Stacy Cozart

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Stacy Cozart

also known as Stacy Cozart Martin

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Immigration Lawyer at Independence, OH
Practice Areas: Immigration

6050 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 250, Independence, OH

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About Stacy

Biography

Named the Best Lawyers® 2020 and 2023 Immigration Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Cleveland.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2023 2022
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+ 6

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 26 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

MJB Immigration- Martin Jolic and Associates, LLC (f/k/a Sharon & Kalnoki, LLC)

6050 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 250, Independence, OH, 44131

mjbimmigration.com/

Online Presence

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Stacy Cozart's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

107 Client Reviews

5 star (107)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Alina | November 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend Ms. Cozart and Her Team

It was so much less stressful than we expected thanks to Ms. Cozart and her team. They guided us through the entire process and answered all of our questions along the way. Their professionalism, clarity, and genuine care made a difficult situation feel manageable. We’re truly grateful for their supp...ort and highly recommend their services.

Posted by Sydney | September 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Experience- SUPER TALENTED AND HARDWORKING!

Stacy and her team are truly the best in the business. Stacy assisted my husband and I in our immigration appliction and she made the process unimaginably simple and clear. She never made me feel rushed with the many anxieties I had surrounding this process. She is patient, personable, and extremely ...intelligent. This process would have been so much more challenging and stress inducing without her assistance. If you are EVER looking for an amazing immigration attorney, Stacy is the choice! We cannot thank her enough for all of the help she has provided and the profound professionalism and compassion along the way.

Posted by Michael | September 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best lawyer/firm

My wife and I both used Stacy and she is a fantastic lawyer! She is efficient, responsive, creative with ideas when that is required, and a pleasure to work with. Fees were very fair. She also has a great office staff, and they are easy to get in touch with and extremely helpful. Will definitely use ...again should the need arise. Can't recommend highly enough!

Posted by Sohaib | July 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney - Assisted with Green Card, I130/I485

Working with Ms. Stacy Cozart was a wonderful experience. She helped my wife and I with obtaining a green card. Ms. Cozart and her team were organized and stayed on top of any documentation required and deadlines. I had a clear idea of what to expect from the beginning of the process and I was very h...appy with the work they did. I would HIGHLY recommend Ms. Cozart and her team if you are looking for an immigration attorney.

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent lawyer and team

I highly recommend Stacy and Magda who helped me with my green card application. I can attest to their expertise, compassion, responsiveness, and professionalism. They were always willing to listen, answer questions and address my concerns. Thank you for everything Stacy and Magda!

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Stacy Cozart's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kathleen Fish

Immigration lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stacy is an asset to the legal community. Her vast knowledge of immigration law serves not only her clients, but also her pro bono efforts throughout Ohio. She's a dedicated, ethical, and personable attorney who I would recommend without hesitation."

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Jessica Larson

Immigration lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Stacy is an excellent lawyer who truly cares about her clients and works extremely hard to obtain the best outcome possible for them. I highly recommend her."

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Daniel Natalie

Immigration lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I regularly refer potential clients to Stacy because of her expertise in the field of business immigration and experience representing clients before various immigration agencies. I often depend on Stacy for answers and advice to complicated immigration questions. As a fellow member of the immigration bar, I respect Stacy's dedication to improving the profession through pro bono work and leadership in the professional community."

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Camille Gill

Immigration lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ammar Alo

Immigration lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend this lawyer. Stacy is always on top of everything, and is the go to source for Immigration related questions."

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Philip Eichorn

Immigration lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Without hesitation, I endorse Stacy. She has an amazing command of the law and a common sense application of each client's facts to to the law. Stacy is also a straight shooter. She won't tell a client they're eligible for a benefit when they're not. I've referred cases to her before and will continue to do so in the future. When deciding on an employment or family based immigration attorney, strongly consider hiring Stacy."

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Michael Jolic

Immigration lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Stacy is an outstanding business immigration lawyer. In addition to being a hard worker who is always there for her clients, she is extremely ethical and dedicated to her craft. I recommend her services without reservation."

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Michael Sharon

Immigration lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Stacy is one of the most experienced, respected, and knowledgeable immigration attorneys around. She is at the top of the field with regard to PERM Labor Certification and Permanent Residency. She is well respected and appreciated by other attorneys and clients. Her efficiency and effectiveness make her an outstanding immigration attorney, whom I enthusiastically recommend."

