Alicia Marie Heflin

Alicia Marie Heflin

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Immigration

3003 N Central Ave, Suite 2611, Phoenix, AZ

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Removal defense, family based adjustment and consular processing including waiver applications, naturalization matters, deferred action & prosecutorial discretion requests, District Court actions, and appellate matters before the AAO, BIA, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

17 years | 1,700 cases

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Licensed in Arizona for 17 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2008

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Heflin Law, PLC

3003 N Central Ave, Suite 2611, Phoenix, AZ, 85012

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Alicia Marie Heflin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

142 Client Reviews

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Posted by R | October 06, 2014 | Immigration

Received my Green Card today.

I don't have words to say how lucky I am to have had Alicia by my side during my green card case. I cannot stress enough what a blessing she has been to me. From day one everything went  beyond my expectations and I still remember walking in to her office all scared and worried about my immigration c...ase. Trust me or not, within 5 min I knew she is the only one who is going to be able to help me through my case. She knew about my financial situation and arranged a very good payment plan ,with which I was absolutely comfortable. I actually did not feel a burden of the payments as they were very easy to make.   She was always available on the email or phone and I always received the answers to all the questions I asked her within an hour most of the time . To be honest I felt like I am bugging her with the same questions that I would ask for which she has already spoken to me about but never once did she make me feel that I am being silly and asking the same questions. I just know that she made me feel comfortable at every step of the process and it came to a point where I felt comforted about my case just by her emails or when she would talk to me and let me know that everything is going to be ok and that I am not in this alone. I don't know how to say this but there was a time I could not sleep or eat due to my worries and every time I would let her know and ask her about questions which may have been answered by her before  .Everytime she would let me know the facts about my case very patiently and will make me feel that all is going to be ok.  She knew exactly what she is talking about and doing and was always up to date with all the laws.   She is sweet, humble and very understanding.  ‎ Would I recommend her to anyone? Oh Yeah.... I would a million times if I can . She is the best person who can handle your case and get a success even if it seems impossible.  Alicia you are the best and I want to thank you a ton for everything that you have done for me. My family smiles today because of you and I will always be greatful and thankful to you. God bless you Alicia :) ‎ ‎

Posted by Michael & Francisca | July 11, 2014 | Immigration

Highly recommend Alicia for immigration issues!

My wife and I hired Alicia for an immigration case we were told was hopeless. It took a lot of time and patience by us and Alicia, but she clearly knew the system, knew the law, and undestood how the different agencies worked together so that my wife's case went smoothly and she received her green c...ard when others said it wasn't possible. She explained everything to us, was available by phone and by email, and helped us understand that the government moves on its own time and processes many, many cases so she helped us be patient. We definitely recommend her.

Posted by Eric | July 10, 2014 | Immigration

Smooth sailing!

Alicia did the job she said she would do and made the process as painless as it could be. I appreciated the quick response to me emails and honesty with what she knew and what she would find out for me. My wife's green card process went very smooth with no questions from the US Gov and that b...ecause she did things right the first time.

Posted by Ruben Garcia-Sanchez | April 18, 2014 | Immigration

Alicia helped us get over our distrust of immigration attorneys! She is as sweet as she could be!

My wife and I have worked with several attorneys. The first immigration attorney we had took our money, disappeared, and we later found out he was no longer allowed to be a lawyer. We hired another attorney, she made a million promises, and we believed her. Then we received a denial because none o...f the information we gave her was submitted to immigration. You can imagine we were skeptical of hiring another attorney but we were lost in the process and had no other choice to find a new one. This time we interviewed 5 firms and Alicia stood out because she did not ask for money up front, she took an hour with us, no charge, and explained everything in so much detail we couldn't believe how much we didn't know about the process after working with two attorneys before. The first words out of the other attorneys mouths was "its gonna cost you this much money." Alicia didn't bring up money until we asked her how much she would charge to help us. She is truly a person trying to help and guide people through the process and you don't feel pressured to hire her or feel like you are stupid when you talk to her. Its like talking to a friend and we are so glad we hired her. She refiled our waiver and it was approved and my wife has her green card FINALLY. We were beginning to think it would never happen. We really cant thank Alicia enough. She is such a sweet girl and we recommend her to anyone needing a good, honest immigration attorney.

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2014 | Immigration

Very professional, knowledgeable, committed & highly recommended immigration lawyer

I would strongly recommended Alicia to every one as the best immigration lawyer ever. She is a very remarkable person & I confidently recommended to the people who are seeking a real, knowledgeable & strong professional. She is not like the other lawyers who are working for money. By the time I was ...pregnant with a complicated family issues & additional immigration problem. Amazingly I have received my ten years Permanent residency card because of her strong effort. She made it fast & easy with payment arrangements. She is extremely professional & ethical, generous, helpful, patient, friendly, trusted, a good listener, honest & compassionate & Multi-cultural understanding. She answered my emails & questions at any time & very flexible to meet in an area which was close to me. She is very understanding & explained my case before start the process. She helped me with a lot of things not only immigration process but emotional support. She is still there for me with the citizenship application. Thank you so much Alicia for all your great works & for helping me live in a secured life with my new born baby!

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Alicia Marie Heflin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brent Kleinman

Immigration lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Alicia has a true understanding of the latest immigration laws. It seems that there is continual change in the laws and enforcement of the laws relating to immigration. Alicia is always one step ahead of other attorneys and is able to share her knowledge with her clients in a way they can understand it."

