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

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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

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5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 13 of 13 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Paige & Emmanuel | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration lawyer

When my husband, and I first started this journey with immigration, and deportation we where left hopeless. We contacted so many over priced lawyers who told us that we would not win our case, and my best bet would be for my husband to return home voluntarily . 27 years ago my husband made a very stu...pid decision and in immigrations eyes was a very serious crime. After speaking to so many overpriced lawyers I found Siana, and she gave me hope and didn't shoot our case down like the rest. She fought for my husband for 4 years and won his deportation case which again was a very serious and complicated case to fight. I would recommend Siana Mclean to anybody fighting an immigration case as she takes her job very seriously, and is also an immigrant herself, and understands the fight ahead of her and gives her clients the hope they need to stay optimistic about the long fight ahead of them. Because of this women and her hard work my husband gets to stay in the US with his son, and if I didn't find her I am sure I would have had a different outcome, and my loved one would have been sent home. Thank You Siana for fighting for my family and giving us hope!!

Posted by Paige | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent immigration lawyer

4 years ago my husband was put into the deportation process to go back to Haiti for something he did 27 years ago as a young man. When he was first detained I had no clue what was happening, and why it was happening. I spent thousands of dollars on consultations with lawyers who where over priced, an...d didn't seem to have anything good to say about my husbands case. I was told by a couple of the lawyers his best bet was to voluntarily depart from the US to avoid being banned for over a decade! I was extremely afraid and uneasy with this because we have a child, a family, and he's an amazing person, and father despite his mishaps 27 years ago. I finally by the grace of god found Siana and she gave me hope, and when I say hope I mean with every word she gave me hope!!! It was like everything that I feared most was lifted, and I could finally breath even though I was still afraid of him being deported. She had nothing negative to say about my case and she definitely did not recommend him return to Haiti and not fight his case here in the US to remain with his son, and family. Siana fought my husbands case for 4 years, and his case was not an easy case at all. I would recommend this women to any person fighting in the immigration courts! Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, but she herself is an immigrant as well, and knows what it takes to fight for those who deserve to be here. I have thanked her for what she has done for my husband, and my family, but she can never be thanked enough! Because of her my son will grow up with his father, and he will never have to wonder where the man he loved so dearly went. Thank you Siana for giving my family hope, and I know you are giving hope to many families that are in the situation I was in. Thank you for giving us hope!!!! And a special thank you on behalf of a nation founded, and built by immigrants. God Bless

Posted by Nicole | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thorough, Smooth and Quick Process!

She was thorough with the details of my specific situation and needs, making sure she wouldn't miss any key facts. Siana McLean was very accommodating and easy to talk to as well, which made me comfortable with sharing all necessary and related information to my case. My green card application proces...s went perfectly smooth and quick, without a single hiccup. I couldn't have hired a better lawyer for the job. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs legal assistance for immigration cases.

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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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