Naima M Said

Naima M Said

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Immigration Lawyer at Columbia, MD
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family

Ste 219, 5513 Twinknolls Rd, Columbia, MD

About Naima

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

Our firm handles legal matters in the following practice areas: Immigration, Green Cards, Permanent Residence, Visas, Immigrant Visas, Visitor Visas, Citizenship, Naturalization, Criminal Alien Deportation, Employment Visas, H-1 Sponsorship, Work Visas, Student Visas, Family Immigration Law, Employment Authorization, Employment Immigration, Immigration Discrimination, Refugee Law. Asylum Law, Religious Visas, Labor Certification, Consular Practice, Waivers, Removal.

35 years

90%
Family 10%

Separation Agreements, Divorce

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 34 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 34 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1991

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Naima M Said

Ste 219, 5513 Twinknolls Rd, Columbia, MD, 21045

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Posted by Michelle | November 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best Experience

About two years ago, I hired Naima Said and Associates to represent me in the filing of a petition for my husband and recently, he obtained permanent resident status. The process required a waiver and consular processing. Naima and her team made the process as simple as possible. They met with us w...hen necessary, communicated with us at every step of the process, and answered all our questions promptly. Naima is an expert in the immigration field and a true professional. I highly recommend her services.

Posted by Hubert | December 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional Lawyer

Mrs said is a very dedicated and knowledgeable attorney who assisted me throughout my immigration process. First and foremost, Mrs Said helped to me to bring my son here in the united states legally without any difficulties. In addition, Mrs Said and her team helped me and my son to file for our perm...anent residency. I and my son received our work permit and traveling documents after a few months. Moreover, I am now a lawful permanent resident. Mrs Said and her staff has the best communication skills: they contacted me at every stage of the process to alert me where they've reached on my case.My immigration process went smoothly; therefore, I extremely suggest her services to anyone who needs an immigration attorney. Thank you.

Posted by Nekea | September 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Was Hopeless until I met Naima

Where do I begin?! I am an American Citizen who just happen to fall in love with an Egyptian that just so happen to overstayed his K-1 Visa. He did not marry the intended because she was represented falsely by her step-father. When I married my husband I thought that he would be ok because me ...being a US Citizen he would automatically receive a new card and Visa. I was so wrong. I found out the hard way that it was going to be a very long road in order to get my husband squared away and to so that we could live a life together. Finding work was hard for my husband. He didn't have a Green Card so how would he find work? We lived in horrible conditions on my income alone at first. I didn't get paid very much and I had a daughter from a previous relationship to raise. Money was scarce. We began trying to get my husband to stay in the US, had seen several lawyers and dished out $1,000's of consultation fees which was money we didn't exactly have. A couple of lawyers lied to us never telling us the process only that it would be fine and to pay now, pay now! I have never been so stressed out in all my life. It was during this difficult time that I was 5 months pregnant with out miraculous first baby. We were expecting a little boy. MyMy husband had a few scares where we thought he was going to be picked up and deported. Because my anxiety was so high and I was stressed out about losing my husband, we loss our baby boy! I was an emotional mess. Nothing seemed to be going right for us. We kept spiraling down hill out of control, out of time, out of money, and out of favors. It is that at this moment Allah must've decided we were ready and had enough. I feel that Naima, and her daughter Urayna was sent by Allah. Our friend told us about Naima and stated that she was tough and that she will fight for us. When I first met her I thought she is very tough, straight to the point and she did not feel our heads with lies and fairytales. She told us the absolute truth. She let us know that she would help us and that it was not going to be easy but she would fight for us. I felt really good about meeting Naimah. Because of the past lawyers, my husband was a bit skeptical and rubbed Naima ah the wrong way. After all, he insulted her intelligence as a professional trying to help us out. I thought I loss her too. My husband and I argued, and we cried. But I had to put my foot down as a wife, and a mother who wanted to protect her family at all cost. I told my husband I WANT TO HIRE NAIMAH!! I KNOW SHE CAN DO IT FOR US!!!! He thought about it and said ok. I told my husband that I communicate better. That he was so stressed out, I wanted to do what was needed. Leave it up to Naimah and I and I know Naima will secure our future. Naima got the ball rolling in October 2013. All paperwork Naima told me she needed, I got them! We passed our interview, then we needed approval for his unlawful presence waiver. Naima and Urayna got the ball rolling. The waiver got suspended because they needed more information and more documentation. This news had me going out of my mind. I know we provided everything they needed. I was sure of it. Naima checked the packet, what could've happened? I was so scared and so nervous. I don't want to my family to break up. What they requested Naima had already had it in the packet. She reshuffled the packet, and added tabs to help them find what they were requesting. Then in 2014 his waiver got APPROVED!!!!! That was a relief. We now waited for the final steps and that was for my husband to get his interview date in his country. We were approved at the interview. I appreciate Naima, Urayna, and their staff for all their hard work.Naima is very professional, and never tries to paint a pretty picture for you to hire her. She lets you know that it can be hard but we will get through it. I thank her and her daughter for their patience and for giving me back my family

Posted by Nazeeh | September 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Top notch all the way

