Kathryn Turner Albarelli

Kathryn Turner Albarelli

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at Allentown, PA
Practice Areas: Immigration

609 W Hamilton St, Ste 201, Allentown, PA

About Kathryn

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

We are a full service immigration firm; handling removal/deportation, family based immigration, asylum; both affirmative and defensive, consular processing, DACA, naturalization, appellate litigation, provisional waivers, TPS, and more.

20 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 180-275 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 17 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 19 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Albarelli & Stirba, LLC

609 W Hamilton St, Ste 201, Allentown, PA, 18101

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Kathryn Turner Albarelli's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
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Posted by Joy | February 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Immigration

Kathryn was the attorney I chose for a spouse petition for my husband's legal status. She is very thorough and knowledgeable in immigration. She was successful in this case and I will be using her again for the citizenship process in three years. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a capable ...and trustworthy lawyer.

Posted by Ozzy | January 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

So many attributes and positive words to describe Katie.

Rarely a situation as sensitive as an immigration process is met with so much dedication and ethics as Katie does. She strives to provide as much focus and time as possible to the most minute detail, that being written, scheduling, explaining, presenting, comforting, reassuring, discussing, delegatin...g, preparing, submitting, tracking etc. and still following up continously with each of these tasks. You will not find anywhere else her level of honesty and determination to provide the service she knows are realistic in a the most respectful and humble manner. When you meet Katie and spend weeks, months, years looking at her pristine work; you feel as a family member is looking out for you. If Katie tells you results will come, you can trust they will. I have nothing but the most gratifying experience for the nearly 10 years of a highly professional service and multiple recommendations to family and friends. Simply the best at she does, meeting expectations and above every time in English and Perfect Spanish.

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Respectful and Attentive

Katie treated my family with respect during our visa process. She answered our questions and listened to what we had to say. She also worked around our schedule and was very helpful in making sure that the process fit into our schedules. Katie is much more approachable than other attorneys and was al...ways available for us. She also made helpful payment arrangements for us to make the whole thing more manageable.

Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

genuine, honest representation and she actually cares!

Katie helped a family member with green card issues; we consulted with her together because he was not in the US. His process was delayed for a long time. She was very helpful - she listened to everything we had to say; including our frustrations. She was genuinely nice, and provided a lot of details... up front, and was frank about the situation. She went over process; the steps...etc. She helped us to get the process back to the way it was supposed to be. She gave us her time without ever making us feel like we were taking too much of her time. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Posted by Alicia | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended

I strongly recommend my attorney, Katie. She is a highly compassionate and capable attorney. She was able to provide me with detailed advice on the potential risks and all options I had regarding my immigration status. I am extremely grateful for her honest evaluation of my case. She was thorough ...and detailed and provided me with invaluable recommendations. She always listened carefully to my concerns; trying to get the full picture and not to miss any details in order to provide constructive solutions. All these factors characterize her as highly professional who works for the best interest of her clients. Every time we spoke or met I felt at ease that my situation was genuinely important to her.

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Albarelli excels in Client communication. Communication is an essential element in legal representation. She able to explain right and responsibilities to Client's in a understandable format. Second, Ms. Albarelli has demonstrated a commitment to the Client's case. Immigration process is not at times very speedy. She shares the commitment by navigating the labyrinth of the process to achieve the Client's desired result. Finally, Ms. Albarelli's compassion for the Client is very high. You are not just a case or a number, the Client's cause is her own. To that end, she is involved in related community activities outside the legal world. In sum, Ms. Albarelli's diligence and intelligence in the immigration field give the Client the highest level of professionalism."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2003

Cum Laude, Cum laude American University

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Lawyer, Albarelli & Stirba, LLC

2009 - 2015

Attorney, Schoener & Associates

2008 - 2008

Field Organizer, Campaign for Change/Obama For America

2007 - 2007

Attorney, Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services

2002 - 2002

Summer clerkship program, Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review

2000 - 2001

Volunteer - naturalization prep classes, Immigration Legal Services

Associations

2015 - Present

Bethlehem Interfaith Resettlement Committee

Board Member/Team Leader

2013 - Present

3rd Circuit Court of Appeals

Licensed

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - Present

Golden Key Honors Society

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Board of Immigration Appeals

Successful; Remand

Appeal - Board of Immigration Appeals

Removal order vacated, successful remand

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Education

2006

Washington College of Law

J.D.

2002

American University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2016

News Interview Immigration Raids

2016

Grupo de Apoyo y Integracion Hispana

ICE Raids

2016

Grupo de Apoyo y Integracion Hispana

General Removal/Deportation Issues

2016

Grupo de Apoyo y Integracion Hispana

Naturalization

2016

Grupo de Apoyo y Integracion Hispana

Deferred Action for Childhoood Arrivals

2015

Know Your Rights

Immigration Rights and Procedures

2015

Grupo de Apoyo y Integracion Hispana

Naturalization

2015

Grupo de Apoyo y Integracion Hispana

Defense to Removal

2015

Grupo de Apoyo y Integracion Hispana

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

2015

Community Discussion - St. Pauls

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

2014

Grupo de Apoyo y Integracion Hispana

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

2014

Grupo de Apoyo y Integracion Hispana

Naturalization

2013

Muhlehnberg College Constitution Day

Immigration Reform

2012

Community Discussion

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Languages

Spanish

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