$ 175-350 per hour
Maria L Santos
About Maria
Biography
Maria Santos is a highly respected attorney who has been practicing immigration law at the firm for the past thirteen years. She represents small and large companies in their employment-based immigration needs and also has extensive experience in representing individual clients in family-based immigration matters.
Maria was first admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988) and the Federal District Court. She is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She received her B.S. summa cum laude, from Rivier College in 1985, and her J.D. from Boston College Law School in 1988.
Maria immigrated from the Azores, Portugal to the USA in 1972 and is a naturalized United States Citizen. She is fluent in both, Portuguese and English.
Our customers are highly satisfied with Maria, particularly due to her high level of professionalism and for the compassion she brings to her work. She is a dedicated, competent lawyer whose knowledge and experience with immigration matters will ensure the best representation possible for each individual case.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Immigration
100%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 37 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Balas, Alphen & Santos, P.C.
200 Littleton Road, Westford, MA, 01886-3534
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Posted by Tosh | April 26, 2013 | Immigration
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Maria was fantastic in dealing with our visa application. She took all the stress out of our hands. The timelines that were given were adhered to and we were always kept informed.
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Experience
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Immigration Lawyer, Balas, Alphen & Santos, P.C,
Associations
Massachusetts Bar Association
Member
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
Education
1988
Boston College Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Rivier College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2010
Radio Interview on WCAP Lowell
Immigration
2009
• TV appearance on Westford Community Access Television about immigration 2009
Immigration
1999
• Keynote Speaker Women’s Week Celebration 1999--Lowell, MA
The role of Immigrant women
1999
• Keynote Speaker Elder Volunteers Awards Breakfast 1999--Lowell, MA
Growing up in a multi-generation household
1994
Addressed the Honor Students of Rivier College at Honor Convocation in a motival speech
Commitment to Life
N/A
Presenter at the annual First Time Home Buyer's Seminar
Closing Real Esate Process
Languages
English
Portuguese
French
Spanish