Melissa Malmgren
Managing Attorney · Immigration Law
Melissa Malmgren is a co-founder of Red Knot Law PLLC and serves as Managing Attorney in the firm's New York office. She represents clients in asylum, family-based immigration, and employment-based immigration matters, waivers of inadmissibility, and removal defense.
Melissa's background in Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic — combined with years of immigration practice — gives her a distinctive perspective on the cultural dimensions of immigration cases. She approaches every matter with care, strategic clarity, and a genuine commitment to her clients' goals.
Melissa co-founded Red Knot Law to provide the kind of thoughtful, effective immigration guidance that families deserve — one that combines rigorous legal work with genuine personal attention. Red Knot Law also provides estate planning services for clients in New York, Washington DC, and Maryland.
Practice Areas
What Clients Can Expect
- ✓ Clear, strategic guidance tailored to your specific immigration situation
- ✓ Thorough preparation for interviews, hearings, and government filings
- ✓ Honest assessment of your case — no promises, no pressure, no jargon
- ✓ Personal attention from an attorney who understands the stakes
- ✓ Steady support from initial consultation through final resolution
More Services at Red Knot Law
In addition to immigration, Red Knot Law provides comprehensive estate planning to clients in New York, Washington DC, and Maryland. Our estate planning attorneys handle wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate matters throughout the region.