Theodore J. "Ted" Murphy, Immigration Attorney in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
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Theodore J. "Ted" Murphy is an attorney based in West Chester, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Immigration. Currently practicing at Murphy Law Firm PC.
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- West Chester, PENNSYLVANIA
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- Immigration
- Handles Immigration matters from West Chester, PENNSYLVANIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law (Philadelphia) (2021).
About Theodore J. "Ted" Murphy: Theodore J. "Ted" Murphy is an attorney based in West Chester, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Immigration. Currently practicing at Murphy Law Firm PC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Theodore takes on
Theodore concentrates on immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Theodore handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Immigration cases in West Chester, Pennsylvania
Theodore takes immigration matters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Theodore agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Theodore J. "Ted" Murphy — immigration lawyer in West Chester
Theodore J. "Ted" Murphy is an attorney based in West Chester, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Immigration. Currently practicing at Murphy Law Firm PC.
Ted Murphy began practicing Immigration Law in 1994. During his early years as a sole practitioner, he represented individuals in detained and juvenile immigration matters. In 1997, he entered federal service, where he spent more than a decade with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). His background includes work on complex immigration cases and regular speaking engagements addressing developments in immigration law.
In 2008, Mr. Murphy founded Murphy Law Firm PC, focusing exclusively on Immigration Law. Based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, he represents clients in matters before the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the U.S. Circuit Courts, and he is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. Murphy Law Firm PC assists individuals and families with immigration matters involving removal proceedings as well as applications and petitions filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Working with Theodore on a immigration matter
Ted Murphy began practicing Immigration Law in 1994. During his early years as a sole practitioner, he represented individuals in detained and juvenile immigration matters. In 1997, he entered federal service, where he spent more than a decade with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). His background includes work on complex…
Clients Theodore works with
Theodore reviews new inquiries case-by-case for immigration matters in West Chester and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Temple University
LLM · 1995
Temple University
JD · 1994
Georgetown University
BA · 1984
Jurisdictions
Theodore's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania, Pennsy
ACTIVE
Theodore studied at LLM in Temple University, JD in Temple University, and BA in Georgetown University.
Law school and academic background
Theodore completed LLM in Temple University, JD in Temple University, and BA in Georgetown University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Theodore runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Theodore has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law (Philadelphia)
2021
Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law (Philadelphia) (2021). Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026).
Locations
Theodore J. "Ted" Murphy's office in West Chester
Theodore's primary office is at 320 North High Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19380. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Murphy Law Firm PC
320 North High Street
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380
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How to hire Theodore J. "Ted" Murphy — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new immigration attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Theodore usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Theodore charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Theodore'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; Theodore will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a immigration attorney in West Chester, Pennsylvania
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 Theodore
Theodore 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. Theodore confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Theodore'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 Theodore J. "Ted" Murphy
How much does it cost to hire Theodore for a immigration case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Theodore walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Theodore offer a free consultation?
Theodore charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Theodore's office. Some immigration attorneys offer free consults — check Theodore's current terms during booking.
How long do immigration cases in Pennsylvania 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. Theodore gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Theodore take my case if I'm outside West Chester?
Theodore is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Theodore 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 Theodore?
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. Theodore will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Theodore accepting new immigration clients right now?
Theodore's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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