About Mr. Peter Blake Messersmith

Mr. Peter Blake Messersmith practices at The Messersmith Law Firm, P.C.

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Immigration
Posted by anonymous
October 30, 2017
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If you're thinking of hiring Peter Messersmith, think twice unless you're ok with getting a vey poor legal representation at double the normal cost!! He'll waste your money and time and intentionally will make the process extremely lengthy to charge you more. He dose not even stick to the client-attorney agreement. Very poor experience, never recommended

 
Immigration
Posted by Sai krishna
February 03, 2025
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I hired Peter Messersmith for my OPT-related immigration case, paying him to appeal the decision. However, I had to constantly follow up, as he seemed unfamiliar with cases like mine. CBP refused to reopen my case, forcing us to submit a TRIP request. When the response came, he misinterpreted it, claiming a key provision (212(a)(6)(C)(i)) had been removed. A second request proved otherwise, yet he blamed me for seeking clarification. For my H4 visa, I paid for a waiver, only to learn at my consulate interview that it should have been filed with USCIS. The officers handled it themselves, raising doubts about the legal guidance I received. After posting my review, Jen Ren from his office asked me to remove it, offering to “take care of the waiver.” I refused, and a month later, they disputed my review, leading to its removal. After spending close to $30,000 and three years, my case remained unresolved. I strongly advise against hiring Mr. Messersmith.

 
Immigration
Posted by Krishna
October 10, 2024
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I had a terrible experience with Peter Messersmith regarding my deportation case. After being deported due to an OPT issue, he charged $15,000 to appeal, but he had no clear strategy and I had to follow up constantly. The appeal failed, and when we submitted a TRIP request, he misinterpreted the response. Instead of admitting his mistake, he blamed me. His assistant, Jen Ren, was rude and unprofessional. For my H4 visa, they charged another $10,000 for a waiver, but the U.S. consulate informed me that they should have filed it directly with USCIS, not the consulate. The consulate officers were shocked at how much I had paid, and they submitted the waiver themselves. Mr. Messersmith later asked for more money to file the same waiver with USCIS. In total, I spent over $30,000 and wasted three years with no positive results. His approach is to charge as much as possible with little care for the client’s outcome. I strongly advise against using his services.

 
Immigration
Posted by anonymous
November 09, 2017
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Immigration
Posted by anonymous
July 02, 2015
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I don't know how this lawyer got food reviews but he is a horrible lawyer. He boasts a 98% success rate but I don't know how this is possible. There is no "real" intake consultation because he is not concerned with your case. He allows Jen Ren the "secretary" to complete all the intake work and she pretends? not to speak English properly and is very vague and "wishy washy". They are only interested in your money and if given the opportunity to withdraw from your account they will make numerous w

 
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May 19, 2010
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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2002, Illinois
    2002, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    John Marshall Law School
    Class of 2002
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Texas at Austin
    Class of 1999
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
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    Born in 1976
    Lincoln, Nebraska, November 10, 1976
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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Mr. Peter Blake Messersmith was admitted in 2002 to the State of Illinois.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Mr. Peter Blake Messersmith is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Mr. Peter Blake Messersmith attended John Marshall Law School.