Katja Anneli Charlotta Hedding

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Katja Anneli Charlotta Hedding

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Murfreesboro, TN
Practice Areas: Immigration

632 N Walnut Street, Murfreesboro, TN

About Katja

Biography

Keep the Dream and File the Visa.

I practice exclusively in the area of immigration law. I work with clients from all over the world.

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

The firm practices exclusively in the area of Immigration law. Service is offered for immigration matters including: • Family and business immigration (green cards) • Temporary visas (work, student and fiancé) • U.S. citizenship

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Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 17 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Katja Hedding Attorney at Law

632 N Walnut Street, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130

www.katjaheddinglaw.com

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Katja Anneli Charlotta Hedding's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gary Mullican | December 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green Card

After two years and being denied for green card for my sons with another attorney, I found Katja. On my first visit, she looked at all my applications, forms, and other information and said "yes, I can help you." I felt a ton released from my body. With her confidence and winning smile, I knew she... was the attorney we needed. She explained the procedure and steps we would have to go through. She guided us and assured us everything would work out. And it did. My sons received their green cards. Katja knows the immigration laws. Any question I might have, she knew the answer. She will make you feel very important to to her and your are. Her attorney fees were more than reasonable. You have to trust her judgement and you will. She will make you feel you are a friend not just a client. Her personality is one hundred per cent real. I would recommend Katja without question. She is the best. Thank you Katja for giving me my sons and their piece of mind. You will always be very special to us.

Posted by Jarred | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent and professional immigration service - applying for work visa

Katja is a phenomenal attorney that helped myself apply for a O-1 Visa to work in the United States. I am a young South African working as a sound engineer and have had the opportunity to work in the States for Christian performers. This proved to be a difficult process when we approached other US... attorneys for help as they said I would not meet the requirements for a work visa. When we finally came across Katja, she happily took on my case and helped us to establish a well supported petition to submit for approval. Katja is very thorough and helped us with every step to accomplishing a successfully approved O-1 Visa. I would recommend her to anyone looking for immigration help. Thanks for everything Katja! Regards Jarred

Posted by Elizabeth | June 26, 2014 | Immigration

Excellent Immigration Lawyer

My first time experience interacting with a lawyer has been awesome. I was at the point where I no longer knew what I had to do with our I-601 waiver case. But, thanks to that first phone call I made with Ms. Hedding, I knew she would be able to help my husband and I. Ms. Hedding was always honest... and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. I really liked how from beginning to end she explained and broke everything down for me step by step. Katja Hedding was exactly the type of the lawyer I needed to get through this hard time. She helps you understand and feel comfortable with every detail there is to know about. Not only does she work hard but, she shows how much she really cares about your immigration issue. Something I really liked about Ms. Hedding was the fact that she was always working and getting things done ahead of time. Our immigration case was resolved very quickly thanks to Ms. Hedding’s experience and dedication. I strongly recommend her for your immigration needs.

Posted by Kathleen and Raquel | January 24, 2014 | Immigration

An extremely helpful and knowledgeable attorney for immigration issues.

Katja was very knowledgeable and helpful in our application process to adjust to permanent resident status. She went over the process very clearly and carefully and was of tremendous value in filling out the somewhat intimidating amount of paperwork involved. She was very aware of the most up to da...te and current changes in the immigration laws and especially the recent rulings involving DOMA and TPS. I would recommend her to anyone going through this process. Her insight and assurance made this process much less complicated and overwhelming. Katja kept us informed of the necessary steps in this process and she is a very personable person to work with.

Posted by Gabby | November 01, 2013 | Immigration

Professional and Personable

I had never worked with any type of lawyer before and was hesitant about working with one. But, from my initial contact with Ms. Hedding, I knew that she was the type of lawyer that I was looking for. She is professional, attentive, and extremely personable. She helps you understand the process of... what you are filing and breaks it up into steps so that it does not get overwhelming. Ms. Hedding has assisted my husband and I on filing a I-601A waiver and we are very grateful for her. Throughout our process she has been very thorough. What I enjoy most about working with Ms. Hedding is the fact that she is accessible. I can email or call her and she will respond in a timely manner. She has "held our hand" throughout the way. I highly recommend her.

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James Barger

Immigration lawyer | Mar 14

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"Katja is outstanding. She understands all aspects of immigration law and is always willing to help you understand in a very straightforward manner. You can trust her to take care of your needs."

