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Chat withState: California
Acquired: 1995
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
2140 Shattuck Avenue Suite 1110, Berkeley, CA, 94704
25 Client Reviews
Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Immigration
Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2013 | Immigration
The best
I met Samuel Maina just a little over four years ago. I had read a little about him on line before I booked an appointment to meet with him. Only after ten minutes, I felt so much confidence in our first meeting I knew I had met the attorney that would represent me. During the various court appearan...
Posted by KADIJATU | December 24, 2012 | Immigration
BEST IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY EVER!
Mr. Maina is a very unique lawyer from the moment you meet him. I remember when I went for my free consultation and I had so many questions written down to help me bring my family. From the time you enter his office, it is very calm and when you go into his office and he greets you, he is very calm...
Posted by STEVE | December 24, 2012 | Immigration
COOL ATTORNEY!
Mr. Maina was recommended to me by one of my colleagues. He told me this guy is so cool and honest you will like him from the word go. I met Mr. Maina in his office and he was very pleasant and courteous. He answered all my questions and did not even charge me a consultation fee. I hired him on th...
Posted by Jiang | December 24, 2012 | Immigration
Best Immigration Lawyer
This lawyer is really knowledgeable about immigration. My case was passed on from one lawyer to the other until a classmate recommended Mr. Maina to me. He put me at ease and listened to my case from when I started with the first attorney and he recommended he take a look at my immigration file for...
Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2012 | Immigration
Great lawyer, straight forward and professional all the time
One of the best immigration attorneys in San Francisco CA. Very professional and sincere. Always very frank and sincere with me on all the occasions that I sought his professional services. I recommend his services to anyone anytime and I still use his services. Should you have any questions or pers...
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."
"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."
"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."
"Attorney Maina's responses to the Avvo.com inquires are testament to his concern for clients, legal knowledge and experience. I endorse this lawyer."
"I recommend this attorney to any potential client looking for competent and well-experienced representation in all matters relating to immigration."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Maina's frequent contributions to Avvo show case is thorough knowledge in immigration law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Maina has consistently provided excellent legal advice about immigration to Avvo readers."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2019
updated on 07/22/2019This 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.
1995 - Present
ATTORNEY, LAW OFFICES OF S. OUYA MAINA, PC
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US Immigration Law and How it Impacts the Diaspora
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Changing Trends in US Immigration Law
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