Matthew L. Kolken
Immigration attorney · Buffalo, NY · Admitted New York 1993
About this attorney
Matthew L. Kolken is an acclaimed immigration trial attorney with over three decades of professional legal experience. Based in Buffalo, New York, he represents clients across all 50 states in complex deportation defense, asylum matters, and comprehensive federal immigration proceedings.
Mr. Kolken earned his Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 1996 after completing his undergraduate degree at the University of the Pacific. A distinguished leader in the legal community, he has served as an elected Director on the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Board of Governors. His legal acumen has earned him AV Preeminent peer-review ratings, continuous selections to Super Lawyers, and numerous honors for pro bono advocacy.
Dedicated to rigorous trial advocacy, Mr. Kolken provides compassionate yet aggressive defense for individuals navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. His practice is centered on providing personalized, steadfast legal support to protect the rights of immigrants and keep families united.
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
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
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.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
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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