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Rebecca Kitson
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Biography
Rebecca Kitson holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and obtained her J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law. Throughout law school, Rebecca worked with immigrant survivors of domestic violence at Catholic Charities, specializing in petitions and visas under the Violence Against Women Act. She began work with the Immigration Law firm of Lawit & Kitson (previously John W. Lawit PC) in August of 2006 became a firm shareholder in September of 2009. Since the fall of 2009, Rebecca has taught Immigration Law and related courses as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law.
In May of 2012, Rebecca established her own firm, where she continues to practice the spectrum of Immigration Law, including family- based immigration and removal defense. She has sat on the Board of Directors of the New Mexico affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union since 2005, the Board of the Immigration Section of the NM State Bar since 2008, and the Board of the NM Hispanic Bar Association since 2011. She has presented widely at CLE’s through the NM State Bar and has been a presenter/panelist at various conferences through the University of New Mexico. Rebecca has served as a presenter for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) at the state and national level, and been a contributing author for AILA’s Consular Processing Guide for the past two editions. She serves as a volunteer attorney for non-profits and faith-based organizations statewide.
Rebecca speaks Spanish fluently and Portuguese conversationally.
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Practice Areas
Immigration
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19 years | 5,000 cases
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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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Posted by Emmy | October 01, 2021 | Immigration
Thank you so much!
Rebecca and her firm have been incredibly helpful throughout my husband's immigration process. Their expertise and compassionate service have been such a gift during this stressful process. We are very grateful. We recommend the firm to others heartily and without any hesitation.
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...
Posted by Nestor | February 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Gracias
Extiendo mi mas sincero agradecimiento a Laura Rhee, por su entusiasmo y perseverancia. Rebecca Kitson, quien es una abogada que habla y entiende perfectamente español, puede brindarte toda la tranquilidad que el conocimiento en materia migratoria y su profesionalismo, se verán reflejados en los mej...
Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
So Grateful to Rebecca Kitson Law Office!
Ms. Kitson and her staff were our guardian angels throughout thr immigration process! We came to her with so many questions and concerns about getting a greencard for my husband and she and her staff not only answered all of our questions but also took over the burden of the confusing paperwork and c...
Posted by Debbie | April 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Superior Service
Hired this firm to obtain Certificate of Citizenship for my daughter. They did all the paperwork while guiding us through a process we were totally unfamiliar with. Their responses to our phone calls and emails were prompt, helpful and always reassuring. We are so very grateful for their assistan...
Rebecca Kitson's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 JusticeMember
2008 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
National Immigration Project of the National Lawyer's GuildMember
2007 - Present
Albuquerque Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
LPR Cancellation
Approved
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
2010
New Mexico Lawyer
Maria's Path: Traversing Visa Processing through Ciudad Juarez
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese