Katharine Speer Rosenthal

Katharine Speer Rosenthal

also known as Katie Speer, Kathy Speer

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer at Boulder, CO
Practice Areas: Immigration

PO Box 7413, Boulder, CO

About Katharine

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

17 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 16 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Access Immigration

PO Box 7413, Boulder, CO, 80306

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Katharine Speer Rosenthal's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

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Posted by Aleks | October 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An Excellent Attorney

Ms. Speer is an exceptional immigration attorney. She is very knowledgeable and dedicated to her clients. I was never left in the dark and she made sure that all updates on my case are timely communicated to me. I wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Speer to anyone in need of an immigration attorney.

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2015 | Immigration

Great representation by Katharine Speer!!

Katharine represented me with an immigration case. When my wife and I first met Katharine she explained the process and options available for my case. With her professionalism, trustworthiness, confident personality and bilingual representation my wife and I decided to have her represent me. Kathy r...epresented me for about 3-4 years. Within that time she helped me with all the phases of my case while always receiving the most current information and options available, at all times dedicated to doing the best. My documents were always well prepared by Katharine and reviewed by her, my wife and I before submitting them. Katharine is an organized, knowledgeable, excellent, honest, detailed, hard worker, prepared, and EXPERIENCED attorney. They’re so many good things I can say about Katharine Speer, her professionalism dedication to her work is enormous, which I am very thankful of because my experience with her and Access Immigration Law Firm was great!! I recommend Katharine Speer!!!

Posted by Jorge and Maria | September 24, 2014 | Immigration

Adjustment of Status

Katherine worked on an adjustment of status case. She was very knowledgeable and kept us informed throughout the whole process. She is currently handling another adjustment for a family member and we are very pleased with all her work. I would strongly recommend her for any immigration matter.

Posted by Eutimio y Maria Leon | February 27, 2014

AN ATTORNEY WHO TRULY CARES ABOUT HER CLIENTS!

My husband and I retained Ms. Speer approximately a year ago. She gave us the quick responses we needed and always kept us up-to-date on my husband’s case. She has an impeccable work ethic and truly cares about her clients! Ms. Speer has also provided presentations to disadvantaged populations as ...well as to the program staff who serve them. Ms. Speer is an amazing attorney and my husband and I are grateful to have her advocating for his case. Thank you Katharine!

Posted by Erick Nieto | February 21, 2014 | Immigration

Katharine Speer is an outstanding Lawyer.

Katharine Speer is a wonderful person and an amazing lawyer. Her diligence and hard work on my case shows her dedication to being a lawyer. She is smart with an ambitious and straight forward attitude. Last year I was held at the Aurora Detention Center, with no real idea or implication of the si...tuation I was in. I had no idea what I was going to do or what the next step I would need to take. My family started searching for immigration lawyers. After countless calls to lawyers, none of them would take on my case. Many of them informed us that my case was to difficult to take on and had little chance of winning. After hearing that, it was hard not to feel scared and wondering what I was going to do without a lawyer. I was facing the only option of being deported to a country that I knew nothing about. I would have had to leave my family, friends and everything I worked for behind. This was a real hopeless feeling, as the United States of America is all I have known. I have lived here since I was one years old. So needing someone with a fearless and a can do attitude; Katharine Speer said she would take on my case. She came down to the detention center and spoke about my case with me. She was very honest and told me this was going to be a hard battle. She told me there was no guarantee, I would win my case but she would do everything she could. That is all I ever wanted to hear. She had the guts to tell me the truth and not promise she would get me out. Being in the detention center, I would hear the other guys say their lawyers were going to get them out in no time. Well that didn't happen for many of them. It is a slow and very long process. It is hard not to feel depressed and want to give up. Katharine never gave up on me, no matter how complicated my case was. She even came to visit me in the detention center, to lift up my spirits and to remind me not to give up. I am glad I didn't give up. After five months we had the big day in court. The judge was very impressed on how fast Katharine was able to speed up the whole process. The judge granted me to be released. So if you are ever in need of a immigration lawyer, take it from someone who has been there. Katharine Speer is the best in my book.

