Simone Bertollini, Esquire is a distinguished New York-based immigration attorney and trial lawyer specializing in complex immigration and criminal defense matters. As a former immigrant who personally navigated the U.S. immigration system—transitioning from a student visa to an E-2 investor and ultimately obtaining citizenship—he brings firsthand insight and deep empathy to his practice. Recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2015 to 2025, he stands out for his aggressive litigation approach and extensive federal court experience.
His practice is built on a foundation of personal and professional expertise, representing both individuals and corporate clients in high-stakes immigration cases. He is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Missouri, and appears before multiple U.S. District Courts and Courts of Appeals, including the U.S. Supreme Court. He focuses on clients facing deportation, visa delays, criminal charges, or complex business immigration needs, offering strategic counsel informed by his background and litigation prowess.
Services Offered
- Trial Attorney
- Immigration Law
- Business Immigration
- E-1 Visa
- E-2 Visa
- EB-5 Green Card
- Employment Immigration
- EB-1 Visa
- EB-2 Visa
- EB-3 Visa
- H-1B Visa
- L-1 Visa
- O-1 Visa
- P-1 Visa
- Family Immigration
- Waivers
- Deportation Defense
- Criminal Immigration
- Appeals
- Writ of Mandamus
- Citizenship
- Dual Citizenship
- B-1 Visa
- Visto K-1
- Violenza Domestica (Domestic Violence)
- Visto U
- Visto J-1
- Visto I
- Visto H-2A and H-2B
- Visto H-3
- Visto P-2
- Visto R-1
- Green Card EB-4
- Ricongiungimento Familiare (Family Reunification)
- Habeas Corpus Petitions
- VAWA Cases
- Form I-9 Compliance Audits
- Federal Immigration Litigation
- Removal Proceedings Defense
- Marriage Fraud Defense
- Criminal Defense for Citizens and Non-Citizens
- Corporate Immigration Policy Guidance
He serves clients in New York and New Jersey and is fluent in Italian, offering services in both English and Italian. His notable achievements include successful representation in groundbreaking cases such as the first U.S. “click fraud” trial, resulting in a full acquittal, and decades of favorable outcomes in deportation defense and federal appeals.
