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also known as Cathy Kretz
Caterina S. Kretz was born in Caracas, Venezuela and was raised in New York City. Both of Caterina's parents were immigrants. Her mother immigrated from Columbia to the United States in her late twenties while her father’s family immigrated from Italy to the United States when he was a young boy. Both of Caterina's parents obtained their citizenship before Caterina was born. Growing up with two immigrant parents has given Caterina a very unique perspective on what you and your family may be going through in your immigration journey. This is a perspective that many immigration attorneys do not possess. While growing up, Caterina would actually help translate for her parents from Spanish to English until her father mastered Spanish. Caterina's grandparents on her father’s side also received their citizenship in the United States. Caterina actually has their original citizenship certificates hanging up at the office. Caterina's husband is no stranger to immigrants either, his grandfather on his fathers side immigrated from Alsace-Lorraine in the turn of the 19th century and his grandmother immigrated from Austria around the same time and they both received their United States citizenship.
Caterina was drawn to the practice of law through a family attorney. Since Caterina was born outside of the United States she had to obtain her citizenship. The attorney that helped Caterina gain her citizenship became a close friend of the family. Caterina always looked up to her and it became apparent she would pursue a career that would help immigrants.
Caterina is a graduate of the University of Toledo College of Law. Caterina was admitted to the New Mexico State Bar in 1994. She is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Caterina has also done consulting work for both the Mexico Consulate in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Catholic Charities in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Caterina speaks fluent English and Spanish.
Caterina was a staff attorney for the Albuquerque Border City project from 1996 to 1997. This organization fought for the rights of low income or disadvantaged immigrants as well as her extensive work with violence against women act (VAWA). In 1997 Caterina opened her own law practice "Kretz Law Firm" to help immigrants with their immigration needs.
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Acquired: 1994
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130 W. Cushing Street, Tucson, AZ, 85701
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Posted by Chris | August 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Knowledgeable and kind
My wife is an immigrant who was due for her green card renewal after her conditional card expired. Cathy's office was recommended to us by a local non-profit after they themselves were overwhelmed with immigration cases. We could not have found a better firm to assist us. Cathy and her colleagues ...
Posted by Daniel | December 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
THE BEST
My husband and I had an amazing experience with Ms. Caterina S. Kretz and her team. We had a lot of questions and concerns regarding the immigration process and from the moment we spoke with her, we felt very comfortable. She told us how the process would work and included every detail. Once we hired...
Posted by Noriko | July 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
She was a great guide all through my naturalization process
I retained Caterina for my naturalization process because I wanted to do it right. She and her assistant paralegal Jennifer were very easy to communicate with. Whenever I emailed them with questions, they responded promptly and fully. Caterina has many years of experience working as an immigration at...
Posted by Susan | October 14, 2010 | Immigration
Very Pleased with Ms. Kretz
After going to see a few different attorneys for our immigration case, and to be quite frankly terrified what they told us, we were told by a friend to go the law office of Kretz & Romero. We had been left with little hope until we walked into Kretz & Romero. We had an initial consultation with Cater...
"I endorse Caterina Kretz. She is aggressive, tenacious, honest and hard working with an unstoppable work ethic. Caterina always has her client's best interest at heart and will do everything possible to fight for the rights of her clients. She is an immigrant herself, and was raised by two immigrant parents. Caterina has received some impressive awards over the years, including: Award of Appreciation from the Albuquerque Border City Project. Certificate of Recognition from the Legal Aid Society of Albuquerque. Certificate of Recognition from the Mexican Consulate in Albuquerque Certificate of Appreciation from the New Mexico Commission on the status of women. Certificate designating Caterina S. Kretz as Consulting Attorney of the Mexican government. Highly recommended."
"I highly endorse Caterina “Cathy” Kretz. Being an immigrant herself, she is passionate and dedicated to getting every one of her clients the best outcome possible. She is kind, extremely intelligent, and knows how to get results. She is extremely well-respected in the legal community for good reason. Fellow attorneys whom she has worked with notice her ethics, client service, and commitment to every case she undertakes."
"I endorse this lawyer. Caterina is a very caring person and a diligent worker. She is competent and knowledgeable and always goes the extra mile in her work."
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Award of Appreciation, Albuquerque Border City Project
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Certificate of Recognition, Legal Aid Society of Albuquerque
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Certificate of Recognition, Mexican Consulate in Albuquerque
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Certificate of Appreciation, New Mexico Commission on the status of women
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Certificate designating Caterina S. Kretz as Consulting Attorney, Mexican government
2018 - Present
Director of Family Based and Humanitarian Immigration, Law Offices of Matthew H. Green
2017 - 2017
Managing Attorney, Maney Gordon Zeller, PA
2014 - 2017
Immigration Attorney, Maney Gordon Zeller PA
2008 - 2014
Partner, Kretz & Romero, P.C.
1996 - 2008
Attorney, Kretz Law Firm
1995 - 1996
Attorney, Albuquerque Border City Project
1997 - Present
National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project
1996 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association
2010 - 2011
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)Treasurer
Successful outcome
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Immigration Law and Practices
2006
Call ins
2005
Call ins
1998
Citizenship
1997
State of New Mexico
1996
State of New Mexico
Spanish
English