Amy M. Wax

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Amy M. Wax

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Immigration Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Immigration

100 State Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA

About Amy

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

All kinds of immigration cases including green card applications, deportation defense, family petitions, asylum, relief for victims of domestic violence, temporary visas, NACARA and TPS.

26 years

100%

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2023 2022
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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 25 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Amy M. Wax, P.C.

100 State Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA, 02109

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Law Office of Amy M. Wax, P.C.

129 Concord Street, Suite 29, Framingham, MA, 01702

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Amy M. Wax's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

97 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Attorney in town!!! Hire her right away!!!

I interviewed multiple attorneys for PR application before I hired Amy. I had a complicated case with 2 arrest records on file. She was the only one who reviewed my dispositions, made the effort to reach out to my criminal attorney in another city, and confirmed if those dispositions will lead to a d...eportation or not (since one of them was sealed). She did all of this before I even hired her. I knew at that moment that she is not here for money but to help people in need. Amy explained the entire process every step of the way, answered any question we had, prepared such a rock-solid package that there was no inquiry on my arrest records at all during the interview. Amy and her team are responsive, attentive, thorough, and professional. The entire application process took less than 10 months and I received my PR in Oct of last year. I will be hiring her for my naturalization as well.

Posted by Sonia DaSilva | January 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Successful Match

Amy Wax has been my Attorney on Immigration matters for many years now. As two people doing business I can say Amy and I were a great match from the beginning, a match meant to be successful. Because of her incredible professionalism filled with a great human heart, I'll tell to anyone who listens ho...w luck I was to have her representing me on my legal matters. Amy has great communication skills explaining things in a manner that anyone is able to understand; she's accountable for the work she does, working with great respect for people and always having the client's best interest at heart, aiming to respect their privacy. Amy is someone who understands the pressure on ones with concerns related to Immigration; always discussing difficult issues effectively to the point. She has been great working on my case for many years, which had a very successful outcome- I have just been sworn in as an American Citizen and other than God, that happened only because of Amy's expertise, organization and the great human being that she is. Not only as a great Professional Immigration Attorney, I consider her a friend who was ALWAYS available for me at every step of the way- reason of my very successful story. I'd recommend Amy Wax as an attorney any time to anyone who is in need of a professional with excellence. In my case I couldn't have had anyone better.

Posted by Bruno | September 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

citizenship savior!!!

During towards the end Naturalization process I had a different lawyer which basically said that I would have to start my naturalization process all over again. I wanted to get a second opinion and I had a consultation with Amy years before on a separate matter, so I went ahead and reached out to h...er for another consultation. After having the consultation with Amy we decided to hire her mostly because she has an impressive knowledge, I think she is an outstanding lawyer, I love how she takes the time to review the case and provide with an accurate information about the case . she was excellent! as well her paralegal and staff were very pleasant to deal with, they were very professional they always returned my calls and emails. I highly recommend her, she knows very well what she is doing and she is super professional!

Posted by Mary | August 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Attorney

I retained Amy’s services last year to work with me on my Naturalization process and I highly recommend her. I had a couple of issues that might have posed a problem and she carefully walked me through them. I found Amy and her staff very easy to work with, they always returned my calls and emails ri...ght away and answered any questions no matter how trivial . Very professional and courteous, again I highly recommend her services.

Posted by Kaitey and Jose | April 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Incredible Lawyer

My husband and I have been working with Amy since 2015 and there is not enough room to write all the amazing things she has done to help us. In what can be such a stressful and emotional time, Amy made each new process we started seem less daunting and more achievable. She was always honest in giving... us not just the positive possible outcomes, but the not so positive as well, so we could prepare ourselves for what lied ahead. For me, that was very reassuring because it meant she truly had our best interest at heart. With every bump and obstacle, Amy thoroughly explained what was happening, reacted quickly, and I never felt like we needed to ask for a second opinion. She is very knowledgeable in the ever changing immigration laws and keeps you updated as anything changes. Overall, Amy has done an amazing job in successfully helping our family to remain together, as my husband is now a permanent resident. We look forward to working with her in the future to help him become a citizen when the time comes. I would recommend Amy without hesitation to anyone who is seeking a lawyer for immigration reasons. She is hands down the best! As is her assistant Paulo, we will forever be grateful to them both!!

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Amy M. Wax's Lawyer Endorsements

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Julio del Olmo

Immigration lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy is a knowledgeable immigration attorney, well respected by her peers due to her work ethics and experience. I endorse this lawyer."

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Eneida Roman

Immigration lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Amy is a warm and knowledgeable immigration attorney who cares about her clients' outcomes and delivers excellent results which impact her clients' lives in a positive manner."

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Kira Gagarin

Immigration lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a great and honest advocate for her clients and has a deep understanding of the law in her area of expertise - Immigration."

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Kenneth Dobson

Immigration lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Other lawyers seek her advice on matters involving immigration court. I recommend her without reservation."

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Hema Sarang-Sieminski

Immigration lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy and I have consulted with one another on cases involving options for survivors of crimes. I endorse her work."

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Adrienne Vaughan

Immigration lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. She is very knowledgeable about a very complicated area of immigration law. She is accessible and willing to explain concepts clearly and succinctly. I am confident in her abilities and ethical standards."

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Mahsa Khanbabai

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy does great work and I endorse her fully."

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Matthew Gilson

Immigration lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. As corporate counsel to a Boston-area health care company, I have relied on Amy to help my company understand and comply with the maze of immigration laws, filings and procedures. Amy is a thorough professional and an expert in her area. Amy responds well to time pressures and prioritizing what needs to be done. She has been an asset to my company and I recommend her without reservation."

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Antonio Viana

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Laura Murray

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Eneida Roman

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Melissa Bordeaux

Immigration lawyer

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Rhonda Roselli

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Adrienne Vaughan

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Law Office of Amy M. Wax, P.C.

2005 - Present

Adjunct Professor/Clinical Supervisor, Boston College Law School

2006 - 2010

Partner, Wax & Kenney, P.C.

2004 - 2008

Staff Attorney, Catholic Charities

2000 - 2004

Attorney, Committee on Refugees from El Salvador

Associations

2001 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member and Young Lawyers Division Co-Chair from 2005-2006

Education

2000

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Tufts University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

National Lawyers Guild Street Law Clinic

Immigration Law

2010

Advanced Topics in Temporary Protected Status

Temporary Protected Status

2008

Immigration Law Basics

NACARA, TPS and Asylum

2007

Immigration Law Basics

NACARA, TPS and Asylum

2006

Immigration Law Basics

NACARA, TPS and Asylum

2005

Nuts and Bolts of Immigration Law

Immigration Law

2005

Immigration Law Basics

NACARA, TPS, and Asylum

2004

Immigration Law Basics

NACARA, TPS and Asylum

2004

Careers in Justice

Immigration Law Careers

Languages

English

Spanish

Portuguese

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