$ 300-300 per hour
Sheila Therese Starkey Hahn
also known as Sheila Hahn
About Sheila
Biography
Sheila Starkey Hahn graduated from the University of Buffalo with majors in English Literature and Spanish. She received her JD from the University of Minnesota Law School. Ms. Starkey Hahn has a solo practice representing companies and individuals in immigrant and nonimmigrant visa matters. She served as the Chair of the National Pro Bono Committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Advocacy Chair for AILA’s mid-south Chapter and the Treasurer, Pro Bono Liaison and Citizenship Day Chair of the AILA DC Chapter, as well as Ambassador to the American Immigration Council (AIC). Ms. Starkey Hahn has lectured on topics of immigration law at universities, embassies, international organizations and AILA conferences. She is the author of numerous articles on a variety of topics in immigration law. Ms. Starkey Hahn has traveled to Artesia, New Mexico and Dilley and Karnes, Texas to provide pro bono legal representation to detained Central American asylum seekers.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
100%
30 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
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Licensed in Virginia for 29 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 30 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Sheila Starkey Hahn
3972 Vineyard Drive, Ste. 327, Dunkirk, NY, 14048
Law Offices of Sheila Therese Starkey Hahn
3238 Players Club Circle, Memphis, TN, 38125
Law Offices of Sheila Starkey Hahn
300 International Drive, Ste. 100, Buffalo, NY, 14221
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Posted by Adi M | December 07, 2014 | Immigration
The 'Best' Expert !
Sheila is a top-performing lawyer that I have had opportunity to render immigration related services from past 4 years. I have been impressed with her in-depth knowledge and expertise along with top notch communication skills and professional demeanor. She has a great patience to answer/clarify all p...
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2014 | Asylum
Sheila is a terrific Lawyer
Sheila is a great lawyer. She helped me with my asylum Case. I thought I had no chance of winning because my case was very complex and I didn't know how the legal system works in America. She was very friendly, efficient and explained things to me in a way I could understand. If it wasn't for her I w...
Posted by Catherine | August 20, 2014 | Immigration
SR, Human Resources Director
Attorney Hahn has served as our company's immigration lawyer for over fifteen years. Attorney Hahn is well versed in all matters involving immigration.
Posted by MARITZA | August 20, 2014 | Immigration
Excellent lawyer!!
Sheila is an excellent lawyer! I have worked with her for 12 years! She help me to get my work visas, permanent resident and the citizenship! She guided me very well during all steps. She answers emails in a timely manner. In summary, she is a wonderful lawyer!!
Posted by Alvin | August 19, 2014
Simply awesome!!!
Aside from being awesome at all of the five traits mentioned above, I would like to add that she is kindhearted, flexible and very accommodating.
Sheila Therese Starkey Hahn's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. have had the singular pleasure of serving as co-counsel with Ms. Starkey Hahn on several occasions and cannot recommend her highly enough. She is a highly skilled, extremely knowledgeable and dedicated immigration attorney, esteemed by her clients and colleagues for her attentive advocacy and generous spirit. Ms. Starkey Hahn has extensive experience representing businesses and their employees in both immigrant and nonimmigrant visa matters. Ms. Starkey Hahn is a tireless crusader on behalf of immigration. A client could not ask for a better advocate, nor an attorney, for a better colleague."
