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The Law Offices of Anya McLean is extremely experienced with immigration law. We represent clients throughout the Southwest from our offices in Phoenix and Los Angeles. We also offer criminal defense and representation in personal injury cases with a particular focus on the immigrant community. We know that members of this community have particular needs, have particular concerns and need a certain kind of lawyer. Contact us for the type of legal representation you need especially if you have concerns about how your immigrant status may impact your civil and criminal legal challenges.

Deportation Defense →
Asylum and Refugee Law →
Family Based Immigration →
Naturalization →
Victims of Abuse, Crimes or Trafficking →
Criminal Defense →

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A Dedicated Lawyer Focused on Working with Immigrants

McLean Law Firm, PLC is focused on working with immigrants who are facing a variety of legal challenges. Because Ms. McLean went through the immigration process herself, she understands the uncertainties and challenges faced by this population, whatever their country of origin. She believes that part of her obligation as someone who successfully navigated this complex and sometimes frustrating process is paying it forward. As a result of her experiences, she is deeply devoted to aiding the immigrant/international community.

Ms. McLean earned her Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She studied in Japan for three years as part of her undergraduate work; as a result, she speaks fluent Japanese. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. While in law school she extended her passion for immigration law by participating in the Immigration Law Clinic where she worked with children asylum seekers.

Her areas of practice include immigration-related issues such as deportation, adjustment of status, bond hearings in Eloy, Florence and elsewhere, consular processing, waiver assistance, deferred action and immigration appeals. She has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2010 and is also a member of the State Bar of Arizona Immigration and Criminal Sections.

Ms. McLean is also able to assist both legal and non-legal immigrants with criminal defense, including DUI, domestic violence, illegal drug possession, assault, identity theft, shoplifting and record clearance. In addition to being able to practice immigration law in all 50 states, she is a member of the State Bar of Arizona Criminal Section. She is licensed to practice law in Arizona and immigration law in all 50 states. Ms. McLean is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court of Arizona. For several years, she was an active member of the Arizona State Bar Young Lawyers Division. When she is not working on behalf of immigrants, you can find her spending time with her family, writing short stories, or taking nature photographs.

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Protect your Rights with an Experienced Attorney

The Law Offices of Anya McLean is extremely experienced with immigration law. We represent clients throughout the Southwest from our offices in Phoenix and Los Angeles. We also offer criminal defense and representation in personal injury cases with a particular focus on the immigrant community. We know that members of this community have particular needs, have particular concerns and need a certain kind of lawyer. Contact us for the type of legal representation you need especially if you have concerns about how your immigrant status may impact your civil and criminal legal challenges.

Anya McLean is a dedicated immigration attorney but she is also a proven criminal defense attorney in Arizona and aggressive personal injury lawyer representing clients who have been injured in car collisions, slip and falls and other types of accidents in Arizona. She is also an immigrant who understands the concerns of people who are non-citizens. Her experience as an immigration lawyer benefits her clients who are members of the immigrant community who have been injured or arrested. If you are concerned about your immigration status and have been involved with the criminal justice system or you need help pursuing compensation after an injury, call for a free and confidential consultation.

The McLean Law Firm provides high quality personalized service and we are happy to meet with you for a free consultation. Our staff speaks Spanish and Ms. McLean is fluent in Russian. For all of your legal issues, contact Anya McLean at 602-216-8000 in Arizona. For legal issues specifically related to immigration law in California, call our Los Angeles office at 213-351-6500.

MY PRACTICE AREAS

Deportation Defense

Bond Hearing, BIA Appeals, Motions to Reopen, Cancellation of Removal, Ninth Circuit Appeals and Waivers.

Asylum and Refugee Law

Convention Against Torture, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Withholding of Removal.

Family Based Immigration

Consular Adjustment, Family Based Petitions, Family Unification Program, International Adoptions,K Visas (Fiance and Spouse),V Visas (Spouses and Children of Legal Permanent Residents).

