Atty. Joanna Makarczyk Schaffer

Atty. Joanna Makarczyk Schaffer

Joanna Makarczyk Schaffer is a lawyer practicing immigration law, naturalization law, consular law. Joanna received a degree from New York University School of Law in 1994, and has been licensed for 31 years.

White Plains White Plains 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Joanna Makarczyk Schaffer at a glance

Joanna Makarczyk Schaffer is a Member based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Law Offices of Joanna M. Schaffer. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on citizenship and immigration. Admitted to practice in New York (1995), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1996), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1996). Educated at New York University School of Law (M.C.J. Warsaw, 1994). Active member of American Immigration Lawyers Association. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joanna Makarczyk Schaffer is a lawyer practicing immigration law, naturalization law, consular law
  • Joanna received a degree from New York University School of Law in 1994, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Joanna practices at Law Offices of Joanna M. Schaffer in White Plains, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Joanna Makarczyk Schaffer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joanna Makarczyk Schaffer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Citizenship & Naturalization

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Immigration Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in White Plains are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Joanna Makarczyk Schaffer's law office located?
Joanna Makarczyk Schaffer's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is Law Offices of Joanna M. Schaffer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joanna Makarczyk Schaffer handle?
Joanna Makarczyk Schaffer focuses on citizenship, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Joanna Makarczyk Schaffer practiced law?
Joanna Makarczyk Schaffer has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Joanna Makarczyk Schaffer go to law school?
Joanna Makarczyk Schaffer earned their education at (M.C.J. Warsaw, 1994).
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Education

M.C.J. Warsaw
New York University School of Law
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1996

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