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Rothstein Lawyers

Updated 2026-08-05 · 3,597 reviewed · 163 listed · Scored from 16 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(16) 63 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Rothstein Lawyers
Services
Immigration Law, Family Law, Solicitor
Reviews
16

What recent reviews say

Most clients report rapid wins on visa, citizenship, and partner visa matters, often after prior failed attempts elsewhere. Sophie Manera features prominently as patient and knowledgeable; the team handles tribunal appeals and complex cases. One older review flags cost as high and outcome poor under a different agent (Mervyn), though this appears an exception among the 94% five-star rating.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • fast resolution and turnaround
  • Sophie Manera's expertise and patience
  • handles complex cases well
  • professional and knowledgeable team
  • efficient response time
Watch-outs
  • high costs
  • poor outcome on at least one case
  • previous staff member (Mervyn) unhelpful
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Best for: People with visa rejections or complex immigration cases who value speed and expertise over lowest cost.
Think twice if: One dated review flags poor outcome and high fees; seek clarity on costs upfront before retainer.

Strengths

  • resolves cases fast, often within days
  • Sophie Manera's reputation for clarity and patience
  • handles tribunal appeals and complex rejections
  • fair pricing on most matters

Worth knowing

  • Sophie Manera named as lead agent across multiple cases
  • Obtained travel exemption within one week after prior denials
  • Handled tribunal review cases at final stage
  • Prepared citizenship application response to Home Affairs query that resulted in approval
  • Older review cites agent named Mervyn as ineffective

What reviews say by service

Immigration Law
Fast resolution of visa rejections and complex cases; Sophie Manera widely praised for expertise.
Family Law
Partner visa applications handled thoroughly with recent legal updates consulted.
Civil Law Attorney
One tribunal appeal case resolved at final stage with positive outcome.
Commercial & Business Law
Employment unfair dismissal and award entitlements mentioned on website but no clear review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.39 average across the 22 immigration law businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 35% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 76
Review volume 53
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 58
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How long does a typical visa case take?
One review reports obtaining a travel exemption within a week after prior denials; most cases described involve fast turnaround, though timeline varies by case complexity.
Is Sophie Manera available for all matters?
Sophie Manera is named in most five-star reviews for immigration and citizenship work, but the firm also serves partner visa and employment matters with a full team.

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Last updated 2026-08-05