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Kimberley Schaefer
also known as Kim Schaefer
About Kimberley
Biography
I help future Americans become citizens. I do this through my offices in Idaho and Nevada by helping people navigate the process of obtaining green cards, fiance visas, immigrant visas and waivers so that they can become permanent residents.
As an immigration attorney at the Schaefer Law Firm, I help people navigate the immigration process. I am also an adjunct professor at Concordia University School of Law where I teach the immigration law clinic. Through this clinic I am able to provide pro bono legal services to my community. I am a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), a national association of over 11,000 attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law.
I have completed intensive consular officer training offered by the Department of State at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington, Virginia and have provided consular services in Lagos, Nigeria. I have an international background and have lived or worked in the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Prior to law school I served as a communications officer in the United States Marine Corps and worked in both the private and public sectors. I previously worked as an associate attorney at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in Washington, DC.
I am a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center. I graduated magna cum laude and was granted Order of the Coif recognition for graduating in the top 10% of my class. During law school I was a member of the American Criminal Law Review and served as the Notes Development Editor.
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 13 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Schaefer Law Firm
8030 W Emerald St, Ste 185, Boise, ID, 83704
Schaefer Law Firm
701 N Green Valley Pkwy Ste 200, Henderson, NV, 89074
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Posted by Mariah | November 09, 2017 | Immigration
Immigration
I consulted with Kimberly Schaefer a few weeks ago. Not only is she professional and polite, she is also very detailed when she is working for you. She makes sure you fully understand your options verbally and visually. She is one of the most honest attorneys I have met. I have spent over $8,000....
Posted by Katrin | August 15, 2017
5 Star Law Firm
My neighbor recommended Ms.Schaefer. Kimberley and Scott were very helpful, friendly and professional. They took their time to answer questions and were very knowledgeable. Thank you for your great help.
Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2015
Great response time
I emailed Kimberly Schaefer on a Sunday expecting a reply on Monday or Tuesday. She emailed me back on Sunday night with great information. She has since emailed me twice and we are setting up a Skype consult.
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2015 | Immigration
She is expert
I didn't hire her yet, but I really got benefit from her experience. I am trying to apply for a green card while I am staying in the U.S under J1 visa, and she recommended me to find a job before April, when most of immigration visas are granted.
Posted by Sasha | June 30, 2015
100 out of 100
I don't have enough words about her she is very kind very helpful she is not like others lawyer she understand the problem we have she don't want make more stress.
Kimberley Schaefer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I know Kimberly well, and I have consulted with her on behalf of clients who have immigration concerns that are tied to their misdemeanor charges. She is my top choice for an immigration lawyer."
"I know Kimberly personally and would not hesitate to ask her for immigration advice."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"Kimberly is the epitome of diligent in her practice as an immigration attorney, I highly recommend her."
"While working on a complicated immigration issue, I came across Kimberley Schaefer's website and saw that she had resolved a similar case successfully. I called her to discuss the matter and she was very helpful, spending quite a bit of time with me and also promptly emailing me material that would assist me with my case. It is clear that Ms. Schaefer is a knowledgeable immigration attorney."
"Kimberly is hard working and knows her practice area inside and out. I would highly recommend her to my clients, friends and family."
"Kimberly is extremely knowledgeable in the area of immigration law. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Ms. Schaefer. As evidenced by the number of questions she has answered on Avvo, she has a great understanding of the law. One can deduce through her many work experiences that she is a stellar attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable and competent in the field of Immigration law. I also know her to be a highly ethical individual with a reputation for the highest integrity as well as legal ability."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Ms. Schaefer is the first person I call whenever I have a question about the potential immigration consequences of a criminal matter. She has impeccable credentials: magna cum laude from Georgetown law and former associate at Cleary Gottlieb. More importantly, she knows her stuff."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Top Contributor - Immigration for 2012, Avvo
2012
Clients' Choice Award for 2012, Avvo
2007
Magna Cum Laude, Georgetown University Law Center
2007
Order of the Coif, Order of the Coif
2007
Order of the Coif, Georgetown University Law Center
2005
CALI Award for Excellence - Contracts II, Center for Computer Aided Legal Instruction
2005
CALI Award for Excellence - Property II, CALI
2004
CALI Award for Excellence - Civil Procedure I, CALI
2004
CALI Award for Excellence - Contracts I, CALI
1997
Benjamin Meisner Fellowship, Purdue University
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Owner, Schaefer Law Firm
2018 - 2018
Immigration Clinic Adjunct Professor, Concordia University School of Law
2007 - 2010
Associate, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
2006 - 2006
Summer Associate, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
2005 - 2005
Law Clerk, Shea & Carlyon
2005 - 2005
Research Assistant for Professor Stempel, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School Of Law
1993 - 1997
Communications Officer, United States Marine Corps
Associations
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)Vice Chair
2012 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationFederal Litigation Section
2010 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMilitary Assistance Program
2009 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)Attorney Member
2007 - Present
Order of the CoifMember
2006 - 2007
American Criminal Law ReviewNotes Development Editor
2005 - 2006
American Criminal Law ReviewStaff
Sample of Legal Cases
Immigrant Visa for Spouse of United States Citizen
Immigrant Visa Granted
Fiance Visa Granted in Jamaica
Fiance visa granted
Appeal of Denied Citizenship Application
Citizenship granted
Immigration Court Representation
Withholding of Removal Granted
Parole in Place for Navy Spouse
Parole in Place Granted
Appeal of Denied Asylum Application in Immigration Court
Motion to Remand Granted
Education
2007
Georgetown University Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
University of Maryland, University College
BS - Bachelor of Science
2000
National Foreign Affairs Training Center
Basic Consular Course
1993
Texas Tech University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)
The year in review: I-601A waivers
2003
Maritime Security Conference
Panel Member
2001
United States Consulate Lagos
Nonimmigrant Visa Fraud - Security Issues for Consular Officers
Publications
2013
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Screen Clients With Informational Marketing
2013
Book
Extreme Hardship Letter Special Report
2013
AILA Immigration Practice News
Resolve to Improve Follow Up With Your Potential Clients
2012
2010
2010
ABC News .com (quoted in)
Married by Phone: Marine Widow to Get Legal Status After Congress Acts
2006
American Criminal Law Review
Obstruction of Justice
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Name change to maiden name on Form N-400 is it possible?
15 Oct 2018
Q&A
In submitted N-400, I added where I work and study but forgot to add my own company which I started in 2016 what to do?
01 Jun 2018
Q&A
Can my husband file for my green card but he’s waiting on his citizenship
01 Jun 2018