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Hon. Leo A. Finston, Immigration Judge, Newark Immigration Court

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About the Immigration Judge

Attorney General Eric Holder appointed Judge Finston in October 2010. Judge Finston received a bachelor of arts degree in 1988 from the City University of New York and a juris doctorate in 1991 from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. From 1997 to October 2010, he served as an assistant chief counsel, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of the Chief Counsel, Newark, N.J. From 1992 to 1997, he was an asylum officer for the former Immigration and Naturalization Service, Office of International Affairs, Newark. Judge Finston is a member of the New Jersey and New York State Bars.

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    Judge Leo A. Finston is an excellent judge, one of the real gems in the EOIR System. He is a very straightforward, thoughtful, knowledgeable, even tempered and well mannered Jurist. He treats the process and those who appear before him well prepared quite respectfully. Even if you do not always get the result that you want as an immigrant or as an attorney, you will always find him fair.

    12 months ago
  2. Umid Djavadov
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    First, he has a real human heart.
    Secondly, he is a good person!!!Wonderful judge! Fair and patient.
    He has a wealth of experience and is a true professional. He knows the laws like the back of his hand. Draws a fair conclusion.
    God bless Him

    12 months ago
  3. Vivian Howlett
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    Good judge,always listening n he’s humble, intelligent n caring.Very good judge,all the inmates at ice detention loves him

    2 years ago

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