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Michael Taylor

Immigration lawyer | Apr 03

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"Katharine cares, it's that simple. She knows the law and works hard for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Samuel Ronquillo

Immigration lawyer | Apr 07

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"Katharine is a true leader in our community. I admire her commitment to helping the immigrant community. She is a great and honest lawyer."

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | May 04

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"Katherine is an exceptional attorney and is well-known for her impressive expertise in the field of immigration law. She has built a reputation as a zealous advocate and an intelligent professional. I unreservedly endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Casey

Immigration lawyer | Jun 12

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"Katharine Speer is a tireless advocate for her clients and for the advancement of immigration policy in general. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Jonathan Shaw

Unknown lawyer | Aug 14

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"Katharine is very active in AILA Colorado and always greets everyone at the meetings with a smile. I have heard good things about her as well from clients who have worked with her in the past."

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Charles Adkins

Immigration lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Speer is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. She is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

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Eric Johnson

Immigration lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katharine is an excellent attorney and will add value to any case she chooses to accept. You will be treated fairly, and your case handled in the best possible manner."

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Michelle Berge

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katie is bright, diligent, personable, and incredibly dedicated to her clients. She is completely fluent in Spanish and is an asset to the Hispanic community -- both in her representation of clients and her pro bono work. I would highly recommend her."

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Brad Hendrick

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Katie is a thorough, detail oriented attorney with a passion for serving her clients. She does not shy away from tough cases and I would not hesitate to refer her to anyone in need of a strong advocate."

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Veronique Van Gheem

Immigration lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katharine is a brilliant and efficient attorney in the field of immigration. She is passionate about her work and a zealous advocate on behalf her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Alyssa Reed

Immigration lawyer | Feb 07

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"Katharine Speer is a knowledgeable and tenacious immigration attorney who is well respected in the Denver area."

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Anna Martinez

Immigration lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katie gets to the heart of a problem quickly and efficiently. She is on top of every matter, and is always available for a client's needs. Above all, she is ethical, and very knowledgeable about immigration law, the administrative law process, and navigating through the ins and outs at the USCIS."

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Kristin Knudson

Immigration lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katharine is a vigorous advocate for her clients, willing and motivated to find novel solutions or take the more difficult path, when necessary. She is also intelligent and ethical. Her fluent Spanish-speaking and writing make her accessible and approachable for clients. I highly recommend Katherine for immigration issues."

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Chelsea Strautman

Immigration lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katie Speer is a consummate professional who cares very much about her clients. She is organized and well-versed in the nuances of immigration law. She is extremely involved in the immigration law community and champions immigrant rights."

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Shannon Fritts-Penniman

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katie Speer is the most committed, passionate, and intelligent young attorney I have ever met. Not only is she an excellent advocate, but she is a leader in the immigration law community and she volunteers in addition to running her own firm."

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J. Gwinn

Immigration lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katie is a superb attorney who cares deeply about each client and each case. She is a great communicator, hard worker, and deeply ethical practitioner. You'd be hard pressed to find a better immigration attorney in the area."

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Alexander Kannan

Immigration lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amanda Diaz

Immigration lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2009

Order of St. Ives, University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney Owner, Access Immigration LLC

2011 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Chan Law Firm

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk, Associate Attorney, The Immigration Law Office of David N. Simmons

Associations

2013 - Present

Mexican Consulate of Denver

Consulting Attorney

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Colorado chapter)

Executive Committee Member

2004 - Present

Phi Beta Kappa

2012 - 2015

Colorado Bar Association

Board Member, Spanish Speaking Lawyers Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Surprise 1997 deportation!

Extremely hopeful!

U Visa Success Story

Win

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Education

2009

University of Denver Sturm College of Law

Juris Doctor

2004

University of Kansas

Bachelor of Arts

2004

University of Kansas

Bachelor of Arts, Honors

Speaking Engagements

2013

Migrant Education Program, Parent Advisory Council

Immigration Law Update

2013

Community Meetings

Immigration Law & Know Your Rights

2013

Colorado MEP Statewide Conference: Identification and Recruitment of Migrant Students and Youth

Immigration Law Update

Publications

2013

Denver Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division Blog Floodgates: Riding the Wave of New Immigration Practitioners

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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