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

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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

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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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Posted by Olivia Lima | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

She deserves SIX stars!

Look no further. Amy Wax is the lawyer you WANT & NEED. Trust me. My husband and I started the waiver process with Amy in 2013. She was recommended to us by several friends. From our very first consultation we felt very comfortable and at ease. She took the time to get to know us as individuals and a...s a couple in order to fully grasp what our situation entailed. We immediately trusted her and her staff. She made us feel like we were her "only" clients by being readily available whether it be by phone, in person or email. She was always eager to answer any questions we had no matter how big or small or how many times we repeatedly asked the same thing. The immigration process is long and complicated but she was always one, even two or three, steps ahead of the game. We left each consultation with a sense of peace and reassurance throughout the whole process. She and her staff are extremely detail oriented and organized. In the very end, she gave us a very large folder with ANY and EVERY thing we could *possibly* need at the interview in Brazil. We got there completely prepared and confident ALL THANKS TO HER AND HER AMAZING STAFF. She emailed us during the whole trip to make sure everything was going as planned which made us feel like we had someone in our corner ready to fight for what we came there for. We just received a personal letter from Amy congratulating us on our immigration success and assuring us that she will be there to assist us when it comes to the naturalization process in 2 years. Like I said, she deserves SIX stars.

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Incredible immigration lawyer!

I have worked with Amy since 2010. She helped me through threat of deportation to getting my green card, and now, citizenship. Maybe any lawyer can do that, but what's special about Amy is that she worked with me in "good faith" when I was a student and didn't have any money to pay her fees (sometime...s I paid her $10 a month) until I graduated, got a job and paid her. Way to put humanity in often faceless and cruel processes that sometimes destroy lives. I 110% recommend Amy to anyone who needs an immigrations lawyer who is effective and a pleasure to work with.

Posted by Jaime Barrera | January 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best lawyer ever

She resolved my case and that case a very difficult but to her now I am legal resident of united States of America I can say Amy Wax is the best lawyer ever she is very honest person

Posted by Rosa | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best immigration attorney I have ever seen

Amy was the fifth attorney I worked with and of course was and will be the last one. I left all the previous ones to find a better one. Amy is the best. She is very smart, knows her stuff, and the best thing about here which is very very rare is honesty. She never gives you fake hope to charge yo...u. She will frankly let you know if she can help you with your case or not. All the previous ones charged me a lot and didn't do anything. I am so sorry that I didn't know Amy before. Had I hired her from the beginning, I'm sure it made a big difference. I strongly recommend Amy to everyone who needs an immigration lawyer.

Posted by Elizabeth and Saulo | July 15, 2014 | Immigration

Permanent residency and 2 waivers approved - She's the best immigration lawyer!

Words can not describe how thankful we are to have met Amy Wax and her assistant Paulo. After getting bad advice from a previous lawyer, resulting in my husband leaving the country and not being allowed back into the States, I felt hopeless and lost until I found Amy, who was recommended to me by a... top immigration firm. After meeting with Amy for the first time I knew she was the right lawyer for us. She gave me honest and sound legal advice, she was knowledgeable and clearly explained what we needed to do in our situation, and executed it perfectly. Resulting in the return of my husband to the States to finally meet our newborn daughter and for our family to be together after 10 long years apart. She continually kept us informed, stayed up to date with our case, advocated for us, and whenever we had a question or concern she responded right away. Not only was she professional and reliable as an attorney, but she also displayed a characteristic uncommon in most lawyers today. She was caring, honest, understanding, and I truly felt she genuinely wanted to help reunite our family. Amy and Paulo make a great team and my family and I are truly thankful to them and without a doubt would highly recommend her service to anyone in need of immigration assistance.

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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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Melissa Bordeaux

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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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