Maria Mateo

I established Maria Mateo PC in 2010 and have been practicing law since then. I earned my Legal Master’s Degree from St. John’s University, graduating with distinction. My legal career has been centered on handling complex litigation cases. I am licensed to practice law in New York and admitted to the Federal Courts in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States. My practice encompasses a range of areas, including Immigration and Matrimonial Law. I handle family and work petitions, as well as family-related matters such as divorces, child custody, child support, and pre and postnuptial agreements. I am proud to have been recognized for providing quality legal services. Clients and organizations have acknowledged my advocacy skills, professionalism, and reliability. In 2017, I was honored as one of the 10 best immigration lawyers in New York by the American Institution of Legal Counsel. The following year, I was named among the 100 Bumble Business Most Influential People in NYC. More recently, I received the Duarte Honors from the Consulate of the Dominican Republic in New York and was recognized by New York City council members Hon. Eric A. Ulrich, Hon. Fernando Cabrera, Hon. Carmen De La Rosa, and Assemblyman Michael A. Blake for my contributions to the Dominican diaspora and my work in law. I have also delivered presentations and led conferences on helping foreign lawyers obtain their credentials and thrive in competitive business environments. Additionally, I have lobbied in the United States Congress to advocate for protecting due process at the border and ensuring accountability from USCIS. Beyond my legal practice, I am dedicated to volunteer work, supporting victims of domestic violence in partnership with the non-profit organization Sanctuary for Families and the Queens.