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

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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 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 Colin | February 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Full Recommendation for Immigration Situations

We are very grateful to Maria Trafton for her help with our immigration case. She was exceptionally knowledgeable and responsive to all of our questions throughout the process, particularly in today’s current anti-immigration political climate. Maria worked efficiently and meticulously on all of the... paperwork and ensured that all of the timelines, one of the most confusing parts of the process, were easy for us to understand. We had met with a different immigration attorney prior to switching to Maria and we are incredibly happy that we made the switch to Maria. We offer our full support and recommendation of Maria as an immigration lawyer.

Posted by Abla | October 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An exceptional lawyer: Very Professional, Knowledgeable, Efficient and Caring

Maria Trafton is a very experienced and well-respected lawyer and we highly recommend her. Before retaining her we had worked with other law firms and none could be compared to Maria Trafton’s expertise. We are grateful for all her tireless efforts and hard work. We were dealing with a difficult immi...gration situation that was stressful for the family. The success of the case had a lot to do with her competence and skill. She was very knowledgeable and aware of the ongoing changes in immigration policies. She worked efficiently and meticulously on all the paperwork and processed them in a timely manner. Throughout the entire time she worked on our case, she was respectful, caring and approachable. She listened to our concerns and provided advice. She always kept us informed on the progress of the case. She was trustworthy and we were confident that she represented our case very well. There is no doubt that if Maria Trafton is your lawyer your case will be handled very well.

Posted by Chau | October 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Went Above and Beyond for Us

Maria was professional, trustworthy, and kind when she helped my brother’s immigration case. She consistently kept in touch and often worked late nights to follow up and update us on the steps to take next. The case was very stressful for us because we were unsure of the outcome, but Maria helped us ...win with her expertise and guidance. I am very grateful for her exceptional work in helping my brother and his family stay together in the United States.

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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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