Laura M. Murray

Laura M. Murray

also known as Laura Murray-Tjan

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 24 years

Immigration Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Immigration

6 Beacon St Ste 900, Boston, MA

About Laura

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Laura is the best professionally and a down to earth person as well. She takes a job seriously and doesn't stop until her work is done and she is straight forward. If it can't be done she will let u know and that's why I say she is the best. Her honesty.

27 years

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 24 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

FIAP

6 Beacon St Ste 900, Boston, MA, 02108-3818

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Laura M. Murray's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Hail | February 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

N-400 application for naturalization

I was through prolonged USCIS Administrative procedure. Every time I contacted them they used to say my case was on the queue and they would contact me when it was my turn. When I got tired of this answers I contacted Atorny Laura via AVO. She perfectly knows how to collect and connect evidences.... Very professional! I’ve got a response from USCIS in 30 days after she filed a new claim on my extended N-400 application, and that was successful! Her rate feels like slightly expensive for a law income family like me, but I dare say she deserve it!

Posted by Mulugheta | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best as a professional and a person

I hired Laura in relation to a case of my mother's immigration case. Right from day one, she explained to me the case in a layman language. She was upfront telling me the case is easy but may involve a complicated process, unlike other lawyers who over inflate complexity of issues to jack up their f...ees. She tirelessly made sure we close down the what ifs of the case, honestly some times frustratingly. But it worked out well and fast, with no further questions asked from USCIS. Before I hired her, I did do a research on her experience and knowledge. All I found was impressive impressions. She has a friendly and very understanding personality. I have been impressed by her knowledge and experience of immigration issues. Her office is always open, she never declines request to meet her personally. She is reachable over the phone and responds to emails in minutes if not seconds. I am happy I hired her and will in the future should I have an immigration case. She made my life easier as far as my mother's case is concerned.

Posted by Milton D Lomeli | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best attorney ever!!!!

I've had to hire a few attorneys in the bast for criminal & ICE reasons !!! & Laura is by fare one of the most naligable, dependable & patient attorney's I've had the pleasure of hireing,, she has gone way obove & beyond the call of duty !!! If u are looking for a grate honest attornety ,that will f...ight for u %100 u have to look Laura up !!!!

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Laura M. Murray's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Doland

Immigration lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sometimes a single answer is enough. With the link she provided to an article she had written precisely answering the Avvo asker's question ... These demonstrate the qualities of intelligence and efficiency that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

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Adam Boyd

Immigration lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"You could not find a more knowledgeable, caring and passionate attorney to represent you."

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Sarah Sherman-Stokes

Immigration lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Laura is a phenomenal advocate and sharp legal mind. She has been an excellent resource for many of us in the immigration law community."

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William Fick

Immigration lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Laura is tireless, outstanding advocate. For years, she has been the first person I call when I have an immigration question."

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Amy Wax

Immigration lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Murray-Tjan and I worked together at Boston College Law School. She is a terrific attorney who has an extremely good understanding of the law. I go to her often for her legal opinion and endorse her without any hesitation."

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Gregory Romanovsky

Immigration lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is my pleasure to be the first lawyer to endorse Laura. I am sure I won't be the last."

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Sarah Sherman-Stokes

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Pro Bono Appreciation, Florence Immigration and Refugee Rights Project

2008

Outstanding Achievement, Political Asylum / Immigration Representation (PAIR) Project

2007

Daniel Levy Award, National Immigration Project

2007

Special Recognition, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services

2006

Obunto Award, Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights

Work Experience

2009 - 2014

Clinical Professor, Boston College Law School

2008 - 2009

Immigration Law Advisor, MA Public Defender

2003 - 2008

Detention Attorney, PAIR Project

2000 - 2001

Associate, Debevoise & Plimpton

1999 - 2000

Judicial Clerk, U.S. Court Of Appeals For The Second Circuit

Associations

2007 - Present

National Immigration Project

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Congressional Liason, NE Chapter

Sample of Legal Cases

Administrative processing completed; Immigrant Visa granted

Immigrant Visa granted

Another client receives a Certificate of Citizenship years after deportation

Motion to reconsider granted, certificate of citizenship issued, passport request granted

Parole back to the US after deportation; grant of Certificate of Citizenship

Granted certificate of citizenship

Naturalization granted after earlier denial

Naturalization granted

After years of detention, a U.S. citizen's rights are vindicated

Removal proceedings terminated; U.S. citizenship recognized; DHS settled the case for $275,000.00

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Education

1999

Yale Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Harvard College

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2018

Harvard Law School's Problem-Solving Workshop

Asylum

2016

Annual National Conference, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Asylum, Reasonable Fear, Credible Fear, Immigration Court Practice

2015

NCU Media, Pressing Matters with Kevin O'Brien Chang Derivative Citizenship

2014

NPR, Tell Me More H-4 Visas

Publications

Languages

French

German

Activity

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