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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 43 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1982
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Location
Law Office of C.J. Lyford
632 Germantown Ave., Lafayette Hill, PA, 19038
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Christianna J. Lyford's Reviews
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Posted by Anthony | July 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Amazing Immigration Lawyer
She was able to guide and help us through the entire immigration for my wife even with the complications due to COVID. She is a tremendously knowledgeable lawyer
Posted by Natalie | July 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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5 Stars for a Successful Outcome on a Complex and Unique International Adoption N-600K case
Almost 3 years ago a friend recommended her lawyer C.J. Lyford to review our paperwork for the N-600K. She reviewed our paperwork, and found several places where we needed more documentation. She also made a table of contents for us, as we had so many papers. We submitted the paperwork February 2019,...
Posted by Anna | May 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Very thorough and reliable
We had a very unique immigration case - CJ was making sure we had the right documents and researched similar cases. It was a long road but we were prepared and there were no surprises. The long wait paid off. Surely would recommend her expertise and professionalism.
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Professional adoption and Immigration lawyer
We spent a lot time to find a master of international adoption and immigration lawyer. Ms. C.J. is the best lawyer. She is super professional, super nice. She is very familiar with international adoption law, domestic adoption law and immigration law. She is very successful lawyer.
Posted by Nick | November 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Amazing Attorney
CJ was absolutely amazing from beginning to end helping us get our adopted son his American Citizenship! Excellent, punctual and great to work with! We are beyond grateful!
Christianna J. Lyford's Lawyer Endorsements
"A foreign adoption can be a long and complicated process. CJ is highly regarded by her peers for providing skilled representation at all stages in these complex cases. In addition to the U.S. adoption and immigration process, I often refer clients for general information about international adoption, and advice on choosing an adoption agency."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of C.J. Lyford
1987 - 1995
Attorney, Rawle and Henderson
1982 - 1987
Manager Attorney: Product Liability and FDA, Smith Kline
Associations
2020 - Present
Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction AttorneysFellow
2014 - Present
Immigration Comm., Montgomery County Bar AssociationCo- Chairperson
1998 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Education
1982
Temple University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
University of Pennsylvania
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1975
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Diploma (R.N.)
Speaking Engagements
2011
Practical Aspects of Immigration
Changes in International Adoption
2011
Immigration Law for the General Practitioner
Potential Minefields as a Result of the Hague Adoption Convention
2010
Teleseminar
Changes in International Adoption
2010
Family Building Expo
Ask the Expert
2009
Phila., Regional Immigration Conference
International Adoption
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can I adopt my nephew from Jamaica ?
30 Jul 2013
Q&A
I have adopted from a Hague convention country 2 years ago ...what does the 2-yr joint residency & custody requirement mean?
10 Jan 2013
Q&A
I was adopted from Seoul Korea in 1974 to an American Family in New Jersey. Why did I not become become a citizen? I was 3 month
10 Jan 2013