Matthew C. Thomas

Matthew C. Thomas

also known as Matthew Charles Ursel Thomas

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

3830 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

About Matthew

Practice Areas

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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.

20 years | 2,500 cases

88%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 18 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Thomas Law Firm, PLC

3830 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85015

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Matthew C. Thomas's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

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Matthew C. Thomas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Epimenio Lopez

Unknown lawyer | May 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Darius Amiri

Immigration lawyer | May 16

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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."

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Charles Farrell

Immigration lawyer | Apr 04

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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."

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John Phebus

Immigration lawyer | Mar 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Crozier

Unknown lawyer | Feb 29

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Filipe Pedroso

Immigration lawyer | Feb 29

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Alex

Immigration lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Celestial Roman

Immigration lawyer | Sep 10

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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."

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Vianey Hurtado

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

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"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."

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Larry Sandigo

Immigration lawyer | Mar 31

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."

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Claudia Lopez

Immigration lawyer | Nov 08

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."

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Alfred French

Immigration lawyer | Jan 02

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."

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Yasser Sanchez

Immigration lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Simona Roberts

Immigration lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cynthia Perez

Immigration lawyer | Nov 01

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"Matt is very knowledgeable in immigration law. I endorse this lawyer."

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Natalia Polukhtin

Immigration lawyer | Oct 19

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"I endorse this lawyer. I Had an opportunity to observe Thomas in the immigration court settings and I was really impressed by his professionalism."

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Delia Salvatierra

Immigration lawyer | Sep 22

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."

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Regina Jefferies

Immigration lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Best Immigration Lawyer (El Mejor Abogado de Inmigracion), Tv y Mas Magazine

2012

Best Immigration Lawyer (El Mejor Abogado de Inmigracion), TV y Mas magazine

2011

Best Immigration Law Office (El Mejor Abogado de Inmigracion), TV y Mas magazine

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Senior Attorney, Thomas Law Firm, PLC

2007 - 2012

Law Partner, Thomas & Jefferies, PLLC

Associations

2018 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Arizona chapter)

Pro Bono Liaison

2009 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Immigration Law Section

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Arizona chapter)

2015 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Arizona chapter)

Media Committee Chair

2014 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Arizona chapter)

Arizona AILA Chapter Nominations Committee

2011 - 2015

Phoenix Pride Board of Directors

Director and Community Grants Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

I-601a Waiver

Residency Granted

Reason to Believe

Residency Granted

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Education

2006

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

Juris Doctorate

1996

Arizona State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Arizona chapter) Conference

Advanced issues in AOS and Consular processing

2016

CLE

Emerging Issues and Updates on Waivers

2014

CLE for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (Arizona chapter) I-601 Waivers and Consular Processing

2010

Capitolbeat the Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors, annual conference Panel on SB1070, Arizona's Controversial Immigration Law

2009

35th Annual North American Victim Assistance Conference Immigrant Victims of Crime: Obstacles and Options

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

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