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Maria Trafton

Bloomington, MN

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Maria Miller (Trafton) is an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota. Maria received her Juris Doctor degree from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota where she graduated Cum Laude. She received her undergraduate degree in Global Studies from the University of Minnesota. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Maria moved to the Twin Cities to attend college. In her free time, Maria enjoys spending time working on do-it-yourself projects, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Maria has held numerous legal positions in both immigration and family law. While attending law school, Maria participated in William Mitchell’s Immigration Clinic where she handled a variety of different immigration cases. Maria was also a member of the Re-Entry Clinic where she worked on divorce cases and child custody cases. In addition, Maria was the Family Law Clinic Director for the Self-Help Clinic at William Mitchell College of law. Since graduating from law school, Maria has worked as a volunteer attorney with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid where she works on immigration and family law cases.Maria has always had a strong desire to advocate for others who do not have equal access to the legal system. As a student she logged over 500 hours volunteering with the Minnesota Justice Foundation helping low-income clients. Her passion and dedication to helping others will make her fight hard for your case.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Immigration

Language

English

Contact

Cundy and Martin, LLC7900 Xerxes Avenue SouthSuite 220Bloomington, MN, 554317900 Xerxes Avenue SouthSuite 220Suite 220Bloomington, MN, 55431

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Reviews

Enrique
December 26, 2019

While handling my case Maria was incredibly professional. During every step of our interaction she kept clear and prompt communication . If I had any questions she would either call me, email me, or she would find time for me to meet with her even with an already busy schedule. I have nothing but good things to say about Maria. If you have any questions about Immigration or Criminal Defense I would highly recommend you give her a call.

Yusuf
June 25, 2019

I had a very complicated case that i presented to Maria Miller. Maria Miller was not phased by the case she was confident that she would do everything possible to work it out and provide the best outcome. My case had a criminal element that deterred other lawyers, but Maria took it on and not only got me the outcome we went for and more. She is professional, courteous and truly cares about the clients. Maria is a lawyer that i would recommend to everyone i know. And i am blessed to have her as my attorney. She is always there to assist and to to put you at ease about this rather confusing legal process. Thank you very much Maria Miller.

Anne
April 15, 2019

My husband and I were introduced to Martin Law through a family referral and as a result we met and began working with Maria Miller (Trafton). Our immigration case was incredibly complicated, and Maria was always willing to talk through our options. Going it alone was not a possibility, and my husband and I were grateful to have Maria help guide us. With different angles to consider, and because I’m an individual that likes to understand things step by step, Maria was always willing to break things down for us. Because our case was so complex, it was easy to feel overwhelmed. However, following many different hurdles and law changes, and nearly 5 years of waiting, my husband now has his US permanent residency. Maria was essential in gaining this. She encouraged us to have patience and empathized with us when things were at a standstill. She was thorough through each petition or waiver. She read each statement and gave ideas of how to make it better. She was willing to go the extra mile. Beyond this, she is responsive, very responsive. If I had a question, I knew I could ask her and get my answer. Knowing we had her in on our side gave us both peace of mind. As mentioned, our case was complicated and required incredible attention to detail, and Maria never missed a beat. During and since the end of our lengthy immigration process, we’ve referred friends and family to Maria, and we’ll continue to do so. The immigration system can at times resemble a maze and having Maria navigate as your lawyer will be to your advantage. We highly recommend Maria Miller for your immigration needs.

Guido
March 17, 2019

We worked with Maria to go through the green card process. To us it seemed daunting but Maria made it very clear, easy, and as seamless as possible. It was so helpful to know we had an expert working on everything on our behalf and that we didn't have to figure out everything on our own. She also helped thoroughly prep us for the interview and her being with us for the interview was an added comfort. She always responded to our questions and updates quickly. Most importantly we felt she personally cared that we had a positive outcome.

Cesar
March 1, 2019

Maria handled everything needed during our immigration case after we did some pre-work up front. She met with us a few times to make sure everything was complete, prepared us for our interview and attended the day of to make sure everything went alright. The amount of paperwork she processed was so thorough our interview went very smooth. I'm very happy with our decision to hire Maria. Our stress level was very low knowing we had her taking care of everything.

