Elizabeth Ann Kohler

Elizabeth Ann Kohler

also known as Elizabeth Ann Kohler Maya, Elizabeth Kohler Maya

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at Vienna, VA
Practice Areas: Immigration

N/A, Vienna, VA

About Elizabeth

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

All areas of immigration law, with particular focus on employment and family-based immigration, federal litigation, asylum, waivers of inadmissibility, relief from removal, immigration consequences of criminal activity and gender-based issues.

22 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 23 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2002

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Location

Law Offices of Elizabeth Ann Kohler

N/A, Vienna, VA, 22181

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Elizabeth Ann Kohler's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

More than excellent!

A very professional experienced lawyer. She did a great job for my case, and provided extremely thorough and professional research/ case. She responds quickly, answers any questions, is always helpful and understanding. I highly recommend her

Posted by Rebecca | February 24, 2015 | Immigration

Excellent Experience with Elizabeth

I highly recommend Elizabeth. My husband moved to the United States from New Zealand 2.5 years ago. The residency process seemed quite daunting to us and we were uncertain of what steps to take. After our first meeting with Elizabeth, we felt immensely better. She calmly walked us through the pro...cess to apply for a green card/permanent residency and patiently answered all of our questions. She presented a variety of options to us and helped us weigh the pros and cons of each. Elizabeth is extremely knowledgeable and able to explain a complicated process in a manner that is clear and logical. In addition, she is responsive, warm and friendly. My husband and I have nothing but positive things to say about Elizabeth and her firm (Bromberg Kohler Maya and Maschler) - we are so lucky to have had her support and guidance over the past few years.

Posted by Canadian Doc | April 22, 2014 | Immigration

Top Notch Lawyer!

My wife had a complicated immigration case that kept us in limbo between the US and Canada for a number of years. Elizabeth and her team were unbelievably helpful and supportive. They kept us informed, were extremely approachable, and didn't make any false promises. Elizabeth was also clear on w...hat her area of expertise was and offered to refer us to other lawyers if we had any questions that she wasn't comfortable answering. Everything worked out fine in the end but even if it hadn't we were really happy with how we were being treated and the advice that we were given. Elizabeth really goes above and beyond and responds to emails promptly and at bizarre hours of the day/night just to keep you in the loop. We've dealt with several lawyers and have not encountered anyone like her. We enthusiastically recommend her!

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2012 | Immigration

Great Immigration Lawyer!

I was a client of Elizabeth Kohler Maya when I processed my green card application. I was rather intimidated by the amount of paper work required and didn't know whether or not I met the conditions to apply under the EB-1 category. Ms. Kohler Maya was very helpful and made the whole process as painle...ss as possible and kept me fully informed at every step of the way. She was always available and answered emails even on weekends and at night. I would definitely recommend her because of her professionalism and knowledge.

Posted by aderaw | March 06, 2011 | Immigration

What More Can I Ask>

We started our immigration case by ourselves without a lawyer. We didn’t succeed and restarted it with another lawyer, with whom I was not totally satisfied. A friend referred us to Mr. Richard S. Bromberg’s Law Office. We went and Elizabeth took our case. Elizabeth Ann Kohler is an excellent ...lawyer who not only knows her profession, but also works hard to help her clients. She knows the law. She listens to, and understands her clients’ ideas and feelings. She made me and my wife so comfortable to the point that we felt like talking to a family member rather than to a lawyer. She really cares and helps. She helped us. Our case succeeded because of Elizabeth’s meticulously professional work. Even if our case had not succeeded, I wouldn’t have had any reservations about her being an excellent lawyer who works hard to help her clients. Elizabeth and her assistant Julia Reeder form an excellent work team. They are very well organized and thorough. They leave no room for errors. Our family is very much grateful to have gotten such an unreserved and caring service. I would definitely recommend Elizabeth to anybody with immigration issues. Liz, you are wonderful and we love you. Thank you.

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Elizabeth Ann Kohler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Federico Serrano

Immigration lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I heartily endorse my colleague Elizabeth Kohler-Maya. She’s a consummate professional advocating on behalf of her clients. Her service to the community and to the immigration bar speaks highly of herself and her practice."

