Margaret Miller

Margaret Miller

also known as 408 966-4140, Accepting New Clients in All States! margaretmillerlaw.com

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Rating: 3.4

Licensed for 36 years

Asylum Lawyer at San Jose, CA
Practice Areas: Asylum, Immigration

P O Box, San Jose, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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About Margaret

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Practice Areas

2

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Asylum 90%

32 years | 7,000 cases

90%
Immigration 10%

32 years | 7,000 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

Law Office of Margaret Miller

P O Box, San Jose, CA, 95037

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Margaret Miller's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jose | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Wonderful lawyer

I came to Margaret with a lot of hesitancy to apply for asylum. I was scared I might be denied. Margaret talked with me for many hours about my case and really made me feel strong enough to apply. I had been living in fear in the United States for almost 10 years. She put a ton of time onto my c...ase and unlike my other lawyer, she did the work herself and didn't hand me over to a para legal or a secretary. She gave me her own cell phone number so I could text her directly if I had a question. No other lawyer does that. You feel cared about and really safe with Margaret as your lawyer. My case was granted so fast and my life was changed thanks to her hard work.

Posted by Moe | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Asylum professional lawyer

One of the best lawyer for asylum cases, Expert and knowledgeable and honest attorney. She's not only going to be your attorney she's going to be your therapist. Good listener, always answering your questions on times. Day and night . I would recommend her. God bless her heart.

Posted by Z | November 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Best Immigration Lawyer you can hire! Her 10 years experience got my case approved!

"This lawyer is the best you can possibly hire. Do not even hesitate…there is no one better. She saved my case and without her help, I would not have been granted. Before I found her, I filled my case with too many inconsistencies at the SF Asylum office. Initially, it was rejected. Looked for a l...aw firm in SF and found one (not this lawyer) Worked with the other law firm six months, resubmitted my case it was rejected for the second time. Being new in the country and not knowing how the system works can be a huge hurdle. Talked to many people and lawyers, finally, this attorney was recommended. I had a good feeling about her from the get-go knowing of her 10 years’ experience in the SF asylum office.     We met a couple of times where I discussed my case. Cut it short, we filled the case and it was accepted for review and my asylum case was APPROVED. It took me 4-5 years to find this attorney and with her help, my case got finally approved. I am very grateful to her. If you have a case pending in the SF asylum office or looking to file your case, contact this attorney. She has no match and her fee is not that high too considering the quality of work she does. She put tons of time into my case. She was really dedicated. I know of other people who have also worked with her who told me the same. Highly recommended."

Posted by Aziz | November 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer

Margaret Ibrahim is the best immigration lawyer you could ever ask for. She worked inside of immigration in asylum for over 10 years and she understands Asylum cases unlike any other lawyer. I found her because people in my community referred me to her. So many people said I could trust her. She ...is super smart and knows everything about immigration. I was worried about my case but she spent a lot of time talking to me so that I understood everything. She also got me an asylum interview really fast. I didn't have to wait 2 years like other lawyers told me. They were wrong. It made all the difference because I had to leave my wife and kids back home. You can tell she actually cares about her clients lives. She dedicated so much time to my case. When I read my declaration I could see how hard she had worked and my statement really expressed what had happened to me. She is a very strong and wise lawyer and kindhearted.

Posted by Ahmed | December 09, 2013 | Asylum

A Good Lawyer

My case was to some extent complicated . Chances to get GRANTED in my case was not too much . But because her smart and experience as asylum officer for some years , i got approved.

Margaret Miller

Replied last December 09, 2013

Ahmed, it was a pleasure representing you. You are a very deserving person.

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Elaine Fraser

Unknown lawyer | Jul 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Immigration lawyer | Nov 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney and a highly respected one in the legal community."

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Jeffrey Martins

Immigration lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Margaret and have always found her to be a knowledgeable and conscientious attorney. I recommend her without reservations."

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Hetinder Gill

Immigration lawyer | Dec 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anne Ohlrich

Immigration lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Leroi

Immigration lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is seriously an honor and privilege to endorse Ms. Miller as an incredible advocate for individuals needing a top-notch immigration attorney. I have been practicing for 24 years and have served as a judge, magistrate, law professor, and private attorney. I see Ms. Miller's answers on Avvo and find them to be extraordinarily well thought out and they display her extensive knowledge of immigration law. I would recommend anyone to her for representation. Hiring her might very well be the best decision that you have ever made."

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Jennifer Varughese

Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse Ms. Miller based on her many years in private practice as well as experience as an Asylum adjudicator."

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Bassma Zebib

Immigration lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Obadan Iziokhai

Immigration lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A highly skilled and experienced immigration attorney. I am proud to endorse Attorney Margaret Ann Miller."

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Experience

Rating:  3.4 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2024

updated on 11/13/2025

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.

Interim suspension after conviction issued in CA, 2023

updated on 11/11/2025

This means the attorney temporarily lost his or her license to practice law while the State investigates whether the attorney should be disciplined. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

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