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Matthew Scott Cameron

Matthew Scott Cameron

also known as Matt Cameron

4.3
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at East Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Appeals

256 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 85%

Family-based immigration, Removal defense, Asylum/withholding of removal

21 years

85%
Criminal Defense 10%

Along with criminal trial work, I specialize in mitigating or avoiding immigration consequences of Massachusetts criminal matters. This includes motions to "vacate" prior guilty pleas as well as motions for new trial and/or sentencing reductions.

21 years

10%
Appeals 5%

Regular appeals to the Massachusetts Court of Appeals, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

21 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 20 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Matthew Scott Cameron

256 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA, 02128

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Matthew Scott Cameron's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Fraga | November 05, 2015 | Immigration

Unprofessional

I am very disappointed with the way Matt Cameron handled my case since the beginning. He would not return my calls / emails and when Immigration requested additional information he totally forgot to send it. Then when I looked up my case online and I found out he was 2 months late on my case. Conse...quently my case was denied for missing information and we had to file a motion to reopen the case. I would definitely NOT recommend Matt Cameron to anyone. He acted extremely unprofessional and lazy throughout the process.

Matthew Cameron

Replied last November 05, 2015

Ms. Fraga did obtain her residency with our assistance despite serious (and not unreasonable) questions from USCIS in this complex case. I take issue with her characterization of the procedural history here, but I will leave it at that. We did achieve the result that we were retained for, and I am proud to say that I have never had a marriage visa denied.

Posted by Norma | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

thanks!

Matt did a great job on my husband's case. He had an old conviction on his record that was causing all kinds of problems with us getting married and his immigration status. We were nervous to hire an attorney but so glad we hired Matt! He met with us for a long time about the case more than once a...nd answered my emails and even texts. When we went to court to file the motion for a new trial in front of the judge, we were really nervous it wouldn't work, but Matt made great argument and the judge really liked him. We didn't hear back that day but about one month later and when we did, it turned out Matt had won the motion for my husband and now he can become a citizen! I was so happy I cried. I would recommend Matt for anyone who has an immigration problem or a criminal problem, he will know just what to do to help you!

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Matthew Scott Cameron's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Cappetta

Immigration lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a criminal lawyer questions regarding immigration constantly arise in my practice. I always turn to Attorney Cameron's knowledge and experience for expert advice and analysis. Time and time again he has helped me understand the often complex immigration statutes and case law surrounding immigration practice."

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Andrew Sparks

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Daniel Cappetta

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Managing Partner, Cameron Law Offices

2015 - 2015

Adjunct Lecturer, Northeastern University

Associations

2016 - Present

Student Immigrant Movement

Board Member

2007 - Present

Committee for Public Counsel Services Appeals/Post-Conviction Panel

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Civil Liberties Union

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Clemens, 77 Mass. App. Ct. 232 (2010)

Conviction reversed and set aside

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Education

2005

Seton Hall University School of Law

J.D.

2002

Pacific Lutheran University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2015

Spring Meeting

Recent Developments in Immigration Law

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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