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Maud Poudat was admitted to practice law in the State of Florida by the Supreme Court of the State of Florida in May 2004. She started her career in May 2004 as an associate attorney with the Law firm of Mair, Mair & Assoc., P.A., practicing various areas of law, including civil litigation, criminal law, medical malpractice and immigration law.
In November 2004, she joined the Orlando branch of the reputed law firm of Maney & Gordon, P.A. where she commenced her career in the position of associate attorney. She gained experience representing clients with their green card and immigrant process, through family petitions, employment petitions, marriage visas (fiancée and K-3), naturalization and citizenship, work visas, investment and transfer visas, and gained considerable knowledge in the field of deportation defense and federal litigation. In the year 2008, Maud Poudat became the Managing Attorney for the Orlando Branch of Maney & Gordon, P.A. and in November 2009 the managing partner of its Orlando branch.
Maud Poudat is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Florida, all Florida State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, which covers the jurisdictions of Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Ocala and Fort Myers. She is also authorized to represent all individuals and companies anywhere in the 50 states of the union with their immigration processes since immigration law is governed by federal laws. Maud Poudat is a member of the Florida Bar, the Middle District Court of Florida and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She is involved with the French community as a member of the Alliance Française, French American Chamber of Commerce and local French groups and volunteers her time in pro bono programs.
Practice areas
17 years, 600 cases
Languages spoken
French, English
Vazquez & Poudat, PLLC
1303 N. Orange Ave
Orlando, FL, 32804
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2004 | 12/20/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Florida Board Certification in Immigration and Nationality Law | Florida Bar | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Co-Founder | Vazquez & Poudat, PLLC | 2018 - Present |
Founder | Law Office of Maud Poudat, P.A. | 2010 - 2018 |
Managing Partner of Orlando branch | Maney & Gordon, Pa | 2009 - 2010 |
Managing Attorney of Orlando branch | Maney & Gordon, Pa | 2008 - 2009 |
Managing Partner of Orlando branch | Maney & Gordon, P.A. | 2004 - 2010 |
Associate Attorney | Mair, Mair & Assoc., P.A. | 2004 - 2004 |
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Associate Attorney | Maney & Gordon, P.A. | 2004 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida chapter) | Board Member | 2012 - Present |
Alliance Francaise | Member | 2006 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Drake University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor Juris Doctor | 2003 |
Universite de Droit de Nantes | Bachelor's in Law | 2000 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Get your immigration questions answered by an expert | Employment on F-1 visa, H-1B options and employment sponsorship | 2010 |
Background on immigration law | Background on immigration law | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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E-2 visa for Paris | She obtained an E-2 visa for 5 years. |
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Courtney Soria, Immigration Attorney on Dec 18, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have had the privilege of working with Maud on some very complicated matters and it is clear that she is incredibly intelligent and creative when approaching immigration cases. I would highly recommend this lawyer.
Richard Maney, Immigration Attorney on May 31, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Maud. She has experience, superior client service, and is an authority in the field. A true client’s advocate.
Kevin Landry, Immigration Attorney on Jul 1, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. I have reviewed many of Attorney Poudat's responses to complicated legal matters. Her thoughtful and insightful answers demonstrate that she has the utmost knowledge of Immigration law and is a passionate advocate for her clients. She is a great asset to the immigration bar and I wholeheartedly endorse her.
Francis Boyer, Immigration Attorney on Aug 31, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have found that Maud was a knowledgeable and caring Orlando immigration lawyer while dealing with deportation matters. She has great work ethics and is willing to go the extra miles for her clients.
Brett Bressler, Immigration Attorney on Jul 21, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Maud is a Board Certified Immigration lawyer, and has an excellent reputation in the community. She can handle any immigration matter. I highly recommend Maud for immigration law matters.
Lena Korial-Yonan, Immigration Attorney on Jun 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She is knowledge and always stays current on what is happening in immigration law.
Carmelina Marin, Immigration Attorney on May 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Ms. Poudat at work and her level of dedication to her clients and finding solutions to complex immigration issues is impressive.
Natalie Hall, Immigration Attorney on Oct 24, 2010
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known attorney Poudat since she began practicing as an Attorney in Fort Lauderdale. In court, she is professional, confident and thorough. Attorney Poudat is knowledgeable, creative and passionate about her work in Immigration and Naitonaly Law.
Suzanne Vazquez, Immigration Attorney on Oct 22, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Maud is a talented immigration attorney. She passed a rigorous exam to become board certified by the Florida Bar. That is a worthy endorsement in and of itself. Maud has a good grasp on the often complex issues that present in the practice of Immigration law, I also know she has won some difficult cases in the Immigration court.
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