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%

Fees and Rates

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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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97 Client Reviews

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Posted by William | January 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best Lawyer you can find

Amy Wax did an excellent job helping us whit my immigration case. She constantly kept us in the in the loop and helped us whit every step. We are so happy we went whit her through this whole ordeal, it helped to make it far less stressful. Also her entire staff were efficient and accessible.

Posted by Josue | January 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Service!

Thanks to Dr. Wax I was able to win my case and obtain my permanent resident card. She is extremely professional and prepared. Every step of my case was clearly explained to me and she provided the confidence I needed during my stressful process. I will always be grateful to her and her staff. I woul...d definitely recommend her services.

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Excellence

Amy has been helping me since 2015 and I will always go back to her. I moved to different states several times during this process but she and her staffs made it easy to communicate and to work with. Highly recommended!

Posted by Johanna Patricia | October 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding Service!

We work with Amy for my brothers Inmigration process to get a green card. Amy is extremely prepared and explained every step of the process carefully. She is very responsible and made us feel secure and safe that we were in the best hands. Every stone on the way she found a way to take care of it and... everything work out great. We are super happy with her work and the staff is amazing Paolo was awesome help us all the way till the end. Recommend Amy over and over again she is the best!!

Posted by Tatianna Lesnikova | October 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best Lawer you can find

Amy Wax was my lawyer who resolve my Immigration case "hanging" in the air and moving from one lawyer to another for more then 20 years. She is high professional, compassionate, real PRO. She will fight for you and win. The best lawyer you can find.

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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

Immigration lawyer

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Eneida Roman

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Melissa Bordeaux

Immigration lawyer

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Rhonda Roselli

Immigration lawyer

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Adrienne Vaughan

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Matthew Gilson

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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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