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Toni Maschler
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Biography
I'm an immigration attorney working with a great team at Bromberg, Kohler Maya & Maschler, PLLC, a boutique immigration practice in DC ranked by U.S. News and World Report on a list of "best law firms" for immigration law nationwide and by "Expertise" as one of the 21 top DC immigration firms. I have been ranked AV "preeiminent" by Martindale-Hubbell. It has been an honor to represent immigrants from around the world, helping deserving individuals obtain safety, reunite with family members, avoid deportation, and pursue professional dreams. I have presented information on US immigration law and policy to colleagues through the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Federal Bar Association, as well as to the general public at churches, community centers, and consulates. My practice encompasses family-based cases, removal defense, asylum, hardship waivers, and business matters such as L-1 and Religious Worker cases, and international managers and executives. Appellate successes include achieving reversals of cases denied based on supposed lack of credibility, firm resettlement, and erroneous interpretation of foreign customary divorce law. I have also successfully obtained reinstatement of F-1 students who fell out of status through extenuating circumstances, reversed erroneous naturalization denials based on supposed misrepresentation or lack of good character, and successfully convinced USCIS to reoconsider and grant affirmative asylum cases that had initially been "referred" to immigration courts. Court successes include obtaining cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding of removal, NACARA, and 212(c) waivers. Thorough documentation has enabled my clients to obtain approvals of waivers, applications, and petitions which had been previously denied. I have spent most of my life assisting immigrants and other marginalized groups, first in my previous career as a teacher, and, since 2005, as an immigration lawyer. From relatively simple cases to those that involve researching foreign law at the Law Library of Congress, I do my best for each and every client. As the daughter of immigrants who made their home in the U.S. after losing many family members to the concentration camps of Europe, I sympathize deeply with those who want or need a fresh start. In 2011 I was admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court bar by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a personal hero.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
75%
21 years
Asylum
25%
21 years
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Licensed in Maryland for 20 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Bromberg, Kohler Maya & Maschler, PLLC
2011 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC, 20006
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Toni Maschler's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Heather | March 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Effective, compassionate expert
Toni handled my husband’s application for a work permit and green card (adjustment of status from student visa, based on family petition). She patiently explained the process was efficient and easy to work with and he got his work permit in three months and the green card four months later (would hav...
Posted by anonymous | March 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
An excellent, professional and experienced lawyer
Toni was my lawyer in the immigration office of the United States of America, she is consistent, organized, has excellent levels of discretion, analysis and knowledge in the immigration area and is also bilingual (English and Spanish), which helped in our Process of communication in the management of...
Toni Maschler
Replied last May 11, 2017Muchas gracias por tu gentil recomendacion. Me dio mucho gusto poder ayudarte con tu caso migratorio. Thank you for your kind recommendation. It was a pleasure to help you with your immigration case, and I wish you every success in the future.
Posted by L.N.E | December 10, 2014
Great Lawyer
My experience with Toni was amazing. My case was complicated and the circumstances of my case were unusual, I did not expect success, I expected an uphill battle. Toni took the time to make sure she understood and researched what needed to be done. She kept me informed, she did everything in a timely...
Toni Maschler
Replied last February 19, 2016Thank you for taking the time to write this review. I am fortunate to work with amazing colleagues and to represent many wonderful clients. Should you have the opportunity to send me a quick email telling me how you have been since we worked together, I'd love to hear from you.
Posted by Ebetobong | December 8, 2014
The best immigration defense attorney I have ever known
I am so happy, and proud to say that Mrs Toni Maschler is the best Immigration defense attorney I know because, she was referred to me by a friend at my job to take on my case. I was ordered for deportation, spent one month in detention and came out with no hope of having a stay here in United...
Toni Maschler
Replied last March 9, 2016I'm so glad that we were able to assist you, and look forward to your future naturalization. Thank you for taking the time to write this review! Stay in touch.
Posted by Masanari | December 8, 2014
Great Immigration Lawyer
Toni helped me get my permanent resident card. I know each case is unique so I won't go into detail about my case. Toni is really knowledgeable and kept me informed and kept my hopes up. I have talked to numerous immigration lawyers before I end up with Toni. I think picking Toni was my best deci...
Toni Maschler
Replied last March 9, 2016Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for sending me the photo of you and your family when you began your new job.Hope all continues to go well.
Toni Maschler's Lawyer Endorsements
"Toni Maschler is smart, caring, knowledgeable, and extremely hard working. She is one of the best immigration attorneys in town. I endorse her enthusiastically."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"This attorney exceeds expectations. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the privilege of volunteering with Toni on several AILA DC Chapter Conference Committees and witnessed first-hand her work ethic and intelligence. She is a dedicated, thoughtful and creative attorney and I recommend her for family-based immigration cases, removal defense work, asylum claims, appeals, I-601 and other waivers as well as L-1 petitions and R-1 cases for religious workers."
