Matthew Lindsay Kolken

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Matthew Lindsay Kolken
Kolken & Kolken is a full-service U.S. immigration law firm handling cases in all 50 States.
Competent immigration lawyer who stays with you for every immigration issue step
- Andrea, a Immigration client
SUPERB LAWYER!
- Ankitkumar, a Immigration client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

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Industry Recognition
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Contributor level 10

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Practice Areas

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  • 100% Immigration

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • Kolken & Kolken
    135 Delaware Avenue
    Suite 101
    Buffalo, NY 14202
    Office: 716-854-1541
    Fax: 716-854-6223
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Russian

About Me

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Matthew L. Kolken is a trial lawyer with experience in all aspects of United States Immigration Law including deportation defense before the Immigration... more

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Client Reviews

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“Competent immigration lawyer who stays with you for every immigration issue step”

Posted by: Andrea, 5 months ago.

Client Review: Are you looking for a competent, knowledgeable, and fast-acting immigration lawyer? Look no further. Matt Kolken and his team helped me overcome a 5-... more
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“SUPERB LAWYER!”

Posted by: Ankitkumar, 22 days ago.

Client Review: Mr. Kolken had filed for me a I-130, I-485 just few months ago, Both of the files are now approved, My case was little complicated and had a RFE... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

14 endorsements


Carl Michael Shusterman

Matt Kolken is a knowledgeable and experienced immigration attorney. He stands up for the rights of immigrants and is unafraid to challenge the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Carl Shusterman , Los Angeles (CA), 3 months ago
Charles H Kuck

Matt Kolken has distinguished himself as a tenacious, eloquent and clear thinking attorney who is unafraid to take on the federal government in the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Charles Kuck , Atlanta (GA), 3 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

16 years since Matthew Lindsay Kolken was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 1997 05/21/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Immigration Lawyer at Kolken & Kolken 1996–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Thomas M. Cooley Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996
University of the Pacific English BA - Bachelor of Arts 1993

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pro Bono Guardian American Immigration Lawyers Association 2013
Super Lawyers Thomson Reuters 2013
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Immigration Lawyers Association 1997–present
Member Bar Association of Erie County
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 115 Legal Answers
3 Best Answers - chosen by asker
90 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
9 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
$18 Billion Spent on Immigration Enforcement in 2012 American Immigration, LLC (ILW.com) 2013
Vast Majority of Immigration Detainers Do Not Involve Criminal Aliens American Immigration, LLC (ILW.com) 2013
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Removal Ground and Defenses Removal For Experts 2013
Comprehensive Immigration Reform ILW.com Seminar Series 2013
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