knowledge and aggressiveness you easily got the case dismissed. Well done. I assure you that if I were in need of a criminal defense attorney again, I would not hesitate to turn to you first. - Bill"
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"This is your career but each individual that you represent owes you so much. I can't thank you enough for the way you not only handled my case but the way you handled me. From the first cold call to the farewell yesterday you eased my concern with your positive and professional approach to 'everything will be ok', and IT WAS!!

A lesson learned without a life ruined. - William"
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"Thank you for all your help and assistance during our meeting.  I had plenty of questions that were conveniently answered during the talk we had.  Thank you for being honest and comfortable to speak with. - Garrett"
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"I wanted to thank you for shepherding us through this situation with our son.  It is a difficult but necessary learning experience for all of us.  Knowing that we have your counsel and expertise is a great comfort, and for that we are truly grateful. - Kathleen"
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"Thank you – Thank you – Thank you.  Great work and professionalism.  You saved me. - Christopher"
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"I thought it was about time I sent a little gratitude your way for helping me out last year.  It was a difficult time for me both financially and emotionally and you went above the call of duty as far as helping me with my legal troubles as well as understanding where I was at.

Thank you so very much for all you did for me. You are a wonderful attorney and I owe you a lot (including my sanity at the time). - Anna"
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"Just a note to let you know how much I appreciate your efforts and your looking out for my best interest.  And also your patience with me. - Nicholas"
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"Thank you again for all your help - Tanya and Family"
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"Thank you for all your hard work.  I was lucky to have such a smart lawyer. - Carol"
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"Thank you very much for everything.  God bless you. - Yohannes"
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"Aaron Kiviat handled several cases for us recently. The charges brought against my son were VERY serious. In all, there were 4 felonies and a couple of misdemeanors. The stress on our minds was unbelieveable! We looked for a quality attorney to help with the charges. After speaking with Geoff and being directed to speak to Aaron regarding the charges we met and have been nothing but impressed and VERY pleased with the representation we recieved since.

Aaron has brought us honest and realistic advice. The outcomes on my sons cases have been unbelieveable. With several of felonies being dismissed completely and the other reduced to a misdemeanor. My son is 18 and I could not have imagined getting better legal representation and outcomes. If I or anyone I know was to look for legal representaion the first thing I would tell them is to call Aaron Kiviat, and Law office of Geoffrey Berg.

If the need arised again that would be the first call I made.

We thank you SO MUCH!
- Matt and Jordan"
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"Mr. Kiviat was instrumental in keeping my life from coming completely inside out - Aaron is an incredibly thoughtful and supportive attorney at the same time that his extremely effective skills in the courtroom and extensive knowledge of the law are able to help those in need.

There are many people out there that find themselves caught up in the system accused of being guilty that are in fact not at all. Mr. Kiviat saw this and not only assisted me better than I could have ever hoped for, but he was also quite emotionally supportive as well making me feel as at ease as one could possibly feel during such a stressful time. He's a fabulous listener as well as an outgoing communicator. He was definitely not holding back from letting people observe the fact that he really cares and has an extreme passion for assisting his clients.

I feel incredibly fortunate to have been introduced to Aaron as someone to represent me in my case, but I would trust my life in any legal situation with Aaron Kiviat.
- Client Review"
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"I wouldnt turn to any other lawyer - I would recommend Aaron to anyone that ever needs a lawyer. He was highly proficient at keeping me well informed of every detail in my case. He also jumped on board to help me on short notice. I was told of the possibly things that could happen in any which way the case would turn, and that was very comforting to know what you were facing.

The law can be very confusing so its good to have someone who can answer any and all questions about your specific situation. In my personal experience I had a sense of relief to have someone that took such a good interest in my concerns of the case. Aaron worked quickly to insure the positive outcome of my case.
- Client Review"
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"A great Seattle attorney - Aaron was a great support to me as I went through a difficult time in my life. I had never experienced the judicial system and it was a very stressful time. Aaron made it easier for me to understand the process with the knowledge he brought from his previous experience as a prosecutor. He fought for me and was a great representative for my case. He has compassion for his clients and is responsive. I was glad he was there by my side.
- Client Review"
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"Hello Aaron,
Sorry I couldn't get back to you earlier but just wanted to thank you for resolving my case expeditiously.

It is a big relief and now I feel I can move on with my life. When me and my wife came to you initially, other than uncertainty, we had little idea of what would happen in our near future.

Your detailed explanation of every legal step and your honest advice helped us overcome the obscurity of the whole legal process and gave us hope in the midst of much mental anguish and distress. Also, I wanted to appreciate you setting up an appointment for me and taking out time to go to the immigration lawyer with me.

All that showed not just your professionalism but also a genuine concern, a rare trait in today's world, for your client.

Thank you for all your help,

Best regards," - Your Pakistani client.
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