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Samuel Patrick Ouya Maina
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Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1995
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
Location
Law Offices of S. Ouya Maina
2140 Shattuck Avenue Suite 1110, Berkeley, CA, 94704
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Samuel Patrick Ouya Maina's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Immigration
Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2018 | Immigration
Best consultation experience
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 basica...
Posted by Kenneth | May 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Spectacular work
We want to express our profound gratitude to our attorney, Patrick Samuel Ouya Maina. His professional expertise coupled with his ample resources are simply the best. He was very patient with us and gave us the counsel that we believed that we deserved. His expert services led to our immigration succ...
Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2017 | Immigration
Personable & Clear
Mr. Maina is personable and clear. He taught me a lot during our initial phone call and he answered all my questions thoroughly. Mr. Maina is knowledgeable, informed, and seems to genuinely care about people. He attentively listens and clearly explains legal possibilities and approaches. His br...
Posted by Frances and Victor | December 15, 2014 | Immigration
immigration
We luckily found Sam,after my last lawyer did nothing for me and my husband Besides take our money. Sam is the best he did everything for us in just 9 months. Because of Sam my husband has his green card. We can't think him enough. The first time and every time we meet with Sam he always take his ...
Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2014 | Immigration
THE BEST LAWYER YOU COULD EVER TALK TO AND HAVE REPRESENT YOU.
I was in a destitute immigration situation at one time and when i searched on AVVO Mr. Maina popped up on the list. After reading a few of his reviews, i decided to call him and talk to him. Never had i talked to such a candid attorney. I made a last minute trip to his office where he gave me insigh...
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Experience
Professional misconduct
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.
Work Experience
1995 - Present
ATTORNEY, LAW OFFICES OF S. OUYA MAINA, PC
Associations
State Bar of California
Member
American Bar Association
Member
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit
Education
1992
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
University of California, Berkeley
A.B
Speaking Engagements
2019
Workshop on Current Issues Affecting the Diaspora
US Immigration Law and How it Impacts the Diaspora
2015
Northwest Immigration Forum, Seattle
Changing Trends in US Immigration Law
2010
Harambee Foundation and Kenyan Consulate present Jamhuri Day Celebrations
Current Topics in US Immigration Law
Languages
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Tigringa
Spanish
Amharic
Punjabi
Hindi
Cantonese
Mandarin
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Q&A
Can the daughter be interpreter and preparer for mom's N-400 form? I'm citizen so I'm not looking for any immigration benefits
19 Dec 2017
Q&A
Can I get a Texas ID once my DACA application has been approved?
14 May 2013
Q&A
If I've received notification from USCIS that my I765 EAD card is being produced does that mean that our I539 has been approved?
13 May 2013
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
What is DACA - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals - and do I qualify?
10 Jan 2013
Legal Guide
Will I be Deported because of my Drug Conviction?
09 Jan 2013
Legal Guide
Do I qualify for Asylum?
08 Jan 2013