Trust your future to a firm with over 30 yrs. exp. AV Rated, Certified Expert in Immigration law.FL Bar Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law since 1995. Top Rated. Reasonable fees.
Board Certified Expert in Immigration Law committed to upholding the highest ethical standards with excellence.
Practice areas
Deportation Defense, Citizenship, Work Visas, Family/Employment based Green Cards, Investment based Green Card
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Arabic, French
Sukkar & Associates
6067 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 360
Hollywood, FL, 33024-7988
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1987 | 03/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Lawyers in Florida | The Legal Network | 2018 |
Super Lawyer Top Rated Lawyers in Florida | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2006 |
In recognition of devotion, contributions & efforts | AILA South Florida Chapter | 1998 |
Program Chair 19th Annual Immigration Law Update | The Florida Bar | 1998 |
Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory's Highest Accolade: an AV ratin | Martindale-Hubbell | 1997 |
Outstanding Service as President | AILA South Florida Capter | 1995 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Lawyer, owner | Sukkar and Associates | 1987 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Broward County Police Chief Association | Honorary Member | 2006 - Present |
US District Court South District of Florida | Member | 2004 - Present |
US Court of Appeals 11th Circuit | Member | 2004 - Present |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | 2004 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association, South Florida Chapter | Member | 1994 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 1989 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 1988 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1987 - Present |
Supreme Court of the State of Florida | Member | 1987 - Present |
Florida Bar Association | Member | 1987 - Present |
Broward County Crime Commission | Member/Director | 1982 - Present |
American Civil Liberties Union | Member | N/A |
Division of Motor Vehicle, Florida Highway Safety | Co-Chair Driver License Liaison Committee | 2004 - 2008 |
Division of Motor Vehicles, FL Highway Safety/AILA | Chair, S. FL Driver License Liaison Committee | 2002 - 2004 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Board of Governors | 1998 - 1999 |
INS Texas Service Center Liaison Committee/AILA National | Co-Chair | 1997 - 1998 |
EOIR Liaison Committe/AILA National | Vice-Chair | 1995 - 1996 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Board of Governors | 1994 - 1995 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association, South Florida Chapter | President | 1994 - 1995 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Sun-Sentinel | ICE Misuses Fugitive Team, Advocates Say-Immigration Net is Said to Snare Innocent People | 2009 |
The Miami Herald | Excerpt, Immigration Crackdown | 2007 |
The Miami Herald | Excerpt, Recent Enforcement Measures are Spreading Fear Among Immigrants but May Not Raise Deportations | 2007 |
The Miami Herald | Excerpt, S-U-E for the U.S.A. | 2006 |
Sun-Sentinel | Excerpt, Iraqis Defy Threats, Flock to Poll Sites-Attacks Kill Several Dozen But Voters in Capital Unfazed | 2005 |
The Miami Herald | Excerpt, Task Force Targets Possible Terrorists | 2004 |
Palm Beach Post | Excerpt, Judge's Border Patrol Reports Critized | 2004 |
Sun-Sentinel | Excerpt, Euphoria Wanes for Iraqis in S. Florida-Postwar Chaos Fuel Their Fears About Relatives | 2003 |
South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Excerpt, South Floridians divided on Battle for Driver's License | 2003 |
The Miami Herald | Excerpt, Foreign Students, Visitors Cite New Troubles | 2002 |
The Herald Broward | Excerpt, INS Hold Up Granting US Citizenship | 2002 |
Sun-Sentinel | Excerpt, Registration Alert Worries Foreign Citizens in S. Florida-Men from 17 Muslim Nationa, N Korea Must Report to INS | 2002 |
Sun-Sentinel | Excerpt, Fear of Detention Haunts South Florida Muslims | 2002 |
Sun-Sentinel | Excerpt, Rules Eased for Foreign Drivers - Non-Citizen Can Apply for License at Any Bureau | 2002 |
Sun-Sentinel | Excerpt, Immigrants run into Licensing Roadblocks | 2002 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) | The New H-1B, Editor, Central Florida Chapter | 1998 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) | Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986, Co-author Natl Ann Conf | 1996 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) | Vehicle Seizure & Forfeiture Under the INS Regulations, Natl Ann Conf | 1995 |
The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Seminar | Marriage Fraud Adjustment | 1991 |
The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Seminar | Citizenship and Naturalization | 1991 |
Almanber | Monthly Questions and Answers from the community | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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American Immigration Lawyers Association Central Florida Chapter | The New H-1B and Alternatives | 1998 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association Central Florida Chapter | Maintaining Status & Lawful Presence | 1997 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association National Basic Seminar | Adjustment of Status | 1996 |
American Immigration Lawyers Association National Annual Conference | Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986, Conditional Residents, Joint Petitions, Waivers, Permanent Residency | 1996 |
American Immmigration Lawyers Association National Annual Conference | Vehicle Seizure and Forfeiture Under the Immigration and Naturalization Service Regulations | 1995 |
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Confidential | successful |
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Herman Russomanno, Immigration Attorney on Sep 2, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
This is written in support of my wholehearted endorsement of Mazen M. Sukkar. I have known Mazen for the past few years and he epitomizes the virtue of integrity, honesty, high moral standards, independence, dignity, open mindedness and impartiality. As an attorney, Mazen has consistently demonstrated the essential ingredients of professionalism, character, competence and commitment towards his clients and this profession.
Charles Kuck, Immigration Attorney on Sep 4, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mazen is a terrific lawyer, a zealous advocate, and terrific person. I strongly recommend him for your immigration needs.
Walter Hnot,, Immigration Attorney on Mar 20, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mazen is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Kory Sgrignoli, Immigration Attorney on Feb 21, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Sukkar is not only extremely knowledgeable, but he really cares about his clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I not only endorse this immigration lawyer, but I recommend that you call him if you have any questions about any facet of the law. His AVVO rating says it all. He's a 10.
Pedro Miranda, Immigration Attorney on May 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Sukkar for many years and he is a knowledgeable, effective, well prepared advocate for his clients.
Hans Burgos, Immigration Attorney on Dec 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mr. Sukkar for over 15 years as a fellow lawyer. He is a well respected member of the bar and a exemplary advocate. Mr. Sukkar is an outstanding immigration attorney and one that I am happy to endorse.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Aug 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Robert Schrader, Immigration Attorney on Mar 1, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Mr. Sukkar for over 20 years. He is a true expert on immigration law and well versed in real estate and commercial matters as well. He has the highest level of integrity and I recommend him without reservation.
Elizabeth Blandon, Immigration Attorney on Jan 28, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. He has answered questions for me when needed and is generous with his knowledge. A terrific person and a very good attorney.
Charles Kuck, Immigration Attorney on Sep 4, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mazen is a terrific lawyer, a zealous advocate, and terrific person. I strongly recommend him for your immigration needs.
Herman Russomanno, Immigration Attorney on Sep 2, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
This is written in support of my wholehearted endorsement of Mazen M. Sukkar. I have known Mazen for the past few years and he epitomizes the virtue of integrity, honesty, high moral standards, independence, dignity, open mindedness and impartiality. As an attorney, Mazen has consistently demonstrated the essential ingredients of professionalism, character, competence and commitment towards his clients and this profession.