S. Alex Miller

S. Alex Miller

also known as Stevan Alexander Miller, Alex Miller

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer at Arlington, VA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Litigation

3300 N Fairfax Drive Suite 201, Arlington, VA

About S.

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

We cover all manner of US Immigration cases. From Family-based Adjustment of Status to Asylum and employment-related areas. We can assist with almost any immigration matter.

17 years

90%
Litigation 10%

Trouble with USCIS? Take them to Court. We offer clients the option of filing a powerful tool - a Writ of Mandamus.

13 years | 12 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 16 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Office of S Alexander Miller

3300 N Fairfax Drive Suite 201, Arlington, VA, 22201

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S. Alex Miller's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

211 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dominique | December 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

NOID Response for my wife's I-485 Application to Adjust Status

We had waited over 3 years for USCIS to handle my wife's I-485 Adjustment of Status case, only to be devastated by receiving a Notice of Intent to Deny. Alex was recommended to us by another immigration lawyer initially working our case. They stated Alex was the best person to handle such a NOID case..., and they were right! The degree of legal expertise, professionalism, dedication, courtesy, and compassion that Alex provided to our case went above and beyond. The NOID Response package he assembled and prepared to USCIS was exceptional, to say the least. We were delighted to receive Approval Notices in the mail a few months afterwards and we could finally breathe a big sigh of relief! My entire family is forever grateful to Alex for his legal advise, time, and devotion to our case.

Posted by KCM | July 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Knowledgeable Immigration Lawyer

We hired Alex to handle our US immigration application and to accompany us to the USCIS interview. He handled our case throughout the process providing us with detailed instructions and guidance. His responses to our email queries were prompt. He gets the job done and provides prompt follow through. ...

Posted by Prashant | July 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration Consultation

I consulted Alex and his team for filing my I-485 over last year and I can honestly say that I could not ask for anything more from an immigration attorney/firm. In addition to his expertise in immigration related matters, Alex's responsiveness to any queries I had, his attention to details and his o...verall approach to handling my case really made for a refreshing change. The thoroughness and promptness with which all details of my case were handled ensured a very smooth journey without any obstacles. I highly recommend him and his law firm and I am certain you will not be disappointed.

Posted by Dennis | July 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

He gets the job done

I asked Mr Miller's help to sponsor my foreign-natonal wife. He helped us file the form I-485 & attended our in-person interview at local USCIS. He was very up-to-date & knowledgeable about the latest changes to the law and changes to the USCIS rules and forms. He was able to identify all the support...ing documents we needed, he even helped us respond to an RFE and got our application back on track. On the interview day he was very professional and he was able to deescalate possibly a tense moment with an USCIS officer who seemed have a bad day at that time. I have been dealing with USCIS for both my own and my wife's applications for a long time now - let me tell you never had I seen an interview go so smoothly. We have our green card in hand. We are very happy for this outcome, thanks to Mr Miller. I have recommended Mr Miller to our friends and will seek his assistance again for our future immigration law needs.

Posted by Scott | March 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Top Notch Immigration Attorney

S. Alex Miller came highly recommended and did not disappoint. My wife overstayed on a J-1 visa and we had tried unsuccessfully over the years to begin the immigration process. We had several consultations with various immigration lawyers, but nothing ever materialized. Finally, we got the ball ro...lling after an encouraging consultation with Mr. Miller. He listened carefully and was fully engaged while we explained our situation. It became apparent very quickly that our case was strong (we have two children) and that my wife had hope for gaining permanent residency. The entire staff made communicating a breeze via telephone and email, and was very helpful in assisting us as we navigated the tedious bureaucratic documents. Mr. Miller laid forth a clear plan and executed it within the promised timeline, which is even more impressive considering that the Covid-19 pandemic began only a few months after we filed the adjustment of status (I-485). When it came time for our interview, Mr. Miller accompanied us for a reasonable fee. He kept us feeling loose and in good spirits on a very stressful day. Despite a strong interview, my wife was not granted immediate approval. Her case was under further review. Obviously, we were disappointed, but Mr. Miller remained confident, as did we. Patience is a virtue, and a little less than two months later we received the news we had been eagerly awaiting. My wife’s case was approved, and she received her green card a week later in the mail. S. Alex Miller talks the talk and walks the walk. Look no further!

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S. Alex Miller's Lawyer Endorsements

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George Ganey

Immigration lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alex is a very talented, experienced, and knowledgeable attorney."

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Mary El-Shammaa

Immigration lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. He has a full and complete understanding of the law, and will take the time to make sure you are confident and comfortable with the situation. He is incredibly competent and capable, and very committed to ensuring the best possible outcome. I am completely confident in him, stand behind him, and would call him in a heartbeat."

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Eugene Sung

Immigration lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Other

"Alex is well-spoken, thoughtful, and dedicated. He is an excellent advocate for his clients. If I ever need an immigration attorney, he's at the top of my list."

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Jesse Binnall

Immigration lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Miller for years and he is my go-to lawyer for immigration issues. In fact, when I had a family member with an immigration law issue, my first instinct was to send him to Mr. Miller. I highly recommend him!"

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Jonathan Simms

Immigration lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mariam Masumi

Immigration lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Miller is an experienced and knowledgeable immigration attorney and I would highly recommend him."

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Benjamin Maskell

Immigration lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alex is the consummate immigration attorney with the knowledge and experience to handle a spectrum of legal matters from the ordinary to the exceptional."

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David Drake

Immigration lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Abraham

Immigration lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Alex for several years and can attest to his intelligence, diligence and thoughtfulness. He has a firm grip on the particulars of his cases, and takes excellent care of his clients. I wouldn't have second thoughts about directing to him anyone in need of an immigration lawyer."

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Marina Medvin

Immigration lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Miller is undoubtedly the best immigration lawyer in the area. He is brilliant, knowledgable, careful, and dedicated. I have never met an immigration lawer with a better knowledge base or with better case outcomes. I have referred countless clients to him because of the success that many of my initial referrals have celebrated. He continuously delivers amazing results."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

"Rising Star", Superlawyers

2018

Virginia Rising Star, Superlawyers

2017

Virginia Rising Star 2017, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2016

Washington DC Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Virginia Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2004

International Honor Society in Social Science, Pi Gamma Mu

2004

Sociology Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Delta

2003

Honor Society, Psi Chi

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of S. Alexander Miller

2016 - 2017

Adjunct Professor, George Mason University School Of Law

2012 - 2013

Attorney, Private Practice

2009 - 2012

Attorney, Private Practice

Associations

2016 - Present

U.S. Supreme Court

Admitted to Practice

2015 - Present

4th Circuit Court of Appeals

Admitted to Practice

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia

Admitted to Practice

2009 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2017 - 2019

Super Lawyers

Rising Star

Sample of Legal Cases

In re: 767

Asylum Granted

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Education

2009

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Elon University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Alhurra Tonight Immigration law

2014

George Mason University School of Law

Private Practice of Law

Publications

2015

Miller Law Immigration Law

Languages

English

German

Spanish

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