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Suzannah King Maclay

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 26 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum
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Reason: In-House Counsel

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Licensed in Massachusetts for 26 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1999

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Suzannah King Maclay's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jose | March 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Help me being Released from Detention

Ms. Maclay assisted for my release at Eloy Detention Center, despite the fact that 2 previous lawyers that I paid $300 each for consultation told me there was no hope for me being released and I was being deported. When I retained Ms Maclay, she researched my case, filled motions in court she was abl...e to prove that the law that prevented me from being released was enacted after the crime I committed. I am home as I write this review. While in detention and after I was released Ms. Malay maintained contact with my family and I, and she returned all my calls on time while my petition for residency was pending. She was also able to intervene effectively when the government tried to reopen my case for deportation. Throughout this process, although my family is limited financially Ms. Maclay has been able to orchestrate or work out a payment plan with my family and she is still my lawyer. Ms Maclay is very energetic, vibrant and very knowledgeable attorney who has allowed me to remain in the US, and she comforted my wife and children when they needed moral support. She is very knowledgeable with immigration laws. JN

Posted by Mo. | December 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An Artist of Helpfulness

There is not enough words I can say on how helpful Suzannah Maclay has been. She is extremely knowledgeable in her filed, and makes you feel as you are her only client. She has never failed to disappoint and is on top of everything. Has great communication and has helped me understand the process... and has walked me through every step. If your looking for an immigration and/or asylum lawyer, do not look anywhere else, she well get the job done.

Suzannah Maclay

Replied last December 09, 2015

(Thank you, Mo!) It's been my pleasure to help Mo win political asylum in the United States. Mo was pretty anxious when we began, and understandably worried that something would go wrong and that he would be forced to return to Syria and the horrors of Bashar Assad's regime. We spent a lot of time together preparing his case. It has been a real joy to see him get his green card and set up a small, succesful business in Arizona. He and his brother are both small business owners, and we are fortunate to have them here in Arizona.

Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Looking for a WINNER ? Right place !

Suzannah is a smart, responsible, and intelligent lawyer. I had the honor of working with her after researching and talking to so many lawyers who either didn't even want to accept my dead case or were just looking for the money and no hope. Unbelievable, but We won a case on the very FIRST step and... it was all because of Suzannah's intelligence and eagerness to win rather than making money. She spent time and studied my case, we had weekly-in person meetings (many lawyers will not even spend time to answer your questions) to review my case from different aspects and I finally won the case in just a few months while I was expecting at least a few years. I owe a big part of my happy life to her and She is highly highly recommended.

Suzannah Maclay

Replied last December 04, 2014

This Political Asylum client has gone on to obtain a graduate degree, get married, and start a family in the US. it was a pleasure to help him on his way.

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Suzannah King Maclay's Lawyer Endorsements

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Woojin Won

Unknown lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Other

"Excellent and superb immigration attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer strives to get the best results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer"

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Andrea Black

Immigration lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Ms. Maclay is an excellent attorney. She has extensive expertise in immigration law and is very knowledgeable about local practices, a very important consideration in immigration court. Ms. Maclay cares deeply about her clients and puts in the extra effort to make sure their cases succeed. She regularly keeps abreast of immigration law and undertakes thorough research for each case she accepts. She also has a great sense of humor which helps in the long hours of preparing a case. I have witnessed numerous clients who have successfully won their cases due to Ms. Maclay's tireless work and expertise."

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K. Jairam

Immigration lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Other

"An experienced and compassionate immigration attorney. I endorse this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Immigration Law Office of Suzannah Maclay, PLLC

1999 - 2006

Senior Staff Attorney, The Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project

Associations

2014 - Present

Local First Arizona

Member in good standing

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member in good standing

2003 - Present

Arizona Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers' Association

Member in good standing

2000 - Present

National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project

Member in good standing, National Immigration Project

1999 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member in good standing

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of Balderrama-Aros, - Florence, June 22, 2006,

Indecent exposure in AZ is not aggravated felony or CIMT Represented by Suzannah Maclay, Goodyear, Arizona. [Large file, may be slow to load.] - See more at: http://www.lexisnexis.com/legalnewsroom/immigration/b/insidenews/archive/2006/06/27/

In re: Fernando MALTA, 23 I&N Dec. 656 (BIA 2004)

Denied at the Board, appealed to the Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals in Malta-Espinoza v. R Gonzales, 478 F. 3d 1080. Board of Immigration Appeals denial REVERSED by Ninth Circuit and remanded to the BIA

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Education

1999

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

MA - Masters

1982

Northwestern University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Daily Rights Presentation, Florence Service Processing Center Know Your Rights for Immigrant Detainees

2015

Continuing Legal Education, AILA Maneuvering Through Problematic Situations with IJs

2015

Arizona Summit Law School

Intro to Asylum Law: A Practitioner's Perspective

2014

Arizona Summit Law School Directions in Political Asylum

2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association National Conference, Boston, Massachusetts How to Deal with Difficult Immigration Judges and Trial Attorneys

2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association, National Conference , Vancouver, B.C. Aggravated Felonies in Removal Proceedings

2004

2003

American Immigration Lawyers Association, National Conference, New Orleans Immigration Detention and Bonds

2002

Yale University Rebellious Lawyering Annual Conference Immigration Detention

2002

ASU Women in Law Symposium Changes in Immigration

Publications

2016

Sun Sentinel Newspaper, FLA "Bubble man " profile/Story of Iranian Asylee

2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Maneuvering Through Problematic Situations with Immigration Judges

2015

2014

American Immigration Lawyers of America Practice Pointers , 2014 Dealing with Difficult Judges and Trial Attorneys

2014

Christian Science Monitor Reza Baluchi Rescued by Coast Guard

2012

2010

National Immigration Project News Support in Arizona, July 29 2010

2009

2008

Norton Tooby, Defense of Immigrants, newsletter Whether Marijuana Possession Qualifies Under the Exception ( note)

2004

2004

The Tucson Citizen Speedy Deportations Taking Heat

2003

2003

2002

Tucson Citizen Op Ed, Tucson Citizen

Languages

Spanish

English

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