R. Leo Pritschet, Esq.

R. Leo Pritschet, Esq. is a distinguished Minneapolis-based immigration attorney with more than 40 years of experience practicing exclusively in the field of immigration law. A lifelong resident of the Twin Cities, Leo has dedicated his career to helping individuals navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law.

Mr. Pritschet earned his undergraduate degree Summa Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota and his law degree Magna Cum Laude from William Mitchell College of Law. His exceptional academic achievements, combined with decades of hands-on legal experience, have established a strong foundation for his highly successful immigration law practice.

Mr. Pritschet has built his reputation on his dedication to client service and his passion for client success. Over the course of his career, he has developed a reputation for taking on challenging and sophisticated immigration cases. He is known for his ability to evaluate complicated legal issues, develop thoughtful legal strategies, and pursue solutions in matters where experience and careful analysis make a meaningful difference.

Mr. Pritschet’s professional philosophy is straightforward: provide outstanding legal representation, treat every client with respect, and remain personally committed and invested in the client's success.

His reputation has been built not simply on longevity in the profession, but on the relationships he has developed, the challenges he has undertaken, and the dedication he brings to his work. He understands that immigration matters frequently involve uncertainty, significant personal consequences, and life-changing opportunities. He takes that responsibility seriously.

Mr. Pritschet has been a presenter at the annual Conference held by the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association (he has been a member for over forty years), local Continuing Legal Education seminars, and the now popular telephonic Continuing Legal Education seminars. He has provided expert testimony on immigration matters in U.S. Federal Courts, and he frequently provides his advice as a mentor to other immigration lawyers across the country.

After many years of operating his own immigration law practice, Mr. Pritschet joined Igbanugo Partners in 2022 as Of Counsel. What began as an Of Counsel relationship evolved into a more integrated practice within the firm, where he is now a principal and has continued to serve clients by bringing his extensive experience, practical knowledge, and dedication to immigration law.

Since joining Igbanugo Partners, he has continued to draw upon his more than four decades of immigration law experience, focusing his practice on a wide range of immigration matters. These include family-based immigration, marriage-based green card applications, adjustment of status, naturalization, removal defense, waivers of inadmissibility, immigration appeals, and consular processing.

Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Pritschet is an avid photographer with a longstanding passion for the visual arts. His appreciation for photography is reflected not only in his more than 35 years of judging local and international photographic salons, but also in the photographs that adorn his office and provide a glimpse into his artistic interests. Mr. Pritschet is married to Leili Tajadod Pritschet, a highly accomplished local artist. Together, they share an appreciation for creativity and the arts.