$ 300-450 per hour
Irene Arfaras Steffas
About Irene
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
70%
41 years | 500 cases
Adoption
30%
42 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 31 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 41 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 41 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Irene Arfaras Steffas
4343 Shallowford Road, H-1, Marietta, GA, 30062
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Posted by Sue | December 09, 2014 | Adoption
Excellent Service
We used Irene Steffas and her team to fulfil the adoption of our grandson, through the Hague Adoption process. We live in the USA, and our grandson was born in the UK. The whole International adoption process is so complicated and involved, that we didn't even know what we didn't know! It takes a ...
Posted by Jessica | December 03, 2014
Steffas & Associates
Irene Steffas and Steffas and Associates are truely amazing, they are completely open and honest with any information I have needed and they have been very kind and easy to speak with anytime I have needed them.
Irene Arfaras Steffas's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Although I'm in a different state, an adoption attorney myself I knew Irene was one of the country's leading intercountry adoption experts - an area in which we "domestic" attorneys are often somewhat ignorant. Her excellent reputation extends well outside her home state. Irene was full of wisdom and helpful assistance to me in revising an adoption book I was writing in the chapter on intercountry adoption. Irene is the best."
"I had the pleasure of working with Irene in a very complicated matter. With her advice and expert opinion regarding international adoption, we were successful in obtaining a positive outcome for our client."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a very knowledgeable attorney who cares deeply for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Irene's knowledge of immigration and adoption law is unsurpassed."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a dedicated and passionate attorney who knows the law exceptionally well."
"I sought out Irene on a very complicated immigration-related adoption matter and also Hague Convention case. She was excellent and helped tremendously with her expertise . A great attorney and expert."
"I endorse this lawyer. A compassionate attorney."
"The adoption queen!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Stefffas is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Steffas for several years and even though I am in Texas, she is the one I call when I have international adoption questions, especially if they involve the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption. She is incredibly knowledgable and a wonderful person."
"I endorse this lawyer. She has particular expertise in international adoption matters."
"Irene is a national expert on issues regarding children and immigration - especially in the adoption arena. We are lucky to have her in the Atlanta area!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2007
Angel in Adoption, Congressional Coalition Adoption Institute
2004
President's Award, American Academy of Adoption Attorneys
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Approved Person - Incoming & Outgoing, Steffas & Associates, P.C.
2007 - Present
Attorney, Steffast & Associates, PC
1995 - 2007
Attorney, Irene Steffas, P.C.
1986 - 1995
Attorney, Irene M Arfaras, PA
1984 - 1986
Associate, Krug, Berman & Silverman
Associations
2015 - Present
Florida Council on Adoptionmember
2010 - Present
Georgia Council of Adoption Lawyersfounding member
1994 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaAttorney Member
1993 - Present
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysFellow
1987 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia chapter)Attorney Member
1984 - Present
Florida Bar
Federal Bar Association
Member
1984 - 1994
State Bar of TexasAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Breach of Duty of Candor
NBC accepts our response and approves case
In re Adoption of D.J.F.M., 643 S.E.2d 879, 284 Ga. App. 420 (Ga. App., 2007)
Case was reversed and remanded to trial court in favor of Petitioners.
Education
1983
S. Texas College of Law
law
Speaking Engagements
2019
Annual Conference
Citizenship for Children born abroad
2013
Webinar on Children's Immigration
Intercountry Adoptions & Hague Convention
2013
GA-AL AILA conference
Avoiding Heart Break in adoptions by relatives
2013
AILA webinar
Habitual Residence and the Hague Convention
2013
Adoption Law
Solving Obstacles to Int'l Adoptions
2012
Spring Conference of AILA
Intercountry Adoptions & Immigration
2012
local news in SC
Consular Processing for adopted child in Mexico
2012
Immigration Issues
Intercountry Adoption
2012
AILA's Annual Conference
The Grand Ol Orphan and Other Adoptions
2009
Meeting with Kygyzstan's Senators
US Safeguards to Intercountry Adoptions
2007
Human Rights Hearings by Kazakhstan Ombudsman
Intercountry Adoptions
2006
US Implementation of the Hague Convention
Intercountry Adoptions: US perspective
2003
World Congress on Adoption
US Intercountry Adoptions
Publications
2010
The Federal Lawyer
The Hague Adoption Convention and Its Impact on All Adoption
2008
The Int'l Adoption Sourcebook
Intercountry Adoptions
2004
Adoption Law: Practice & Procedure for 21st Century
Federal Laws & Regulations Governing Intercountry Adoptions
Languages
Greek
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Overstayed B1/B2 visa for 1 month. Mom has schizophrenia. Is asylum/refugee case possible?
10 Mar 2015
Q&A
Criminal charges vs ordinance violation
20 Jun 2014
Q&A
Is an attorney needed to expedite adoption?
05 Jun 2014