Rebecca Kitson

Rebecca Kitson

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Albuquerque, NM
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

7301 Indian School Rd. NE, Suite B, Albuquerque, NM

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Immigration 90%

19 years | 5,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for 18 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2007

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Rebecca Kitson Law

7301 Indian School Rd. NE, Suite B, Albuquerque, NM, 87110

Rebecca Kitson Law, PC

1919 5th St., Suite B, Santa Fe, NM, 87505

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Rebecca Kitson's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Posted by kimberly | December 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

TE BEST

Had the best experience with Rebecca Kitson and laura they were all very helpful and kind and made my husband whole process very painless as could be. I appreciate everything they did for myself and my husband, she is the best I highly recommend Rebecca for all immigration cases. once again thank yo...u Rebecca for all your help. Kimberly Bojorquez

Posted by Maiely Castillo | December 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excelente

Encontré a Rebecca por medio de Laura Olivas , y la verdad agradezco mucho a Dios x haberlas topado en mi camino . An sido de mucho apoyo para mi , me an orientado muy bien y an respondido a todas mis preguntas. Mis dudas se an aclarado y además con La Paz que trasmite Rebecca y su personal han hecho... que vuelva a casa con la certeza que todo estará bien ! Tienen mucha seguridad de lo que hacen y mucha confiabilidad. Rebecca me ayudó a obtener mi permiso de trabajo en un tiempo muy corto y obtuve mi residencia por medio de violencia doméstica , ella me tranquilizaba mucho pues yo estaba llena de temores . Sigo con su apoyo pues ya la semana que entra obtengo la ciudadanía!!!! Gracias a Dios por ponerla en mi camino , y por tanta ayuda . Y seguiré con su apoyo pues tengo más cosas pendientes en las cuales está trabajando, me siento muy confiable con su trabajo!!! Gracias Rebecca

Posted by Josefina | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Dios es bueno

Mi hija escucho sobre la abogada Rebecca, consultamos con ella y la contratamos. Mi hermana quien es de edad avanzada ha vivido en EE.UU desde niña, pero hace 6 años atras fue deportada. Al momento de deportacion ella y sus dos hijos contrataron varios abogados, tristemente el trabajo no avanzaba per...o porque decian que era normal la tardanza ya que no se podia hacer mucho por lo complejo del caso. Cuando contratamos a Rebecca, Amanda una de las paralegales nos asistio. Para no hacer la historia tan larga, lo que los otro abogados en 6 años no lograron, Rebecca y Amanda lo hicieron en tan solo 4 meses. Estamos muy agradecidos con ellas porque nos demostaron que si les importamos y que si pelean por el pueblo latino.

Posted by Alma | July 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Abogada rebeca kitson no es confiable no le regalen su dinero

contrate sus servicios para arreglarle a mi esposo y tuvo el caso 4 años y solamente nos hablaba a su oficina para hacernos firmar nuevos contratos por qué tenía que trabajar más en el caso así que de $5,000 que íbamos a pagar por sus servicios terminamos pagándole una cuenta de $10,900 dólares al fi...nal mi esposo termino con una ordene de deportación y como ella miro el caso perdido nos habló una de sus ayudantes Laura para informarnos que ya la abogada rebecca no iba a continuar con nuestro caso y que pasáramos a levantar los papeles y un dinero que ella pensaba era lo que justo que nos devolviera fuimos a su oficina y nunca quiso salir hablar con nosotros con la recepcionista nos dejó un cheque de $2,300 dólares de casi $11,000 que ya habíamos pagado en 4 años según ella se retiró del caso por falta de interés de nosotros cuando era mi esposo el que siempre estaba en contacto con ellos y nunca devolvían las llamadas tenía que ir mi esposo directamente ala oficina para ver por qué no le regresaban las llamadas o a pedir cita con la abogada para hablar del caso y Rebecca se enojaba por qué decía que ella tenía personas que le ayudaban y que ella no podía estar teniendo reuniones con nosotros si podíamos hablar con alguien más así que cuando el caso de mi esposo se le puso difícil fue más fácil terminar su contrato con nosotros y dejarnos ala deriva y quedándose con nuestro dinero ahora tuvimos que buscar otro abogado para continuar el caso pagar otros $10,000 pero deperdido está abogada nos dijo que el caso de mi esposo es muy difícil aún así aceptamos cosa que la abogada rebeca kitson nunca fue honesta ella dijo si yo les voy ayudar si puede arreglar y solo se quedo con mi dinero y al final renunció al caso está persona no es nada confiable yo no la recomendaría por nada es mejor buscar la ayuda de cualquier otro abogado que de esta persona a lo mejor algunas persona les ha ido bien con ella por qué de hecho un amigo le la recomendó pero nada que ver si el caso se le hace difícil te deja embarcado quedándose con tu dinero y no le importa que tengas que contratar otro abogado o dejarte sin dinero solo cuida sus propios intereses y no el de la persona que la contrato mi mejor consejo es no vayan con ella cuiden sus ahorros y mejor traten con otro abogado por qué está es un fraude muy decepcionada de sus servicios.

