Siana J. McLean informs her practice of immigration law with a potent combination of personal and legal experience. Her personal experience is derived from her struggle entering North America as a Jamaican immigrant and eventually securing the right to live, receive a quality education, and work in America. She understands the struggles and hardships those wishing to enter the U.S. go through on a personal level, and this understanding plays a central role in the way she works with clients and practices immigration law.
Siana’s legal experience stems from countless hours spent aggressively and affordably defending clients regarding a range of immigration issues. She has successfully handled numerous immigration court matters and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals which resulted in asylum, protection under the Convention Against Torture, withholding of removal, and cancellation of removal for clients. Siana is especially adept at resolving matters relating to deportation defense, family-based immigration, and naturalization-focused immigration, among other related matters.
Beyond her legal experience, Siana’s strongest trait as an immigration law attorney is her tenacity as she fights for the rights of her clients and refuses to give an inch to opposing counsel. Additionally, just as no two immigration law matters are exactly the same, Siana recognizes that no two legal strategies should be exactly the same for her clients. This is why she works with clients to develop a custom approach to resolve immigration law matters.
Siana’s legal expertise has halted deportation and secured U.S. citizenship for numerous clients. Her legal services are highly accessible as her office is located nearby the U.S./Canadian border and she provides free consultations and affordable flat fees.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2011 | 06/05/2022 |
Legal answers | 40 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Champion for Justice | Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project | 2018 |
Peter J. Murrett Pro Bono Award | American Immigration Lawyers Association | N/A |
Legal Service Award | Minority Bar Association of Western New York | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Of Counsel | Muscato & Shatkin, LLP | 2018 - Present |
Senior Counsel | Tully Rinckey, PLLC | 2015 - 2018 |
Of Counsel | Muscato & Shatkin, LLP | 2012 - 2015 |
Attorney | Jeremy Richards Immigration Law | 2011 - 2012 |
Attorney | Neighborhoood Legal Services | 2010 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New York State Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Minority Bar Association of Western New York | Member | 2011 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Bar Association of Erie County | Member | 2011 - 2021 |
National Bar Association | Member | 2011 - 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
Seneca College | Advanced Diploma | 2006 |
University of Toronto | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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CLE | Representing Clients in Immigration Court | 2015 |
Board of Immigration Appeals Accreditation Course | Waivers of Inadmissibility and Deportability | 2015 |
Career Seminar | Careers In Immigration Law | 2014 |
Immigrants Facing Removal Proceedings | Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Matter of R-S- | Motion to Reopen Granted |
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Gary Anderson, Immigration Attorney on Apr 11, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Siana Jody McLean is a lawyer with boundless energy and great integrity. You can't go wrong with her defending you.
Kevin Neiman, Unknown Attorney on Feb 25, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Siana McLean displays genuine concern in every question she answers on Avvo. Attorney McLean's answers reflect a solid understanding of the law and a quick grasp of the applicable law in every situation. She also gives practical solutions. I endorse this lawyer for immigration matters.
Melissa Mummery, Immigration Attorney on Feb 16, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Siana is a consummate professional with an unparalleled depth of legal knowledge regarding immigration matters, and I would recommend her without hesitation.
Peter Charnetsky, Immigration Attorney on Jan 17, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Siana is a hardworking, dedicated attorney. Her knowledge of immigration law is an asset to her clients.
Jeffrey Slatus, Unknown Attorney on Jan 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Siana is a hard working skilled immigration attorney. She is very diligent, and always responds to inquiries very promptly. Any client who wants an attorney to provide a personal focus on their case should definitely retain Siana.
Anthony Kuhn, Immigration Attorney on Jan 1, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Siana is a competent and proactive immigration attorney. Siana is thorough and effective in how she approaches every matter. Without hesitation, I endorse this lawyer.
Emma Buckthal, Unknown Attorney on Feb 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Siana is a great immigration lawyer. Through her hard work, creative thinking, and dedication, she wins cases that others might throw their hands up at. I highly recommend her.
Seth Leech, Immigration Attorney on Sep 16, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Ms. McLean on several complicated immigration matters. She is passionate about what she does, is easy to contact, has a brilliant legal mind and gets results in hard cases. I have no hesitation in referring clients to her.
Matthew Borowski, Immigration Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Siana is an excellent Immigration Lawyer who I have worked with on several matters. She works tirelessly on behalf of her clients and does everything in her power to prevent them from being deported. A+++++
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