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Ms. Nguyen-Schmitz brings over 20 years of comprehensive legal experience to her practice, with a cum laude, Juris Doctor degree from William Mitchell College of Law. Her reputable career includes positions with a Senior Judge, leading law firms, for the State as a prosecutor, and as an Asst. Vice President for the nation’s leading bank in the trust department. Predominantly focusing on immigration law, Ms. Nguyen-Schmitz’s practice frequently extends to criminal and family law matters because all three areas of law are inexplicably intertwined. Esteemed for her legal expertise and unique ability to connect with individuals from varied backgrounds, Ms. Nguyen-Schmitz’s is acknowledged for her impactful contributions—earning accolades such as the 2018 Attorney-of-the-Month and numerous other awards. She led the Minnesota State Bar Immigration Section as Chair, served as EOIR Liaison for American Immigration Lawyer’s Assoc. (AILA) and has engaged with numerous legal organizations, illustrating her dedication to the legal community. As a presenter and moderator at numerous continuing legal education seminars, her unique skills cover critical immigration topics, reflecting her ongoing commitment to the legal profession's development and her clients' needs.
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State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2004
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Posted by Lizet | January 22, 2026
Immigration Services
I highly recommend Alyssa! She has excellent communication and was always attentive with my questions and concerns. She truly cares and wants to help in any way she can. If you are looking for a trusted attorney, please reach out to Alyssa. You won’t be disappointed!
Posted by Oshane | April 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great immigration Attorney
It was really great working with Alyssa for my immigration case. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout my case. She did a great job at communicating with USCIS and providing me with frequent case status updates. She also provided my wife and I with great materials and feedback to pro...
Posted by Niki | May 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Miracle Worker
Thank you to Alyssa me and my husband are together again. My husband was deported but Alyssa got him back with a waiver and we had another attorney before her and that is how my husband was deported but she is our miracle worker and took over and got my husband back.We consider her our miracle worker...
Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Top notch lawyer!
Alyssa is a very competent, no-nonsense with a kind heart lawyer - a rare combination these days. She communicated upfront what the expectations were; all the paper work needed; and when we can expect the work permit. She reviewed the submitted materials in great details. Everything was spot on. ...
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing lawyer
I hire Alyssa a year ago because another lawyer screwed up our case. Alyssa was direct & honest what she could and could not do and she did an amazing job and we won our case. She and her assistant always let us know what was going always answered our questions. Unlike other attorney Alyssa was direc...
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Criminal defense lawyer
2018
Attorney-of-the-Month, Attorney-at-Law Magazine
2014
Named Next Generation of Attorneys, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2013
North Star Attorney, Minnesota State Bar Association
2012
North Star Attorney, Minnesota State Bar Association
2011
Honoree for Extraordinary Legal Contribution, Vietnamese Community
2010 - 2021
Attorney-at-Law, Nguyen Firm, LLC
2004 - 2010
See website: www.NguyenFirm.com, Attorney
2021 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationVice Chair
2021 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationChair, EOIR Liaison Committee
2010 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Various Pro Bono OrganizationsAttorney Mentor
2020 - 2021
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationEOIR Liaison Committee
2020 - 2021
Minnesota State Bar AssociationCouncil
2004 - 2010
Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationBoard of Director & Member
2004
Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1997
Paralegal Degree
2021
Navigating Backlogs
2020
Challenging Times - Practicing in Immigration & Federal Court
2020
Advice for Practicing in Immigration Court
2019
Immigration and the Law
2018
CrimImmigration Law
2015
Spanish
Vietnamese