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Christina Wilkes
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Takoma Park, MD Immigration Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Immigration
The George Washington University Law School
Ms. Wilkes is the founder of Wilkes Legal, LLC, a cutting edge, client-centered immigration law firm.
Ms. Wilkes has dedicated her career to supporting immigrants through work in the non-profit, private, and academic sectors. She has a long record of success handling family and humanitarian based immigration cases before the US Immigration Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as deportation defense matters before the Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals. She also appears regularly before the Superior Court for the District of Columbia and Maryland Circuit Courts on behalf of immigrant children. Ms. Wilkes has successfully...
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Sylvia Ontaneda-Bernales
Baltimore, MD Immigration Attorney with 21 years of experience
Immigration
The George Washington University Law School
An attorney licensed in Maryland and DC, Ms. Ontaneda-Bernales has also been admitted to the United States Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. She has founded the Law Offices of Sylvia Ontaneda-Bernales (Maryland), Ontaneda-Bernales Law (Nevada), and Ontaneda-Bernales LLC (New Mexico). Her Immigration practice includes Relative Petitions, Fiance Visas, Naturalizations, Green Card Applications, Business and Investor Visas, and DACA, among other Immigration-related services. As a mediator, she has worked for the District Court of Maryland ADR Program. She is also a Spanish language consultant, translator, and interpreter listed in the Maryland Court Interpreter...
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Ranga Sourirajan
Potomac, MD Immigration Attorney with 17 years of experience
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Georgetown University Law Center
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Adam Habibi
Bethesda, MD Immigration Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfImmigration, DUI, Divorce and Family
Florida Coastal School of Law
At the Law Office of Adam Habibi, P.C. we handle many US immigration cases on behalf of clients throughout the United States and from around the world.
Our mission is to provide you with individual attention and professional service at every step on the path toward achieving your immigration goals. U.S. immigration law is extremely complex and the assistance of a professional guiding you throughout the process is absolutely essential.
We also offer affordable pricing and flat rates.
Since 2011 the Law Office of Adam Habibi, P.C., has served clients from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Reaching innumerable successes in-Court and...
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Sharareh B. Hoidra
Pikesville, MD Immigration Attorney with 11 years of experience
Immigration, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Mariah D. Stover
Gaithersburg, MD Immigration Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(888) 519-2801
18310 Montgomery Village Ave
#250
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Immigration, Criminal, Divorce and Family
American University Washington College of Law
Ms. Stover is an attorney with extensive knowledge and experience in a wide variety of legal matters including family law (divorce, custody, child support), criminal and traffic (DUI/DWI, theft, Post-Conviction Petitions), personal injury (auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and falls), and immigration (naturalization, adjustment of status, and asylum).
After graduating law school, Ms. Stover clerked for the Honorable Marielsa A. Bernard of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD. Throughout her clerkship, Ms. Stover not only gained knowledge of the law and the inner workings of the courthouse, but she also gained extensive insight into a wide variety of family law...
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Hugo Castro
Rockville, MD Immigration Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration, Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Universidad de Lima
I am an experienced and dedicated Attorney at the Law Offices of Hugo Castro LLC. My practice is focused on Immigration, Criminal, DUI/DWI and Traffic Law matters. I advocate for clients with immigration needs across the United States as well as in U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world. As an immigrant myself, I bring unique insight and understanding to the immigration process. I also defend clients facing a vast array of criminal charges in Maryland and Virginia.
I work to identify all of my clients' legal options and strongly advocate for their rights and interests. I am dedicated to...
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April Cockerham
Takoma Park, MD Immigration Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
April Cockerham is an experienced immigration lawyer practicing in Washington, DC. Ms. Cockerham has handled a wide variety of immigration issues including family immigration, investor visas, visas for victims of crimes, deportation defense, as well as student visas to name a few. Ms. Cockerham earned her J.D. from the University of Arizona School of Law, and earned her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Cockerham was named a 2014 Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers, and was also named a Top 40 Under 40 lawyer.
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Howard Benjamin Hoffman
Rockville, MD Immigration Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Immigration, Civil Rights and Employment
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Attorney Howard B. Hoffman is experienced in employment and employment immigration matters. On numerous occasions, he has served as a featured speaker at numerous legal seminars. He is an accomplished legal author, and an honors law graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law. Prior to opening his own legal practice in 2002, Mr. Hoffman worked for a prominent employment law boutique catering exclusively to management clientele.