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Dawn Garcia

Immigration lawyer | Nov 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Kraff

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Lacour

Immigration lawyer | Apr 27

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"I endorse this lawyer. Quality representation and exceptional attentiveness to clients."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 24

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"I endorse this lawyer. Very skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to the law."

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Unknown lawyer | Nov 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Immigration lawyer | Sep 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 16

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"I strongly endorse Katja. Highly respected in the legal community with an outstanding reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Mark Oxford

Immigration lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Hedding. She is multilingual and her answers and reviews on this site reflect a great deal knowledge and experience. Highly recommended."

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Saam Ghiaasiaan

Unknown lawyer | Jul 22

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"Responsible and respected member of the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | May 19

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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A.J. Arias

Immigration lawyer | May 13

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"I personally endorse Attorney Hedding for being an outstanding practitioner in her field and for bringing quality legal work to her clients."

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Jason Pietryga

Immigration lawyer | May 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Randal Moore

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Apr 24

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"I endorse attorney Hedding."

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Jeffrey Runge

Immigration lawyer | Apr 21

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"I endorse this lawyer. Experienced and highly regarded in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Apr 11

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Gunda Brost

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with pleasure. Ms. Hedding is an outstanding immigration practitioner, as her accurate and insightful answers on the avvo website demonstrate."

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Pamela Kelly

Immigration lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katja is an attorney of character, quiet strength and compassion. She is not one to let the word "no" prevent her from trying to get to a "yes." And that is the type of attorney that a client needs especially in the immigration law field. I strongly recommend Katja."

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Daniel Migden

Immigration lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Katja for several years and had the pleasure of working with her. Katja is, without a doubt, hard-working, diligent, and shows a great amount of pride and care in her work. I would ask her to be my lawyer."

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James Barger

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Dawn Garcia

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Jonathan Lacour

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Judd Nemiro

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Jarrett Blakeley

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Richard Geller

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

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Saam Ghiaasiaan

Immigration lawyer

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Mark Oxford

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Jason Pietryga

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Randal Moore

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Richard Rosenstein

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Jeffrey Runge

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Daniel Migden

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Gunda Brost

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Pamela Kelly

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Christian Lassen

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Attorney for Justice, Tennessee Supreme Court

2016

Super Lawyers Rising Star MidSouth 2016, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Attorney for Justice, Tennessee Supreme Court

1999

Scholarship, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

1995

Visiting student, Nordic Council of Ministeres

1993

ERASMUS visiting student, Erasmus Programme/European Commission

Work Experience

2010 - 2016

Attorney, Katja Hedding Attorney at Law

2009 - 2010

Contract Attorney, Various Law Firms & Companies

2003 - 2006

Legal Officer, The Parliamentary Ombudsman of Finland

1999 - 2000

Political Secretary, Nordic Counsel Centre Group

Associations

2013 - Present

AILA Midsouth Pro Bono Committee

Committee Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

American Immigration Lawyers Association (MidSouth chapter)

Rutherford/Cannon County Legal Professionals

Tennessee Bar Association

Rutherford Cannon County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

O-1 Extraordinary ability visa

Visa secured

I-60iA Waiver Cases

Approved

TPS Initial Late Filing

TPS Initial Late Filing Approved

R-1

Visa secured

U-visas

U-visa approved

U-visas

Visa secured

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Education

2009

Vanderbilt University Law School

LL.M - Master of Laws

1997

Helsinki University Law Faculty

LL.M - Master of Laws

1995

Uppsala University Department Of Law

Jur.Kand. (LL.M)

Speaking Engagements

2016

Lunch and Learn

Immigration Law

2016

Immigration Seminar

Immigration Law

2015

The Executive Action on Immigration

Preparing for Executive Action on Immigration

2015

The Executive Action on Immigration

Preparing for Executive Action on Immigration

2014

The Executive Action on Immigration

Preparing for Executive Action on Immigration

2014

The Executive Action on Immigration

Preparing for Executive Action on Immigration

2014

"Spotlight on Scandinavia"

Obtaining a Work Permit in Finland

2013

Violencia doméstica - Seminario de la U visa

Domestic Violence and U-visas

2013

Rutherford County Bar Association

Basic Immigration Law

Publications

2016

TBA Immigration Law Section New Policy Guidance on Extreme Hardship

1997

Nordic Council Final Report: 6th parliamentary Conference on co-operation in the Baltic Sea Area

Languages

Finnish

Swedish

German

Activity

Top Contributor

Katja earned significant contribution points in 2014.

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