Anne Elise Kennedy

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Anne Elise Kennedy

4.8
61 reviews
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Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family, Criminal Defense, Business

1227 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX

About Anne

Biography

Anne E. Kennedy: High quality, cost effective legal advice!

Anne E. Kennedy helps foreign and US companies set up and do business smoothly in the United States.

Anne E. Kennedy will fight to protect your freedom. Specializing in writs and re-opening old cases.

Anne E. Kennedy will fight to protect your rights in custody and divorce.

Anne E. Kennedy will fight for you to stay in the United States.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

Divorce and child custody attorney. Modification, enforcement, and negotiation of property and child issues.

24 years

40%
Immigration 40%

Family and small business immigration with special emphasis on criminal issues and deportation defense.

24 years

40%
Business 10%

24 years

10%
Criminal Defense 10%

Domestic violence, shoplifting, DUI / DWI, theft, and controlled substance offenses

24 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2016 2014
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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 20 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2005

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 23 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2002

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Anne Elise Kennedy

1227 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77008

aek-law.com/

Online Presence

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Anne Elise Kennedy's Reviews

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Posted by Samantha | October 01, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing.

Anne Kennedy could have easily charged us thousands to take our case. But she gave us great advice for free and even filed an e file response that costs her money, for free. She's amazing and helped us so much.

Posted by Veronika Doucet | June 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Anne is a Great Lawyer!!

Mrs. Kennedy helped me finish my divorce and my immigration paper work. I had a bad experience with my first lawyer. He was a very expensive lawyer and was never available to answer my questions. My divorce was a simple case but it never moved anywhere for the first year and half. She took over an...d finished my divorce within two months. When you work with her, you really feel like someone is on your side. She delivers on her promises. She's very intelligent and honest. Her prices are very affordable and I highly recommend her.

Posted by Kristin | June 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Best Attorney in Houston

When I hired Mrs. Kennedy to take on my child support/custody modification case, it was the third time I would be fighting my child's father over these issues. I only wish I found her sooner as she is the BEST of the best. She handled my case so well and is highly knowledgeable when it comes to famil...y law. She was available for me when I needed to get in contact with her when I had questions or concerns. She fought for everything my child deserved until the very end and did not back down. She is honest and does not candy coat things which I greatly appreciated. I highly recommend Mrs. Kennedy and will hire her again if I find myself fighting him in court another time.

Posted by Juan | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly Recommend Anne!

Anne Elise Kennedy was very helpfu and kind handling my immigration case. I have been trying to contact someone at the USCIS office in Houston because my case has fallen out of standard processing time. For the past 4 months the only response I have gotten is "your case is pending, sorry". It has bee...n almost two years since my wife and I applied for residency, her being a U.S. citizen. I was feeling very helpless before visiting the lawyer, but now I feel much better. Anne patiently listened to my case, took notes, and went the extra mile to make sure I was taken care of. She offered options and recommended the option that not necessarily benefited her financially but benefited me the most. I would highly recommend her because you can tell she is very experienced and truly cares about helping people. I am glad I went to see her!

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Family Law Attorney who truly cares

Anne took on my very complicated child custody case. I knew after the first meeting that she was the attorney for me.. She is very thorough in her direction, research and straight forward about expectations. Anne is very knowledgeable about family law and will fight hard for true justice and for t...he best interest of a child. Father's rights in a custody filing can often be overlooked.... Anne did not allow that to happen in my case. She was able to prove why my son living with me was in his best interest. I recommend that ALL FATHER's fighting for custody go see Anne. My son is happy, stable and doing very well in my care. I am one happy dad.

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Anne Elise Kennedy's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Doehring

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anne knows the law and is unprecedentedly proficient in a wide range of legal theaters. Not surprisingly, her out of the box strategies are the essence of effective problem solving matters."

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Shawn Meade

Immigration lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Malinda Mata

Immigration lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Anne knows her stuff! She is smart, proactive and cares about her clients. Great lawyer."

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Raed Gonzalez

Immigration lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know of her success in immigration court and with appeals before the Board of Immigration."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Kathryn Karam

Immigration lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as knowledgeable and diligent in the field of immigration law."

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Alicia Perez

Immigration lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. She is smart, experienced and fights for her clients. I have been very impressed watching her in the court room. I know she does everything possible to defend and assist her clients, even when they have tricky and complicated cases. She is a great and persistent advocate."

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James Mccollom

Unknown lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Anne is a young woman who is well-grounded and mature. She is dedicated to her craft; focused and caring. On top of all that, she is a bright person and more than capable of finding a solution or an angle that someone else might overlook. She brings a great energy to any project."

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Derek Johnson

Family lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have referred several matters over to Anne and she has handled each and every one as the professional and knowledgeable attorney that I have come to know her as over the past 8 years."

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Ruby Powers

Immigration lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anne is a very good attorney who has experience in a range of areas including family law, immigration law and criminal defense. She is very thorough and will work hard to resolve your case. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Gold Certificate, Better Business Bureau

Associations

2011 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Deportation Case Dismissed

Proceedings terminated

2 aggravated felonies, 2nd 212h waiver

Hardship waiver granted

Re-opened Criminal Case, Deportation Proceedings Terminated.

Criminal Conviction vacated. Proceedings Terminated.

Re-Opened Criminal Case, Deportation Proceedings Terminated

Case won. Deportation proceedings dismissed. Criminal Conviction vacated. Green card returned.

I-601 Granted in 4 months w/ prior conviction for assault / domestic violence.

I-601 Waiver approved. Green card granted.

Adjustment of Status (green card) with Aggravated Felony conviction

Case won. Waiver granted. Green card granted.

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Education

2001

University of Kentucky College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

Ask the Experts Radio Show

Immigration Law

Publications

2012

Board of Immigration Appeals Published Decisions 25 I&N Dec. 784 (2012) Matter of Edwin W. Rodriguez

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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