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Jennifer Peyton

Immigration lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is ethical, passionate and very intelligent. Stacy has the right personality to balance the needs of the employer and employee and represent the both. She is committed to ethical representation and truly a gem in the community."

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Jessica Larson

Immigration lawyer

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Anne Zeitoun-Sedki

Immigration lawyer

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Michael Jolic

Immigration lawyer

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Jennifer Peyton

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Tier 1 firm in Cleveland for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” U.S. News & World Report

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

The Best Lawyers in America 2023 in the field of Immigration Law, The Best Lawyers in America®

2022

2023 Immigration Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Cleveland, The Best Lawyers in America®

2022

Tier 1 firm in Cleveland for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” U.S. News & World Report

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

2020 Immigration Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Cleveland, Best Lawyers®

2019

The Best Lawyers in America 2019 in the field of Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2018

The Best Lawyers in America 2018 in the field of Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2018

"Best Law Firms" in the 2018 Edition of Best Lawyers®, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers

2017

The Best Lawyers in America 2017 in the field of Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2016

The Best Lawyers in America 2016 in the field of Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers

2008

Certificate of Achievement as a Pro-Bono Guardian, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2007

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers

2006

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Case Western Reserve School Of Law

2004 - Present

Partner, MJB Immigration-Martin Jolic and Associates, LLC (f/k/a Sharon & Kalnoki LLC)

2000 - 2004

Attorney, Margaret Wong & Associates CO LPA

Associations

2009 - Present

Supreme Court of Ohio

Mentor

2023 - 2024

CMBA

Leadership Academy

2022 - 2023

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Pro Bono Committee

2018 - 2019

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Vice-Chair, Pro Bono Committee

2018 - 2022

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Department of Labor Commitee

2017 - 2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, 2018 Annual Conference Committee, Business Track

2017 - 2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Business Immigration Task Force

2015 - 2017

Ohio Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair

2014 - 2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair, Pro Bono Commiteee

2013 - 2015

Ohio Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Vice President

2013 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Pro Bono Committee

Vice Chair

2011 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Healthcare Committee

2010 - 2020

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Pro-Bono Committee

2009 - 2013

Ohio Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Treasurer

2009 - 2019

Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Member, Pro Bono Committee

2007 - 2008

Ohio Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Secretary

2006 - 2006

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Super Mentor

2001 - 2002

Cuyahoga County Bar Association

Leadership Academy

Education

1999

Cleveland State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

John Carroll University

Bachelor's Degree

Speaking Engagements

2024

Oberlin Career Panel

Humanitarian Immigration Career Panel

2024

Immigration Conference Federal Bar Association

Bona Fide Marriages, Sham Marriages and Everything in Between

2024

Conscious Inclusion Summit

Immigration Law

2023

Chicago AILA New Member Division

TN Visas for Professionals

2023

CBTA Professional Development Conference

Immigration Law for Professionals

2022

Ohio AILA Annual Conference

Problem Solving for Mistakes Created by the Government, Your Client and Others

2022

2021

2021 Northern Ohio HR Conference Immigration Update

2020

Immigration Ohio 2020

Dignity in our Immigration Laws & Policies

2019

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Ohio chapter)

PERM for Beginners

2018

AILA Annual Conference Putting Together Your First PERM

2016

Employer Presentations

I-9 Employer Conference

2015

AILA National Conference

Empowering the Most Vulnerable: The Ethics if Representing Noncitizens Who Lack Capacity

2014

Overview of LGBT Legal Rights in Ohio

“DOMA and It’s Immigration Consequences”

2014

New Lawyer Training

Keepin’ It Real: 10 Practical Tips for a Successful Law Practice

2012

2012 Fundamentals of Immigration Law Conference

The Road to Naturalization and Citizenship: Workshop with the Experts

2010

Mentoring Orientation, Supreme Court of Ohio

Mentor Training

2009

7th Annual Immigration Law Conference, 2009

EB-11, National Interest Waiver and EB-12

2008

2008 New Lawyers Training: Pro-Bono

New Lawyer Training

2006

4th Annual Immigration Law Conference

Immigrantion Petitions for Physicians

2003

Carnegie Mellon University

Updates on H-1B, NIW and EB-11 Petitions

Publications

Languages

English

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