New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: Matthew Lindsay Kolken
- Experience: 27 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Immigration Law
- Jurisdictions: New York
- Website: https://www.kolkenandkolken.com/
Education
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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
J.D. (1996) (1994 - 1996)
Experience
- Attorney: (1996 - Current)
Associations
- New York State Bar # 2826972: Member (1997 - Current)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association: Member (1997 - Current)
Jurisdictions
- New York (Since 1997)
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
- Immigration Law: Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Contact Info
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Biography
Matthew L. Kolken is a seasoned attorney with expertise in all facets of United States Immigration Law – including representation in removal proceedings before Immigration Courts across the United States, advocacy in appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals, the U.S. District Courts, and U.S. Courts of Appeals. He is licensed to practice in the courts of New York State, the United States District Court for the Western District of New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and has been a longstanding member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 1997. Mr. Kolken has made appearances on national television networks such as MSNBC, FOX News, and CNN. His legal insights have been sought after by the Washington Post's Fact Check on the immigration assertions made by Secretary Hillary Clinton and Presidential candidate Donald Trump. Additionally, his viewpoints on immigration matters have been featured in publications like Forbes Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, Fox News Latino, and NBC Latino, among others. For updates, you can connect with Matthew Kolken on Twitter @mkolken.