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Samuel Patrick Ouya Maina

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Avvo Rating9.2
  • Berkeley, CA
  • Licensed for 24 years
  • Free consultation
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About Samuel

Practice areas

Immigration
  1. Immigration: 100%

Languages spoken

Swahili, Tigringa, Spanish, Amharic, Punjabi, Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, English

Contact

2140 Shattuck Avenue Suite 1110
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Law Offices of S. Ouya Maina

2140 Shattuck Avenue Suite 1110
Berkeley, CA, 94704

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive199511/04/2019

Professional misconduct


This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.

  • Discipline with Actual Suspension
    issued in CA, 2019

    updated on 07/23/2019

    This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Avvo Contributions
Legal answers2972
Legal guides5
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
ATTORNEYLAW OFFICES OF S. OUYA MAINA, PC1995 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
State Bar of CaliforniaMemberN/A
American Bar AssociationMemberN/A
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMemberN/A
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitN/AN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
George Washington University National Law CenterJD - Juris Doctor1992
University of California, BerkeleyA.B1987
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Workshop on Current Issues Affecting the DiasporaUS Immigration Law and How it Impacts the Diaspora2019
Northwest Immigration Forum, SeattleChanging Trends in US Immigration Law2015
Harambee Foundation and Kenyan Consulate present Jamhuri Day CelebrationsCurrent Topics in US Immigration Law2010

Reviews

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Best consultation experience

Posted by anonymousSat Sep 15 2018

This review is long overdue. I was desperately looking for information about possibly getting an LPR for my son who is born outside the US. I was outside the US at the time, so I posted my questions on avvo and ither legal free forum but only few responded with real answer, most of the lawyers basically said they can’t answered now but to make appointment with them which mean money first. But Mr. Maina kindly answered most of my questions and scheduled a free conference call with me & my husband to answer more questions that we had. He was straightforward and clear on the instructions of what we had to do prior coming to the US and when we made it to the US he even gave us consultation in his office & told us the form to filed and the next step to do without paying anything. He told us his legal fees if he were to filed our applications but he said this was something we could do ourselves and so we did. We’re grateful to find him. Thanks Mr. Maina
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Posted by HaukWed Jun 27 2018

First of all, praise the Lord for people like Samuel! I've been desperately looking up information because I'm trying to help his family and I've different lawyers trying to get information but nobody ever answer or call me back, came across Samuel and he gave me all the answers that I was looking for even without a dime. So if you're looking for a professional and willing to help or answer any question maybe you will have to pay but I recommend that you will call him he will help you. Shalom! God bless you Samuel!
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Mark Clay, Immigration Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Maina. Truly exceptional and caring immigration attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people in his area to contact him for help.

Victor Okeke, Immigration Attorney on Nov 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer for his experience and knowledge of immigration law.

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Hovanes Margarian, Consumer protection Attorney on Jul 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on May 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation.

Daniel Tam, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community.

Christopher Leroi, Mediation Attorney on Aug 19, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Maina is an incredible attorney who provides sage advice to all questions asked on Avvo. He is extremely knowledgeable and even though I have been practicing for 23 years as a judge, magistrate, and prosecutor, I learn from him every day.

Alexander Ivakhnenko, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 11, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Raymond Wigell, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 16, 2013
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Attorney Maina's responses to the Avvo.com inquires are testament to his concern for clients, legal knowledge and experience. I endorse this lawyer.

Hashim Jeelani, Immigration Attorney on Jul 2, 2013
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I recommend this attorney to any potential client looking for competent and well-experienced representation in all matters relating to immigration.

Tatiana Kadetskaya, Insurance Attorney on Jun 25, 2013
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Excellent lawyer!

Brian Freeman, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 16, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

James Garrett, Criminal defense Attorney on May 20, 2013
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Samuel Maina is a talented and well respected immigration attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law, truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

Victoria Clemans, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 30, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Joseph Lento, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 24, 2013
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Mr. Maina's clients oftentimes face profound consequences as a result of immigration concerns. Mr. Maina is dedicated to helping his clients understand and navigate the immigration process.

Ji Kim, Immigration Attorney on Apr 13, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Radha Rothrock, Tax Attorney on Apr 7, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Maina's frequent contributions to Avvo show case is thorough knowledge in immigration law.

Henry Rothrock, Immigration Attorney on Apr 6, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Maina has consistently provided excellent legal advice about immigration to Avvo readers.

Vladimir Galstyan, Immigration Attorney on Apr 5, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

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