Maureen J Johnson

Maureen J Johnson

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Palo Alto, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

2225 E. Bayshore Rd, Ste. 200, Palo Alto, CA

About Maureen

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Litigation and representation of clients in removal proceedings before the federal Immigration Courts. Research and writing of appeals, motions, and legal memorandum before the Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the United States Courts of Appeals in all areas of the immigration field. Representation of clients before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, involving family-based and employment-based petitions as well as applications for asylum.

18 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 17 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Immigration Law & Visa LLP

2225 E. Bayshore Rd, Ste. 200, Palo Alto, CA, 94303

Of Counsel, Beach Oswald Immigration Law Associates

18864 Killoch Way, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91423

Beach Oswald Immigration Law Associates, PC

888 17th Street NW, Suite 310, Washington, DC, 20006

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26 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Dennis | October 28, 2013 | Immigration

Great advocate! My wife will not be here but for Maureen.

Maureen does her job with passion. She is very knowledgeable, does her research to find supporting facts for her arguments. I remember when we sat on the table in her office going through some of the research she had done to support my wife's case how informed she was. There were facts she dug up du...ring her research that left my mouth open and built my confidence. Going through a tough case is emotionally draining. Maureen is not only good at the legal aspect but also helped us deal with the emotional roller coaster we were all going through. Even though ours was one of the toughest cases in the world, I felt reassured by her preparation and her confidence. My wife had been placed on deportation and other Lawyers had told us there was no way out- that she had to leave the country and then reapply to re-enter (they said that takes about 10 years). In court, the evidences she had gathered where all relevant and overwhelming. Her recommendation to get an expert witness to support her arguments was a slam dunk. Maureen kept us informed at each stage and was very clear and upfront with what to expect. She called, emailed and called again if we didn't respond soon enough. It was as if she was handling her sisters case. She took it really personal. We are proud to call her our Lawyer. I will forever be happy for the work Maureen did for us. The positive rulings the Judges handed down, first cancelling the deportation and later in another trial issuing her a green card, was only possible because of Maureen's hard work, persistence and focus. If I had to do it again, it will be Maureen Johnson.

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2013 | Asylum

An exellent immigration Lawyer you most meet

Maureen Johnson worked on my asylum case 2010/2011. She is a very hard working lawyer and a very compassionate lawyer. She worked so had in my case which was so difficult and make it so easy for me when I when to court. I finally won the case within 10minute in court. She even followed me up after th...e case, advising me both legally and personally. Today Maureen remains my Lawyer and legal advisor. I will strongly recommend Maureen Johnson as an immigration lawyer to any immigrant who wants an immigration lawyer who will not just win his/her case but also give him/her all the emotional support you need even after the case. Theodora

Posted by Nesrine | October 24, 2013 | Asylum

The best immigration lawyer for hopeless cases

Ms. Maureen not only is the greatest lawyer I have ever met but she is also an amazing person, before I met with Ms. Maureen I consulted with two different lawyers who told me that my brother’s case was too difficult and hopeless; they both told me that there was nothing to do, that we didn’t have g...rounds to request asylum, that it couldn’t be done. When I saw Ms. Maureen, I explained my little brother’s situation; it was extremely difficult and complicated. When everyone told me, there was nothing I could do, Maureen made it happen, and she is my miracle lawyer. I have never seen anyone who is more passionate, generous, and available like Ms. Maureen is. If you have a complicated asylum case, which many tell you that is hopeless, trust me Ms. Maureen will do whatever it will take to help you. Not only she was there for my brother, but also she was available for my mother, for any questions or clarifications we requested and me. I will never be able to thank her enough; she saved my brother’s life in presenting all the necessary evidence in his case, from the country condition to testimonials, and country reports. What I like about her practice is that she is not your typical lawyer who only see the financial gain, she is there emotionally, I felt like I had found a friend, she didn’t give me false hopes nor she promised the unobtainable, she guided me through everything. If it wasn’t for her, I think our life would have been so miserable going through all the craziness of this broken immigration system. She is the best of the best

Posted by Ellen | October 24, 2013 | Asylum

Maureen J. Johnson does a wonderful job on my nephew's immigration case

My nephew came to this country seeking political asylum. His case was a very difficult one. Though all the facts were true, but he lacked some documents. Maureen worked very hard to get those documents prepared. Throughout the whole process, she showed great integrity, knowledge, responsibility and p...rofessionalism and her caring toward her client. As a result of her diligent and wonderful work, the judge praised that the hearing package was exceptionally well done and granted my nephew asylum without any further hearing. I would highly recommend Maureen to anyone without any question or reservation.

Posted by Hilary | October 24, 2013 | Asylum

Absolutely Brilliant

Before coming to the USA, I was a legal postulant for a law chambers; but found it completely different here in the USA when Maureen-Johnson, handled my claim for political asylum sometime in 2011. I found a lawyer in her that was not only intelligent but knew her way around little details which I t...hought would otherwise escape some. She kept kept we awake on my case as she constantly called, emailed, mailed on issues concerning my claim, and even my personal welfare. In fact I disclosed to her for the first time ever a detail about me that hitherto had not talked about it to anyone. She referred me to organizations and psychologists which I did eventually get help. I could 't have asked for a better representation than her. I have thought hard on where to find her at fault but none. I'm moving on in life because of her commitment to my claim for asylum which of course was granted in 2010. She is simply a crafted lawyer and a wonderful person.

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"I fully endorse this lawyer. In the many years I have known her, Maureen has proven to be dedicated, passionate and extremely knowledgeable in the field of immigration law. She is a kind and compassionate advocate and an excellent choice for anyone who needs her services."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2008

Order of the Coif, American University, Washington College of Law

2008

The Mussey Award for Scholastic Aevent, American University, Washington College of Law

2003

Award or Scholastic Ahievement, Phi Beta Kappa

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Senior Attorney, Immigration Law & Visa LLP

2013 - Present

Contract Attorney, Independent Contractor

2013 - 2014

Of Counsel, Beach-Oswald Immigration Law Associates PC

2008 - 2013

Associate, Beach Oswald Immigration Law Associates PC

2007 - 2007

Legal Intern, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of International Affairs

2006 - 2007

Dean's Fellow, American University Washington College Of Law

Associations

2012 - Present

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Attorney, Admitteds to Practice Before the Court

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)

Sustained

Representation before the U.S. Immigration Courts

Successful

Matter of Samba, A088·046·199, Dec. 19, 2013, unpublished

Appeal Sustained

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Education

2008

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2003

UC Berkeley, Honors Thesis Beyond the Judicial and Moral Romanticism: The Efficacy of International Criminal Law

Languages

English

Spanish

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