Colin
February 24, 2019

We are very grateful to Maria Trafton for her help with our immigration case. She was exceptionally knowledgeable and responsive to all of our questions throughout the process, particularly in today’s current anti-immigration political climate. Maria worked efficiently and meticulously on all of the paperwork and ensured that all of the timelines, one of the most confusing parts of the process, were easy for us to understand. We had met with a different immigration attorney prior to switching to Maria and we are incredibly happy that we made the switch to Maria. We offer our full support and recommendation of Maria as an immigration lawyer.

Glenda
November 2, 2018

Maria is not only exceedingly good at her job, but is also an amazing person who will listen and help you every step of the way. I have not once regretted choosing her to help me with my immigration issues, and truly believe I would not be here in the States right now if it had not been for her expertise and guidance. She has also always been there for me, when I have felt as though I cannot go on any more, supporting and advising, giving me the confidence and strength to hold on a little longer. Truly an amazing ally to have on your side who will do whatever it takes to get you the result that you need.

Abla
October 23, 2018

Maria Trafton is a very experienced and well-respected lawyer and we highly recommend her. Before retaining her we had worked with other law firms and none could be compared to Maria Trafton’s expertise. We are grateful for all her tireless efforts and hard work. We were dealing with a difficult immigration situation that was stressful for the family. The success of the case had a lot to do with her competence and skill. She was very knowledgeable and aware of the ongoing changes in immigration policies. She worked efficiently and meticulously on all the paperwork and processed them in a timely manner. Throughout the entire time she worked on our case, she was respectful, caring and approachable. She listened to our concerns and provided advice. She always kept us informed on the progress of the case. She was trustworthy and we were confident that she represented our case very well. There is no doubt that if Maria Trafton is your lawyer your case will be handled very well.

Ashish
October 4, 2018

I have consulted Maria, and her firm on my Citizenship application. My application needed some research on an issue. Maria dealt with my application in most professional way. She researched the issue, and made application for citizenship. She was present with me at my citizenship interview. When the issue came up, she provided her professional opinion, and also followed up with a letter. I am so delighted with the outcome. More so, she is a great person, caring and compassionate, qualities which lot of attorneys lack. I would highly recommend her to anyone, including my family and friends.

Mustafa
October 4, 2018

Maria Trafton handled our immigration case very smoothly. She was always very prompt at answering any questions. She listens to all your concerns very patiently and explains all the details on how to approach/handle the case including pros and cons. and very thorough in the paper work as well. Overall, very professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy. I would definitely recommend her.

Enrique
December 26, 2019

While handling my case Maria was incredibly professional. During every step of our interaction she kept clear and prompt communication . If I had any questions she would either call me, email me, or she would find time for me to meet with her even with an already busy schedule. I have nothing but good things to say about Maria. If you have any questions about Immigration or Criminal Defense I would highly recommend you give her a call.

Yusuf
June 25, 2019

I had a very complicated case that i presented to Maria Miller. Maria Miller was not phased by the case she was confident that she would do everything possible to work it out and provide the best outcome. My case had a criminal element that deterred other lawyers, but Maria took it on and not only got me the outcome we went for and more. She is professional, courteous and truly cares about the clients. Maria is a lawyer that i would recommend to everyone i know. And i am blessed to have her as my attorney. She is always there to assist and to to put you at ease about this rather confusing legal process. Thank you very much Maria Miller.

Anne
April 15, 2019

My husband and I were introduced to Martin Law through a family referral and as a result we met and began working with Maria Miller (Trafton). Our immigration case was incredibly complicated, and Maria was always willing to talk through our options. Going it alone was not a possibility, and my husband and I were grateful to have Maria help guide us. With different angles to consider, and because I’m an individual that likes to understand things step by step, Maria was always willing to break things down for us. Because our case was so complex, it was easy to feel overwhelmed. However, following many different hurdles and law changes, and nearly 5 years of waiting, my husband now has his US permanent residency. Maria was essential in gaining this. She encouraged us to have patience and empathized with us when things were at a standstill. She was thorough through each petition or waiver. She read each statement and gave ideas of how to make it better. She was willing to go the extra mile. Beyond this, she is responsive, very responsive. If I had a question, I knew I could ask her and get my answer. Knowing we had her in on our side gave us both peace of mind. As mentioned, our case was complicated and required incredible attention to detail, and Maria never missed a beat. During and since the end of our lengthy immigration process, we’ve referred friends and family to Maria, and we’ll continue to do so. The immigration system can at times resemble a maze and having Maria navigate as your lawyer will be to your advantage. We highly recommend Maria Miller for your immigration needs.

Guido
March 17, 2019

We worked with Maria to go through the green card process. To us it seemed daunting but Maria made it very clear, easy, and as seamless as possible. It was so helpful to know we had an expert working on everything on our behalf and that we didn't have to figure out everything on our own. She also helped thoroughly prep us for the interview and her being with us for the interview was an added comfort. She always responded to our questions and updates quickly. Most importantly we felt she personally cared that we had a positive outcome.

Cesar
March 1, 2019

Maria handled everything needed during our immigration case after we did some pre-work up front. She met with us a few times to make sure everything was complete, prepared us for our interview and attended the day of to make sure everything went alright. The amount of paperwork she processed was so thorough our interview went very smooth. I'm very happy with our decision to hire Maria. Our stress level was very low knowing we had her taking care of everything.

Colin
February 24, 2019

We are very grateful to Maria Trafton for her help with our immigration case. She was exceptionally knowledgeable and responsive to all of our questions throughout the process, particularly in today’s current anti-immigration political climate. Maria worked efficiently and meticulously on all of the paperwork and ensured that all of the timelines, one of the most confusing parts of the process, were easy for us to understand. We had met with a different immigration attorney prior to switching to Maria and we are incredibly happy that we made the switch to Maria. We offer our full support and recommendation of Maria as an immigration lawyer.

Glenda
November 2, 2018

Maria is not only exceedingly good at her job, but is also an amazing person who will listen and help you every step of the way. I have not once regretted choosing her to help me with my immigration issues, and truly believe I would not be here in the States right now if it had not been for her expertise and guidance. She has also always been there for me, when I have felt as though I cannot go on any more, supporting and advising, giving me the confidence and strength to hold on a little longer. Truly an amazing ally to have on your side who will do whatever it takes to get you the result that you need.

Abla
October 23, 2018

Maria Trafton is a very experienced and well-respected lawyer and we highly recommend her. Before retaining her we had worked with other law firms and none could be compared to Maria Trafton’s expertise. We are grateful for all her tireless efforts and hard work. We were dealing with a difficult immigration situation that was stressful for the family. The success of the case had a lot to do with her competence and skill. She was very knowledgeable and aware of the ongoing changes in immigration policies. She worked efficiently and meticulously on all the paperwork and processed them in a timely manner. Throughout the entire time she worked on our case, she was respectful, caring and approachable. She listened to our concerns and provided advice. She always kept us informed on the progress of the case. She was trustworthy and we were confident that she represented our case very well. There is no doubt that if Maria Trafton is your lawyer your case will be handled very well.

Ashish
October 4, 2018

I have consulted Maria, and her firm on my Citizenship application. My application needed some research on an issue. Maria dealt with my application in most professional way. She researched the issue, and made application for citizenship. She was present with me at my citizenship interview. When the issue came up, she provided her professional opinion, and also followed up with a letter. I am so delighted with the outcome. More so, she is a great person, caring and compassionate, qualities which lot of attorneys lack. I would highly recommend her to anyone, including my family and friends.

Mustafa
October 4, 2018

Maria Trafton handled our immigration case very smoothly. She was always very prompt at answering any questions. She listens to all your concerns very patiently and explains all the details on how to approach/handle the case including pros and cons. and very thorough in the paper work as well. Overall, very professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy. I would definitely recommend her.

Enrique
December 26, 2019

While handling my case Maria was incredibly professional. During every step of our interaction she kept clear and prompt communication . If I had any questions she would either call me, email me, or she would find time for me to meet with her even with an already busy schedule. I have nothing but good things to say about Maria. If you have any questions about Immigration or Criminal Defense I would highly recommend you give her a call.

Yusuf
June 25, 2019

I had a very complicated case that i presented to Maria Miller. Maria Miller was not phased by the case she was confident that she would do everything possible to work it out and provide the best outcome. My case had a criminal element that deterred other lawyers, but Maria took it on and not only got me the outcome we went for and more. She is professional, courteous and truly cares about the clients. Maria is a lawyer that i would recommend to everyone i know. And i am blessed to have her as my attorney. She is always there to assist and to to put you at ease about this rather confusing legal process. Thank you very much Maria Miller.

