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Margaret Miller, Managing Immigration Attorney at the firm, has dedicated over three decades to immigration law. She graduated from U.C. Davis School of Law in 1989 with Order of the Coif honors, ranking in the top 10% of her class, and was admitted to the California State Bar the same year. Before law school, she earned her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from the University of San Francisco. Ms. Miller’s background includes nearly ten years as a U.S. Immigration Officer, where she served as an Asylum Officer for the San Francisco Asylum Office. She adjudicated thousands of asylum cases across multiple states, including complex claims involving political and religious persecution, gender-based violence, and LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. Her contributions to U.S. asylum policy helped shape national procedures, and her training materials were used to instruct new Asylum Officers. With extensive knowledge of the asylum process, she provides clients with strategic representation and a deep understanding of how immigration authorities evaluate claims. She has also shared her skills through lectures at Santa Clara University School of Law and is preparing an upcoming presentation for U.C. Davis School of Law. Ms. Miller is committed to advocating for individuals navigating the U.S. immigration system.
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32 years | 7,000 cases
32 years | 7,000 cases
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Chat withState: California
Acquired: 1989
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
P O Box, San Jose, CA, 95037
42 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2019 | Asylum
Helpful
She is kind and helpful attorney. I just conversation with my asylum case and she give me good ideas to further step. I really appreciated with free console. Thank you so much Margaret !
I am happy to have helped. I wish you well in your future.
Posted by Svetlana | February 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Saved our Lives
Miss Margaret handled our asylum case during a time when no one was getting an interview. She told us that if she pushed the case right after it was filed there was a good chance of getting us an interview but if we didn't act quickly, in those days (a few years ago), eveyrone had to wait 2 years fo...
Posted by Chris | February 10, 2019
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I went through five attorney consultes before speaking to Margaret. She was the epitome of the balance between genuine concern and professionalism. Very clear about what was and was not possible in my specific situation. I’m glad I took one more consultation as I believe having done so will make all ...
Posted by Muhammad | March 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Extremely knowledgeable
Margaret was my lawyer for my immigration case. I won my immigration case because of her. She is extremely knowledgeable and very cooperative. She took every effort to help me prepare for the immigration interview. I was not able to pay her fee at one time. She gave me the option of paying her in ins...
Posted by Lena | March 05, 2018 | Immigration
Great help.
She helped me with some info that i couldn.t even get from uscis over the phone and she did it for free. Thanks a lot!
"I have worked with Margaret and have always found her to be a knowledgeable and conscientious attorney. I recommend her without reservations."
"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."
"I am happy to endorse Ms. Miller based on her many years in private practice as well as experience as an Asylum adjudicator."
"A highly skilled and experienced immigration attorney. I am proud to endorse Attorney Margaret Ann Miller."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2024
updated on 11/13/2025This 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 11/11/2025This 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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Legal Answers
I filed my asylum case affirm with uscis 6 days ago when can i expect interview ? Filed by usps ? Not online ? La tustin office
18 Jan 2023
What I suppose to do my asylum status is pending over 6 years?
15 Jan 2023
Just filed asylum by mail today ? How will it take notice/biometrics and interview los angeles asylum office
12 Jan 2023