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- a Immigration client
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- usama, a Immigration client
Overview
Avvo Rating
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Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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Arabic
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English
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French
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Spanish
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Immigration client,
2009-09-09
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Mr. Sukkar is an honorable and extremely knowledgeable attorney. His expertise lies in every aspect of immigration law. He can handle the most...
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Posted by:
usama,
2011-12-29
about 1 month ago.
Client Review:
Mr sukkar has saved my life and my family. he is very honest. keept me updated . he fought for me with all his power. i will recommend him at all...
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Peer Endorsements
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Mazen is a terrific lawyer, a zealous advocate, and terrific person. I strongly recommend him for your immigration needs.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Charles Kuck
, Atlanta (GA), Over 2 years ago
This is written in support of my wholehearted endorsement of Mazen M. Sukkar. I have known Mazen for the past few years and he epitomizes the virtue...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Herman Russomanno
, Miami (FL), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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24 years since Mazen M. Sukkar was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1987 |
03/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Lawyer, owner at
Mazen M. Sukkar, PA
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1987–present
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2010 |
| Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2009 |
| Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2008 |
| Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2007 |
| Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers |
2006 |
| In recognition of devotion, contributions & efforts |
AILA South Florida Chapter |
1998 |
| Program Chair 19th Annual Immigration Law Update |
The Florida Bar |
1998 |
| Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory's Highest Accolade: an AV ratin |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1997 |
| Outstanding Service as President |
AILA South Florida Capter |
1995 |
See all 9 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Honorary Member |
Broward County Police Chief Association |
2006-present
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| Member |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America |
2004-present
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| Member |
US Court of Appeals 11th Circuit |
2004-present
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US District Court South District of Florida |
2004-present
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American Immigration Lawyers Association, South Florida Chapter |
1994-present
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| Board of Directors |
American Immigration Lawyers Association |
1989-present
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| Member |
American Immigration Lawyers Association |
1988-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1987-present
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| Member |
Florida Bar Association |
1987-present
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| Member |
Supreme Court of the State of Florida |
1987-present
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| Member/Director |
Broward County Crime Commission |
1982-present
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| Co-Chair Driver License Liaison Committee |
Division of Motor Vehicle, Florida Highway Safety |
2004-2008
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| Chair, S. FL Driver License Liaison Committee |
Division of Motor Vehicles, FL Highway Safety/AILA |
2002-2004
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| Board of Governors |
American Immigration Lawyers Association |
1998-1999
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| Co-Chair |
INS Texas Service Center Liaison Committee/AILA National |
1997-1998
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| Vice-Chair |
EOIR Liaison Committe/AILA National |
1995-1996
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| Board of Governors |
American Immigration Lawyers Association |
1994-1995
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| President |
American Immigration Lawyers Association, South Florida Chapter |
1994-1995
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| Member |
American Civil Liberties Union |
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See all 19 association entries
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Portfolio
Publications
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Publication |
Date |
| ICE Misuses Fugitive Team, Advocates Say-Immigration Net is Said to Snare Innocent People |
Sun-Sentinel |
2009 |
| Excerpt, Immigration Crackdown |
The Miami Herald |
2007 |
| Excerpt, Recent Enforcement Measures are Spreading Fear Among Immigrants but May Not Raise Deportations |
The Miami Herald |
2007 |
| Excerpt, S-U-E for the U.S.A. |
The Miami Herald |
2006 |
| Excerpt, Iraqis Defy Threats, Flock to Poll Sites-Attacks Kill Several Dozen But Voters in Capital Unfazed |
Sun-Sentinel |
2005 |
| Excerpt, Task Force Targets Possible Terrorists |
The Miami Herald |
2004 |
| Excerpt, Judge's Border Patrol Reports Critized |
Palm Beach Post |
2004 |
| Excerpt, Euphoria Wanes for Iraqis in S. Florida-Postwar Chaos Fuel Their Fears About Relatives |
Sun-Sentinel |
2003 |
| Excerpt, South Floridians divided on Battle for Driver's License |
South Florida Sun-Sentinel |
2003 |
| Excerpt, Foreign Students, Visitors Cite New Troubles |
The Miami Herald |
2002 |
| Excerpt, INS Hold Up Granting US Citizenship |
The Herald Broward |
2002 |
| Excerpt, Registration Alert Worries Foreign Citizens in S. Florida-Men from 17 Muslim Nationa, N Korea Must Report to INS |
Sun-Sentinel |
2002 |
| Excerpt, Fear of Detention Haunts South Florida Muslims |
Sun-Sentinel |
2002 |
| Excerpt, Rules Eased for Foreign Drivers - Non-Citizen Can Apply for License at Any Bureau |
Sun-Sentinel |
2002 |
| Excerpt, Immigrants run into Licensing Roadblocks |
Sun-Sentinel |
2002 |
| The New H-1B, Editor, Central Florida Chapter |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) |
1998 |
| Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986, Co-author Natl Ann Conf |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) |
1996 |
| Vehicle Seizure & Forfeiture Under the INS Regulations, Natl Ann Conf |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) |
1995 |
| Marriage Fraud Adjustment |
The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Seminar |
1991 |
| Citizenship and Naturalization |
The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Seminar |
1991 |
| Monthly Questions and Answers from the community |
Almanber |
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See all 21 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| The New H-1B and Alternatives |
American Immigration Lawyers Association Central Florida Chapter |
1998 |
| Maintaining Status & Lawful Presence |
American Immigration Lawyers Association Central Florida Chapter |
1997 |
| Adjustment of Status |
American Immigration Lawyers Association National Basic Seminar |
1996 |
| Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986, Conditional Residents, Joint Petitions, Waivers, Permanent Residency |
American Immigration Lawyers Association National Annual Conference |
1996 |
| Vehicle Seizure and Forfeiture Under the Immigration and Naturalization Service Regulations |
American Immmigration Lawyers Association National Annual Conference |
1995 |
See all 5 speaking engagements
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