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Maribel LaFontaine
Rockville, MD Immigration Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration and Family
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
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Nicole M. Whitaker
Towson, MD Immigration Lawyer
Immigration, Estate Planning and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law
Nicole M. Whitaker, owner of Whitaker Legal, LLC, is also an adjunct professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law where she teaches Legal Analysis, Research and Writing. After living in Madrid, Spain, Ms. Whitaker speaks Spanish fluently. In her free time, she teaches English as a Second Language for the Community College of Baltimore County.
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Rachel Claire Zoghlin
Bethesda, MD Immigration Attorney with 11 years of experience
Immigration
American University Washington College of Law
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Maria Glinsmann
Gaithersburg, MD Immigration Attorney with 30 years of experience
Immigration
Georgetown University Law Center
Maria has worked for over 15 years in helping businesses manage the challenge that immigration compliance presents to human resources management and helping individuals navigate the complex and lengthy immigration process. Maria considers her proactive approach to client matters to be her distinctive trademark.
Maria handles - Work permits and visas for executives, professionals, and their family members i.e. H1B, L1, J1, Labor Certification
- U.S. employment-based, business, trainee, and investor nonimmigrant visas and immigrant employment-based residency cases
- Complex U.S. Citizenship
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Lynn Garfinkel
Bethesda, MD Immigration Attorney with 17 years of experience
Immigration and International
Immigration Lawyer, Lynn Garfinkel, Esq., has been helping clients prevent and solve problems for eight years. She recently launched Garfinkel Immigration Law, LLC to better serve client needs.Lynn Garfinkel represents clients seeking green cards, temporary and permanent visas, family and work petitions, deportation defense, naturalization, and religious, political, and gender based asylum, and benefits under the Violence Against Women Act. Ms. Garfinkel has experience with a variety of employment based petitions, including intracompany transferees, specialty occupations, professionals, researchers, and more.Finally, Ms. Garfinkel successfully represents clients at consulates around the world. Ms. Garfinkel is currently Chair of the Asylum...
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Jennifer Marie Alonso
Ellicott City, MD Immigration Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
Jennifer M. Alonso was born and raised in New Jersey. She attended private schools throughout her life, and later lived in various parts of the United States as the spouse of military member. She graduated cum laude from the University of Colorado and Rutgers University School of Law, and spent her last year at University of North Carolina School of Law, where she also made Dean’s List. Ms. Alonso has been practicing law since 2002, and in the beginning of her career, worked in personal injury, worker’s compensation, and surety law. After being mentored by a seasoned immigration practitioner with...
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Heidi Boas
Takoma Park, MD Immigration Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Immigration
University of California - Berkeley
Heidi Boas has dedicated her legal career to assisting asylum-seekers, refugees, and other immigrants through her work with the U.S. Government, United Nations, and non-profit organizations.
Ms. Boas joined Wilkes Legal in 2018 after four years of government service with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State. From 2014-2017, Ms. Boas worked at the Arlington Asylum Office, where she adjudicated the asylum claims of applicants from around the world. As a Senior Asylum Officer, Ms. Boas handled complex applications for asylum, including long-pending cases involving national security and terrorism-related issues. Ms. Boas also managed a team of...
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Adam Rothwell
Baltimore, MD Immigration Attorney with 25 years of experience
Immigration and Business
Washington University in St. Louis
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Jenna L Forman Clothier
Glen Burnie, MD Immigration Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Immigration, DUI and Family
University of Baltimore School of Law
Jenna Forman Clothier worked as a law clerk for The Law Office of Alan S. Forman, LLC while attending law school in the evening at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Upon admission to the Bar in Maryland in December 2014, Jenna continued to work at The Law Office of Alan S. Forman as an Associate. Jenna was admitted to the Maryland Bar in December 2014. Her practice includes family law, adoption, and immigration. In 2005, Jenna graduated from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science. She continued...
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Robert Katz
Bethesda, MD Immigration Lawyer with 50 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Robert Katz is one of the leading personal injury attorneys in the nation. For three decades, he has built one of the most successful personal injury practices. His practice employs six attorneys with approximately one hundred years combined experience as well as ten paralegals. He has obtained in excess of two hundred million dollars in compensation for his clients. He enjoys the highest peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Katz prides himself in having developed the loyalty of many immigrant groups including the Asian, Spanish, African, Middle-Eastern, and many other populations that reside in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Mr. Katz is currently a...
