Disclaimer: We assist with federal U.S. immigration (USCIS) matters only. Attorney Scott A. Maki is licensed in Minnesota only and cannot assist with state-law matters in any other state, including North Dakota.

Immigration attorney Scott A. Maki, Maki Law Firm, Fargo

Maki Law Firm is a solo immigration law firm in Fargo. Attorney Scott A. Maki helps families through the federal immigration process, from green cards to U.S. citizenship.

Because this is a solo practice, you work directly with the attorney. You will not be passed off to a legal assistant.

Practice focus

Scott is licensed in Minnesota and practices federal immigration law only.

Thai-language friendly: let us know if you would like help in Thai, and we will arrange for a Thai speaker to help with communication.

รองรับภาษาไทย: หากท่านต้องการความช่วยเหลือเป็นภาษาไทย กรุณาแจ้งให้เราทราบ เราจะจัดให้มีผู้พูดภาษาไทยช่วยในการสื่อสาร

Education

  • Juris Doctor, University of North Dakota School of Law (2007)
  • B.S., Natural Resources Management, University of Minnesota Crookston (2002)
  • A.A., Criminal Justice, Northland Community & Technical College (2000)
  • TESOL Certification, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, ITTT Phuket, Thailand (2013)

Service and experience

  • U.S. Army artillery paratrooper, 82nd Airborne Division veteran
  • Served a full year guarding the DMZ in South Korea
  • Taught English in Thailand, including to nursing students at Ratchathani University and to 600+ students a week at a rural high school
  • Held a teaching license issued by Thailand’s Ministry of Education (2015)
  • Living kidney donor
  • Member of Mensa

Military and veteran discounts: As a veteran himself, Scott offers discounts to active-duty service members and veterans. Just mention your service when you contact us.

Living and working abroad gave Scott first-hand experience with what it means to build a life in a new country. That perspective shapes how he works with immigrant families today.

Want to talk about your case? Call (218) 461-4654 or send us a message. You will talk directly with the attorney.

This page provides general information, not legal advice. Every case is different, and immigration rules change often.