Paul C. Hannaford

Paul C. Hannaford is the principal attorney of Hannaford Immigration Law and focuses exclusively on US immigration law matters. His practice assists individuals and businesses with navigating immigration procedures and pursuing lawful status for family members and employees. He has successfully argued matters before the United States Immigration Court and US Citizenship and Immigration Services. His experience includes family-based immigration, employment matters, humanitarian relief, citizenship, and removal-related proceedings.

Paul earned his LL.B. in Law from the University of Northumbria in the United Kingdom. He later completed a New York Bar Preparatory Course through Independent Colleges. His legal education provided a foundation for a career focused on immigration law, administrative proceedings, and representation involving individuals, families, and businesses.

Paul worked in financial services with Merrill Lynch in Ireland after completing law school. He later gained experience in criminal and civil law before concentrating solely on immigration. His background includes pro bono work with a civil litigation practice representing undocumented immigrants. He previously served as a founding partner of Foster & Hannaford, LLP, where he assisted individuals and businesses with immigration matters.

Paul C. Hannaford is admitted to practice state law in New York and handles federal immigration matters throughout the United States. His professional affiliations include the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association. He has volunteered with Kids In Need of Defense, Lutheran Social Services, and the Political Asylum/Immigration Representation Project. His practice combines immigration litigation, administrative advocacy, and guidance for clients navigating complex US immigration processes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal Attorney, Hannaford Immigration Law
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, New York State Supreme Court

Licensed State

• Massachusetts
• New York

Education

• Northumbria University
  Bachelor of Law (LLB)

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