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Aimee Guthat, Immigration Attorney in Southfield, Michigan

Over 27 years of legal practice

Southfield, MI

Practicing immigration in Southfield since 1999.

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Aimee Guthat is an attorney based in Southfield, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Immigration. Aimee has over 27 years of legal experience.

Based in
Southfield, MICHIGAN
Experience
over 27 years
Known for
Immigration
  • Handles Immigration matters from Southfield, MICHIGAN.
  • Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026).

About Aimee Guthat: Aimee Guthat is an attorney based in Southfield, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Immigration. Aimee has over 27 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Aimee's practice areas in Southfield

Aimee concentrates on immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Aimee handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Immigration cases in Southfield, Michigan

Aimee takes immigration matters in Southfield, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Aimee agrees to represent you.

Biography

Aimee Guthat, immigration attorney serving Southfield

Aimee Guthat is an attorney based in Southfield, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Immigration. Aimee has over 27 years of legal experience. Aimee works from Southfield, Michigan and takes on immigration matters across the region.

Aimee Guthat is a principal in the Detroit, Michigan, office Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice is focused on partnering with clients to develop strategic and operational planning for matters related to employment-based immigration and corporate compliance.

Aimee has built her practice representing a wide range of corporate clients, from small and mid-size companies to large multinational organizations in a variety of industries, including original equipment manufacturers in the automotive industry, international financial services institutions, and major product and technology suppliers within the automotive industry. Her practice includes all aspects of U.S. immigration, including nonimmigrant visas, labor certification and permanent residence, citizenship, LCA and I-9 compliance, and immigration support for corporate restructuring.

Aimee's approach to immigration cases

Aimee Guthat is a principal in the Detroit, Michigan, office Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice is focused on partnering with clients to develop strategic and operational planning for matters related to employment-based immigration and corporate compliance. Aimee has built her practice representing a wide range of corporate clients, from small and mid-size companies to large multinational…

Clients Aimee works with

Aimee reviews new inquiries case-by-case for immigration matters in Southfield and the surrounding Michigan area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Aimee studied and practices

  • Detroit College of Law

    J.D. · 1999

  • Western Michigan University

    B.A. - Political Science & Spanish · 1995

Jurisdictions

Aimee's state bar admissions

  • Michigan

    1999 · ACTIVE

Aimee studied at J.D. in Detroit College of Law and B.A. - Political Science & Spanish in Western Michigan University.

Law school and academic background

Aimee completed J.D. in Detroit College of Law and B.A. - Political Science & Spanish in Western Michigan University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Aimee runs in Michigan is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Aimee's legal honors and published work

Aimee has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Notable Women Lawyers in Michigan, Crains Detroit Business (2017)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2013)

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Notable Women Lawyers in Michigan, Crains Detroit Business (2017) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2013) (2026).

Locations

Aimee Guthat's office in Southfield

Aimee's primary office is at 2000 Town Center, Suite 1650, Southfield, Michigan, 48075. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

2000 Town Center, Suite 1650

Southfield, Michigan 48075

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Hiring guide

How to hire Aimee Guthat — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new immigration attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Aimee usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Aimee charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Aimee'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; Aimee will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a immigration attorney in Southfield, Michigan

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 Aimee

Aimee 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. Aimee confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Aimee'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 Aimee Guthat

  • How much does it cost to hire Aimee for a immigration case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Aimee walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Aimee offer a free consultation?

    Aimee charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Aimee's office. Some immigration attorneys offer free consults — check Aimee's current terms during booking.

  • How long do immigration cases in Michigan 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. Aimee gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Aimee take my case if I'm outside Southfield?

    Aimee is licensed in Michigan. Matters governed by Michigan law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Aimee 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 Aimee?

    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. Aimee will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Aimee accepting new immigration clients right now?

    Aimee'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 Southfield, Detroit and Grand Rapids in Michigan

Aimee handles immigration matters throughout Michigan. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified immigration attorneys in that community.

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