Lynn Garfinkel

Lynn Garfinkel

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Immigration

3025 Daniel LN NW, Washington, DC

About Lynn

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

We represent clients in the U.S. and at embassies worldwide, preparing temporary and permanent visas, petitions for relatives, employers, and self-petitioners, waivers for fraud, crime, unlawful presence, deportation defense and Board appeals.

19 years

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2008

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 19 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Garfinkel Immigration Law

3025 Daniel LN NW, Washington, DC, 20015

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Lynn Garfinkel's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ella | March 13, 2018 | Immigration

Very professional and highly recommended

I had a very difficult immigration case and Lynn took care of everything and was terrific in nailing down smallest details and information of the case to the essentials to present before USCIS. Lynn’s ability to give personal attention to clients, work diligently with attention to details, write ...concisely and achieve results is striking. I had an interview for my application and Lynn accompanied me during my interview. I am highly impressed with her unmatched excellence in providing top-quality immigration representation. Lynn is very knowledgeable and excellent at her job. I am so glad that I had her as my attorney. Lynn is fantastic; she is a super lawyer with a very strong personality. I strongly recommend Lynn to anyone looking for a champion immigration attorney, and I assure that they cannot go wrong.

Lynn Garfinkel

Replied last March 13, 2018

Thank you! I very much appreciate it!

Posted by Huda | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB1 visa

I had the pleasure to work with Lawyer Lynn towards EB1 visa application. Lynn was extremely professional and helpful from the first moment that I had meeting with her. She walked me though the whole process and made sure that I understood all the details and what was expected from me. Lynn and her a...ssistant were always available to respond to any questions or concerns I had in mind. Lynn Showed real dedication, interest and commitment to help me with the application. I really did not feel as a "client" . This is very important to highlight given how stressful these applications can be for any applicants. Working with individuals that can show emotional humble empathy was one of the most important criterion for me to select the right lawyers and Lynn definitely met and exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend lawyer Lynn for any immigration challenging case.

Lynn Garfinkel

Replied last March 13, 2018

Thank you so very much!!

Posted by Antolin | February 24, 2015 | Immigration

Thank you letter

Me and my wife cherlinda once again extending our hearful of thanks to the job well done by atty. Lynn garfinkell.after so many years of waiting hiring several different attorneys and finally,luckily found her.She did a very great job once in a million.We will not forget her.I will not not hesitate t...o recommend her to anybody with immigration problems.Thank you so much again atty.lynn garfinkel.

Posted by K. | September 07, 2014 | Immigration

Left the original firm to move to hers

Lynn has done both of my husband's green card cases. The original application process was a breeze. After two years, we needed to apply to renew his green card. The firm we were with didn't have her do the paper work and as such, we ran into many problems. We were asked to submit more evidence by... Immigration. At this time, Lynn was leaving the original firm to start her own. We happily followed her to retain her as our lawyer again. The evidence she submitted was heavily organized. It had a cover letter, table of contents to easily understand the evidence as well as a thorough explanation of mine and my husbands rather peculiar situation. Two weeks after filing again, we were approved. I'll be using her again when it is time for my husband to gain his citizenship! She also stayed in constant contact with me through out the process; an email never went unanswered for more than 24 hours.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2014 | Immigration

Highly recommended

My case was very difficult,needs adjustment of status. Attorney Lynn Garifinkel handled my case with great precision and commitment. I got my Green Card,thanks for Lynn make adiffrence in my life. She was there for me and even did things outside of my expectations of her.She has great sense of humo...r,affordable fee with efficient work.I felt lucky to have her as my attorney. Thank you so much for everything you have done for me.I would highly recommended her to all people who needs help in immigration.

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Lynn Garfinkel's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Drake

Immigration lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Lynn for two years. She's experienced, trust-worthy and dedicated and will not rest until she obtains the right result for her clients."

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Parva Fattahi

Unknown lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Lynn Garfinkel is an intelligent attorney, a passionate advocate, and a great problem solver. She is very knowledgeable about immigration law. I would confidently hire her, if I am in need of an immigration lawyer."

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Ivan Yacub

Immigration lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Garfinkel. She knows immigration law. She is a problem solver for immigrants and their families. She understands the complexity of immigration law and finds real world, sensible solutions. I highly recommend her for every aspect of immigration law."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Advocacy Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2014

Advocacy Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney / Owner, Garfinkel Immigration Law, LLC

2011 - 2014

Attorney, Carliner & Remes, PC

2007 - 2011

Attorney, Yacub Law Offices, LLC

Associations

2014 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association, Immigration Section

Member/Speaker

2014 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association, Social Committee

Member

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington, DC chapter)

Member / Liaison

2006 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)

Chairperson

2013 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)

Chairperson

2012 - 2013

Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Member

2009 - 2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Co-Chair, EOIR Liaison Committee

2006 - 2010

Amnesty International, USA

SIF Grant Committee Mid-Atlantic Representative

Education

2000

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Lewis and Clark College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Languages

English

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