I went to Miami on 3/13/03
I went to Miami office on 3/13/03. In fact, I took a chance inspite of local office at Jacksonville advising me that Miami office will not issue I-EAD for other Jurisdication.
On 3/13/03, I reached Miami office at 03:00 am, Security person came and took the name and purpose around 5:30 am. Around 7:30 or so, They started people letting in.
I saw IIO at around 8:15 am, I explained her that "My EAD is pending for more than 90 days, I am here to collect I-EAD". She took my receipt and was about to give me the token and then she realized that my home address is Jacksonville, FL.
She politely refused to give me the token because I am not in there jurisdication.
But, another person who was behind me residing in Miami was given a token. I hope he got I-EAD.
In other words, you don't need Attorney to go along with you.
Hope this answers your questions.
Sayed