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Patricia B Minikon

Patricia B Minikon

7.5

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10

Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • French
  • Spanish

About Me

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I am passionate about the work that I do within the various diaspora populations residing in the United States. When I represent clients, I am pursuing my... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Highly Recommended !”

Posted by: a Immigration client, 2009-04-20 almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: Ms. Minikon has many years of expertise in the area of immigration, and has always assisted me with complicated cases. She is ethical and honest,... more
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5 star rating

“very professional”

Posted by: a Immigration client, 2009-03-31 almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: I use ms. Minikon in an immigration case and she proved to be very professional in the handling of my case. When you have children involved in a... more
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Résumé

 

License

19 years since Patricia B Minikon was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Maryland Active 1992 02/11/2009
Dist. of Columbia Active 2006 09/13/2009

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Adjunct Assistant Professor at University of Maryland University College 2003–present
Principal at Minikon Law Office 1993–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
American University School of International Service International Politics, Human Rights Conflict Resolution Africa MA - Masters 2009
University of Maryland School of Law Law Juris Doctor 1992
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Potterman Prize in International Law American University 2008
Certificate of Recognition Montgomery County Commission for Women 2006

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Co-Chair of the Education Committee Urban Coalition of Minnesota’s Immigrant and Refugee Policy Coalition 2000-2001
American Immigration Lawyers Association
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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 6
Answers: 8 Legal Answers
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1 Answer marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Documenting Human Rights Abuses Among the Diaspora Rethinking Sovereignty and Human Rights after the Cold War 2009
Interpreter Releases Interpreter Releases 2005

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Documenting Human Rights in the Diaspora The Future of African Refugees and Immigrants: A Time for New Thinking 2009
Access to Clean Water as a Human Right Africa Environmental Watch 2008