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Aubrey Srednicki

Immigration lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Other

"I have known Alicia since we attended law school together. Alicia was at the top of the class. She is incredibly intelligent, down-to-earth and has an excellent reputation in the immigration practice area. I highly recommend her!"

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Marina Alexandrovich

Immigration lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Heflin, a bright legal mind and a true expert in the field of Immigration."

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Adam Studnicki

Unknown lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Heflin is a well-respected lawyer and a valuable asset to this community. Her continuing dedication to the law and her clients is admirable."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Immigration lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Brown

Immigration lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cameron Norris

Immigration lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Heflin has provided clear legal answers to questions posted on AVVO. Her political science background also affords her an understanding of the policy issues behind her practice, besides simply understanding the law. I endorse her."

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Kevin Landry

Immigration lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have reviewed many of Attorney Heflin's responses to complicated legal matters. Her thoughtful and insightful answers demonstrate that she has the utmost knowledge of Immigration law and is a passionate advocate for her clients. She is a great asset to the immigration bar and I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Randal Moore

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."

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Lelia Adams

Immigration lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Abraham Chaparian

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryce Fetter

Immigration lawyer | Jan 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Hunt

Immigration lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Kuipers

Immigration lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Heflin's reputation proceeds her in the legal community. She is an exemplar of excellence and determination for her clients. If I were in need of an attorney, I'd strongly consider this lawyer."

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Taylor House

Immigration lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Suzuki

Immigration lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Alicia is a very experienced and professional attorney. I have handled many cases with Alicia and she is very knowledgeable when it comes to immigration cases. I highly recommend her."

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J Smith

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sudeep Bose

Immigration lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Other

"Immigration law is complex and time sensitive. The relationship between client and attorney are generally long term - a personable and likable attorney is important. Clients are generally life long. Ms. Heflin takes the time to explain the process to her clients but more importantly, she strives to make the process easier for you. Highly recommended."

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Marina Alexandrovich

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Sassoun Nalbandian

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Taylor House

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J Smith

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Richard Moore

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Giacomo Behar

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice: Immigration, Avvo

2015

Client's Choice: Immigration, Avvo

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Featured Attorney: Immigration, Avvo

2014

Top Contributor, Avvo

2014

Client's Choice: Immigration, Avvo

2013

Top Contributor, Avvo

2013

Client's Choice: Immigration, Avvo

2013

Featured Attorney: Immigration, Avvo

2006

Best Oral Appellate Advocate, Phoenix School of Law

2006

Excellence for the Future Award: TORTS II, CALI

2006

Excellence for the Future Award: CONTRACTS II, CALI

2006

Excellence for the Future Award: LAWYERING PROCESS II, CALI

2006

Academic Merit Scholarship, Phoenix School of Law

2006

Best Overall Appellate Advocate, Phoenix School of Law

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Alicia M. Heflin, PLC

2008 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Immigration Law Firm

2006 - 2008

Law Clerk, Immigration Law Firm

1999 - 2006

Office Manager/Paralegal, Bays Law Firm

Associations

2012 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Immigration Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Arizona chapter)

Member

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - 2015

State Bar of Arizona, Immigration Law Section

Past Chair

2013 - 2014

State Bar of Arizona, Immigration Law Section

Chair

2012 - 2019

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2020

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

LPR Cancellation of Removal

Granted

DACA Advanced Parole, Adjustment before USCIS

Granted

N336 Appeal with Criminal Convictions

Granted

Parole in Place, Military Spouse, Adjustment Granted

Granted

Asylum case in removal proceedings

Approved

Affirmative Asylum - Uganda

Granted

Asylum - Immigration Court - Dem. Rep. Congo

Granted by Immigration Judge

Certificate of Birth Abroad for Minor Child

Granted

N400 Granted with disability exception

Granted

LPR Cancellation of Removal

Granted

Adjustment of Status, 212h waiver for CIMT

Granted

Motion to Reopen Adjustment of Status

Granted

I-130 Appeal

Remanded to USCIS

Registry Adjustment of Status under INA Section 249

Granted

Naturalization with Disability Exception

Disability Exception granted, N400 approved

Deferred Action

Granted

Administrative Closure of Removal Proceedings

Administrative Closure granted by Immigration Judge

U Visa Approved

Approved

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Education

2008

Phoenix School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2024

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Immigration Law

2024

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Identifying Severe Forms of Human Trafficking: Intersection Cases

2023

USCIS Naturalization Test Redesign – Flaws in Design and Transparency

Immigration Law

2023

Trial Skills: Using Direct, Cross, and Redirect Skills to Win Cases

Immigration Law

2023

Trial Skills: Using Constitutional Law to Your Advantage in Immigration Court

Immigration Law

2023

The Biden Administration’s Changes in Humanitarian, Removal, and Family Immigration: “Where Are We Now?”

Immigration Law

2023

Removal Defense Litigation Update: Cliff’s Notes on New Case Law

Immigration Law

2023

Dealing with Consular Interview Delays, INA §221(g) Letters, and Administrative Processing: “What’s the Delay?”

Immigration Law

2023

Creative Humanitarian Options: Using All the Tools in the Toolbox

Immigration Law

2023

AC23 — Joint Representation and Conflicts of Interest: What to Do When Your Clients Break Up

Immigration Law

2023

AC23 — I Think My Client Lied: Ethical and Practical Obligations in Immigration Court

Immigration Law

2023

AC23 — Dual Representation of Spouses and Ethical Pitfalls

Immigration Law

2015

Federal Law and Agency Action

Immigration Law

2014

Civics and Federal Government

Immigration Law

Languages

English

Activity

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