also known as M. Clarke & Associates, LLC, Millicent Y. Clarke
I have practiced Immigration Law for over 30 years. I obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Fordham University, and a Juris Doctor from Temple University School of Law. I was selected as a United States Department of Justice Honors Graduate. My first legal position was with the United States Justice Department in Chicago as a General Attorney for the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
I subsequently worked for the United States Department of Justice, Office of Immigration Litigation in Washington, D.C. There I authored appellate briefs and argued cases before the various United States Courts of Appeals, nationwide.
In 1986, I began working as a Special Assistant for Immigration at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. I was responsible for the prosecution and defense of all cases arising under the Immigration and Nationality Act. I was subsequently appointed to the Immigration Bench. However, I turned the appointment down and founded Clarke & Associates. The practice deals with the full range of immigration and consular law.
Since entering private practice, I have defended a number of cases which have garnered the attention of the national media. In 2000, the Board of Immigration Appeals published one of my asylum cases, a precedent decision. In 2009, I won two extensively and arduously fought removal cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. During 2014, my office defended and won a number of complex cases, including identifying as a United States Citizen, and compelling the release of, a Jamaican national, held by ICE for 5 ½ months for imminent removal from the U.S.
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Posted by Nicole | June 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
LAW FIRM CLARKE & ASSOCIATES
I just want to take a moment to express my heart felt gratitude for your exceptional service. And guidance through my immigration process. Your expertise, professionalism and kindness have made significant difference in my journey from the initial consultation to final stage. Your team has been outst...
Posted by Michelle | May 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best Immigration Attorney in NY
Ms. Clarke came with the recommendation " if Millicent can't get you your green card, it's not possible." My case was a TOUGH case spanning 3 decades and several attorneys. I came to Ms. Clarke beaten down! She navigated USCIS like a champion. Each time USCIS came at us, I fell and whimpered like a d...
Posted by Veronica | April 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
THE MIRACLE WORKING TEAM
We were at the point of desperation when we found out about Clarke & Associates, OMG ... what a relief we felt! My husband had a very difficult immigration case which no attorney wanted to touch or who felt that it was above their purview, and as a result we were railroaded by attorneys who took ...
Posted by Jensen | March 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Immigration
Based on my experience I wish there was an option to give no stars! In my opinion this office has been a nightmare for me and my family absolutely horrible experience! 3 years ago we started a green card process for my son and paid everything they asked for the process and what did we get in return N...
Posted by Sidona | September 23, 2021 | Immigration
Someone who actually listens and knows the system
Phenomenal Woman, educated and knows the in and out of immigration. Consult her now.
"“Millicent Clarke is an exceptional immigration attorney. She is the most determined, optimistic finest attorney I have met in my thirty-five (35) years of practice. I have witnessed first-hand Ms. Clarke practicing immigration law at an atmospheric level of competency, commanding respect and admiration from peers and foes alike. Her forty-plus years of advocacy and due diligence has time and time again resulted in great success and good news for those s whose lives hang in the balance of doom, gloom, removal, and despair. Ms. Clarke will “pay any price, bear any burden, oppose any foe” to achieve victory for her clients. She represents a shining example of what immigration advocacy is supposed to be about. Ms. Clarke never accepts the premise that there are no solutions to a problem. She always finds a way to win against the odds. I would liken Ms. Clarke to a talented math teacher, she truly understands there are many ways to solve and approach a problem."
"I endorse this lawyer. I chose to work with Ms. Millicent Clarke at Clarke & Associates, LLC because she is simply the best. The hard cases she has taken on and won speak volumes of her knowledge of immigration law and ability to successfully navigate the immigration system. She is the relentless fighter you want on your team. I cherish the opportunity to learn from such an experienced lawyer and to exploit her wealth of knowledge in handling what sometimes seems to be impossible cases."
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Top 100 Attorney, National Black Lawyers
2018
Citation for Exemplary Service to the community, Nassau County Executive
2017
Award of Appreciation, New York State Bar Association
2015
Recognition for Excellent Service, Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc
2015
Citation for Exemplary Service to the community, Nassau County Office
2014
Citation for Exemplary Service to the Community, NYC City Council
1995
Appointed Immigration Judge by United States Attorney General, United States Department of Justice
1989
Appointed Assistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of New York
1986
Appointed Special Assistant U.S Attorney for Immigration, Eastern District New York
1984
Awarded Certificate for Civil Trial Advocacy, United States Department of Justice
1999 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Precedent Decision
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
Spanish
Polish
Legal Answers
TPS and Dual Citizenship.
18 Mar 2021
What do I do with my form I-693?
18 Mar 2021
On DS-260 should I say yes or no to “Is this child immigrating to the US with you?
12 Mar 2021