Maribel LaFontaine

Maribel LaFontaine

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 28 years

Immigration Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family

1 Church Street, Suite 803, Rockville, MD

About Maribel

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Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

29 years

90%
Family 10%

17 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 26 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1999

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 28 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

LaFontaine & Law Associates

1 Church Street, Suite 803, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Maribel LaFontaine's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Posted by Evelyn | April 22, 2015 | Immigration

Great Experience!!!!

My husband and I were looking for an immigration lawyer to help us fix his immigration status and were recommended to Maribel back in 2012. We scheduled an appointment to speak with her so she can go over how the process was gonna go i liked that i was told up front of all fees and payment that we wo...uld have to make, after a few days we decided that we would start the process. We are now happy to say that my husband is a U.S. resident and the process went so smoothly her assistant Jackie was very attentive to all our questions and concerns and always gave us hope and encouragement that everything was going great. Thanks to everyone who helped in our process your hard work and dedication has changed our family's future for the better!!!!! and i will definitely and already am recommending your office to family and friends!!!

Posted by Livija | November 09, 2014 | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer !

After a previously terrible experience with immigration lawyers I did extensive research and interviewed a variety of immigration law firms before choosing attorney Maribele LaFontaine. Mrs. Maribele LaFontaine went above and beyond my expectations, she explained the entire process, were up front h...onest about everything . After all she made what seemed impossible to me , possible. Her legal assistant Cindy replied to my every email and answered every phone call during the process and really kept me up to date through every step.  She is absolutely Fantastic . This law firm really care about their clients and I'm extremely happy that I found them . Thank you so much. You changed my life forever and for that I'm grateful. I'm glad that I am finally US Permanent Resident after 16 long years and I will use your services again when time come for me to become a Citizen. I would highly recommend this law firm to anyone.

Posted by Fanta | December 11, 2012 | Immigration

She Gave Me Hope

After nearly ten years of unsuccessful attempts and heart ache in trying to settle my immigration status I began considering other options and life outside of the United States. Things became even more complex when I was placed on deportation status. Not only did I have to prove my lawful entry into ...the united states but I also had to deal with my fear of possibly leaving my family behind. As a result of years of minimal progress with my case, my mother suggested that I consult with Attorney Maribel LaFontaine. I presented my EXTREMELY complecated case to her and she did exactly what she promised, and that was to do her absolute best to help me resolve my case. Unlike other attorneys she along with her team supported me and cared about my quality of life. As we tackled the case, she kept me in tuned with every detail pertaining to my case. She managed to achieve things that previous attorneys were unsuccessful at, it was because she studied the case and truly cared. The level of professionalism offered at this firm is top notch. Successfully "we" won the case and I was granted a chance to proceed with my life in the states. Please if you are seeking an attorney that can truly give you the very best legal advice and support, your search ends here because she has what it takes. I have great appreciation in the outcome of my case....Thank You Loads!!!!!!!

Posted by Mario | November 25, 2012 | Immigration

Recommendation for Maribel LaFontaine

After speaking with a few different lawyers about our situation, my wife and I found Ms. LaFontaine. She was upfront about the chances of there being a positive outcome in my case. I was undocumented in this country and I wanted to correct my status in the U.S., but even though my wife is a U.S. born... citizen, she made it clear to us that it would be very difficult. We knew from the very beginning that I would have to return to my home country to await the decision on if my application for Waiver would be approved. After submitting all documentation, I did have to go to my home country, but I was back in the U.S. within 6 months. This is all thanks to Ms. LaFontaine and her attention to detail and dedication to each and every client.

Posted by Anne | November 08, 2012 | Immigration

The Attorney anybody in a delicate situation would appreciate to have

I had a very tough immigration case based on an asylum status. I had already met two immigration lawers who had told me we would lose the case. She was my last chance. The case was not easy first because of a lack of documentation, secondly my testimony was based on my family's who was back home. Thi...rdly, I had a two years back home immigration requirement. Ms. Lafontaine showed her honesty by being franck with me. She showed me my chances of being granted asylum. I appreciated that. It helped me balance my expectations and take it seriously. As I was in the US during the war in my country, it was difficult to prove personal harm and threat. In spite of the authorities in my country concealing the truth, Ms. Lafontaine found the necessary resources to document my case. She paid attention to the tiniest details. She insisted on honesty and required all the evidence. She made her own reseach and double checked every assertion. My case was so well documented that it was handled by the immigration services in less than one month. What is more, the dramatic situation of my family was so well rendered that the immigration officer advised me to hurry and save my family.

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Maribel LaFontaine's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Gardner

Immigration lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maribel is a highly experienced immigration attorney who believes in advising her clients truthfully and does not take a case that she does not believe she can win. I admire her for her candor, her honesty and her talent. I highly recommend her to anyone that needs an immigration attorney."

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Stephen Allen

Immigration lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Maribel is a very experienced and skilled lawyer. She is very committed to helping those in need and offers reasonable rates. She cares about her clients and is a pleasure to work with on related legal matters that need her expertise. I would highly recommend her."

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Joseph Scrofano

Immigration lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It is without reservation that I endorse Maribel for anyone looking for a smart, capable immigration attorney. She is honest and trustworthy and works tirelessly on behalf of her clients."

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Heather Sunderman

Immigration lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maribel is a strong advocate for her clients and is passionate about helping immigrants obtain and maintain status. She excels in assessing a potential client's immigration matter to determine which options are available. Immigration laws, regulations and policy are constantly changing, and Maribel's experience in immigration law is a huge advantage to her clients."

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Katherine Sinkins

Immigration lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maribel is a knowledgeable, dedicated attorney who fights hard for her clients. She has over a decade of experience and knows how to win cases in Immigration Court. She regularly wins cases at the Baltimore MD and Arlington VA Immigration Court and the Immigration Judges respect her work ethic. She also has a lot of family immigration experience and will lay out all the options for a client. She is thorough in her research and her diligence shows in the results she gets for her clients. She is a great listener and is creative in her approach to problematic cases. She stays in touch with her clients on a regular basis and her office staff is very professional. I highly recommend Maribel LaFontaine because of her experience, her ability to relate to her clients and her tenacity. She fights hard for her clients."

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John Severt

Immigration lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. LaFontaine is my "go-to" lawyer when I seek advice concerning potential immigration consequences for my clients who are facing criminal charges. She is knowledgeable, reliable and responsive. The best evidence of my regard for Ms. LaFontaine's legal abilities is that I have referred two of my staff members to her over the past several years for legal assistance involving their family members."

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Howard Hoffman

Immigration lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Maribel is a walking encyclopedia of immigration law knowledge. She does not know just the legal doctrine, but how the law is applied locally by immigration officials. She is very committed to her clients and organized. I do not hestitate to recommend her to those looking for an immigration lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

Internship Mentor, Northwest High School

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Managing Attorney, Law Office of Maribel LaFontaine, P.C

1999 - 2001

Supervising Attorney, Salgado & Associates

1996 - 1999

Paralegal & Associate Attorney, Glinsmann & Glinsmann, Chartered

1995 - 1995

Volunteer Law Graduate, Ayuda, Inc.

1992 - 1994

Law Clerk/Legal Intern, Department Of Defense-Pentagon

Associations

2014 - Present

Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Member

2000 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Education

1989

Fordham University, N.Y.

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, D.C.

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

Academy of Finance

Practice of Law

2007

The Nuts & Bolts of Family Immigration and Naturalization

Immigration

Publications

2006

Hispanic Woman (Mujer Hispana) Why Latino Immigrants Are Speaking Out Across the United States?

Languages

Spanish

English

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