Siana Jody McLean

Siana Jody McLean

also known as Siana J. McLean-McDonald

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 14 years

Immigration Lawyer at Niagara falls, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

1520 Pine Avenue, Niagara falls, NY

About Siana

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 14 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2011

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Muscato & Shatkin, LLP

1520 Pine Avenue, Niagara falls, NY, 14301

Muscato & Shatkin, LLP

415 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202

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Siana Jody McLean's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

5 star (32) 4 star (1)
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Posted by Marie | April 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best of the best

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 ...Almighty God, she fought very hardly to keep me and my family together and put a smile back on our face. Whoever need a great lawyer, someone compassionate, caring, understandable; Choose "A. Siana Mclean" without a doubt. She is "greater than great"

Posted by Rubiel | September 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best lawyer in new york

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Would highly recommend

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... won the final step we were hoping to cross.

Posted by Dr. H | April 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Lawyer

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...nd believe in you. I felt very comfortable with her at all times and I could always lean on her in my most critical moments through a very challenge case. She did everything that she could to help me. If she accepts your case - you can stop worrying. She will take care of you and she will fight for you. She’s not like those other lawyers out there who just want your money and don’t care what happens to you or your case. That’s not her. I recommend Siana to anybody for their immigration cases.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very efficient and professional

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...ved. Thank you Siana and her team for contributing so much on helping us in a very timely and efficient manner!

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Siana Jody McLean's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gary Anderson

Immigration lawyer | Apr 11

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."

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Kevin Neiman

Unknown lawyer | Feb 25

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."

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Melissa Mummery

Immigration lawyer | Feb 16

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."

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Peter Charnetsky

Immigration lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Siana is a hardworking, dedicated attorney. Her knowledge of immigration law is an asset to her clients."

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Jeffrey Slatus

Unknown lawyer | Jan 13

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."

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Anthony Kuhn

Immigration lawyer | Jan 01

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."

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Emma Buckthal

Unknown lawyer | Feb 12

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."

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Seth Leech

Immigration lawyer | Sep 16

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."

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Matthew Borowski

Immigration lawyer | Sep 15

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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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Champion for Justice, Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project

N/A

Peter J. Murrett Pro Bono Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association

N/A

Legal Service Award, Minority Bar Association of Western New York

Work Experience

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

Associations

2011 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Minority Bar Association of Western New York

Member

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - 2021

Bar Association of Erie County

Member

2011 - 2013

National Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of R-S-

Motion to Reopen Granted

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Education

2010

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Seneca College

Advanced Diploma

2004

University of Toronto

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

CLE

Representing Clients in Immigration Court

2015

Board of Immigration Appeals Accreditation Course

Waivers of Inadmissibility and Deportability

2014

Immigrants Facing Removal Proceedings

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

2014

Career Seminar

Careers In Immigration Law

Languages

English

Activity

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