Stephen Matthew Bander

Stephen Matthew Bander

4.1
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 27 years

Immigration Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

321 N.E. 59th Terrace, Miami, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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Retainer

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Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Maine for 12 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 2013

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1999

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1998

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Bander Law Firm, P.L.L.C.

321 N.E. 59th Terrace, Miami, FL, 33137

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Stephen Matthew Bander's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jose | March 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional and effective

Through various online articles and references, I heard about Mr. Bander's previous successful immigration cases and in particular about his experience handling Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA) cases. I contacted Mr. Bander through his website and, after an initial consultation interview, decided to hire h...is services. Before contacting Mr. Bander, I had applied for a green card under the CAA, which was denied by the USCIS. Mr. Bander determined the best course of action was to file for a Motion To Reopen and Reconsider (MTR), in which he clearly and precisely presented the reasons why the USCIS had made an error in handling my case. 5 months after the MTR was filed, the USCIS recognized the error and approved my green card. Throughout the whole process, Mr. Bander always responded to my consultations in a timely and professional manner. He handled with assertiveness my MTR case, from which at least one other lawyer shied away for believing the USCIS was correct in their initial denial decision. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Bander.

Posted by Diego Rosero | March 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

For ever thankful

We came with a complicated case where we needed advice on how to proceed with an emigration issue for my wife.... they not only were cristal clear on the implications and possible out comes of every avene we could take, At the end and after over three years of constant contact and communication we fi...nally achieved our needs. The biggest difference between lawyers its not always how much they know about the law, Its the genuine care on this clients what makes huge difference.

Posted by Rogelio | March 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Lawyer in inmigration

Mr. Bander took care of my whole process under the Cuban adjustment act. He and his team were always very professional and always on time on every application during this process. They were always in contact with me and always assisted me on every question I had. Very happy with his service. I will a...lways recommend his work to people.

Posted by Alberto | September 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Inmigration Lawyer

Dr. Bander took care of my green card process through the Cuban adjustment act and later on, I came back to him to do my citizenship process (me + family). Since the begging, on the first consultation he was very clear on what I needed and the process that I was going to go through, and his knowledge.../experience of the immigration system can be noticed right away. Because of work, I move and travel a lot! on my green card process I was living in Cleveland and on my citizenship in Denver, and he is located in Miami, that still didn't stop him from keeping a great communication and always being there for me if I had any questions! even questions regarding other matter that were not directly related to my case. My immigration process with USCIS was not smooth, they gave a hard time, but he always knew what to do under the law and always stayed by my said telling me clear and upfront what was best for me and what would be the best option time-whise and financially. He is great person and I definitely recommend him, my best prove of that is the fact that I came back to him 3 years later to do the citizenship process with him, and during that spam of time he always kept communication with me and he always answered questions, and never got a bill for that. Moreover, I can not forget his team! everybody in that office helped me in many ways and made the process very very understandable.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Reciprocal - Disbarment issued in ME, 2023

updated on 11/02/2023

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Maine.

Disbarment issued in NY, 2023

updated on 12/30/2024

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Disbarment issued in FL, 2023

updated on 11/13/2023

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Florida Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Owner, The Bander Law Firm

Associations

2000 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1998

New York University

LL.M - Master of Laws

1997

New York University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association

US Nationality

Languages

English

Spanish

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