Malinda Maria Schmiechen
Aust Schmiechen, P.A. • Minneapolis, MN
Immigration
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Contact
Email
Phone
(612) 260-4272
Address
825 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55402, US
Professional
About
I became a lawyer to help people. Additionally, I love meeting people from all over the world. I am honored that people trust me with their immigration cases.
About Immigration Law
Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.
Credentials
Education
2005 William Mitchell College of Law J.D. 1994 American University M.A., 1988 Grinnell College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Polish | Russian
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2014 Super Lawyers, Rising Star
Publications
2006 Hennepin Lawyer Representing Asylum Seekers Through the Immigration Process. 2003 Saint Louis University Public Law Review Parallel Lives, Uneven Justice: An analysis of rights, protections and redress for refugee and internally displaced women in camps 1999 The Minnesota Women’s Press The Dilemma of Kosovo 1998 Star Tribune For Srebrenica Women, War’s Ravages are as Real as Ever
Associations
2018 - Present MN Female Genital Cutting Working Group Member 2016 - Present Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota Policy Committee Member 2005 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Member 2005 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association (Minnesota/Dakotas chapter) Member 2014 - 2015 American Immigration Lawyers Association (Minnesota/Dakotas chapter) Immediate Past Chair
Speaking
2017 West African Community Immigration Law 2017 Community Connections Conference Updates on Immigration Law 2016 TPS CLE Temporary Protected Status (TPS) 2016 2016 Upper Midwest Immigration Law Conference Presenting Medical Evidence
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