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Rada A. Machin
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Biography
Rada A. Machin is a Principal of The Machin Law Firm, LLC. Rada is a zealous advocate for her clients. Rada has successfully negotiated and settled large lawsuits brought against her clients both businesses and individuals, represented both mothers and fathers in contentious divorce and custody battles, successfully tried cases and defended her clients in DUI trials and MVA hearings, and has served as a Court Appointed Attorney for the State of Maryland in the Montgomery County Detention Center, Central Processing Unit, representing arrested individuals for initial appearances/bond hearings. Rada has a very high approval and success rate for all of her submitted immigration applications to USCIS including Green Card applications, Adjustment of Status applications, I-601A waiver applications, and citizenship applications; she strongly advocates for all immigrants regardless of status.
Rada has authored and published a business law guide called How to Start a Small Business on a Tight Budget: The Checklist.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-400 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maryland for 9 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Location
The Machin Law Firm, LLC
One Research Court, Suite 450, Rockille, MD, 20850
The Machin Law Firm, LLC
8923 Fingerboard Rd., Frederick, MD, 21704
The Machin Law Firm, LLC
129 W Patrick St, Ste 3, Frederick, MD, 21701
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Rada A. Machin's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing!! Simply Amazing!!
I hired Rada and Manny Machin to help me fight a baseless Peace Order that had been filed against me by a roommate. As someone who has never been arrested, charged, nor convicted of a crime in my entire life, at first, I was completely distraught to learn that I was being dragged into a legal matter...
Posted by Ankit | June 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent experience!!!!
High praise for attorneys is rare- but Rada.A.Machin in stands apart from the Legal community in many meaningful ways.No-nonsense, straight to the point and very professional… these are the words I would use to describe Rada.A.Machin and her legal team. She was responsive to my phone calls and emails...
Posted by Karla | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wonderful!
We hired the Machin Law Firm to help us with my son’s last name change. From the moment we sat down all of our questions were answered. Rada and Manuel were so thorough and detailed we knew right away they were right for the job. We highly recommend them.
Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great work!
Rada is an amazing lawyer! For my case, it has been very emotional and overwhelming. Rada has been there by my side and assuring me that she was there to support me as well as represent me. We won the case and I would trust her with anything! I can’t say enough great things and I would recommend her ...
Posted by Eric.A | February 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Now we are together
Rada is smart. She knows what she is doing. Because of her, I am happily married to the girl I dated for 9 years. She lost her student status since her mother was terminally ill back in her country, and could not afford the tuition fees anymore. Rada not only has brought the girl I love into my life ...
Rada A. Machin's Lawyer Endorsements
"One of the top attorneys in Maryland. I referral my clients to her when they need assistance in family law and immigration matters."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Rada was a pleasure to work with. She is professional, intelligent, savvy and diligent. Highly recommend and would refer without a doubt."
"Rada Machin is an excellent Maryland attorney and friend. She is extremely knowledge about her trade, an excellent advocate, an innovative in finding solutions for her clients, and most importantly she cares about the people she works with. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Rada and her partner, Manny, were a pleasure to work with. Although we had a contested matter that proceeded to trial, Rada and Manny were at all times professional and zealous advocates for their client."
"Rada Machin and I are colleagues. We have consulted on many cases. She is a dedicated and highly skilled attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"Rada is a reliable, dedicated, hardworking, and highly competent attorney who cares deeply about her clients. I am grateful to have her as a friend and I endorse her without any hesitation."
"Rada is highly professional and a zealous advocate for her clients. She has been a pleasure to work with. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Rada. She is energetic and devoted to defending her clients. She will fight hard for someone caught up in the legal system."
"Rada is an amazing attorney who is able to identify the difficult issues in her clients cases. Her confidence and intelligence is second to none. I endorse Rada as a great advocate!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rada has excellent presence in the courtroom and in the meeting room. She believes in her clients causes and truly wants to help everyone she works with. A compassionate attorney who believes in providing a complete customer experience."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Lawyer, Bethesda Magazine
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top 40 Under 40, Association of American Trial Lawyers
2018
Avvo Client Choice Award, Avvo
2013
Rosa Parks Merit Award, University of the District of Columbia- David A. Clarke School of Law
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Principal, The Machin Law Firm, LLC
2015 - 2015
Student Lawyer, UDC Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
2015 - 2015
Student Lawyer, UDC Government Accountability Project Clinic
2014 - 2014
Law Clerk, Montgomery County State's Attorney
2013 - 2013
Law Clerk, KaiserDillon, PLLC
2013 - 2013
Law Clerk, Office of the Attorney General - DC
Associations
2019 - Present
Maryland Association for JusticeMember
2019 - Present
Frederick Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Bar Association of Montgomery County MarylandMember
2015 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2019 - 2019
American Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2019
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationMember
2017 - 2019
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2017 - 2019
American Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
I-601A Waiver
I-601A Waiver Approved
Commercial Tenant
Tenant was restored in leased space
Adjustment of Status
Approved and Green Card Awarded
Debt Relief
Settled
Protective Order- DV
Granted for the Max Term: 1 Year
Naturalization Application
Approved and Citizenship Granted
Adjustment of Status
Approved and Green Card Awarded
Website Terms of Service
Complete
Contract Defense
Motion for Summary Judgment Granted
Contract Summary Judgment
Contract Summary Judgment
Education
2016
University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
Georgetown University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Speaker Series
Estate Planning during COVID-19
2020
FemWordFireside
Domestic Violence during COVID-19
2020
COVID 19 Virtual Chat
Legal Issues during COVID-19
2017
The Law Entrepreneur
Law Entrepreneurship
2017
Life After Law School: Starting Your Own law Practice and Business
Business and Law
2017
Kentland's Day
Business and the Law
Publications
2020
Town Courier Urbana
Shop Talk
2020
Frederick Lifestyle
New Firm Opening
2019
Bethesda Magazine
Ask the Attorneys
2017
Bethesda Magazine
Family Businesses
2016
How to start a small business on a tight budget: the checklist
Business Start Up Guide
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Serbian
Hindi
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can you receive unemployment and disability at the same time in Maryland?
22 May 2018
Q&A
Can my wife travel on her Advance Parole (i512L) with out a visa?
21 May 2018
Q&A
Is it possible to apply for J2 visa and EAD simultaneously, if I want to change my status through USCIS while staying in US?
15 May 2018