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Mr. Serge Bauer
CHEVY CHASE, MD Immigration Attorney with 33 years of experience
Immigration, International and Real Estate
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Kaosy Umeh
Beltsville, MD Immigration Attorney with 10 years of experience
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University of Kansas School of Law
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Syed Ali Hussain Lahooti
Silver Spring, MD Immigration Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(202) 766-7716
13975 Connecticut Avenue
Suite 250
Silver Spring, MD 20906
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University of Baltimore
As an experienced immigration lawyer, I am dedicated to providing exceptional legal guidance and representation to clients from all over the world. With a deep passion for immigration law, I have helped countless individuals and families navigate the complexities of the immigration system.
My expertise covers a wide range of immigration matters, including deportation proceedings, asylum cases, cancellation of removal, VAWA, U visas, and more. I have also assisted numerous families with their green card applications and family petitions, such as N400.
In addition to family-based immigration, I have helped businesses and individuals with their employment-based immigration needs, including assisting students with...
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Brian C. Williams
Hyattsville, MD Immigration Attorney with 26 years of experience
Immigration, Bankruptcy, Business and Collections
Howard University School of Law
I am an experienced Maryland and District of Columbia Attorney. My practice areas include Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Immigration, Personal Injury, Car Accidents, and Debtor/Creditor Law. I take great pride in providing personalized and effective representation. I am dedicated to meeting the legal needs and goals of my clients.
In 1995, I received my B.S. in Marine & Environmental Science from Hampton University. I earned my J.D. from Howard University School of Law in 1998. I am admitted to practice in Maryland, District of Columbia, the U.S. District Court District of Maryland, and the U.S. District Court District of Columbia.
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Chuck J Mbadugha
Laurel, MD Immigration Attorney with 34 years of experience
(301) 725-6060
9101 Cherry Lane, Suite 102
(Cherry Lane Professional Park)
Laurel, MD 20708
Immigration and Personal Injury
The George Washington University Law School
I am an American Citizen admitted to The Maryland Bar, Washington DC and The New york Bar as Attorney and Counselor at Law. I belong to New york , DC and Maryland Bar Associations. Holds a Masters Degree in Law from the George Washington University Law School specializing in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. First Admitted to The Supreme court of Nigeria in 1989 as a Lawyer. Worked with a British Oil company for several years as Legal and Community affairs Manager. Over 26 years combined experience in corporate practice and the Oil sector in Nigeria and will readily...
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Matthew Glinsmann
Gaithersburg, MD Immigration Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Immigration
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Matthew Glinsmann leads the employment-based residency – PERM Labor Certification team at Glinsmann Immigration. His practice includes representation of large and small corporations, families, and extraordinary ability individuals. Leading technology and service companies select Matthew as a trusted immigration partner because of his immigration experience and reputation. His deep understanding of business practices allows him to design immigration solutions that result in the highest return on investment and allow CEO’s, General Counsel and HR Directors to remain focused on their core mission. His uniquely personal approach makes Matthew a clear choice for individuals seeking help with family...
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Susan Han
Catonsville, MD Immigration Attorney with 16 years of experience
Immigration
University of Illinois - Chicago John Marshall Law School
Susan Han is an Immigration Attorney is Maryland. Susan Han focuses on petitions for Green Card Lawful Permanent Residency and Citizenship and advises families and businesses regarding the immigration laws. You can contact Immigration Attorney Susan Han at (410) 599-3100 or by email at susanhan@susanhanlaw.com
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Julie Case
Germantown, MD Immigration Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Immigration
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
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Elizabeth Anu Lawrence
Owings Mills, MD Immigration Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Immigration, Criminal, Family and Personal Injury
University of Baltimore School of Law
Elizabeth Anu Lawrence, Esq. is the Managing Attorney of the Law Office of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence, LLC. located in Baltimore, Maryland. She earned her Juris Doctor and LL.M at the University of Baltimore School of Law where she served as a Staff Editor for the Intellectual Property Journal. She also earned a LL.B from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
She is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The National Black Lawyers-Top 40 Under 40, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Baltimore City Bar Association, Maryland State Bar Association and District of Columbia Bar Association.
She...
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Paolo Alessandro Gnocchi
Rockville, MD Immigration Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration, Business and International
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
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Michael L. Kabik
Potomac, MD Immigration Attorney with 34 years of experience
Immigration and International
Temple University
Michael L. Kabik is a widely recognized leader in the Immigration Bar and legal community. A mentor to younger practitioners in the field, Mr. Kabik regularly directs and teaches Immigration Law Continuing Legal Education courses to other lawyers.
