Arif Gozel, Appellate Attorney in Columbus, Ohio

Arif concentrates on appellate, asylum, citizenship, deportation, and family immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Arif handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Asylum

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• Citizenship

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• Deportation

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• Family Immigration

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• Green Cards

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• Immigration

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Arif's primary office is at 65 East State Street, Suite 1550, Columbus, OH, 43215. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

Arif discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Arif for a appellate case?

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

• Does Arif offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do appellate cases in Ohio typically take?

  Simple appellate 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. Arif gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Arif take my case if I'm outside Columbus?

  Arif 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 — Arif 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 Arif?

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

• Is Arif accepting new appellate clients right now?

  Arif's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.