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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40 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by bassam | December 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best lawyer ever

I have long journey with immigration for almost 8 years and I switch to 3 different lawyer until I start give up but one of my friend tell me about ms naima First meeting with her she said I will get u responded from the uscis in three months After two months I get interview in October and in Dec...ember second I get my i130 approved and December 9 I get my i485 approved She is the most smart knowledge lawyer I ever saw .I own this lady alot she really change my life The People work in her office too is really nice , helpful people it was an amazing experience with them .thank u so much guys for every thing and I really recommend them to anyone. Good luck for everyone and thanks

Posted by Katelyn | April 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Wonderful Experience

My husband and I met with Naima Said after being denied a waiver for my husband’s immigration process with a previous lawyer. We made the switch and worked with the entire team at this office. Both Naima and Deborah worked closely with us to make sure we had everything we needed to resubmit and with ...a much stronger case. Their attention to detail and knowledge of the process brought us great victory. My husband recently obtained his residency here in the USA and our family couldn’t be happier. I am greatful for the personalized touch and experienced staff this office has to offer. Every single person from the head attorney to the call center provide excellent customer service and really knows how to get the job done right during such a sensitive time in ones life.

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 Africana Steven | August 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best legal team

Mrs. Said and her legal team took my case in 2013. I had tried other law firms but I was tired of getting runarounds. This has been the best experience considering the level of stress that comes with this cases. I was in the process of filling for permanent residence but I had some prior arrests that... made my case extremely complicated. Mrs. Naima Said and her amazing team of legal experts reviewed my case and agreed to represent me. For such an accredited lawyer as Mrs. Said, her legal fees as surprisingly affordable without compromise of the service offered. Mrs. Said takes time with her client personally even with her busy schedule. She offers the best legal advice and gathers as much evidence as possible to make your case strong. Her level of preparedness in the courtroom is just amazing. With this team on my side I could walk to the courthouse with total confidence knowing that am well represented. The level of professionalism of the staff is outstanding. The staff always ensure that the client is well prepared before any appearance be it to the court or a regular uscis interview. Deborah and Uraynab just to name a few are the most kind and patient legal professions that I ever dealt with. In June of 2016 I walked into the courtroom with Mrs. Said by my side without any doubt that my case was being handled by the best lawyer to ever do it and with her facts straight, she won the case and I was granted permanent residence against all odds. I can just go on and on about how amazing my experience was but I recommend picking up the phone and making the call that will change your life.

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.

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Naima M Said's Lawyer Endorsements

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Pushkar Singh

Immigration lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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