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Mihaela Petre

Immigration lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am thrilled to write this endorsement for my colleague, attorney Elizabeth Kohler-Maya. I have collaborated with Elizabeth on a wide variety of immigration cases and I have always been impressed by her expertise and her high ethical standards. Elizabeth is a hard-working, knowledgeable and compassionate immigration lawyer. She is very organized and always takes the time to understand her clients’ needs and to assess a case from all angles before choosing the best strategy. Aside from providing top quality legal representation to her clients, Elizabeth gives back to the community by doing pro bono work and mentoring less experienced immigration attorneys. I am truly fortunate to have Elizabeth as my colleague and mentor and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an outstanding immigration attorney."

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Kevin Burke

Immigration lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms Kohler's answers on Avvo demonstrate a depth of knowledge of immigration law and a profound ability to analyze complex legal problems. I am happy to endorse her."

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Robert Lorey

Immigration lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I heartily endorse this lawyer. Liz is personally dedicated to helping the disadvantaged with vigor and professionalism."

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Jesus Novo

Immigration lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is always on point with her answers and she shows a proficient command of the subject."

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Thanh Doan

Immigration lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is my privilege to endorse Ms. Elizabeth Kohler Maya. Liz and I have collaborated in our various capacities from committees in professional organizations to advocates in individual cases. In all these roles, I have always found Liz to be the consummate professional. She is intelligent, organized, and compassionate about the practice of immigration law. I refer clients to her all the time knowing that they will be in the best of hands. The legal profession is better because of people like Liz."

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Jeannine Gomez

Immigration lawyer

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Mohammad Syed

Immigration lawyer

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Federico Serrano

Immigration lawyer

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Sara Ryu

Immigration lawyer

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Mihaela Petre

Immigration lawyer

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Richard Bromberg

Immigration lawyer

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Brian Green

Immigration lawyer

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Robert Lorey

General practice lawyer

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Thanh Doan

Immigration lawyer

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Toni Maschler

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2014

Education Division Leader of the Year, AILA DC Chapter

2014

Pro Bono Star, AILA National

2012

AV Preeminent 4.7 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Outstanding Mentor of the Year, Catholic Charities Pro Bono Program

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney, Bromberg, Kohler Maya & Petre, PLLC

2002 - 2003

Clerk, US District Court, Western District of Virginia

2001 - 2001

Legal Intern, American Immigration Council (formerly known as American Immigration Law Foundation)

2001 - 2001

Legal Intern, Tahirih Justice Center

2001 - 2002

law clerk, Law Office of Palma Yanni

2000 - 2000

Legal Intern, Ayuda Clinica Legal Latina

2000 - 2000

Law Clerk, Law Offices of Gwenna Kay Tibbits

1998 - 1999

Program Assistant, American Bar Association

1995 - 1996

Program Assistant, Peacework Development Fund, Inc.

Associations

2017 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)

Chair Elect

2011 - Present

Hispanic Bar Association of Washington D. C.

Member

2011 - Present

Hispanic National Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Bar Member

2010 - Present

Immigration Advocates Network

Message Board Moderator

2004 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington, DC chapter)

Member

2017 - 2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)

Vice Chair

2016 - 2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)

Secretary

2015 - 2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)

Treasurer

2014 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)

Chair, Webinar Committee

2013 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)

Chair, Annual Conference Committee

2010 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington D.C. chapter)

Vice-Chair; Annual Conference

2008 - 2008

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington, DC chapter)

Education Committee Member

2007 - 2009

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington D.C. chapter)

Advocacy Committee Member

Education

2002

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

College of Mount Saint Vincent

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Facebook Live Discussion Recission of DACA

2017

Community Forum

Know Your Rights

2014

Panel on Immigration Law Practice

Practicing Immigration Law

2014

Model Hearing

"The Hearing"

2012

Understanding the Administration's New Policy of Deferred Action for DREAMers

Deferred Action Policy for DREAMers

2012

Training Event

Working with Undocumented Youth

2012

Monthly meeting

How to Remain Legally in the US

2012

Immigration Law Fundamentals Grounds of Inadmissibility and Waivers

2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington D.C. chapter) Annual Conference

Legal Ethics - Panel Moderator

2010

Pushing for a Dream Act The DREAM Act

2010

Immigration Myths & Facts and the State of Comprehensive Reform

Comprehensive Immigration Reform

2008

American Dream Program with Elliott Francis

Role of Immigration in US

2007

Como Puedo Vivir en Los Estados Unidos

Immigration Basics

2005

Ley de Inmigracion en Los Estados Unidos de Norteamerica

Immigration Law in the US

Publications

2012

2011

Bromberglaw Blog and monthly client newsletter Various contributions

Languages

Spanish

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