Maria Teresa Trafton

Maria Teresa Trafton

also known as Maria Miller

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 11 years

Immigration Lawyer at Bloomington, MN
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

7900 Xerxes Avenue South, Suite 220, Bloomington, MN

About Maria

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 11 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2014

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Cundy and Martin, LLC

7900 Xerxes Avenue South, Suite 220, Bloomington, MN, 55431

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Maria Teresa Trafton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Enrique | December 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly Recommend

While handling my case Maria was incredibly professional. During every step of our interaction she kept clear and prompt communication . If I had any questions she would either call me, email me, or she would find time for me to meet with her even with an already busy schedule. I have nothing but goo...d things to say about Maria. If you have any questions about Immigration or Criminal Defense I would highly recommend you give her a call.

Posted by Yusuf | June 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Maria Miller is hands down the best lawyer

I had a very complicated case that i presented to Maria Miller. Maria Miller was not phased by the case she was confident that she would do everything possible to work it out and provide the best outcome. My case had a criminal element that deterred other lawyers, but Maria took it on and not only go...t me the outcome we went for and more. She is professional, courteous and truly cares about the clients. Maria is a lawyer that i would recommend to everyone i know. And i am blessed to have her as my attorney. She is always there to assist and to to put you at ease about this rather confusing legal process. Thank you very much Maria Miller.

Posted by Anne | April 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional, Knowledgeable, Responsive Attorney

My husband and I were introduced to Martin Law through a family referral and as a result we met and began working with Maria Miller (Trafton). Our immigration case was incredibly complicated, and Maria was always willing to talk through our options. Going it alone was not a possibility, and my husb...and and I were grateful to have Maria help guide us. With different angles to consider, and because I’m an individual that likes to understand things step by step, Maria was always willing to break things down for us. Because our case was so complex, it was easy to feel overwhelmed. However, following many different hurdles and law changes, and nearly 5 years of waiting, my husband now has his US permanent residency. Maria was essential in gaining this. She encouraged us to have patience and empathized with us when things were at a standstill. She was thorough through each petition or waiver. She read each statement and gave ideas of how to make it better. She was willing to go the extra mile. Beyond this, she is responsive, very responsive. If I had a question, I knew I could ask her and get my answer. Knowing we had her in on our side gave us both peace of mind. As mentioned, our case was complicated and required incredible attention to detail, and Maria never missed a beat. During and since the end of our lengthy immigration process, we’ve referred friends and family to Maria, and we’ll continue to do so. The immigration system can at times resemble a maze and having Maria navigate as your lawyer will be to your advantage. We highly recommend Maria Miller for your immigration needs.

Posted by Guido | March 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Knowledgable, Straightforward, Caring!

We worked with Maria to go through the green card process. To us it seemed daunting but Maria made it very clear, easy, and as seamless as possible. It was so helpful to know we had an expert working on everything on our behalf and that we didn't have to figure out everything on our own. She also hel...ped thoroughly prep us for the interview and her being with us for the interview was an added comfort. She always responded to our questions and updates quickly. Most importantly we felt she personally cared that we had a positive outcome.

Posted by Cesar | March 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional, Knowledgeable and Friendly

Maria handled everything needed during our immigration case after we did some pre-work up front. She met with us a few times to make sure everything was complete, prepared us for our interview and attended the day of to make sure everything went alright. The amount of paperwork she processed was so t...horough our interview went very smooth. I'm very happy with our decision to hire Maria. Our stress level was very low knowing we had her taking care of everything.

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Maria Teresa Trafton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Budke

Immigration lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maria is our firm's primary contact for immigration issues."

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Nicholas Leverson

Immigration lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Any inquiry I have regarding immigration law, I contact Maria."

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Dana Yokom

Immigration lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of attending law school with Maria and have maintained a professional relationship since that time. Maria is a highly intelligent and caring attorney. Anyone lucky enough to call Maria their attorney is in great hands."

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Perry Egertson

Immigration lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Friend

"Maria truly cares about her clients and their unique situations, which is reflected in the outcomes she is able to achieve. A smart and passionate attorney with a strong work ethic."

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Courtney Schneider

Immigration lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have personally witnessed Maria working tirelessly for her clients. She is well versed in immigration laws and I am more than confident referring clients of mine to her who need immigration assistance."

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Zachary Aaker

Immigration lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Experienced in a wide variety of matters, including removal defense, asylum, and post-conviction relief."

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Vincent Martin

Immigration lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Maria is a rising star in the field of law. I fully endorse this up and coming attorney."

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Nicholas Leverson

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

North Star Lawyers, Minnesota Bar Assoication

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Associate Attorney, Cundy and Martin, LLC

2014 - 2015

Volunteer Attorney, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid

2013 - 2014

Student Attorney, Ramsey County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

Minnesota Women Lawyers

Member

2011 - 2014

Minnesota State Bar Association

NLA: CLE Vice Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

From Deportation to Citizenship

Citizenship

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Education

2014

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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