"Sheila Starkey Hahn is a master of employment-based immigration. She is relentless, highly attentive to detail, and always ahead of the curve. Sheila is also a delight to work with. Her enthusiasm and good humor immediately place all parties at ease and focused on success."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Best Lawyers in America for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Best Law Firms in America for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers and USA Today
2018
Michael Maggio Pro Bono Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2015
Pro Bono Guardian, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2015
Michael Maggio Pro Bono Award - Grp Award to Artesia Volunteers, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2013
Pro Bono Champion, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2012
AILA Pro Bono Star, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2009
Committee Person of the Year - Pro Bono & Outreach Division, American Immigration Lawyers Association DC Chapter
1994
Scholarship with Servicio Paz y Justicia, Montevideo, Uruguay, MacArthur Foundation
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Sheila Starkey Hahn
1996 - 2004
Attorney, Marty, LaMadrid & Starkey
1994 - 1995
Student Director, Refugee Law Clinic, University Of Minnesota Law School
1993 - 1995
Legal Intern, University Of Minnesota Office of International Student and Scholar Services
1992 - 1995
Law Clerk, Minnesota Advocates For Human Rights
Associations
2018 - 2019
Mid-South Immigration AdvocatesBoard Member
2017 - 2019
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChair, National Pro Bono Committee
2017 - 2018
American Immigration Lawyers Association (MidSouth chapter)Advocacy Chair
2016 - 2017
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationCommittee Member, Pro Bono Task Force
2015 - 2016
AILA Mid-South ChapterAdvocacy Chair
2012 - 2013
American Immigration Lawyers Association DC ChapterTreasurer
2010 - 2012
American Immigration CouncilAmbassador
2010 - 2015
Immigration Advocates NetworkModerator, Community Forum
1998 - 2010
American Immigration Law FoundationCommittee Member, Annual Immigrant Achievement Awards
Sample of Legal Cases
Employment Based Green Card Case
Green Card Approved
Asylum Case for Persecuted Female from Afghanistan
Asylum Granted
Education
1996
University of Minnesota Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
State University of New York at Buffalo
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
2019 AILA Asylum Conference and Webcast
Child Asylum Seekers and the Trump Administration's Targeting of the Most Vulnerable
2018
Post-Performance Panel Discussion following A Shayna Maidel
The Current American Immigrant Experience
2018
AILA Annual Conference
Basics of Asylum
2017
TI Talks at Crosstown
The Current State of Immigration and the Future of DACA
2017
Learning Session on Immigration and Executive Order
Immigration Developments under the Trump Administration
2017
American Immigration Lawyers Association (MidSouth chapter) Annual Conference
Q&A with USCIS Representatives, Moderator
2017
2017 American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference
Exposing Expedited Removals and Streamlined Criminal Reentry Prosecutions
2016
The Marc Steiner Show
The Obama Effect 2.0
2016
Obama Effect 2.0
Working at the Intersection of Foreign and Domestic: Policy Challenges During the Obama Presidency
2016
2016 Upper Midwest Immigration Conference
Building Your Asylum Case
2016
2016 AILA Asylum CLE Conference
Expedited Removal and Reinstatement of Removal
2015
AILA Web Seminar
Strategies Seeking an H-1B Extension Beyond the Six-Year Limit
2015
2015 Annual AILA Chapter Conference
Working with Detained Individuals using Family Detention as an Example
2015
2015 AILA Annual National Conference
J-1 Hardship Waivers
2014
2014 AILA Annual National Conference
Basic Issues in Naturalization
2012
2012 AILA Annual National Conference
"All You Need is Love" Part II: Marriage-Based Cases
2011
Lunch 'n Learn, DC Volunteer Lawyers Project
How to Start an Immigration Practice
2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference
Basic Issues in Naturalization and Derivative Citizenship
2011
AILA DC Chapter 2011 Fall Conference
Family-Based Immigration: The Basics and Beyond
2010
Naturalization Ceremony at US District Court for the District of Columbia
Invited Speaker
2010
NALEO Naturalization Webinar
Naturalization Workshop Volunteer Training
2010
Current Events Meeting
Immigration Policy
2009
Fundamentals of Immigration Benefits Law Practice Workshops with the Experts
Family-Based Immigrant Visa Workshop
2009
AILA DC Chapter Annual Conference
Understanding Immigration Fraud
2008
Testimony before the Maryland General Assembly
Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
2006
H-1B Temporary Worker Information Session, Georgetown University
H-1B Process
Publications
2018
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Think Immigration Blog
Helping DACA Recipients Renew
2015
AILA Annual Conference Materials
Current Trends in J-1 Waivers Based on Exceptional Hardship to a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident Spouse or Child
2015
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Employment Authorization for Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants Seeking Employment-Based Lawful Permanent Residence
2015
AILA Leadership Blog
A Special Place in Hell
2015
AILA's Forms and Fundamentals
Completing Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiance(e)
2012
Huffington Post
The Politics of Intimidation
2011
Advanced Topics in Family-Based Immigration AILA DC Chapter Conference Materials
Child Status Protection Act: Recent Developments
1998
American University International Law Review
Immigration Fundamentals for International Lawyers, Permanent Residence through Employment
1997
Immigration Briefings
Children's Issues in U.S. Immigration Law: An Overview
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers