Melinda M. Basaran

BK Law Firm

1199 Main Ave., Clifton, NJ 07011 | 973.345.8088 | www.melindabasaran.com

Melinda M. Basaran is a highly respected attorney with over 25 years experience devoted exclusively to immigration and nationality law. Licensed in New York and New Jersey, Melinda has built a robust private practice and has set precedents that have impacted the practice of immigration law.

Given her strong faith in humanity, Melinda believes that the United States is strengthened through proper immigration. Due to the sensitive nature of her cases, she strives to offer a safe and supportive environment knowing that through a better understanding of her clients’ life stories, struggles, achievements and goals, she can present the best possible case to federal immigration agencies.

Melinda handles all areas of immigration law including affirmative application processing, defense in removal proceedings, federal appeals, post-conviction relief petitions, municipal court defense and family law matters related to her clients’ immigration cases. She has an extensive litigation background with a unique insight into the way in which federal agencies process cases. Melinda was lead attorney in a New Jersey Supreme Court landmark decision that became a catalyst for other states and has provided guidance for New Jersey family courts in adjudicating Special Immigrant Juvenile petitions.