Anne
April 15, 2019

My husband and I were introduced to Martin Law through a family referral and as a result we met and began working with Maria Miller (Trafton). Our immigration case was incredibly complicated, and Maria was always willing to talk through our options. Going it alone was not a possibility, and my husband and I were grateful to have Maria help guide us. With different angles to consider, and because I’m an individual that likes to understand things step by step, Maria was always willing to break things down for us. Because our case was so complex, it was easy to feel overwhelmed. However, following many different hurdles and law changes, and nearly 5 years of waiting, my husband now has his US permanent residency. Maria was essential in gaining this. She encouraged us to have patience and empathized with us when things were at a standstill. She was thorough through each petition or waiver. She read each statement and gave ideas of how to make it better. She was willing to go the extra mile. Beyond this, she is responsive, very responsive. If I had a question, I knew I could ask her and get my answer. Knowing we had her in on our side gave us both peace of mind. As mentioned, our case was complicated and required incredible attention to detail, and Maria never missed a beat. During and since the end of our lengthy immigration process, we’ve referred friends and family to Maria, and we’ll continue to do so. The immigration system can at times resemble a maze and having Maria navigate as your lawyer will be to your advantage. We highly recommend Maria Miller for your immigration needs.

Guido
March 17, 2019

We worked with Maria to go through the green card process. To us it seemed daunting but Maria made it very clear, easy, and as seamless as possible. It was so helpful to know we had an expert working on everything on our behalf and that we didn't have to figure out everything on our own. She also helped thoroughly prep us for the interview and her being with us for the interview was an added comfort. She always responded to our questions and updates quickly. Most importantly we felt she personally cared that we had a positive outcome.

Cesar
March 1, 2019

Maria handled everything needed during our immigration case after we did some pre-work up front. She met with us a few times to make sure everything was complete, prepared us for our interview and attended the day of to make sure everything went alright. The amount of paperwork she processed was so thorough our interview went very smooth. I'm very happy with our decision to hire Maria. Our stress level was very low knowing we had her taking care of everything.

Colin
February 24, 2019

We are very grateful to Maria Trafton for her help with our immigration case. She was exceptionally knowledgeable and responsive to all of our questions throughout the process, particularly in today’s current anti-immigration political climate. Maria worked efficiently and meticulously on all of the paperwork and ensured that all of the timelines, one of the most confusing parts of the process, were easy for us to understand. We had met with a different immigration attorney prior to switching to Maria and we are incredibly happy that we made the switch to Maria. We offer our full support and recommendation of Maria as an immigration lawyer.

Glenda
November 2, 2018

Maria is not only exceedingly good at her job, but is also an amazing person who will listen and help you every step of the way. I have not once regretted choosing her to help me with my immigration issues, and truly believe I would not be here in the States right now if it had not been for her expertise and guidance. She has also always been there for me, when I have felt as though I cannot go on any more, supporting and advising, giving me the confidence and strength to hold on a little longer. Truly an amazing ally to have on your side who will do whatever it takes to get you the result that you need.

Abla
October 23, 2018

Maria Trafton is a very experienced and well-respected lawyer and we highly recommend her. Before retaining her we had worked with other law firms and none could be compared to Maria Trafton’s expertise. We are grateful for all her tireless efforts and hard work. We were dealing with a difficult immigration situation that was stressful for the family. The success of the case had a lot to do with her competence and skill. She was very knowledgeable and aware of the ongoing changes in immigration policies. She worked efficiently and meticulously on all the paperwork and processed them in a timely manner. Throughout the entire time she worked on our case, she was respectful, caring and approachable. She listened to our concerns and provided advice. She always kept us informed on the progress of the case. She was trustworthy and we were confident that she represented our case very well. There is no doubt that if Maria Trafton is your lawyer your case will be handled very well.

Ashish
October 4, 2018

I have consulted Maria, and her firm on my Citizenship application. My application needed some research on an issue. Maria dealt with my application in most professional way. She researched the issue, and made application for citizenship. She was present with me at my citizenship interview. When the issue came up, she provided her professional opinion, and also followed up with a letter. I am so delighted with the outcome. More so, she is a great person, caring and compassionate, qualities which lot of attorneys lack. I would highly recommend her to anyone, including my family and friends.

Mustafa
October 4, 2018

Maria Trafton handled our immigration case very smoothly. She was always very prompt at answering any questions. She listens to all your concerns very patiently and explains all the details on how to approach/handle the case including pros and cons. and very thorough in the paper work as well. Overall, very professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy. I would definitely recommend her.