Although I saw Naima at a social event, I never knew what she did for a living until she was recommended to me by an acquaintance, and I was lucky to have contacted her and contracted her legal services. By all means, humble personality with a strong character, dedicated to her work, knowledgeable a...nd down to earth. Her strength is supported by courteous and accommodating professional team. They kept me in the loop, well informed of all events as they arise; by email and by phone. Counselor Naima Said and her team delivered beyond my expectation, and above all, at reasonable fees, that I believe no other firm in Maryland would have matched; a coworker of mine, who recommended that I see another lawyer, end-up hiring her for legal services few months later. Naima petitioned guardianship and adjustment of status for my two nieces at a Maryland Civil Court, and Permanent Residency with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, and she was able to get all that accomplished in less than a year!! That was done without any hidden costs or additional fees. First visit consultation fee was deducted from the total fee, followed by a down payment, and thereafter by monthly fees until the remaining balance was paid in full. That by itself was very comforting. Even when a certain form required to be resubmitted to the Civil Court, Naima and her staff met with me on a Saturday afternoon in order to fill and re-submit the new form on Monday. All I have to say to this experience, and to each member of this Law Firm, wow and thank you. Naima has earned my trust that other lawyers fail to gain. I have and will continue to recommend Naima to friends and associates whenever asked, and will render her Law Firm services as needed.

Posted by Boutros | August 14, 2015 | Immigration

Thank you Naima

I had a a very complicated situation , My family and I lost B1/B2 visa after overstaying and got refused L1 visa, But Naima the miracle worker helped me to get e2 visa. She is a genius and she is professional in her work, she has such experience that she told me exactly what the consul will ask me ...in the interview . And the best part of her that I didn't feel that I am dealing with a lawyer but I felt she is like my sister who took care of my case as her own. She has an excellent team which adds up to the awesomeness of this lawyer.I would recommend Naima to anyone who has an immigration case .

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Naima M Said's Lawyer Endorsements

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Pushkar Singh

Immigration lawyer | Sep 25

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"Attorney Said presented at University of Maryland Law school, and adequately explained her difficult victories in Immigration cases. She is competent, well-read, and knowledgeable to find sources to help her Clients fight for their Immigration rights. I wholeheartedly endorse her skills and abilities."

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Klaudia Hall

Immigration lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Naima is a very experienced and well respected attorney in the legal community. Naima contributes greatly to our immigration bar by volunteering on several committees. To name a few, Naima is the Chair-Elect of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, DC Chapter and past Chair of the Maryland State Bar Immigration Section where we have been working together. We have also participated together at the National Day of Action for several years. In addition, Naima is a frequent speaker at the immigration law conferences where she is educating fellow attorneys on different aspects of the immigration law. I have found her to be not only extremely dedicated to our profession but also very compassionate. Next to her busy work schedule, Naima finds time to help immigrant children on a pro bono basis. She is a real asset to our bar and immigrant community alike. I am honored to endorse Naima!"

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Sharareh Hoidra

Immigration lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Said is a fantastic & highly knowledgeable immigration attorney. She is well known in the legal community and provides truly zealous advocacy despite having over 20 years of experience! She is still passionate about her work and it shows."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rachel Zoghlin

Immigration lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Naima Said is a fearless and tireless advocate for her clients, both in court and out. She is well-known and well-respected in the community, providing much-needed pro bono assistance to the low-income community, and serving as a mentor to new attorneys in the field of immigration. She is a stellar attorney and I would not hesitate to recommend her."

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Danielle Beach

Immigration lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.“Naima Said is a respected and capable immigration attorney with whom I have worked on projects to assist immigrant rights. She avidly advocates for her client’s interests and volunteers on a number of committees to assist immigrants in developing knowledge and furthering their immigration status. With enthusiasm she dedicates her skills on various projects such as legislation, driver’s licenses and naturalization workshops to promote those seeking to achieve legal status as residents and citizens. “"

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Thanh Doan

Immigration lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Naima is a tireless advocate for her clients and the immigrant community at large. Her knowledge of immigration law, creative application of the law, and zealous pursuit of justice and fairness, epitomizes her work ethic of "where there's a will, there's a way." I feel very honored to know her both professionally and personally."

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Cynthia Katz

Immigration lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Intelligent, passionate, zealous, advocacy. Naima Said is the first immigration attorney that I met upon entering this area. In addition to being an excellent attorney, she is a truly nice person, as well. Submitted by: Cynthia Groomes Katz, Attorney"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Lead Counsel Rating in Immigration Law, Lead Counsel

2010

State Legislation Co-Chair, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2009

Advocacy Division Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2003

Top Lawyers, Baltimore, Baltimore Magazine

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Attorney, Naima Said & Associates

Associations

2011 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Secretary

1991 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

1991 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)

Chair

2014 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)

Chair-Elect

2013 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)

Vice Chair

2012 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)

Secretary

2011 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

E-2 VISA

APPROVED

State-side Waivers

Success!

Special Juvenile Immigrants

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Education

1990

Harvard Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

Speaking Engagements

2011

Maryland State Bar Association

Navigating Potholes to US Citizenship

2011

Maryland State Bar Association

Criminal and Non-Criminal Grounds of Inadmissibility

Publications

2003

Baltimore Magazine Baltimore's Best Lawyers

1998

Harvard Law News Three Delegates to Rome

Languages

Arabic

Spanish

English

Activity

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