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 21 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

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Child Support

Posted by Ade | January 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Best family law attorney in Houston

I am a Nigerian who recently hired Anne Kennedy as my attorney in a contentious divorce involving child custody. Anne explained the family law process to me from the beginning and informed me of the worst-case scenario for custody split and potential child support payments based on my income. Ann...e and her team handled my case with exceptional dedication, expertise, and professionalism as we were up against a difficult and non-respondent opposing counsel who delayed document submissions, refused to compromise during mediation, and engaged in manipulative tactics. Throughout the process, Anne and her team promptly returned my calls, emails, and requests for teleconferences. Anne negotiated a favorable agreement that included a 50/50 custody split, reimbursement for my child's medical insurance, and no child support payment as my ex was gainfully employed. I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney who was able to present me accurately as a loving, involved, and emotionally present father to my son. Overall, I strongly recommend Anne's firm to anyone involved in a family law case with a narcissistic ex who wants to use a child as a pawn, falsely claim abuse, abandonment, and gaslighting at every opportunity. If you require legal services, Anne Kennedy's law firm is the go-to firm for a smooth and successful resolution to your legal issues.

Posted by Jacqueline | November 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Child support modification/ Injuction

I hired Anne Kennedy for a child support modification. She listened to my needs and was always straightforward with me. Anne and her staff showed their dedication and commitment to my case. After my initial consult within less then a month, I was already in court with a temporary order and very sati...sfied with the outcome. I have true confidence in her abilities as well as of her staff. I highly recommend Anne, she will start the process for your need right away. I had a strenuous incident that involved the police during the final process late at night, I was able to get in contact with her and she took care of the situation for me. I at times continue to go to her for legal advise and she continues to show her professionalism and knowledge as always.

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 Angela | August 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Divorce attorney

Mrs Kennedy was a great attorney she helped me fight a very difficult and long case dealing with child support and custody issues. She is diligent when getting information and fighting for you and your case. Very knowledgeable in immigration and family law.

Posted by Amber | March 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Amazing attorney, deserves well beyond 5 stars

Ms. Kennedy has been my attorney now for 5 years. I hired her back in 2011, when I needed an attorney that didn't play games, like the one that i fired before her. Anne definitely does not play games. She has been very straight forward through every process we have been through: divirce, child custod...y, modification and mediations. Her staff are great as well, and remeber you by name when you call. She has known my case inside out, every time I have needed her. I love that she is very blunt, even in the court room. I remeber back in 2011, she went to question my ex about contradicting order he file pro se at a prior court hearing. He was only wanting to pay $50 for 2 children. She questioned him about his lifestyle and then asked if he was a made-man! The judge found him intensionally underemployed. Recently we went to mediation, I walked out with WAY more than a judge would grant in trial and didn't budge on some issues that needed addressed. Thanks to Ms Kennedy and her knowledge of my case and how the family court system works! She didn't play games then either when the opposing parties were trying to. I can only give her a 5 star rating, she deserves well beyond that.

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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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