Posted by David | August 30, 2012 | Immigration

Five star experience

Rebecca Kitson oversaw multiple parts of my greencard application and subsequent further processes. I have had an going professional relationship with Rebecca for over five years, and if ever I decide to pursue citizenship (currently a Permanent Resident) I will be undoubtedly returning to Rebecca fo...r help. Rebecca's most outstanding features are her dedication and support of clientele. Not only does she have an experienced and thoroughly broad understanding of Federal and State immigration law (NM); but combines her talent with a truly empathetic appreciation for the difficult circumstances persons immigrating face. Rebecca oversaw my cases, including two immigration petitions for residency and removal of conditons for the first green card I received. During the conditions removal, I was also towards the end of a very acrimonius divorce. My former spouse falsely claimed that my residency application from the United Kingdom was riddled with misinformation. Throughout this, while maintainng her usual professionalism and good nature, Rebecca provided help and support that proved invaluable to building an accurate defence to the slanderous statements cast over me. Even though the two cases were distinct, Rebecca always assisted and advised me at no cost through a very dificult period. I am now the very proud holder of permanent residency in the States. I have the comfort and security of knowing I am shielded from further outside intereference to my legal status. I attribute much of my chance to build a wonder life in NM to the best immigration lawyer I could have wished for. As a side note, I found Rebecca's support staff to be equally qualified and holding the same client focused values Rebecca displays so well. If ever a more detailed reference is necessary, I would be happy for Rebeca to conact me on your behalf.

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Rebecca Kitson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Roxie Rawls-De Santiago

Immigration lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Rebecca Kitson is a truly dedicated lawyer giving time, effort and diligence to each of her clients. It is an honor to work with her."

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Sarah Simons

Immigration lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Kitson and I serve together on the New Mexico State Bar Immigration Law Section Board. She is an expert in immigration law matters and has a passion for her clients and her work. I recommend Ms. Kitson without hesitation. She fiercely advocates for her clients and for immigrants generally."

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Amber Weeks

Immigration lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rebecca is a fantastic attorney who is dedicated to her clients and has exceptional legal skill. Rebecca handles a wide variety of complex immigration issues, and she has particular expertise in the immigration consequences of crimes."

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Jessica Kunevicius

Immigration lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Rebecca on several cases when her clients have moved from New Mexico to Colorado and required local counsel. She is a joy to work with...extremely knowledgeable and fantastically likeable! Her clients are lucky to have her on their side."

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Brooke Nowak-Neely

Immigration lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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John Lawit

Immigration lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Distinguished Service Award, Disciplinary Board of the NM Supreme Court

2013

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

CLE Peak Award, State Bar of New Mexico

2007

Dean's Honors, University of New Mexico School of Law

2007

Clinical Honors for Outstanding Participation, University of New Mexico School of Law

2006

Scholarship, New Mexico Women's Bar Assocation

2004

Research Project and Travel Grant, University of New Mexico

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney / Owner, Rebecca Kitson Law

2009 - Present

Adjunct Professor, University of New Mexico School of Law

2006 - 2012

Attorney, Lawit & Kitson

Associations

2009 - Present

New Mexico Interfaith Coalition for Immigrant Justice

Member

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

National Immigration Project of the National Lawyer's Guild

Member

2007 - Present

Albuquerque Bar Association

Member

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LPR Cancellation

Approved

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Education

2007

University of New Mexico School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1998

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

State Bar of TX Advanced Immigration Law

Family Issues (in Immigration)

2016

NM Judges' Conclave

Immigration Consequences

2016

AILA TX Chapter Spring Conference

Consular Update

2015

NM LOPD Annual CLE

Immigration Consequences of Crime

2015

Essentials of Employment Law

Immigration : I-9, E-Verify and SSN Mismatch

2015

Current Immigration Issues for the Criminal Defense Attorney

Ethical Issues in the Representation of Non-citizens

2015

Current Immigration Issues for the Criminal Defense Attorney

A Crash Course in Immigration

2015

AILA TX Chapter Spring Conference Asylum and Representing Victims of DV

2014

AILA Texas Chapter Spring Conference Consular Processing Around the World

2013

The Four Corners CLE: DWI, Immigration, Indian Law and Ethics

Immigration Impact on Families' Criminal and Civil Matters

2013

The Four Corners CLE: DWI, Immigration, Indian Law and Ethics

Duty to Advise - Fulfilling the Ethical Obligations Under Paredez and Padilla

2012

New Mexico Annual Bench and Bar Conference Immigration Options for Children and Their Families

2012

AILA Upper Midwest Immigration Law Conference

What's So Hard about Hardship?

2011

AILA National Conference

Advanced Bond and Detention Issues

2010

UNM Dream Act Conference Critical Issues Regarding the Dream Act

2010

New Mexico Bar Association Annual Conference Immigration 101

2010

Immigration: The Basics (2nd Judicial District)

Immigration

2009

Immigrant Rights: Civil LIberties, Detention, and Collateral Consequences of Crimes

Immigrant Rights in New Mexico and Interagency Bond Issues

2009

How to Represent Immigrants Pro Bono: Considerations fo the Multicultural Client

How to Represent Immigrants Pro Bono

2008

UNM Immigration Symposium

Dispelling Myths and Raising Awareness

2008

Practicing Law on the Border: The Challenges of Immigrant Representation Family Based Immigration : Representing Juveniles

Publications

2012

AILA Consular Processing Guide Immigrant Visas and I-601 Waivers in Ciudad Juarez: Practical Tips and Suggestions

2010

AILA Visa Processing Guide Obtaining IV Waivers in Juarez

Languages

English

Spanish

Portuguese

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