also known as Siana J. McLean-McDonald
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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1520 Pine Avenue, Niagara falls, NY, 14301
415 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202
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Posted by Marie | April 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I had a very complicated immigration case, another lawyer referred me to A. Siana Mclean, I didn't know what to expect, but God knew that was a good move. This lawyer took my case as her own, she told me she will try her best to help me out and that's exactly what she did. With the help of the ...
Posted by Rubiel | September 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I thank you very much for taken my case when my hope was vague. You with your experience and dedication helped me start a new life in this wonderful country. My wife and I thank you and recommend your services to anyone who may need it. God continue Blessing you, Thank you!
Posted by Derlyne | June 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I was introduced to her after dealing with an attorney who tried to just use me as a cash bucket. She assisted me where I left off and picked up the pieces. With all my emotions running high worried about my husband. She was thorough and gave it all her best efforts. I'm happy to say it's over and we...
Posted by Dr. H | April 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Siana is brilliant, confident, highly knowledgeable, unbelievably well-behaved professional and a devoted lawyer. She is a rising star with a strongly likable personality who can get along with anybody. The best thing about Siana is her sincere and respectfulness. She will be your greatest advocate a...
Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I cannot say enough how much appreciation I have for Siana. She did went above and beyond my expectations and help us overcome the NOID notice we received in the mail. I thought I hit dead end but with her tremendous knowledge in the immigration field, we were able to successfully have our case appro...
"Siana Jody McLean is a lawyer with boundless energy and great integrity. You can't go wrong with her defending you."
"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."
"Siana is a consummate professional with an unparalleled depth of legal knowledge regarding immigration matters, and I would recommend her without hesitation."
"Siana is a hardworking, dedicated attorney. Her knowledge of immigration law is an asset to her clients."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Champion for Justice, Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project
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Peter J. Murrett Pro Bono Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association
N/A
Legal Service Award, Minority Bar Association of Western New York
2018 - Present
Of Counsel, Muscato & Shatkin, LLP
2015 - 2018
Senior Counsel, Tully Rinckey, PLLC
2012 - 2015
Of Counsel, Muscato & Shatkin, LLP
2011 - 2012
Attorney, Jeremy Richards Immigration Law
2010 - 2012
Attorney, Neighborhoood Legal Services
2011 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Minority Bar Association of Western New YorkMember
2009 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - 2021
Bar Association of Erie CountyMember
2011 - 2013
National Bar AssociationMember
Motion to Reopen Granted
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Advanced Diploma
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Representing Clients in Immigration Court
2015
Waivers of Inadmissibility and Deportability
2014
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
2014
Careers In Immigration Law
English
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