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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97 Client Reviews

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Posted by Angel | March 16, 2012 | Immigration

Incredible, Amazing Lawyer

Amy is an excellent lawyer. She handled my case when i was certain i would be deported. Thanks to her, i am now a resident of the United States. My children are happy knowing i will stay in this country. I would highly recommend Amy M. Wax for her incredible work ethic and effort.

Posted by Diana | March 15, 2012 | Immigration

Excellent Immigration Lawyer, would absolutely recommend!!

I will always recommend Amy Wax to anyone who needs immigration legal services. She took my very complicated case in when it was at its lowest point and my lawyer was dropping me, and I had no income to pay her every month. Amy gracefully walked me through the process to completion with patience and ...understanding. I was very comfortable with her as she showed me trust and encouragement when I wanted to give up, and had my best interests in mind. I just recently received my green card and I know I could not have done it without her help. She is a God-send.

Posted by Maria | April 30, 2011 | Immigration

A good and friendly attorney

I was searching for an attorney for a few months and no other attorney had an answer for me. I had almost given up, but then I found attorney wax and went to the consultation. At first, I did not want to go to the consultation because it would cost me a fee, but I am very happy that I did. When I ref...used the consultation, she assured me that it would be worth my while, and that no one else had a solution for my case. Amy put in a lot of time and effort into my case, and for that, I am very grateful. When other attorneys constantly told me "there is nothing you can do"...Amy Wax gave me an option. After gong through all the proceedings, our case was successful and my life was forever changed. I would recommend attorney Wax to anyone who needed an immigration attorney, and I do recommend her to people that I meet. You will not be disappointed!

Posted by Al | November 29, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellence in character, a faithful servant of justice

When I had lost all hope in the legal system, a prior client of Ms. Wax referred me to her. I was a little skeptical in the beginning. However, from the moment we met Ms. Wax wanted nothing but the facts with regards to my case. She made no promises and did not request payment up front. She took the ...appropriate time to look over my case and then once she had found grounds that could help me she gave me full disclousure of what could be done and how. Once she had informed me of my options, we then worked out a payment agreement. During the transactions of my case Ms. Wax had to be on a leave, she was very professional about it; she left my case in the hands of a knowledgable attorney who was able to attend the pre-trial hearing with me.

Posted by Marina | November 29, 2010 | Immigration

Outstanding Lawyer with a Heart!

Attorney Wax came into my life when I had given up on the legal profession. I remember being in Judge Kramer's court going through a removal procedure. While I told him to make a decision and do what he needed to do, he looked at me and told me that there were good attorneys out there and to look int...o Catholic Charities. Someone at Catholic Charities gave me the telephone number of 3 attorneys, Attorney Wax was among the three. I called all three attorneys and no one was in their office so I left a message. I then called my parents and told them that I was preparing to leave the country because I had been before the judge three times and since I refused to spend any more money on attorneys who just took the money and did nothing, I'd rather begin a new life some place where I would have a new beginning. While I was talking with my parents, attorney Wax called and asked how she could help me. I asked if she could see me that afternoon because I lived an hour and a half from Boston and she agreed. I explained my situation, how I came to the U.S. as a child, I went to school here, I established a family and home. How while applying for a legal status for my husband I find myself being removed from the country because whatever our family attorneys did prior to my adulthood did not help a number of our family members, me being one of them. I was ready to return to a country I knew nothing about with a broken family because my husband is not from my family's native country and I was not about to leave my children behind. After looking over my case, attorney Wax told me what my option were and although she could not guarantee anything, it was most likely that it would work out because I fulfilled the requirements. Her honesty and her noteworthy understanding of the immigration law allowed me to trust her judgment. Today, two years after I had been in front of the immigration judge being removed, I am pleased to say that thanks to Attorney Wax I will have completed my BA and will begin law school in the Fall 2011. Her example has motivated me to become also an attorney with a heart. Thank you Amy for changing my life! You are heaven sent!

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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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Rhonda Roselli

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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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