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Biography
Ala Amoachi is an immigration lawyer with a focus on removal defense for immigrant children and families seeking political asylum, and children who qualify for Special immigrant Juvenile Status.
Her passion for immigrants' rights is inspired by her personal background as an immigrant and child of a refugee.
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Licensed in New York for 16 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 16 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Amoachi & Johnson PLLC
1918 Union Blvd., Bay Shore, NY, 11706
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Posted by Matthew | January 11, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
This lawyer will fight for you.
Firm earns its reputation for fighting for their clients. She will do whatever it takes to win your case. Trust her and her partner, and you won't regret it.
Ala Amoachi's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
Matthew Kolken
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, Superlawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Ala Amoachi & Associates
2011 - 2021
Partner, Amoachi & Johnson PLLC
Associations
2021 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
IN RE: Santos D. INTERIANO ARGUETA
Appeal granted
Matter of Fermina B. v Rene P.
Remanded
Matter of Francisca M. V. R. v Jose G. H. G.
Case remanded
Matter of Saul A.F.H. v Ivan L.M.
Appeal granted
Education
2009
Hofstra Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2016
Immigration Update Part II
Representing Undocumented and Unaccompanied Children in Family Court
Publications
2018
2016
Slate.com
"They said we would pay with our lives"
2015
2014
The Daily News
"Uncle Battles Deportation of Niece"
2014
NY Daily News
Salvadoran teen freed from immigration detention
2013
Latina Lista
Guest Voz: New Year, New Immigration Rule
2013
2012
Website Blog
Proposed Waiver Rule: Still Waiting
2011
Telemundo
Piden Compasion
2010
New York Law Journal
Garcia v 398 Crescent St Prop Inc
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My ex husband is in jail for a criminal act. He's now detained by immigration. Will he get deported.
21 Mar 2012
Q&A
MTR approved but already got deported what will likely to happen?
21 Mar 2012