Matthew Borowski

Matthew Borowski

4.8
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 12 years

Immigration Lawyer at Buffalo, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum, Criminal Defense

4343 Union Rd, Buffalo, NY

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 80%

Fighting for your right to live and work in the United States. Immigration matters including deportation defense, waivers, asylum, green cards, business and family-based immigration, naturalization, border issues and more.

80%
Criminal Defense 5%

Criminal defense matters including felonies, misdemeanors, and DUI/DWI.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-300 per hour

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 12 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2013

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Borowski Witmer Immigration Lawyers

4343 Union Rd, Buffalo, NY, 14225

Borowski Witmer Immigration Lawyers

7005 Backlick Ct, Suite 201, Springfield, VA, 22151

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Matthew Borowski's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by Brian | February 28, 2019 | Immigration

B. J Simpson, President: Data Center Technologies Corporation

Matthew was instrumental in dealing with some issues that were presented by US Immigration to my attention. At one time I was married to a USA Citizen, which I had a son born with. i lived in the USA and was issued a Green Card, which was issued in my name as a US Resident. we divorced after ...11 years of marriage together and I subsequently moved back to Canada, where I had lived for the most of life. I still traveled to the US for business and to see my son over the years and at one point while entering the US, Immigration seized my green card, due to me no longer officially residing in the USA , due to the fact that you must reside as a green card holder, at 60% of the time, which I did not. This is when the legal aspect of this came into play. I will not get into this detail for this review. at this point I hired Matthew and his team to represent me in this legal proceeding, Mathew and his team explained to me the process in detail on what action had to take place. my objective was to still retain access to the USA for business and to see my son at any given time. Matthew explained to me the approach he would take with immigration, to insure I would still have my cross border access in tact. To summarize the outcome in this proceeding: Mathew and his team were diligent in communication with me through out the entire process. He was present for all court appearances. He presented our case to US Immigration and was able to convince Immigration to retain my green car status, which no restrictions or penalties imposed. Thanks to Matthew and his team, my status as it goers, has not changed since losing my green card. I owe this to Matthew and his team for understanding my needs, dealing with it and providing the professional feedback on why this closed out. Thank You Brian J Simpson President Data Center Technologies Corp.

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Good person but not aggressive lawyer

Mr. Borowski is a good person, but not really aggressive lawyer. We worked together on my brother's case, who was held in Batavia. On court day, Mr. Borowski came late, where we suppose to meet an hour earlier to discuss some aspects. During court he never even tried to negotiate with district attorn...ey. So, in conclusion , we lost the case and my brother got deported. I wouldn't recommend this lawyer for your immigration needs.

Matthew Borowski

Replied last February 10, 2017

I have never had this person as a client. This is a fake review. I don't meet family members an hour before trial to prepare for "some aspects" of the case. My preparation takes place well in advance of trial. That is one of the reasons why I win difficult cases through hard work and a solid understanding of the law.

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Matthew Borowski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gevork Arutunian

Immigration lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matthew is a very knowledgeable immigration lawyer, I endorse him without reservation."

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Michael Plummer

Immigration lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is a skilled, caring, reasonable attorney. He takes pride in his work and gives his clients their best chance when they are facing adverse immigration decisions. Great attorney!"

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Joseph Flynn

Immigration lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Attorney Borowski at the Batavia immigration court. He was very welcoming to me as an out-of-town attorney. We had a brief discussion about the case I was there on and he was very knowledgeable, not only about the law but also about the key players in that court. I would recommend his services to anyone needing representation in Batavia, NY."

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Giovani Mesa

Immigration lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Borowski is a friendly and personable attorney who really looks out for his client's best interest. I am struck by the level of research and diligence he shows in ferreting out the best solution -- especially for folks in a tight bind or who are looking at imminent deportation. I definitely recommend him to both potential clients and colleagues alike when it comes to immigration defense."

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Michael Herberger

Immigration lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a very intelligent and well organized attorney. I give him my full endorsement as he is an excellent attorney."

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David Swanson

Immigration lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Matthew on a case and I find him to be knowledgeable and great to work with."

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Siana McLean

Immigration lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew is an excellent attorney who has proven to be ferocious in his advocacy for his clients. He is well versed in the law and is always seeking unique methods to assist with a final positive result for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Matthew."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Matthew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Unknown lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Irena Shiloh

Immigration lawyer | Dec 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Matthew Borowski for years. He is the most compassionate and dedicated lawyer I know. He genuinely cares about his clients and will turn every stone to achieve the best results for his clients. He is extremely diligent, hard-working, knowledgeable, intelligent and passionate about winning cases for his clients. Matthew is honest, ethical and trustworthy as a lawyer and as a person. He is dedicated to helping people and strongly believes in justice and people’s rights. If you have retained Matthew to represent you, rest assured that you are in good hands regardless of what your legal issue may be."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

40 Under 40, Drexel Magazine - Drexel University

2015

Qualified and Admitted as Attorney and Counselor, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

2015

Licensed as Barrister and Solicitor in Ontario, Law Society of Upper Canada

2014

NCA Certificate of Qualification, Federal of Law Societies of Canada - National Committee on Accreditation

2014

Barrister's Examination - Passed, Law Society of Upper Canada

2014

Solicitor's Examination - Passed, Law Society of Upper Canada

2013

Admitted and Qualified to Practice as an Attorney, United States District Court, Western District of New York

2012

J.D. Cum Laude, Drexel University

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney and Counselor at Law, Law Office of Matthew Borowski

2011 - 2011

Student Attorney, South Jersey Legal Services

2011 - 2012

Law Clerk, Nationalities Service Center

2010 - 2011

Certified Legal Intern, Appellate Litigation Clinic Drexel

Associations

2015 - Present

Law Society of Upper Canada

Barrister and Solicitor

Bar Association of Erie County

New York State Bar Association

Bar Association of Erie County, Appellate Practice Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Moncaleano v. Attorney General of the U.S.

Successful grant of Cancellation of Removal

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Education

2012

Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

George Mason University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

HTCIA Chapter Meeting - Toronto

Electronic Discovery and Forensics Demonstration

Languages

Farsi

English

Spanish

Activity

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