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Matthew C. Thomas
- Phoenix, AZ
- Licensed for 12 years
About Matthew
Practice areas
- Immigration: 88%
Practicing in the area of US immigration and naturalization, including deportation, asylum and family-based petitions. We specialize in I-601 and I-212 waivers. Additionally, we prepare VAWA and U visa petitions for victims of violent crime. I am fluent in Spanish.
13 years, 2,500 cases
- Criminal defense: 12%
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Active | 2007 | 11/28/2019 |
| Legal answers | 17 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Best Immigration Lawyer (El Mejor Abogado de Inmigracion) | Tv y Mas Magazine | 2013 |
| Best Immigration Lawyer (El Mejor Abogado de Inmigracion) | TV y Mas magazine | 2012 |
| Best Immigration Law Office (El Mejor Abogado de Inmigracion) | TV y Mas magazine | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Attorney | Thomas Law Firm, PLC | 2012 - Present |
| Law Partner | Thomas & Jefferies, PLLC | 2007 - 2012 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (Arizona chapter) | Pro Bono Liaison | 2018 - Present |
| State Bar of Arizona, Immigration Law Section | N/A | 2009 - Present |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (Arizona chapter) | N/A | 2007 - Present |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (Arizona chapter) | Media Committee Chair | 2015 - 2015 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (Arizona chapter) | Arizona AILA Chapter Nominations Committee | 2014 - 2015 |
| Phoenix Pride Board of Directors | Director and Community Grants Chair | 2011 - 2015 |
|---|
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Republic | How would immigration scenarios play out in real life? | 2010 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law | Juris Doctorate | 2006 |
| Arizona State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (Arizona chapter) Conference | Advanced issues in AOS and Consular processing | 2017 |
| CLE | Emerging Issues and Updates on Waivers | 2016 |
| CLE for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (Arizona chapter) | I-601 Waivers and Consular Processing | 2014 |
| Capitolbeat the Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors, annual conference | Panel on SB1070, Arizona's Controversial Immigration Law | 2010 |
| 35th Annual North American Victim Assistance Conference | Immigrant Victims of Crime: Obstacles and Options | 2009 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| I-601a Waiver | Residency Granted |
| Reason to Believe | Residency Granted |
Best choice ever!
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Sat Jul 01 2017
The Ultimate Immigration Attorney
Posted by Michael
Thu Jun 09 2016
Attorney endorsements
(18)Epimenio Lopez, Business Attorney on May 26, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Darius Amiri, Immigration Attorney on May 16, 2016
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When it comes to Immigration in Phoenix, AZ area, Mr. Thomas is as good as it gets. Highly knowledgeable, compassionate, and well respected attorney. Recommend for any immigration matter, including family based petitions and consular processing.
Charles Farrell, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 4, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Matthew provides a valuable service on Avvo. He gives excellent answers to user questions on this site. I am happy to endorse him.
John Phebus, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 1, 2016
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Justin Crozier, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 29, 2016
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Filipe Pedroso, Family Attorney on Feb 29, 2016
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Andrew Alex, Car accident Attorney on Feb 24, 2016
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Celestial Roman, Immigration Attorney on Sep 10, 2015
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Matt is an excellent and brilliant attorney. His experience and knowledge in immigration is reflected in his dedicated work ethic and admirable track record. I highly endorse this attorney.
Vianey Hurtado, Immigration Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Matt is an outstanding attorney in the legal community. He is extremely knowledgeable in immigration law, which is reflected in his cases. He handles each case with a high level of professionalism and competency. Matt is truly a zealous advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.
Larry Sandigo, Immigration Attorney on Mar 31, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Matt's level of knowledge and expertise in immigration law is reflected in every case. When other attorneys have given up, Matt has been able to find a solution. He ensures that every client receives top notch representation. I endorse this lawyer.
Claudia Lopez, Immigration Attorney on Nov 8, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Matt knows the ins and outs of immigration law. He will look for solutions and help his clients solve complex cases.
Alfred French, Immigration Attorney on Jan 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly due to the impeccable reputation he has among other lawyers and the first hand accounts of his clients.
Yasser Sanchez, Immigration Attorney on Apr 10, 2013
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I proudly endorse this lawyer. Matthew is a very good immigration attorney. I have heard nothing but positive things from his clients and former clients about him. Truly an asset to the legal community in AZ.
Simona Roberts, Immigration Attorney on Nov 1, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Cynthia Perez, Immigration Attorney on Nov 1, 2012
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Matt is very knowledgeable in immigration law. I endorse this lawyer.
Natalia Polukhtin, Immigration Attorney on Oct 20, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I Had an opportunity to observe Thomas in the immigration court settings and I was really impressed by his professionalism.
Delia Salvatierra, Immigration Attorney on Sep 22, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Since law school I have known Matt to be committed to immigrant families. More important, Matt is a well respected immigration attorney because he is transparent and hard working on each of his cases. I trust Matt because he safeguards his clients future in the U.S. by working hard and diligently on their cases.
Regina Jefferies, Immigration Attorney on Nov 30, 2010
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
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