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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best attorney ever

Ms.Pophal has been very comforting, understanding and awesome to work with. Could not be more satisfied with her services and help! Our case was a hard one, and she managed to handle it without any issues. Successful outcome. Very grateful!

Posted by Ny Pham | January 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Very professional, friendly and respectful

Thank you so much Ms Elizabeth and your office for taking a good care of my case. You did such an amazing job with my case. I got an approval letter today and I was so happy. You’re very professional and friendly. I really appreciate it! :)

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Naturalization Petition

Right from the preparation to the interview, this attorney was professional and very reassuring even when the interview was rescheduled three times. She attended the interview with me and we were successful. Please accept our gratitude. Thank you

Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Absolutely excellent!

I hired Attorney Pophal for my Naturalization process and I can't say enough good things about her professionalism, diligence, and dedication to my immigration matter. She was always willing to answer any of my questions and made me feel at ease about my application. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her a...gain.

Posted by Mine | June 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional, Knowledgeable and Respectful

Ms. Pophal is a terrific attorney who is a great listener and addressed my concerns in a thoughtful, constructive way. Was very happy that she followed through with even the smallest details of the case and was highly knowledgeable on immigration law. Thoughtful, intelligent, and responsive - everyth...ing you want in an immigration attorney. Highly recommended!

Elizabeth Cuenca

Replied last June 28, 2017

Thank you so much for the comment, Mine! It was my 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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