Strategic Immigration Consulting
Judicially informed strategy and practical guidance shaped by nearly two decades in immigration court
What we do
We help attorneys strengthen immigration cases through strategic, practical guidance informed by nearly two decades of courtroom experience, including service as an Immigration Judge and government counsel.
We deliver targeted practical guidance on:
case strategy and theory
evidence and filing review
removal defense litigation support
immigration consequences of criminal charges and pleas
Our advice enables attorneys to identify risks early, evaluate strategic options, and navigate how dispositions are assessed in immigration court, so they can protect their clients and litigate with confidence.
Maria Lurye
Maria Lurye is the Principal Attorney of Maria Lurye Law, PLLC, a legal consulting firm dedicated to supporting attorneys who practice immigration removal defense. With nearly two decades of experience across all sides of the immigration courtroom, Ms. Lurye brings a rare and comprehensive perspective to trial strategy, case development, and effective advocacy.
From 2017 through December 2025, Ms. Lurye served as an Immigration Judge, adjudicating thousands of removal proceedings in both detained and non-detained court settings. Her experience on the bench provides deep insight into judicial decision-making, evidentiary analysis, credibility determinations, and the practical considerations that shape outcomes in immigration court.
Prior to her judicial appointment, Ms. Lurye spent nine years with the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (ICE-OPLA), serving as an Assistant Chief Counsel from 2008 to 2017. In that role, she litigated removal cases, handled complex legal issues, and supervised trial-level proceedings. She also drafted appellate briefs in matters before the Board of Immigration Appeals, developing deep familiarity with effective appellate framing and standards of review.
Ms. Lurye is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey. She earned her Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law–Newark and is a member of the Round Table of Former Immigration Judges, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and the American Bar Association (ABA).