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Michael J. Murray, immigration attorney in Portland, Maine
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Michael J. Murray

Immigration attorney · Portland, ME · Admitted Maine 2012

About this attorney

Michael Murray is a graduate of Stanford Law School and has devoted his career to working with hospitals, institutions of higher education, and businesses large and small to find the best solutions for their immigration law needs. Whether obtaining work visas or assisting employees through the Permanent Residence process, Michael is a trusted advisor who can be counted on to find efficient, practical solutions that work for your organization. Michael has been published in Forbes, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, New Hampshire Business Review, School Administrator Magazine, and the Portland Press Herald on business immigration law topics. He has been an invited speaker at the University of New Hampshire, Bowdoin College, Bates College, and the Maine International Trade Center.

Throughout their legal career, Michael has concentrated their practice on complex immigration filings, including employment-based immigration, green card legal assistance, and investment visa legal assistance. Having graduated from Stanford Law School, they bring rigorous statutory analysis, thorough evidentiary documentation, and meticulous case preparation to every client petition before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and regional Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) immigration courts.

Recognizing that immigration matters are deeply personal and critical to their clients' future, Michael maintains transparent communication and accessible counsel throughout every stage of the legal process. Their office conducts thorough initial case evaluations, helps clients understand potential risks and timelines, and provides clear, personalized guidance from initial petition submission through interview representation and appellate review.

Matters handled

Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):

Practice Focus

Asylum and refugee protection

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Green cards

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Marriage and family petitions

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Work visas

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Citizenship and naturalization

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Deportation defense

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Student visas

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Business immigration

Specific Legal Services & Filings
Employment-Based ImmigrationGreen Card Legal AssistanceInvestment Visa Legal AssistanceStudent Visa Legal AssistanceWork Visa Legal Assistance

Admissions

Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:

Maine State BarActive
Admitted: 2012
Verified
Federal Immigration Court Practice (EOIR)

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.

Law School & Legal Education
Stanford Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor (1999)
Sarah Lawrence CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts (1996)

Languages

Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:

English

Consultations

Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:

Format Options
In-person, Phone & Video

Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.

Initial Consultation Fee
Fixed Fee Consultation

Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.

Office

Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:

Physical Address
Michael J. Murray
48 Free Street
Portland, ME 04101
Remote Representation Available

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

Reach Michael directly by phone or submit your inquiry below:

Direct Telephone
+1 (401) 849-7002

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