Mr. Kabik concentrates his practice exclusively on Immigration Law and is Chairman of the Shulman Rogers' Immigration, Nationality, and Consular Practice Group. He provides clients with a broad full-service employment-based, family-based, naturalization, and litigation immigration practice. Clients include large, medium, and small businesses engaged in the domestic and international transfer of foreign personnel, including executives, managers, and other highly skilled professionals,...
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Meetesh V Patel
Columbia, MD Immigration Attorney with 23 years of experience
Immigration, Business, Estate Planning and International
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Lonny Bramzon
Silver Spring, MD Immigration Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(301) 699-7699
8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 1002
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Immigration, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Mr. Bramzon is truly a counselor at law. Upon the gravest of circumstances, individuals have been seeking the counsel, help, and defense of Lonny Bramzon for years. He is a master of negotiations. He has a remarkable ability to communicate and connect with clients and adversaries alike. His understanding of the psychology of government agents and attorneys is bar none. He has been able to save the lives and liberty of countless individuals when the circumstances appeared hopeless. Despair does not exist in Lonny’s vocabulary. His ability to speak to a jury and eloquently present his legal issues to...
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C. Valerie Ibe
Pikesville, MD Immigration Lawyer with 24 years of experience
1008 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208
Immigration, Bankruptcy, Employment and Family
Rivers State University
The Law Offices of C. Valerie Ibe, has licenses to practice in the States of California, Maryland and New York and is equipped to help residents of these states to face the
complexities of civil litigation whether in the state courts or in federal courts.
The lead attorney, in addition to legal qualifications has also an MBA in Business Administration and a CPA
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Mayabanza S. Bangudi
Laurel, MD Immigration Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Immigration, Business and Family
Georgetown University Law Center
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Maria Lino Callao
SILVER SPRING, MD Immigration Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Immigration
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
My journey to citizenship began when I arrived in the USA from Bolivia at the age of 12. The struggles my family and I faced motivated me to become an immigration attorney, helping those in similar situations. I specialize in removal defense, naturalization, humanitarian relief, family immigration, and litigation.
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I offer compassionate, client-centered support at every step because that's how I wanted to be treated. I prioritize regular updates and clear explanations. You won't experience radio silence here – I'm always accessible for questions.
Immigration law is more than a profession; it's a mission to fight for families...
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Dawn Trainor-Fogleman
Gaithersburg, MD Immigration Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(240) 498-0519
Ext. 3
20203 Goshen Road
#238
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Free ConsultationImmigration, Business, Elder and International
Howard University School of Law
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Antonio D. Paris
Gaithersburg, MD Immigration Lawyer with 1 year of experience
(888) 519-2801
18310 Montgomery Village Ave
#250
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Immigration, Criminal, DUI and Family
Ave Maria School of Law and University of Pittsburgh School of Law
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Aldo Terrazas
SILVER SPRING, MD Immigration Lawyer
(888) 373-8743
2445 LYTTONSVILLE RD.
SUITE 505
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Free ConsultationImmigration, Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
University of Minnesota Law School
Aldo J. Terrazas is an experienced litigator and negotiator with over 25 years of experience. He takes over the worry and eases the anxiety of clients with effective and aggressive representation that inspire confidence. He has argued cases before state and federal courts and he has negotiated the resolution of hundreds of disputes. When only the tenacity of true advocate will do, Mr. Terrazas is the lawyer to call.
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Ali Herischi
Bethesda, MD Immigration Attorney with 15 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfImmigration, Civil Rights, Employment and International
Ali Herischi is the principal at the law firm of Herischi & Associates. He practices in areas of human rights litigation, which includes FSIA, ATCA, TVPA, and ATA. His practice also includes labor and employment, Iran's sanctions, immigration, and technology business startups.
Additionally, he represents clients in business negotiation and mediation settings. Mr. Herischi is a licensed mediator and conducts mediation sessions for business, family and individual conflicts.
Mr. Herischi also provides strategic consulting with technology startups, and work as in-house counsel. He is is a member of board of directors of few startup and not-for-profit companies.
Mr. Herischi is a...
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Fu-Mei Chao Jiang
Ellicott City, MD Immigration Lawyer
3375 Ellicott Center Dr., #668
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Immigration and Estate Planning
University of Baltimore School of Law
