Attorney & Staff Profiles

Susan W. Scheer, Attorney, possesses over 25 years of expertise, specializing in U.S. Immigration Law. Having graduated from Georgetown University Law School, she is admitted to practice in New Jersey and before the U.S. Supreme Court. Professional affiliations include: Member and former Chair of Immigration and Naturalization Section, New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA), Member and Co-Chair of Immigration Law Committee of Morris County Bar Association (MCBA); Member and former   Treasurer, NJ Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Member of Board of Directors, Morris County Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce (MCHACC).  For over 10 years Susan has been a widely acclaimed speaker on a broad range of Immigration-related topics for the local Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education forums and Business, Community and Church groups.  She has also delivered educational and professional presentations on TV and radio in both English and Spanish. View Susan's full profile

Iris M. Novo, Senior Paralegal with the office, possessing over 15 years of experience.  She earned her Associates Degree in Political Science from Berkley College and her Bachelor's Degree in Spanish from the University of Rutgers.  Iris specializes in H2 Visas and in Family based Immigration Visa Petitions (I-130, I-360, I-751, I-485, and others) having been with the firm since 1996 she possesses expertise in both U.S. based Adjustment of Status Applications as well as Embassy-based Immigrant Visa Appointments.  Iris speaks Portuguese, English and Spanish. Email: Iris@scheer-law.com

Sandra B. Saffer, Senior Paralegal, supervises the Employment-based Immigration department in the law office.  She possesses over 10 years experience in the Immigration and Naturalization field and has specialized in the full range of Employment-based Visas, including the H and L Non-immigrant Visas, Labor Certification Applications, I- 140 Petitions, Motions to Reopen and Appeals since 2000.  Sandra received her Paralegal Certificate from Nassau Community and B.A. from Queens College.  Email: Sandra@scheer-law.com

Julia I. Pierce, Firm Administrator, possesses over 20 years experience working as a professional bookkeeper and Office Manager.  She received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lehman College. Julia supervises the Accounting and Human Relations department and is known for resolving any client-related issues efficiently and with a smile.  As she is fluent in both Spanish and English, Julia is a great asset to the office and our clients. Email: Julia@scheer-law.com

Desiree Matthews, Executive Assistant possesses over 20 years experience in the accounting field and as an Executive Assistant.  She received her Associates Degree from Montclair State College.  Desiree supervises the case management system and mail operations and is often the friendly voice you will hear on the phone when you call the office.  As she is fluent in Spanish and English, Desiree is a great asset to the office and our clients. Email: Desiree@scheer-law.com