Antonio Massa Viana

Antonio Massa Viana

also known as Antonio Viana

4.9
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 11 years

Immigration Lawyer at Southborough, MA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

153 Cordaville Road, Suite 320, Southborough, MA

About Antonio

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

Representation before USCIS, EOIR, and DOL, including Asylum, Removal Defense, Family-Based Immigration, PERM Applications, National Interest Waivers.

90%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 11 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Rhode Island for 9 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 2016

Not Authorized to Practice - Removed from the Master Roll

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Antonio Massa Viana

153 Cordaville Road, Suite 320, Southborough, MA, 01772

Massa Viana Law

10 Weybosset Street, Unit 403, Providence, RI, 02903

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Antonio Massa Viana's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sandra Romero | March 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Thank you so much!

I highly recommend Massa Viana Law! Antonio is a great person and a great lawyer, he explain step by step on how is going to work! Antonio and the staff make me feel as part of the lovely family they have at the Firm! Amanda LaRocca is very kind and she cares about her clients and explains everything... very clearly! She is very professional and it was a pleasure working with her. The staff is wonderful and amazing! I would use their expertise again and definitely recommended to my family members and friends! Massa Viana professionalism is awesome! I love you guys! See you all soon!

Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2019 | Immigration

A great lawyer and a public servant

Antonio works tirelessly to help educate the community. He has consulted with many students in our agency. I have seen him present to dozens of groups, helping people know their rights. He cares for his clients, gives great advice, and is bilingual. When you choose an immigration lawyer, you put your... life in his or her hands. I would choose Antonio.

Posted by Mituzael | March 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Note of Great Service Provided by Antonio Viana Law

It was a great privilege to have Attorney Antonio Massa from the Massa Viana Law as my council in two cases. One was as my family immigration Attorney and in another occasion on a Restraining Order case. He represented me very well succeeding on both cases. A few things I like when working with him: ...Reasonable Attorney fees, transparence, honesty, attention, and good communication. Although he is a very busy professional, but he always find a way to respond to us at a reasonable time. I remember the first time I called his office with an Immigration question, it happened that he picked up the phone. He was very good in providing the answer I need. From there on we established a relationship in a way that I trusted him to council me on my wife and step kids immigration issue, and my OR issue. One of my step daughter's immigration case required a special treatment in order for her to be able to be accepted under the K2 Visa umbrella. Antonio Massa was skilled enough to handle the case with success. Great professional. Great persona. He is now my elected Attorney, and I strongly recommend him to take care of your Family, Criminal or Immigration issues you may have. Truly Mituzael

Posted by David | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Antonio Massa a superb lawyer!

Antonio is a superb lawyer, he is very knowledgeable and supportive and I definitely recommend his services. Throughout our K-1 visa process and subsequent adjustment of status when in the U.S he was always avaliable to answer questions and made what can be a stressful process a calm and relaxed affa...ir ensuring all bases are covered so things go smoothly. Specifically he ensured all documentation was in place and talked me through the interview process and there were no hick ups. He's also a great guy and I wouldn't trust anyone more with my Immigration matters than Antonio.

Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Agradecido

O dr. Antonio Massa Viana foi o meu advogado no processo do green card de 10 anos .. ele e toda sua equipe foram muito prestativos e eficientes ... quando uma pessoa chega a procurar um advogado e porque essa pessoa esta mesmo necessitada ... a grande vantagem no dr. Viana e a facilidade dele falar s...eu idioma .. retorno imediato a suas chamadas alem do grande conhecimento das leis ... em fim super recomendo ... boa sorte a todos que estao precisando do dr. Massa Viana

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Antonio Massa Viana's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amy Wax

Immigration lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Antonio is a very knowledgeable and dedicated lawyer who puts his heart into each case and really cares about the client. I have him on my referral list to provide to clients when I am unable to take a case. I endorse him wholeheartedly."

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Joseph Flynn

Immigration lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Antonio has proven to care deeply about his clients and has a proven track record within his community. He is someone who takes great care in ensuring that no stone is left unturned when advocating for his clients. I have observed Antonio in the courtroom, and I can say that I enthusiastically endorse him as a great immigration practitioner."

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Joshua Paulin

Immigration lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Antonio Massa Viana is a fierce advocate for his clients in the immigration courts. I would strongly recommend him for complex cases before immigration judges."

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Julio del Olmo

Immigration lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Antonio Massa Viana is a fierce advocate for his clients, and a professional and compassionate attorney. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."

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Michele Da Silva

Immigration lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Mass Viana is a dedicated attorney who fights for the rights of his clients. I have had the opportunity to witness this first hand in the courtroom. I am happy to recommend his services."

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Zahava Stern

Unknown lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Massa Viana is a passionate, intelligent, and professional attorney, who goes above and beyond for his clients on difficult and important cases. You will not regret hiring Attorney Massa Viana."

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David Ellison

Immigration lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Friend

"I highly recommend Antonio for immigration law. He is somebody who cares a lot for his clients. If I could describe him in one word, it would be passionate. He is somebody who goes above and beyond."

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Michael Foglia

Immigration lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Viana is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who strongly advocates for his clients on all aspects of immigration law. As a criminal defense attorney I have worked closely with Attorney Viana on a variety of criminal cases with respect to immigration consequences a non U.S. citizen faces if convicted of a particular crime. Attorney Viana's advice has helped me tremendously in the successful resolutions of my criminal cases. His commitment to excellence and dedication to his clients is clearly evidenced throughout. Attorney Viana receives my full endorsement."

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Melanie Shapiro

Immigration lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Antonio is a knowledgeable, caring, and competent immigration attorney. I have known Antonio for several years and have been impressed with his passion for his clients and service to the community."

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Matthew Koes

Immigration lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Antonio in action for a little over a year. I have found him to be knowledgeable and conscientious. Most importantly, Antonio is a zealous advocate for his client. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Caryn Sigurdson

Immigration lawyer

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Matthew Koes

Employment and labor lawyer

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Julio del Olmo

Immigration lawyer

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Michele Da Silva

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Melanie Shapiro

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2019

Machado de Assis Medal, Brazilian Endowment for the Arts

2014

National Religious Freedom Moot Court Champion, The George Washington University Law School

2012

Esther Clark Competition - Winner, Roger Williams University School of Law

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Attorney, Massa Viana Law

2014 - 2015

Legal Consultant - Citizenship, MIRA Coalition

2013 - 2014

Editor-in-Chief, Roger Williams University Law Review

2012 - 2012

Student Law Clerk, Catholic Social Services - ILEAP

2010 - 2011

Community Organizer / Wage and Hour Caseworker, Brazilian Immigrant Center

Associations

2014 - Present

Brazilian American Center

Board of Directors

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New England chapter)

Member

2017 - 2020

American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts

Board Member

2016 - 2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New England chapter)

Litigation Committee Liaison

2015 - 2024

Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers

Board President

Sample of Legal Cases

Removal Proceedings - Asylum (Latin America)

Asylum granted

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Education

2014

Roger Williams University

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

City University of New York, Brooklyn College

Bachelor of Music

Speaking Engagements

2025

2016

New England AILA Law Students

Carreers in Immigration

2015

Latin American Law Students Association

Executive Actions on Immigration

Publications

2015

Brazilian Magazine The Wrong Help Can Hurt

2013

Roger Williams University Law Review In Re Town of Little Compton

Languages

Portuguese

Spanish

Activity

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