Kelly works from RIG's Denver and Grand Junction offices. She practices exclusively immigration and naturalization law to ensure that clients have access to the best, most recent legal developments. She is accepting new clients for naturalization, adjustment of status, family based petitions and applications, Violence Against Women Act petitions and defenses, U non-immigrant status petitions, waiver applications and deportation defense. She is involved in the American Immigration Lawyer's Association at the national and state levels.
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3033 S Parker Rd, Ste 820, Denver, CO, 80222
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Posted by Fergie | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Choosing Kelly will be one of the best choices you'll ever make
Kelly and her entire team are some of the most caring, intelligent and all around good people that I've ever met. She helped me step by step through some crucial legal decisions in my case and never failed to inform me as to what kind of risks I could come across. Without her advice, I would have mis...
Posted by David | August 14, 2015 | Immigration
Absolutely in your corner
We went to Kelly seeking a simple third party review and feedback on a green card for a very close friend. Kelly has been very helpful in coming up with alternative ideas and very patient in walking through all the questions and 'what ifs' that come up. We expected to walk away with 'yep, that...
Thanks, David! It has been a pleasure working with you.
"Atty. Ryan's knowledge of immigration law can be seen through her insightful answers. I endorse this lawyer."
"When it comes to ethics and concern for clients, this attorney goes above and beyond, I highly endorse this attorney for legal representation. Not only are they a well respected member of their community but a respected member in the legal field."
"Ms. Ryan's regular advice on the avvo website are proof of her astuteness as a sharp-thinking yet compassionate attorney. As a fellow immigration attorney, I endorse her with pleasure."
"Kelly was a pleasure to work with. She possesses an extremely upbeat, friendly disposition. I look forward to working with her again in the future. All the best."
"Kelly is an incredibly intelligent and competent legal professional. Her proficiency in Spanish allows her to assist the large Hispanic community in need of legal help. She has given me countless insights on some of the most difficult cases I have handled."
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2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Michael Maggio Pro Bono Honoree, AILA
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Pro Bono Commitment Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2012
Pro Bono Commitment Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2011
Pro Bono Commitment Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2010
Pro Bono Commitment Award, Colorado Supreme Court
2009 - Present
Managing Partner, Ryan Immigration Group (formerly Kelly Ryan Law, LLC)
2007 - 2009
Attorney, Stern Elkind Curray & Alterman, LLP
2015 - Present
AILA National Practice Management CommitteeCommittee Member
2010 - Present
Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy NetworkVolunteer
Member
2014 - 2015
AILA Colorado Practice Management CommitteeCo-chair
2013 - 2015
Colorado Bar AssociationChair, Immigration Law Section
2011 - 2013
AILA-USCIS Liaision CommitteeMember
2010 - 2015
Colorado Bar AssociationExecutive Committee, Immigration Section
2010 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Colorado Chapter)EOIR Liaison
2010 - 2013
The Denver Center for Crime VictimsSupervising Attorney
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
Family Immigration and Deportation Defense
2008
It Takes a Village: FGM in Asylum Cases
2011
Spanish
English
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