Malinda Maria Schmiechen

Malinda Maria Schmiechen

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Immigration

825 Nicollet Mall, Suite 623, Minneapolis, MN

About Malinda

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

I focus on humanitarian based cases such as asylum, VAWA, U visas in and out of immigration court. I also represent clients who are detained, on appeal to the BIA, or need assistance with naturalization, family and consular processing.

21 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 20 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2005

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Aust Schmiechen, P.A.

825 Nicollet Mall, Suite 623, Minneapolis, MN, 55402

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Malinda Maria Schmiechen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

100% Recommend!!

Malinda was an absolute pleasure to work with. She and her firm were always professional and intentional with all services they provided. She is very thorough and up to date regarding all aspects of your contract.

Posted by Yulia | April 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trustworthy, Skilled, and Supportive

I’m incredibly grateful to Malinda for an outstanding work on my immigration case. She was professional, responsive, and genuinely caring. She clearly explained every step of the process and made sure I felt supported throughout. Thanks to her expertise and dedication, my case was successfully dis...missed in court, and now I am able to move forward with applying for U.S. citizenship. I couldn’t be more relieved and thankful. If you’re looking for a lawyer who combines legal knowledge with compassion and clear communication, I highly recommend her. She made a very stressful situation feel manageable and brought me peace of mind. Thank you again!

Posted by Rakieta | February 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The compassionate lawyer ❤️

I had the pleasure of working with Malinda Shmiechen for my immigration case, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the service I received. She made the entire process stress-free by explaining everything in detail, keeping me informed at every step, and addressing all of my concerns with patience an...d care. Malinda expertise in immigration law is unmatched, she handled my case with professionalism and efficiency. I felt supported the whole way through, and the outcome was beyond what I had hoped for. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a skilled and compassionate immigration attorney!

Posted by Denis Gubanov | January 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great job done!

Hello, I would like to express my gratitude for the excellent and professional service provided to our family by Malinda and her staff in obtaining political asylum. All stages of the work were completed without delay and on time. Thank you so much Malinda, you are the best.

Posted by Akhtar | January 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have found Malinda Maria Schmiechen as my legal representative. In a world where finding a lawyer who truly cares is a challenge, Malinda stands out for his exceptional professionalism, empathy, and friendliness. His attentive nature made me feel heard and un...derstood throughout the entire process. His work ethic is impeccable, and she always made herself available to answer any questions I had, demonstrating a level of dedication that is rare in the field. His law firm should be immensely proud to have such a distinguished lawyer on their team. I am thoroughly impressed and will definitely be recommending Malinda Schmiechen to all my friends and family for any immigration legal needs. Finally I won my case because of Malinda Schmiechen. She is a true gem in the immigration legal profession!

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Super Lawyers, Rising Star

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney at Law/Partner, Aust Schmiechen, P.A.

2017 - 2017

Professor of International Human Rights Law, Mitchell Hamline College of Law

2010 - 2015

Professor of Immigration and Nationality Law, Mitchell Hamline College Of Law

2009 - 2012

Attorney at Law/Owner, Schmiechen Immigration Law, LLC

2005 - 2009

Staff Attorney, The Advocates for Human Rights

Associations

2018 - Present

MN Female Genital Cutting Working Group

Member

2016 - Present

Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

Policy Committee Member

2005 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Minnesota/Dakotas chapter)

Member

2014 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Minnesota/Dakotas chapter)

Immediate Past Chair

2013 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Minnesota/Dakotas chapter)

Chair

2012 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Minnesota/Dakotas chapter)

Vice Chair

2011 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Minnesota/Dakotas chapter)

Secretary

2010 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Minnesota/Dakotas chapter)

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Removal Defense - Asylum

Granted

SIJS

Granted

Permanent Resident Status to Wife of U.S. Citizen

Granted

Asylum Termination Defense

Asylum grant continued

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Education

2005

William Mitchell College of Law

J.D.

1994

American University

M.A.,

1988

Grinnell College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

West African Community

Immigration Law

2017

Community Connections Conference

Updates on Immigration Law

2016

TPS CLE

Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

2016

2016 Upper Midwest Immigration Law Conference

Presenting Medical Evidence

Publications

2006

Hennepin Lawyer Representing Asylum Seekers Through the Immigration Process.

2003

Saint Louis University Public Law Review Parallel Lives, Uneven Justice: An analysis of rights, protections and redress for refugee and internally displaced women in camps

1999

The Minnesota Women’s Press The Dilemma of Kosovo

1998

Star Tribune For Srebrenica Women, War’s Ravages are as Real as Ever

Languages

Polish

Russian

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