About Macias & Greenstein · East Boston
Macias & Greenstein, LLC is a law firm based in East Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in immigration and criminal law. The firm is owned by attorneys L. Manuel Macias and Ilana Greenstein, who serve individuals and small businesses with legal representation in immigration matters, including family reunification and removal defense. They also conduct community outreach through information sessions at local organizations and are known for their experience working with the Latin American community in Massachusetts and beyond. The firm is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and before federal courts in the region.
Macias & Greenstein, LLC provides legal services in immigration and criminal law, with a strong focus on helping U.S. citizens and permanent residents reunite with family members, as well as assisting small businesses in sponsoring foreign workers. The firm also represents individuals in asylum applications and removal proceedings. The attorneys, L. Manuel Macias and Ilana Greenstein, are active in the East Boston community and have affiliations with ecumenical and immigrant support organizations. They offer services in both English and Spanish and are committed to accessible legal representation for underserved populations. Their practice is rooted in community engagement and legal advocacy for immigrants and those facing criminal charges.
- Owner
- L. Manuel Macias and Ilana Greenstein
- Serves
- East Boston, Massachusetts; serves Latin American communities in Massachusetts and other countries
About Macias & Greenstein
Partners L. Manuel Macias and Ilana Greenstein represent individuals in immigration and criminal matters, and frequently conduct information sessions at local community organizations on immigration law. Both attorneys are admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and before the First Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Immigration Law
We represent individuals in all aspects of immigration law, with a focus on family reunification and defense from removal. We help U.S. citizens and permanent residents petition for family members, and small businesses sponsor foreign workers for temporary visas and permanent residence. We represent individuals in their applications for asylum and other humanitarian protection in the United States, in removal proceedings in the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeal.
Community Engagement
Macias is the co-founder of Radio Publica de las Americas, a past member of the Boards of Directors of the East Boston Ecumenical Community Council, NOAH and LUMA, and a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.