LAWYERS
My name is Stephen Bandar and I am the principal of the Law Offices of Stephen E Bandar. I have been practicing law for 23 years, having started as a clerk for a local law office in MA almost 30 years ago and finally transitioning to establishing my own practice in Cambridge in 2004. I attended Suffolk University in Boston where I obtained dual degrees in business and law. I graduated from Suffolk University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree and furthermore obtained my Juris Doctor degree and Masters in Business in 1999. Early in my career, I worked in diverse areas of the law, ranging from real estate transactions and Zoning Board of Appeal representation to mediation, the latter of which I practiced for 3 years while employed at the mediation firm ADR Equimar. When it came time to set up my own practice, I chose immigration law as the main focus of my law practice, in large part as a result of my own personal experience of immigrating to the United States as a child, so that my family and I could escape regional civil war. It is a significant privilege and responsibility for me to help clients navigate the complexities of today's immigration law landscape in the United States. I believe that any immigrant should be treated with dignity and respect and my staff and I are committed to being here for our clients and serving not only as their source of expert legal advice but a being sympathetic ear and true counsel throughout their journey of seeking legal status in the United States. In addition to immigration law, our practice is proud to offer assistance in family- (such as divorce) matters as well as personal injury cases and in select criminal matters.
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MEET THE TEAM
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
David Teich
Attorney David Teich graduated from the State University of Oswego in New York in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He attended New York Law School in New York City and graduated with a law degree in 1997. Between 1997 and 2021 he worked in the financial services field in Boston for various companies in a non-attorney capacity, while at the same time practicing immigration law on a part-time basis. He began practicing immigration law full time in 2022. Attorney David Teich is very passionate about immigration law and enjoys assisting people in fighting for their legal rights in the United States. Although not fluent, he speaks Spanish and is currently learning Portuguese. Attorney David Teich feels a strong sense of responsibility for each client he represents.
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Amelia Ritenour
Oi! Tudo bem? My name is Amelia Ritenour. I grew up in Central Florida, beekeeping and helping my mother with my 3 younger siblings. As a teacher, my mother taught me the importance of helping people. After moving to Virginia for undergraduate, I came to Boston for Law School. There, I took an immigration course on a whim and fell in love with this field of law. I became an attorney on November 18, 2022 and started working here at the Law Offices of Stephen E Bandar on June 19, 2023. In my free time I paint, read and learn Portuguese. I look forward to working with you and helping you through the asylum process. Tchau!
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Daniel Kravitz
Kravitz is committed to helping people coming into the United States with their Immigration cases. His daughter Mollie previously worked in an Immigration law firm in Maine, and consequently, Mollie provided a pathway for him to consult with her law firm. Because Attorney Kravitz was so inspired by the difference he could make in the lives of those seeking asylum in the United States, he joined the Law offices of Stephen Bandar on a full- time basis in January 2024. Attorney Kravitz helps those seeking asylum and those who have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Attorney Kravitz previously had a career in helping individuals and businesses with tax compliance, planning and resolving tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service and state authorities. Attorney Kravitz has been a practicing attorney for over 20 years and is a graduate of Massachusetts School of Law.
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Marian Mandache
Marian Mandache is an immigration attorney with over 20 years of domestic and international human rights experience. He joined Stephen E. Bandar Law Office in 2024 and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, where he ranked in the top 5% of 36 UBE states. He holds a Master of Laws from Columbia University and has worked with Prof. Jack Greenberg. Throughout his career, he has served as an expert witness in groundbreaking cases in the US, including California’s first-ever racial bias ruling under the Racial Justice Act, as well as the realease of a client who had previously been sentenced to 77 years in jail for non-violent crimes in California, as a result of racial bias. As Executive Director of Romani CRISS (2012–2020) and lawyer in Romania (2005), he led landmark cases at the European Court of Human Rights (he litigated the first case to establish racial profiling by police against a racial group in Europe) and against hate speech (he won 3 times against the President of Romania) and school segregation in Romania. Marian contributed to equality legislation and worked with international bodies such as the Council of Europe and the OSCE. He is the author of six books on Roma rights and is fluent in seven languages.
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Samantha McHugh
Samantha attended the Pennsylvania State University and graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She graduated from Delaware Law School in 2021. While in law school, she clerked for the Chief Magistrate Judge in the District of Delaware and for a Justice on the Supreme Court of Delaware. After graduating, she moved to Massachusetts and began practicing immigration law. Samantha grew up in Switzerland and went through the immigration process to become a naturalized Swiss citizen. She decided in fourth grade that she wanted to become a judge, knowing that it meant becoming an attorney first. Samantha's goal has always been to help as many people as possible and to fight for those who need their voices amplified. She is completely dedicated to every single one of her clients and will always put forth her best efforts to assist them. No matter the issue or question, Samantha is here to help you. Samantha speaks English, German, French, Mandarin, and Portuguese.
Amanda Reis
Amanda Reis grew up in Greater Boston surrounded by a community of immigrants predominantly from Brazil. She graduated from Roger Williams University School of Law and became an attorney in 2023. Prior to joining the Law Office of Stephen Bandar in January 2025, Amanda worked at a law firm where she assisted clients primarily with family law and employment law matters. Now, in addition to representing clients in Probate and Family Court relative to domestic relations matters such as divorce, custody, support, and parenting time, Amanda represents clients in their immigration proceedings before the Immigration Court and USCIS. As the daughter of Brazilian immigrants, Amanda considers it a privilege to be able to help migrants and refugees obtain and maintain lawful status. Amanda is fluent in Portuguese.
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Dina Tousoun
Dina Tousoun is an immigration attorney passionate about helping people navigate the complex U.S. immigration system. She represents clients before USCIS and in immigration court, handling a wide range of issues including asylum, removal defense, family petitions, naturalization, T visas, and more. Dina brings over a decade of legal experience to her practice. She has been a licensed attorney in Egypt since 2009 and earned her Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Northeastern University School of Law in 2022. She passed the Massachusetts Bar Exam in 2024 after working as an immigration paralegal for over two years, gaining hands-on experience in VAWA, cancellation of removal, asylum, and citizenship cases. She holds a law degree from Alexandria University in Egypt and speaks Arabic and English, in addition to learning Portuguese. As an immigrant herself, Dina is deeply connected to her clients’ journeys. She is committed to guiding them with empathy and professionalism and enjoys learning from the diverse cultures that each client brings.
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Hiliana Santos
My name is Hiliana Santos. I attended Massachusetts School of Law in Andover. It took me 4 years to finish the program because I am a single mother and I worked full-time. I have been working with Immigration for 5 years. I decided on Immigration because of a childhood friend I have, who has a very sad story. I remember telling her that when I grew up, I was going to fix her situation and get her legal in this country. I am proud to say that I was able to accomplish what I promised her with the help of some colleagues. This is one of the proudest moments in my life and it makes me love my job even more.Working now at the Law Office of Stephen Bandar has taught me so much more. I love the knowledge I have gained and continue to gain under the Attorney's guidance.
Juris Doctorate
Anas Mtet
Anas Mtet is a legally trained associate with advanced degrees in U.S. and international law, and substantial experience in immigration law, legal research, and appellate support. He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Northeastern University School of Law and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Lasell University, with additional legal education in civil, criminal, and international law.
Currently working with the Law Offices of Stephen Bandar, Anas focuses on employment-based immigration, humanitarian relief, and post-removal matters. His work includes preparing and supporting filings for H-1B, H-2B, L-1, and R-1 visa petitions, drafting responses to complex Requests for Evidence, and contributing to PERM labor certification filings.