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  "name": "Knutson Law, PLLC",
  "officialUrl": "https://www.yanaknutsonlaw.com/",
  "description": "Immigration and criminal defense in New York; immigration cases in all 50 states. Russian-speaking lawyer Yana Knutson, according to the firm’s website, has more than 13 years of practice. Specialties: Asylum, Deportation Defense, Immigration Court, U Visa, VAWA, Family Based Immigration, and ICE Detention, Bond Hearings and Habeas Corpus.",
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    "Withholding of Removal",
    "Convention against Torture (CAT)",
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    "Bond hearings (release on bail)",
    "Habeas corpus in federal court",
    "U visa",
    "VAWA",
    "Family immigration (spouses, parents, children)",
    "Appeals to the BIA",
    "in absentia removal orders",
    "Criminal defense in New York (forgery, perjury, identity theft, bank fraud, robbery, assault)"
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  "languages": [
    "Russian",
    "English"
  ],
  "countries": [
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        "Knutson Law, PLLC positions itself as a Russian-speaking immigration attorney handling immigration cases in all 50 states and criminal defense in New York. On the site's home page, the firm lists areas of asylum, immigration court, deportation defense, U visas, VAWA and family-based immigration, and New York criminal cases (source 1c786cb83c96790c98f4).",
        "A separate page is dedicated to ICE detention: bond hearings, habeas corpus petitions in federal court, and emergency petitions. The firm describes this as a situation where \"every hour counts\" and says it works on such cases across the country (source 618f3f804a83bc8dd9be).",
        "The firm describes itself as suitable for people who need a Russian-speaking lawyer for asylum, deportation defense, family-based immigration or ICE release, as well as those who have a criminal case with immigration consequences in New York."
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        "Criminal defense - according to the firm, in New York.",
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        "Russian and English languages - according to the company."
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        {
          "question": "Is the company suitable if it is not in New York?",
          "answer": "The firm says it handles immigration cases in all 50 states and criminal defense in New York. The specific applicability to your situation should be clarified during consultation (source 1c786cb83c96790c98f4)."
        }
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    {
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        "On its immigration services page, the firm lists: asylum, deportation defense, bond, family-based immigration, U visa, VAWA, BIA appeals, habeas corpus, and withholding of removal and CAT. It also states that the firm represents clients in immigration court and assists with filing applications and appeals (source 562f224d042b729b7b91).",
        "The ICE detention page describes two main tools: a bond hearing before an immigration judge and a petition for habeas corpus in federal court under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The firm indicates that it files emergency motions, including a request for a temporary injunction, within 24 to 48 hours, and that it has reported instances where transfers have been stopped on the day of service (source 618f3f804a83bc8dd9be).",
        "Geography: According to the firm, all 50 states for immigration cases; The office is located in Huntington, New York (375 West Main Street, STE 120, Huntington, NY 11743) (source 1c786cb83c96790c98f4)."
      ],
      "bullets": [
        "Asylum: preparation of petition and documents, representation in court (source 562f224d042b729b7b91).",
        "Bond hearings: Bonds can start at $1,500, the firm said; As of July 2026, the firm indicates that bond hearings are available in the 2nd, 6th, 10th and 11th federal districts (source 618f3f804a83bc8dd9be).",
        "Habeas corpus: filing with the federal district in the place of actual detention (source 618f3f804a83bc8dd9be).",
        "Appeals: Appealing immigration court decisions to the BIA (sources 562f224d042b729b7b91, 618f3f804a83bc8dd9be)."
      ],
      "heading": "Confirmed services and locations",
      "sources": [
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      "faq": [
        {
          "question": "What does the firm say is the first step in an ICE detention?",
          "answer": "According to the firm's description, a bond hearing before an immigration judge is usually the fastest route to release while the immigration case continues; if the judge denies or states lack of jurisdiction, an appeal to the BIA or habeas corpus in federal court is possible (source 618f3f804a83bc8dd9be)."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "paragraphs": [
        "On the main page of the site, Yana Knutson states: “I am fluent in both English and Russian and regularly assist Russian-speaking clients throughout the United States” - that is, fluent English and Russian and regularly working with Russian-speaking clients throughout the country (source 1c786cb83c96790c98f4).",
        "The immigration services page states that the team speaks Russian and English, ensuring clear communication (source 562f224d042b729b7b91). On its ICE detention page, the firm specifically describes calls from Russian-speaking families and states that it answers urgent calls the same day and communicates with families in Russian (source 618f3f804a83bc8dd9be).",
        "These are the company's statements about itself; There is no independent confirmation of language proficiency in the package provided."