Naturalization

N-648 Disability Waivers,N-600 Citizenship Based on Parentage,N-470 Preserve Residence for Naturalization.

Victims of Abuse, Crimes or Trafficking

U Visa (Visa for Victims of Crime),VAWA (Violence Against Women Act).

Criminal Defense

DUI Defense,Domestic Violence,Drug Charges.

DUI Defense

Domestic Violence

What makes us qualified?

Protect your Rights with an Experienced Attorney.
  • Protect your Rights with an Experienced Attorney

    The Law Offices of Anya McLean is extremely experienced with immigration law. We represent clients throughout the Southwest from our offices in Phoenix and Los Angeles. We also offer criminal defense and representation in personal injury cases with a particular focus on the immigrant community. We know that members of this community have particular needs, have particular concerns and need a certain kind of lawyer. Contact us for the type of legal representation you need especially if you have concerns about how your immigrant status may impact your civil and criminal legal challenges.

  • Legal Representation to Protect and Promote Your Rights

    We believe that no problem is unsolvable and that you deserve representation that will protect and promote your rights. We will thoroughly research and analyze the specifics of your legal issues, aggressively represent you and listen to your concerns. Our attorneys will work tirelessly to provide you with the best available solutions.

    Our firm uses the most advanced technology to manage our cases and we consistently educate ourselves on changes to the law. This keeps us on the forefront of immigration law and enables us to provide the highest level of customer service. If there are any changes in the law that might impact you, we will keep you educated and informed of them.

    You may simply have questions about your immigration status. Or, you may have a family member being held in one of the detention centers in Eloy or Florence, Arizona. No matter how complex or straightforward your issue may be, we can help. We are particularly experienced with clients from Mexico and Central and South America but we have experience helping people from many parts of the world. For the help you need, contact an immigration law firm that has the resources, the experience and the dedication to help you through your challenges.

  • An Attorney who has been through the Immigration Process

    When you choose Anya McLean to be your attorney, you will have a lawyer who knows the immigration process from multiple perspectives. As someone who has been through the immigration process herself and as an attorney with years of experience in this area of the law, she brings unique qualities to her legal practice. She also understands the immigration status issues take on even higher-stakes when criminal law and personal injury are concerned. This is why she offers nearly comprehensive legal representation. Her clients have specific needs.

    When you choose our law firm, you will know that your attorney has very particular life experiences and a professional background that make her a highly effective counselor for all of your legal needs.

– 2017, The Right Criminal Defense Could Change a Life

Many individuals may find themselves in legal predicaments that result in their facing criminal charges. The idea of facing legal proceedings can prove overwhelming and confusing, and individuals may have no idea where to start when it comes to creating a meaningful criminal defense. However, individuals who have been charged with DUI may have many defense options.

– 2016, Family Based Immigration – V Visa

According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) a V Visa is a “nonimmigrant visa created to allow families to stay together while waiting for the processing of immigrant visas”. The V Visa is part of the USCIS’s Family Based Immigration assistance program. A V Visa allows certain beneficiaries of immigration visa petitions to enter the United States, or change the status of a V Visa if already in the United States) to join the sponsor of their pending immigrant visa while they wait for a priority date to become current. This enables family unity while the petitions for visas are pending.

– 2015 , Family Unification Program

Most United States citizens know that it’s possible to sponsor a spouse or minor child through the American family based immigration policies. However, did you know it’s also possible to sponsor additional family members? Here’s a brief guide to whether your loved one qualifies for permanent residency through your status.

– 2014 , The Bright Side of the DAPA/DACA Ruling

President Obama’s DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents) and DACA(Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) programs face a doubtful future. The Fifth Circuit Court blocked expansion of these programs, and the Supreme Court deadlocked 4-4, letting the decision stand. President-elect Trump opposes these programs and will likely terminate them.

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When you choose our law firm, you will know that your attorney has very particular life experiences and a professional background that make her a highly effective counselor for all of your legal needs.