Karen Gabriel Moss, Immigration Attorney in Cleveland, Ohio
Over 37 years of legal practice
Cleveland, OH
Practicing immigration in Cleveland since 1989.
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Karen Gabriel Moss is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on Immigration. Karen has over 37 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Cleveland, OHIO
- Experience
- over 37 years
- Known for
- Immigration
- Handles Immigration matters from Cleveland, OHIO.
- Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law (Cleveland) (2016).
About Karen Gabriel Moss: Karen Gabriel Moss is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on Immigration. Karen has over 37 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Karen's practice areas in Cleveland
Karen concentrates on immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Karen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Immigration cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Karen takes immigration matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Karen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Karen Gabriel Moss, immigration attorney serving Cleveland
Karen Gabriel Moss is an attorney based in Cleveland, OHIO. The practice focuses on Immigration. Karen has over 37 years of legal experience. Karen works from Cleveland, Ohio and takes on immigration matters across the region.
Karen Gabriel Moss has practiced immigration law for more than twenty years, focusing on business and family based immigration. She represents the full spectrum of businesses from Fortune 500 companies to family businesses. Her diverse practice includes large manufacturers, technology companies, health care employers, large law firms, engineering firms and family businesses. Prior to joining NGC, Karen was co-managing partner at Rosner, Ortman & Moss, routinely named one of the best immigration law firms in America by U.S. News & World Report. Karen has consistently achieved positive results for her clients over time through her deep knowledge of the immigration bureaucracy, relationships with its players, and an understanding of what will and won’t work within the system. She has successfully filed petitions for visas and green cards for aliens of extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers, national interest waivers, and more. Karen also has a robust family-based practice where she represents individuals applying for permanent residence for family members, applying for citizenship and maintaining permanent residence while abroad. Karen was named “Immigration Lawyer of the Year” in 2016, and consistently has been selected by her peers as one of The Best Lawyers in the field. She currently serves as AILA Ohio Chapter Liaison to USCIS and previously served in that capacity to the U.S. Department of Labor. Karen has been a speaker on employment-based immigration for the Federal Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Cuyahoga Bar Association and American Immigration Lawyer Association (AILA) regional seminars, as well as at business conferences. Karen has taught immigration and nationality law at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
Working with Karen on a immigration matter
Karen Gabriel Moss has practiced immigration law for more than twenty years, focusing on business and family based immigration. She represents the full spectrum of businesses from Fortune 500 companies to family businesses. Her diverse practice includes large manufacturers, technology companies, health care employers, large law firms, engineering firms and family businesses. Prior to joining NGC,…
Clients Karen works with
Karen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for immigration matters in Cleveland and the surrounding Ohio area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Karen studied and practices
Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT
J.D. · 1989
Jurisdictions
Karen's state bar admissions
Ohio
1989 · ACTIVE
Karen studied at J.D. in Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT.
Law school and academic background
Karen completed J.D. in Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Karen runs in Ohio is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Karen's legal honors and published work
Karen has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law (Cleveland)
2016
Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Based
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nationality
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law (Cleveland) (2016). Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Business (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Family Based (2026).
Locations
Karen Gabriel Moss's office in Cleveland
Karen's primary office is at 50 Public Square, Suite 2900, Cleveland, Ohio, 44113. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Karen Gabriel Moss
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How to hire Karen Gabriel Moss — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new immigration attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Karen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Karen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Karen's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Karen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a immigration attorney in Cleveland, Ohio
A short list to run through before you commit: How many immigration matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Karen
Karen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in immigration practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every immigration matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Karen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Karen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many immigration practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Karen Gabriel Moss
How much does it cost to hire Karen for a immigration case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Karen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Karen offer a free consultation?
Karen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Karen's office. Some immigration attorneys offer free consults — check Karen's current terms during booking.
How long do immigration cases in Ohio typically take?
Simple immigration matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Karen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Karen take my case if I'm outside Cleveland?
Karen is licensed in Ohio. Matters governed by Ohio law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Karen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Karen?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Karen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Karen accepting new immigration clients right now?
Karen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Immigration attorneys serving Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati in Ohio
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