Siana Jody McLean
also known as Siana J. McLean-McDonald
About Siana
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 14 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2011
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
33 Client Reviews
Showing 21 - 25 of 33 reviews
Posted by Brigette | February 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Top Immigration Lawyer
Siana helped my husband and I with all our immigration processing. She helped us every step of the way despite processing delays and changes
Posted by Mohamed Wahiba | November 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Excellent lawyer
The best Lawyer in Buffalo,NY i just got my asylum grants today and I’m so happy for that !, Ms mclean is very Nice person very understandable and the best thing she got the experience in asylum cases , i will be always thankful for her great job
Posted by Tanya | January 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly Recommended!!!
Ms. McLean has been amazing and understanding from day one!!! We started with a consult and hired her on the spot. She guided us throughout our entire process and has ALWAYS been contactable for any of our questions and concerns. Ms. McLean is very knowledgeable in Immigration Law and she does not...
Posted by Naeem | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Intelligence with deliverance
I was in undecided situation when I hired Miss McLean, but how she brought up my case and showed her interest in details. That gave me courage to hope for good result. Which we got. Always well prepared, ready to give answer whenever I needed. Thanks, keep it up, Stay blessed
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...
Siana Jody McLean's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
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 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
Sample of Legal Cases
Motion to Reopen Granted
Education
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Advanced Diploma
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Representing Clients in Immigration Court
2015
Waivers of Inadmissibility and Deportability
2014
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
2014
Careers In Immigration Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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