      ],
      "bullets": [
        "The Russian language is stated on the main page, services page and page about ICE detention (sources 1c786cb83c96790c98f4, 562f224d042b729b7b91, 618f3f804a83bc8dd9be).",
        "The wording on regular assistance to Russian-speaking clients throughout the country is a statement from the company (source 1c786cb83c96790c98f4)."
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      "faq": [
        {
          "question": "Is it possible to conduct business entirely in Russian?",
          "answer": "The firm claims that the lawyer speaks fluent Russian and communicates with families in Russian. The specific procedure for translating documents and communicating in court should be clarified during a consultation (sources 1c786cb83c96790c98f4, 618f3f804a83bc8dd9be)."
        }
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    },
    {
      "paragraphs": [
        "From the company’s materials it follows that the work begins with a consultation: on the main page there is an invitation to sign up for a free consultation, and on the services page there is a call to contact to discuss the situation and options (sources 1c786cb83c96790c98f4, 562f224d042b729b7b91).",
        "The firm describes its approach as: carefully analyzing the situation, explaining options and developing a strategy; complete preparation of documents and support at every stage (source 562f224d042b729b7b91). Yana Knutson states that she works directly with each client and personally studies each case (source 1c786cb83c96790c98f4).",
        "When detained by ICE, the firm states that it is ready to start working on existing paperwork rather than waiting for a complete set, and that after release it will continue to represent the client in immigration court - including deportation defense, asylum, appeals and petitions (source 618f3f804a83bc8dd9be).",
        "What exactly to clarify: who will be the lead lawyer in the case, how communication and updates are organized, what are the deadlines for responding to urgent situations, how documents are transferred. The sources reviewed do not describe the step-by-step contractual process, so these points are questions for consultation and not known facts."
      ],
      "bullets": [
        "Claimed: free consultation (source 1c786cb83c96790c98f4).",
        "Stated: the lawyer’s personal work with each client (source 1c786cb83c96790c98f4).",
        "Stated: urgent calls regarding detention - response on the same day (source 618f3f804a83bc8dd9be).",
        "Specify: team composition, communication channels, procedure for transmitting documents, response deadlines."
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      "faq": [
        {
          "question": "Does the lawyer handle the case personally?",
          "answer": "On the firm's website, Yana Knutson states that she works directly with each client and personally reviews each case. This is the firm's statement; The distribution of work within the team should be clarified during consultation (source 1c786cb83c96790c98f4)."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "paragraphs": [
        "There is no confirmed information in the sources reviewed about the cost of services, the fee format, or the terms of the Knutson Law, PLLC contract. The only concrete figure related to money is the firm's statement that the amount of bail at a bond hearing can start at $1,500; this is not the cost of a lawyer, but the possible amount of bail, and it is determined by the judge, not the firm (source 618f3f804a83bc8dd9be).",
        "Therefore, questions about price, payment stages, refunds and the scope of work included should be asked directly to the company before signing the contract. There are no figures on fees in the sources studied, and citing them here would be speculation."
      ],
      "bullets": [
        "The cost of services in the sources studied is not confirmed - check with the company.",
        "Stated bail guideline: from $1,500, determined by the judge (source 618f3f804a83bc8dd9be).",
        "Specify: fixed rate or hourly, what is included in the stage, termination conditions."
      ],
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      "faq": [
        {
          "question": "Is there any information about fees in the available materials?",
          "answer": "No. There is no confirmed information about the cost of services in the sources studied; the only figure is the stated minimum bail guideline of $1,500, which is set by the judge (source 618f3f804a83bc8dd9be)."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "paragraphs": [
        "In the sources reviewed for Knutson Law, PLLC, there is only one review - on the otzovik.com site, published on May 27, 2026, with a rating of 5 out of 5. It is marked as a historical import without independent re-verification; author identity and deduplication are inherited from the dashboard rather than independently verified (review d6170165098e2df73b).",
        "Important disclaimer: The text of this review describes the experience with the Migrator service and mentions approval of the O-1 petition and thanks to the staff, including an employee named Olga. The review does not mention Knutson Law, PLLC or attorney Jana Knutson. Therefore, it is impossible to transfer the content of this review to the Knutson Law company - the connection between the author of the review and this company has not been proven in the sources studied.",
        "A summary rating of 5.0 with one review is not a company rating in the usual sense, but a historical snapshot based on a single review from the otzovik.com site. It is not a current rating and does not reflect the overall customer experience.",
        "The selection of sources was limited: the data collector failed, the coverage was incomplete, and some sites (including mirror pages and aggregators) were not included in the sources studied. This sample, with exceptions, is not a comprehensive independent rating of the firm."
