Masiel Valentin

Masiel Valentin

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Newark, NJ
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Real Estate

349 Summer Ave, Newark, NJ

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Cost

Retainer

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Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 20 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Masiel Valentin LLC

349 Summer Ave, Newark, NJ, 07104-2810

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Masiel Valentin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Luzelenia | September 21, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Highly Recommend

I highly recommend going to Masiel Valentin when hiring an attorney. She's very ethical and honest when working with her clients. She does not lie to her clients, when she feels something is not right she is open and honest about it. I really enjoy working with her.

Posted by Nori | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Feliz y agradecida / Happy & grateful

Quisiera hablar acerca de mi caso que lleve con la abogada Masiel. Despues de tener mi caso con dos diferentes abogados y perder mi tiempo y no resolver mi caso, por fin un día obtuve una tarjeta de la abogada Masiel . Llamé para hacer mi cita y desde que llegue la conocí y me inspiró confianza.... Ella me explicó en detalle cómo iba llevar mi caso y en ese mismo día comenzó de inmediato a trabajar en el. Yo estoy agradecida y contenta porque todas las veces que he ido a su oficina es ella personalmente ha sido ella que se sienta con uno y explica como va el caso y que nececitamos llevar. Para mi esto es algo grandioso. El poder hablar directamente con ella da mas confianza. Ella es un es una persona humilde que entiende la situación de la persona y trabaja duro para sacar el caso. Es una persona que te habla con la verdad y no te da falsas esperanzas. Es exigente con lo que está haciendo y hace el caso de una manera correcta, con pruebas reales. Ella se toma su tiempo en preparar el caso para que salga bien. Yo me siento afortunada el haber encontrado una abogada tan eficiente y honesta. Las veces que he querido hacer una pregunta y quizas era feriado o algo urgente y la oficina no estaba abierta he tenido la oportunidad de enviarle un email y tener de ella una respuesta rápida. Eso ha sido maravilloso. Yo estoy feliz y agradecida por el caso mío que ella lo hizo todo fue con éxito. English Translation: I’d like to talk about my experience with my case handled by attorney Masiel. After having had my case with two different lawyers, wasting time and getting no results, one day I got a business card for attorney Masiel. I called to make an appointment and from the moment I met her she inspired trust. She explained, in detail, how she was going to handle my case and started to work on it immediately. I am very grateful and happy because every time I’ve visited her office she has been the one to personally sit down with me and explain the status of the case and what was needed from me. This is a great thing. Being able to speak to her directly fosters trust. She is an accessible person who understands a person’s situation and works hard to complete your case. She speaks the truth and doesn’t give you false hopes. She is strict with what she does and does things the right way, with real proofs and evidence. She takes her time to prepare the case and get it done right. I feel lucky to have found such an efficient and honest attorney. The times I’ve wanted to ask a question and it was perhaps a holiday or the office was closed, I was always able to email her and get a quick reply. That’s a marvelous thing. I am happy and grateful for the results in my case which she handled with success.

Posted by Juriel | October 7, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended

I went to family court by myself three times thinking the court would be just, but I guess it doesn't work that way. Then I went to Masiel Valentin and right away I felt comfortable and not judged by my past like with other attorneys I visited before. Ms. Valentin knew right away how to proceed and w...hat strategy to use. Right then I knew her expertise was going to help me in court. I like that she was agressive in my case and was fighting for me like she really cared. I've seen other lawyers and they just keep quiet or don't care. Thankfully for me I found her and I very much recommend her. My first experience with her was a few years ago. I recently suffered major changes in my life and had to go back to court. This time she exceeded my expectations. She presented my case so well the judge gave us even more than we ever thought possible. Her work has made a difference in my life and helped me have a better relationship with my daughter.

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Masiel Valentin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tanya Freeman

Family lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jorge de Armas

Immigration lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is knowledgeable, competent, and professional."

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Mitchell Ignatoff

Immigration lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.She is an excellent immigration attorney. She knows her stuff. She also speaks Spanish"

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Catherine Davila

Immigration lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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C. Abbott

Immigration lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Valentin for her detailed comments made to postings on AVVO. Attorney Valentin has dedicated her career to assisting those within our community most in need through her assistance to the public defender office and with legals ervices. A true professional."

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Jerard Gonzalez

Immigration lawyer

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Mitchell Ignatoff

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Office of Masiel Valentin LLC

2005 - Present

Director of Legal Services, Immigration & American Citizenship Org. Inc.

2009 - 2012

Per diem Public Defender, City of Newark Office of the Public Defender

2005 - 2005

Associate, Law Office of Carlos M. Gonzalez

2003 - 2004

Law clerk, New Jersey Judiciary

Associations

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New Jersey chapter)

Member UPL Committee

2013 - Present

Essex County Latino American Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

2005 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey

Member

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

Essex County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2010

Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey

Executive Assistant to the Board

Education

2003

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Professional Development Seminar

The Impact of Immigration Enforcement in Schools

2015

Understanding President Obamas Executive Action Expansion

Executive Action

Languages

Spanish

English

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