Sharon Ames

Our practice is limited exclusively to Immigration Law. Sharon Ames has been a member of AILA (the American Immigration Lawyers Association) since 1999. Ms. Ames is fluent in Spanish.

Immigration Law

Citizenship, Family Visas, Green Cards, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas

New York

Since 1983

AMES IMMIGRATION LAW, PLLC

Current

Ms. Ames has been a sole proprietor of her own law practice since 1984. She recently formed Ames Immigration Law, LLC, a single member limited liability corporation under the laws of New York.

Syracuse

Syracuse University College of Law

J.D.

1980 - 1982

St. Lawrence University

B.A. | Government, Spanish

1975 - 1979

Honors: Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Government and Spanish, Phi Beta Kappa

Onondaga County Bar Association

Volunteer Lawyers Project: Immigration Law Clinic

2013 - Current

Activities: Consultations for indigent clients seeking help with immigration matters

Central NY Women's Bar Association

2001 - Current

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Upstate NY Chapter

1999 - Current

New York State Bar  # 1871391

Member

1983 - Current

Onondaga County Bar Association

Member

1983 - Current

AILA Upstate NY Chapter

USCIS Buffalo DIstrict Liaison

2010 - 2018

Activities: Communication with the Buffalo District Offices of USCIS regarding policies and procedures

Vera House

Monday Night Legal Clinic

2001 - 2015

Activities: Free consultations for victims of domestic violence