"I strongly endorse attorney Toni Maschler, a partner at Bromberg, Kohler Maya & Maschler, PLLC. I have worked with Toni on numerous immigration matters and she is one of the most talented lawyers that I have ever met. Not only that she is a very experienced and skilled immigration attorney, but she is also kind and honest, qualities that are highly appreciated by her clients and colleagues. Toni is very generous and she loves sharing her expertise with other immigration attorneys. A passionate advocate for immigration reform, Toni also loves helping those in need by doing pro bono work. I wholeheartedly recommend attorney Toni Maschler."
"Ms. Maschler's Avvo answers show her knowledge of the law and her commitment to the immigrant community."
"Ms. Maschler is experienced and knowledgeable; she is committed to providing her clients with top quality representation."
"Ms. Maschler's answers to questions on the avvo website demonstrate that she is a skilled, knowledgeable and practical attorney. I endorse my colleague with pleasure and confidence."
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"Toni is a hard-working and skilled immigration attorney in the areas of removal defense, asylum and humanitarian-type cases. She also gives back to her community by providing mentoring to more junior immigration practitioners."
"Toni is a super conscientious, intelligent and thorough immigration lawyer. She does her homework and brings her humanity into everything she does. She's also very helpful to her colleagues. She goes beyond private legal practice. She is a true advocate for immigrants, refugees and social justice in her community. I endorse this lawyer."
"I consider myself very fortunate to have Toni as a partner and have learned a great deal from practicing with her over the past five years. Her tenacity and passion are inspiring and she always puts her client's needs first. On numerous occasions Toni has managed to find a favorable resolution for a client whose situation seemed otherwise hopeless. Toni is an active and generous member of the immigration bar and community organizations to which she belongs. In addition to being a knowledgeable and highly-skilled immigration attorney, Toni has a warm and open personality that makes it easy for clients to trust her and makes her a joy to work with."
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Experience
Honors
2017
21 best immigration lawyers in DC, Expertise.com
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Best Law Firms in America (Immigration), US News and World Report
2016
"Superb" rating; 10 out of 10, Avvo
2015
Best Law Firms in America (immigration), US News and World Report
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Best Law Firms in America (immigration), US News and World Report
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Best Law Firms in America (immigration), US News and World Report
2013
AV-rated preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Best Law Firms in America (immigration), US News and World Report
2012
AV-rated "Preeminent", Martindale-Hubbell
2002
Dean's Fellow, UDC David A Clarke School of Law
2001
Jean Camper and Edgar Camper Cahn Award, UDC David Clarke School of Law
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Bromberg, Kohler Maya & Maschler, PLLC
2006 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Richard S. Bromberg
2005 - 2006
Contract Attorney, Law Offices Of Richard Seligman
Associations
2012 - Present
Catholic CharitiesMentor
2011 - Present
United States Supreme CourtBar member
2005 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Maryland State Bar Association
Member
American Constitution Society for Law and Policy
Member
American Bar Association
Member
2015 - 2015
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)Conference Committee member
2014 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)Vice Chair, Conference committee
2013 - 2013
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)Nominating Committee
2013 - 2013
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington, DC chapter)Conference Committee
2012 - 2012
David A. Clarke School of LawPanelist
2011 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington D.C. chapter)Speaker, AILA DC chapter
2010 - 2010
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationInvited Speaker, DC Chapter
2006 - 2007
American Immigration Lawyers FoundationEssay Contest Committee Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Cancellation of Removal granted
Removal proceedings terminated.
Reversed negative credibility finding
Asylum grant
Reversed negative credibility finding at BIA
BIA sustained our appeal and remanded to court, which granted asylum
Demonstrated good faith of marriage after consular visa denial
USCIS stood by its I-130 approval and consulate granted visa
Mandamus action after unreasonable delay
government approved case
Obtained Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Client got green card
Mandamus/ 1447(b)
cases granted
N336 Naturalization denial overturned
client naturalized
Education
2004
University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
School for International Training
Master of Arts in Teaching
1987
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Charla
Civil rights and immigration law
2016
CultureNOW TV program
Immigration Law
2015
Federal Bar Association webinar
Family-based immigration and naturalization
2012
Immigration Law/DACA panel
Immigration Law
2012
Guest Lecturer
Immigration Law
2012
Guest Lecture
Immigration Law
2011
5-College Undergraduate Anthropology Colloquium
Keynote address: Applied Anthropology in work outside the Academy
2010
Women in the Law lecture series
Immigration Law, a personal persective
2010
DC-AILA conference
Intersection of Family and Immigration Law
2009
guest lecturer "Human Rights/Human Wrongs
Framing "Particular Social Group"
Publications
2013
DC AILA 2013 conference materials
It's not Romance; it's immigration law
2013
Maryland Bar Bulletin
Same-sex relationships in U.S. Immigration Law
2012
2012
Bromberg, Kohler Maya & Maschler
Notary publics--what you think you know can hurt you
2012
2012
Derecho en Sociedad (Law in Society)
What is a "family" in U.S. immigration law?
2011
Bromberg, Kohler Maya & Maschler
Definition of "household member"
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can I get a receipt of my asylum application? ?
15 Mar 2018
Q&A
Citizenship and travel?
16 Nov 2017
Q&A
I missed my green card intervew date they give me another chance ?
17 Nov 2017