Matthew Whiddon Peterson
Immigration attorney · Boston, MA · Admitted Massachusetts 2011, bar no. Active Registration
About this attorney
Matthew Whiddon Peterson is a dedicated trial attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, serving clients throughout Eastern Massachusetts in criminal defense, immigration, family law, and appellate matters. With 15 years of legal experience, he brings deep strategic knowledge and zealous advocacy to every case he undertakes, fighting tirelessly to protect the rights, freedom, and future of those he represents.
Attorney Peterson earned his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 2015 after completing his Bachelor of Arts at the University of South Alabama. Over the course of his career, he has garnered widespread professional acclaim, earning honors such as Defender of the Year, Top 40 Under 40 recognition, and multiple Client's Choice Awards, reflecting both his courtroom capability and high standing in the legal community.
As a trial lawyer, Matthew prepares every matter with the rigorous expectation of going to court. He takes a hands-on, communicative approach to client representation, ensuring that individuals and families facing high-stakes legal challenges receive personalized attention, clear counsel, and aggressive defense at every phase of the legal process.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
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Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
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Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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