Marisa A. DeFranco
DeFranco Law • Middleton, MA
ImmigrationEmployment LawPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(781) 488-6988
Address
14 North Main Street, Middleton, MA, 01949, US
Professional
About
Marisa A. DeFranco is a dedicated immigration attorney with DeFranco Law in Middleton, Massachusetts, where she helps individuals, families, and businesses navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law. From 14 North Main Street, she serves clients seeking clear guidance on a wide range of immigration matters and works to provide practical, responsive counsel tailored to each client’s goals. Her practice is grounded in a strong commitment to helping clients understand their options and move forward with confidence during what can often be an uncertain and highly personal legal process. Known for her professional and client-focused approach, Marisa A. DeFranco recognizes that immigration issues often involve more than legal paperwork—they can affect family unity, employment opportunities, and long-term plans for the future. She takes time to listen carefully, explain the process in straightforward terms, and develop strategies designed to address each client’s unique circumstances. Whether assisting with a new application, responding to a legal challenge, or helping clients plan for the next stage of their immigration journey, she strives to deliver attentive representation and dependable support. At DeFranco Law, Marisa A. DeFranco is committed to providing trusted immigration services with a focus on communication, precision, and dedication to client needs. Her goal is to make the immigration process more manageable while advocating for the best possible path forward.
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
1996 Suffolk University Law School JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude 1992 University of Dayton BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2011 Top Woman of Law, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2010 Beacon of Justice Award, National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Publications
2013 Boston Herald OP ED: Dole Out Work Visas Fairly 2011 LGBT Asylum News America grants a gay, deaf Ugandan asylum 2010 Massachusetts Bar Association Section Review Gender Asylum-Bringing the Law into the 21st Century 2009 Massachusetts Bar Association publication Ethical Issues in Employment and Family-Based Practice 2006 Women’s Bar Association Five Myths of Immigration
Associations
2009 - 2011 Massachusetts Bar Association Chair, Immigration Section Council 2008 - 2012 Massachuetts Commission on the Status of Women Commissioner (appointed by State Senate President) 2006 - 2007 American Immigration Lawyers Association National Liason Committee 2005 - 2006 American Immigration Lawyers Association Chair, New England Chapter 1999 - 2004 Women's Bar Association, Legislative Policy Committee Member
Speaking
2012 CBS Boston, Nightside with Dan Rea 2012 Presidential Debates- Analyst 2012 Cape & Islands Democratic Council Jefferson Jackson Dinner Keynote Speaker-Candidate for U.S. Senate 2011 Immigration Law Basics Plus Ethics 2010 AAUW Taunton, Remarkable Young Women Equal Pay and Comparable Work 2006 Women’s Bar Association "VAWA: Advocacy in the Immigration Context,"
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Updated: Jul 30, 2026