      ],
      "bullets": [
        "The only review in the sources studied: otzovik.com, 05/27/2026, rating 5/5 (review d6170165098e2df73b).",
        "The review is marked as a historical import without independent re-verification (review d6170165098e2df73b).",
        "The content of the review relates to the Migrator service and not to Knutson Law, PLLC (review d6170165098e2df73b).",
        "Composite Rating 5.0/1 - historical snapshot, not current rating."
      ],
      "heading": "Platform reviews and limitations",
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          "type": "historical_individual_review",
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          "status": "historical_import_not_independently_reverified"
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      ],
      "faq": [
        {
          "question": "Is a 5.0 rating considered reliable?",
          "answer": "No. This is a historical snapshot of one review from otzovik.com, marked as an unverified import; it does not reflect aggregate customer experience and is not a current rating (review d6170165098e2df73b)."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "paragraphs": [
        "In the sources reviewed, there are no reviews that could be reliably associated specifically with Knutson Law, PLLC. The only available review (review d6170165098e2df73b) describes the experience with the Migrator service and does not mention either the company or the lawyer. Therefore, it would be incorrect to list the strengths of the company based on reviews.",
        "Strengths stated by the firm itself (not reviews): Russian-language communication, work in all 50 states, personal case management by an attorney, urgent response to ICE detention cases, experience in immigration and federal courts (sources 1c786cb83c96790c98f4, 562f224d042b729b7b91, 618f3f804a83bc8dd9be). These are statements of the company about itself, and not facts confirmed by independent reviews."
      ],
      "bullets": [
        "There are no reviews that are demonstrably related to the company in the sources studied (review d6170165098e2df73b).",
        "The listed strengths are the company's statements about itself (sources 1c786cb83c96790c98f4, 562f224d042b729b7b91, 618f3f804a83bc8dd9be)."
      ],
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          "label": "yanaknutsonlaw.com",
          "type": "official_site",
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        },
        {
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          "label": "yanaknutsonlaw.com",
          "type": "official_site",
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          "url": "https://www.yanaknutsonlaw.com/immigration-detention-lawyer-new-york",
          "label": "yanaknutsonlaw.com",
          "type": "official_site",
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      ],
      "faq": [
        {
          "question": "Are there any confirmed positive reviews about the company?",
          "answer": "In the sources studied - no. The only review refers to another service and does not mention the company; the connection has not been proven (review d6170165098e2df73b)."
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "paragraphs": [
        "There is not a single complaint in the sources reviewed that can be reliably linked to Knutson Law, PLLC. The only available review is positive and refers to another service (review d6170165098e2df73b).",
        "Since there are no complaints related to the company in the sources reviewed, there is nothing to list here with dates and URLs. The absence of complaints in this limited sample does not mean that they do not exist at other sites - the coverage is incomplete."
      ],
      "bullets": [
        "There are no complaints provably related to the company in the sources studied (review d6170165098e2df73b).",
        "The sample is incomplete; the absence of complaints here does not imply their absence in general."
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          "id": "d6170165098e2df73b",
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      ],
      "faq": [
        {
          "question": "Why are there no complaints in the file?",
          "answer": "Because in the sources studied there are no complaints related to the company; The only review is positive and refers to another service. This is a limitation of the sample, not a conclusion about the quality of the work (review d6170165098e2df73b)."
        }
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          "type": "official_site",
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          "publishedAt": null,
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      ],
      "faq": [
        {
          "question": "How is a lawyer's license verified?",
          "answer": "In the sources studied, verification of licenses in the state register is not reflected. It is recommended that you independently check the status of the lawyer in the registry of the appropriate state."
        },
        {
          "question": "Is there a Russian-language service?",
          "answer": "The firm claims that the lawyer speaks fluent Russian and communicates with families in Russian. There is no independent confirmation in the sources studied."
        },
        {
          "question": "What services are claimed?",
          "answer": "Asylum, deportation defense, bond, family-based immigration, U visa, VAWA, BIA appeals, habeas corpus, withholding of removal, CAT."
        },
        {
          "question": "How to start working with the company?",
          "answer": "The website invites you to sign up for a free consultation. Specific steps and conditions should be clarified with the company."
        },
        {
          "question": "Does the company respond to reviews?",
          "answer": "The company's responses to reviews are not recorded in the sources studied."
        }
      ]
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