Elizabeth Marie Cuenca

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Elizabeth Marie Cuenca

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 10 years

Immigration Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Guardianship, Probate, Estate Planning

Hyde House, 1646 W. Snow Ave., Tampa, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Elizabeth

Biography

Bilingual: English & Spanish! Client service is my top priority! Call or text for a consult today! 813-693-2094.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Immigration 80%

I have experience with legal representation for naturalization, adjustment of status, removal of conditions on lawful permanent residency, U-Visas, affirmative asylum and removal defense.

10 years

80%
Guardianship 10%

10 years

10%
Estate Planning 5%

10 years

5%
Probate 5%

10 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 10 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2015

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Elizabeth Cuenca, P.A.

Hyde House, 1646 W. Snow Ave., Tampa, FL, 33606

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Elizabeth Cuenca, P.A.

Station House, 260 1st Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701

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Elizabeth Marie Cuenca's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nohra | March 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best in Tampa!

From the very first moment I met Attorney Elizabeth, she was incredibly kind, She even welcomed me with a hug, and I immediately felt a strong sense of empathy from her. I knew right away that we would have a great attorney-client relationship. My case was a bit complicated, but she guided me eve...ry step of the way. Throughout the entire process, we were able to gather all the necessary evidence. She even took the time to study the case with me. We met at least every 15 days to practice what my trial with the judge would be like. She even brought in a translator and a collegue so we could simulate how the court session would go and what to expect on the day of the hearing. I truly felt comfortable with her, she is an honest person who knows exactly what she is doing, understands the law, and knows the right approach to take. My case took time, but I was always able to contact her, she even answered my messages outside of regular business hours. She has always responded to my texts and has been there whenever I needed. She keeps everything up to date with documentation, and I could clearly see her responsibility and dedication throughout the entire process. I am grateful to God first, but also to Elizabeth, because I know that God placed her in my path, and she was the one who guided me to achieve my long-awaited U.S. residency. Thank you, Elizabeth, for everything you did for me and my family! She is the best attorney in Tampa, ( and I have known a lot)

Posted by Gerard | July 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic

Elizabeth was fantastic the whole way through my application for citizenship. I found her to be very focused whenever we spoke, and felt informed and aware of where we were at each stage of the process. It was a pleasure working with Elizabeth and I am now a proud and grateful U.S. citizen. I would r...ecommend her to anyone looking for an immigration attorney.

Posted by Mathew | May 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incredibly above and beyond.

Judy and I had already withdrew our immigration application years ago due to legal problems, and we tried to warn Elizabeth that it wasn’t going to a simple case. It did turn out to be a nightmare, and I was sure that she would get frustrated and want lots more money or simply quit. Elizabeth was wi...th us all the way, and she seemed to love us as much as we love her. Victory is ours. Thank you so much Elizabeth.

Elizabeth Cuenca

Replied last May 8, 2023

Thank you both for all your efforts with your case! It was a true pleasure working with you both.

Posted by Taulant Vata | September 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A professional lawyer to work with.

As a client I was highly satisfied working with Elizabeth Cuenca as my lawyer because she was available at all times when needed. She always kept me informed on the status of my case and was very knowledgeable about all aspects pertaining to immigration. I worked with her for three years and she even... followed up with me after I received my Green Card. Her professionalism was great and overall I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of an immigration attorney.

Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stop looking for the perfect immigration lawyer...you found her!

My wife and I contracted Elizabeth for our green card interview and were VERY glad we did. We had an attorney for the fiance' visa process based in my wife's home country. That service was designed to help us through the visa application AND the green card process. While they did a great job getting ...us up to the green card interview, we later realized how IMPORTANT it is to have a USA based lawyer help us with the preparation and completion of the actual green card interview. Bringing someone to the USA is a difficult, tedious and expensive process. It is easy to try to save on the final step and go to the green card interview without representation. That is a MISTAKE you should not make. Don't try to save a little bit of money when you have already invested your heart, time and money to get to this point! Elizabeth will prepare you for the interview and be by your side throughout the process. She is detailed oriented and very experienced. That she is pleasant and fun is just a bonus. She was generous with her time and responded quickly to every question; even during non-business hours. You cannot find a better or more knowledgeable person to assist you with this difficult process. Stop searching for immigration representation...you already found the best!

Elizabeth Cuenca

Replied last October 31, 2019

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure working with you both.

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Elizabeth Marie Cuenca's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mathew Leverone

Unknown lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse this lawyer. Elizabeth is not only a very intelligent and capable attorney, she truly is passionate about helping her clients achieve a positive outcome. She demonstrates a level of empathy and compassion that sets her apart, and frankly the legal profession could use more like her."

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Leonardo Perez

Immigration lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Elizabeth is dedicated to her clients and their immigration issues. She embraces and understands cultural differences. Her creativity, determination, and passion in helping others enable Elizabeth to serve her clients to the fullest."

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Allison Cuenca

Immigration lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Ms. Pophal closely for several years now and refer all of my immigration clients to her. Ms. Pophal is professional, ethical, and diligent. She ensures that she addresses her clients concerns and needs, especially when it comes to navigating immigration laws that are in constant flux. She takes the time to prepare for her meetings and court appearances, making the client feel comfortable in court hearings that a client may not necessarily know what to expect. I highly recommend and endorse Ms. Pophal."

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Christos Pavlidis

Elder law lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked closely with Elizabeth Pophal for over a year. She is exceedingly knowledgeable in the area of Elder Law and always took the time to get to know and care about her clients. She pays attention to detail and is always well prepared for court hearings and client meetings. She is exceptional at managing her time and will always ensure that her clients are well-represented and taken care of. She also acts professionally towards everyone, both in and outside of the courtroom. I would wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Scholastic excellence Award, University of Denver Sturm College of Law

2015

Faculty Fellowships, University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Work Experience

2018 - Present

CEO, Elizabeth Cuenca, P.A.

2016 - 2018

Immigration Attorney, Neil F. Lewis, PA Immigration Attorneys

2015 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Gilbert Garcia Group, P.A.

2013 - 2014

Legal Extern, Goodspeed & Merrill

2013 - 2014

Corporate Legal Extern, AngloGold Ashanti America's Inc.

2013 - 2014

Corporate Legal Extern, Envision Healthcare Corporation

Associations

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Education

2015

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2015

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Corporate/commercial Law Certificate

2011

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2025

Association for Continuing Legal Education

2024 Professionalism Expectations: A Mandatory CLE for Members of The Florida Bar

2025

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Beyond the Breach: Ethical Cybersecurity Considerations for Lawyers & Law Firms

2025

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Proceedings, PRotocols, and the Greener Arbitrated Pledge

2024

Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education Committee

Ethical and Practical Realities of Guardianships

2024

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Ethical and Practical Realities of Guardianships

2024

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Updates to Immigration Court

2022

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Representing Asylum Seekers: Tools & Techniques

2022

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace and Life

2022

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Walking the Line: Keeping Billing Practices Ethica

2022

Association for Continuing Legal Education

AILA Central Florida Chapter Annual Conference

2021

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Surviving a Cyber Attack: Protecting Your Firm

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

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