IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY PROFILE
Matthew Lindsay Kolken
Immigration Attorney in Buffalo, New York
Kolken & KolkenBuffalo, NY
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Matthew L. Kolken has served as an elected Director of the American Immigration Lawyers Association's (AILA) Board of Governors. He is a trial lawyer with experience in all...
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About the Attorney
Matthew L. Kolken has served as an elected Director of the American Immigration Lawyers Association's (AILA) Board of Governors. He is a trial lawyer with experience in all...
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Practice Areas
Immigration Matters Handled
- Analysis of how criminal charges and convictions affect immigration status.
- Protection for people who fear persecution in their home country, including affirmative and defensive asylum.
- Applications for U.S. citizenship (N-400), certificates of citizenship and related issues.
Education / Credentials / Memberships
Education
- J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- B.A., Pacific University
Credentials
- Admitted to practice in New York (1997)
- AV Preeminent
Memberships
- Erie County and New York State Bar Associations American Immigration Lawyers Association
Office & Service Areas
Kolken & Kolken
135 Delaware Ave., Ste. 101, Buffalo, NY 14202-2410
Serving clients in Buffalo and throughout New York.
Consultation & Fees Overview
Consultations are available to discuss your immigration goals, review your situation, and outline potential options. Fees and representation details are discussed during the consultation and may vary based on the type and complexity of your case.
- Consultation options are shared on request.
- Fees discussed during the consultation
- Engagement terms and scope of representation provided in writing
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Profile updated Nov 2, 2026. Source: imported listing.