Cynthia Groomes Katz

Cynthia Groomes Katz

4.7
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 30 years

Immigration Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Immigration

1700 Rockville Pike., Suite 400, Rockville, MD

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1998

Good Standing

Licensed in Maryland for 30 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1995

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

Law Offices Of Cynthia A. Groomes, PC

1700 Rockville Pike., Suite 400, Rockville, MD, 20852

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Cynthia Groomes Katz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (2) 4 star (1)
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Posted by anonymous | April 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

No such thing as an impossible outcome

Attorney Katz was the only immigration attorney willing to take my wife's case. She was super detailed and even in the first meeting had ideas on how to handle the case whereas other attorneys said it wasn't possible. Mrs. Katz took the case and the end result was better than expected. I would defini...tely recommend Mrs. Katz for anyone going through a tough immigration issue.

Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2014 | Consulted Attorney

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

Appreciative

Ms Cynthia Grooms Katz was very helpful to me. I appreciate her efforts in taking the much needed time to respond to me. She's very professional and capable in addressing my questions. Thanks Cynthia.

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2010

Expert Immigration Lawyer

She is the one of the best immigration lawyers around. She saved my 17 year old son from deportation to India. Thanks to her! I would highly recommend her. http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=107182&catid=15

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Reprimand issued in MD, 2016

updated on 04/27/2018

Reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2007

Advocate of the Year, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Washington D.C. Chapter

1986

Amelia Bel Rio Award, Barnard College

N/A

Volunteer of the Year Award, League of Korean Americans

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Cynthia A. Groomes, P.C.

Associations

2009 - Present

Maryland Immigration Litigation Committee

Charter Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Bar Association of Montgomery County

Member

Maryland Bar Foundation

Member

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2008 - 2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Advocacy Committee

Chair

2008 - 2009

Bar Association of Montgomery County, Immigration Law Section

Chair

2007 - 2008

Bar Association of Montgomery County, Immigration Law Section

Co-Chair

2005 - 2006

American Immigration Lawyers Association

CLE Committee

Education

1992

Duke University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Duke University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1986

Barnard College of Columbia University

AB

Speaking Engagements

2009

Bar Association of Montgomery County Moderator Law Day Conference, Immigration Law Section

Employment and Immigration Law

2009

American Immigration Lawyers Association CLE

Fundamentals of Detention and Removal

2008

Bar Association of Montgomery County Moderator Panel

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity

2008

Bar Association of Montgomery County Moderator Law Day Conference, Immigration Law Section

Panel on Immigration Courts Proceeding

2007

Bar Association of Montgomery County Moderator Law Day Conference, Immigration Law Section

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

2006

American Immigration Lawyers Association CLE

Fundamentals of Immigration Law

2006

American Immigration Lawyers Association CLE

Law Practice Management - How to Start and Maintain Your Own Law Practice

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