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

143 Client Reviews

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Posted by mimo | June 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Immigration expert

Don't waste your money and time , Alicia know the immigration law very well , I had experience few lawyer before Alicia and I wanted my money and did nothing to me kept me in the fear and negative energy , Alicia is great person and family orientated , her main focus to help you in any case u are , ...she keep you updated and her main goal to succeed ur case , the money not her concern at all , she help me and my family for very small charges where other lawyer charged me for consultation fees , 2 hearing and I got out there , my case was very complicated and I was at the final hearing , I can't take you enough Alicia , good bless you and ur family , if you are looking for immigrantion lawyer don't look further

Posted by Josh | June 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney

An Excellent Attorney

Alicia Heflin is reliable, available, accountable, professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy, experienced, and personable. In other words, she was everything my wife and I were looking for in an immigration attorney. When my wife and I were new to the Phoenix area and needed an attorney, we contac...ted perhaps a half dozen attorneys. Alicia was the first to contact us and was very clear about what to expect for our case. As our case developed, Alicia was clear about what she needed in order to help us and consistently gave us good advice. She remained organized and well aware of the details of our case and would respond to my emails and phone calls promptly. Near the end of our case, Alicia helped my wife and I understand what to expect for our immigration interview. This helped to relieve a great deal of apprehension we had about the interview process. Alicia also demonstrated great experience and familiarity with immigration services as she even accurately predicted a number of things would occur at our interview simply based on the date that we were scheduled. We're grateful for Alicia's help and give her our highest recommendation.

Posted by Diana | June 29, 2015

Excellent Lawyer

Alicia helped us with my immigration process. Starting from the appointment schedule sometimes she herself would answer the phone instead of the receptionist. Then the time she spends on listening to your case and opinions is more than you imagine. She takes all the details and remembers about it. Th...e way she explains makes it easy to understand instead of sticking to the Lawyer vocabulary were you would say yes and go home and have no clue of what just happened. She has a busy schedule but when she's on your case she's only into yours. Easy to reach by phone or email for any questions. Even if she has a load of cases she manage to answer your doubts. My husband and I thank her so much for all the nice treatment and making our case look easier by explaining it better than what other people would say from their experiences. Totally recommended

Posted by Joanna & Cesar | June 23, 2015

AZ 's Best Immigration Lawyer !!!

I Sincerely want to thank you alicia for everything you have done for my husband and I , words can't explain how much I appreciate all you have done for us , you have changed my husband's life for the better and for that I can never repay you! SHE IS THE BEST !! My husband applied in Jan 2014 an...d By Nov 2014 we had our appt to go to juarez,chihuahua for the interview for the I601 Waiver ,our process was so smooth and everything went very good and so ooo fast ! We honestly didn't expect everything to happen as fast as it did, she went above and beyond to get our application approved! I recommend alicia to anyone alot of my family and friends have all taken thier case with her and to thier suprise she has to delivered to them all everytime . Alicia, works hard on your case and will tell you what's best for you , her prices are awesome and affordable , without the payment plan we were offered we would have never been able to do this , thank you alicia so much we will see you again when it's time for the hubby to get his citizenship!! You have truly turned our life around .No more living in fear of deportation and No more hearing my babies cry at night afraid that thier father may not come home one day !! I recommend ALICIA HEFLIN because she in honestly the BEST Immigration lawyer in AZ, before her we went to alot of popular lawyers we had some real bad experiences, rude and cocky lawyers .That pretty much didnt even care to listen to our case.We had doors shut , and alot of them assured us that my husband would not be able to get his papers. Not one of those lawyer's gave me that gut instinct that said they were the ones ! With alicia it was almost that instant connection from the day we shook her hand and met her we could tell she was the one.Alicia is a honest trustworthy lawyer and really goes above and beyond to get your case where it needs to be THANK YOU ALICIA WE LOVE YOU !!!

Posted by Rick and Carolanne | April 05, 2015

Phenomenal!!

My wife and I found it was necessary to remove our granddaughter from her mother's custody. Her father passed away when she was 12, and her mother had issues with substance abuse. We tried to get custody at that time however the Children's Aid Society in Ontario determined that she would be better ...off with her mother even though her father had a court order restricting the mother to supervised visits. After 4 years of trying to get her a passport so that she could visit with us we finally were able to take our granddaughter to Disneyland, Universal Studios and Sea World. We had to return her home after two weeks. During this time we recognized just how bad a state she was in - she even called her mother's drug dealer in our presence to ask him to get drugs for her mother - she was totally spaced out and hallucinating. After returning her back home we kept in close contact, letting her know how she was loved and that she was worth helping. She finally agreed to come and live with us. I went back to Canada, had her mother served with a custody agreement and finally convinced her mother to sign the agreement as it was in the best interest of her daughter. Since Childrens' Aid turned children away at 16 and the Ontario government allowed 16 year old children to live on their own it was obvious to her that our granddaughter was leaving her home. At the time we had just filed for our citizenship. Unfortunately once children are over 16 they cannot be adopted and sponsored by family members. We were able to bring our granddaughter into the US on a 6 month visitor visa (thanks to some excellent agents at the border in International Falls, MN) and then extend that by getting her a student visa. It was while she was with us that we found that our granddaughter was engaging in self-harm (cutting) and was extremely depressed. What kid would not be given all of the trauma in her life. We were finally fortunate to find Alicia - she found a way to get our granddaughter through the system and expedite the green card process. Less than six months after we started our granddaughter received her green card. After a year and a half of counselling and psychiatric help and excellent support from her teachers our granddaughter no longer has thoughts of hurting herself, has recognized that she is important, and has an opportunity to build herself a new life in the United States. We owe Alicia a big thanks for all she has done. She comes highly recommended. I would give her 6 stars if that were possible,

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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

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"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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Alexander Ivakhnenko

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Sassoun Nalbandian

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Taylor House

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J Smith

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Sudeep Bose

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Richard Moore

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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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