Robert A. Ratliff
Member
Rob is a Member in BMD's Cleveland office concentrating on Immigration Law. With more than 25 years of trial experience in Federal, State, and Immigration Courts, Rob brings a unique perspective as a former United States Immigration Court Judge. He now represents clients in deportation proceedings and other complex legal matters.
Contact Information
200 Public Square, Suite 1850, Cleveland, Ohio 44114Practice Areas
Education
University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D.
University of Pittsburgh, B.A., Public Administration
Overview
Rob is dedicated to guiding individuals and businesses through the challenges of immigration law, helping them mitigate potential issues in immigration proceedings. He has extensive experience in removal defense, family visas, work authorization, and business and employment-based visas. Alongside his work in immigration law, Rob has a strong foundation in State and Federal criminal defense.
Read more about Rob's experiences and services on his immigration blog here.
Courts & Bar Associations
- State of Ohio
- State of Alabama
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Tax Court
- United States Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
- United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio
- United States District Court for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Alabama
Professional & Civic Affiliations
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- American Mensa
- International Mensa