Amber Heffner

Amber Heffner

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 22 years

Immigration Lawyer at Los Osos, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

2087 10th Street, Suite A, Los Osos, CA

About Amber

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Practices exclusively immigration law

22 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

10 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Amber Heffner Law

2087 10th Street, Suite A, Los Osos, CA, 93402

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Amber Heffner's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

52 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sandy | December 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Citizenship

I needed a certificate of citizenship and had difficulty navigating the system. I met with Amber and it is done! What impressed me about her practice is her communication, availability and answered my many questions.

Posted by Karim | December 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Great lawyer!

Excellent legal services. Amber is very involved and makes sure that you get the best chance you can!

Posted by Felicity | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

We couldn’t have coped with the tortuous US immigration system without her. without

Amber gave us excellent comprehensive information and advice on my application for permanent legal residency/green card after my marriage to an American. She was a huge support every step of the way without understating the hoops I would have to jump through. The process was so complex that even my h...usband, a retired California judge, said he couldn’t have coped without her. She also has personal charm and warmth.

Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amber Immigration attorney review

Amber is a fantastic immigration attorney. She was professional, well informed and her insights were instrumental in our successful application. Amber is well organised. She helped us with our documentation and ensured we followed appropriate instructions. Amber prepared us well for the interview...s and her insights were very helpful to us to remain positive and calm throughout the process. Highly recommend Amber's services.

Posted by Ben | June 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amber Heffner Immigration

Amber and her team were amazing when it came to supporting us through the Green Card process! She explained the whole process including timelines and what we needed to prepare, and was always on hand to answer questions (big and small). With complex and technical processes like these, I cannot reco...mmend her highly enough. She made our experience absolutely seamless and stress free - and was at all times professional, helpful and kind.

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Amber Heffner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sarah Overacker

Immigration lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amber is a very dedicated and caring attorney who works diligently to help her clients reach their goals."

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Ammar Alo

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer! Attorney Heffner is extremely knowledgeable in the Immigration field. I have consulted her a number of times, and she has always been helpful. I highly recommend her and her firm."

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Erica Tomlinson

Immigration lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Amber is an exceptionally talented attorney, with the highest legal skills and ethics."

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Kara Stein-Conaway

Immigration lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amber works diligently for her clients, putting together carefully crafted packets of information to put her clients' in the best light possible. She is also kind, approachable, and speaks Spanish."

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Sean Hanover

Immigration lawyer

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Sarah Overacker

Immigration lawyer

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Erica Tomlinson

Immigration lawyer

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Kara Stein-Conaway

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2003

Outstanding Achievement Constitutional Law, Abner Brodie Award

2003

Excellence in Study of Labor and Employment Law, ABA-BNA

2003

Highest Grade in Immigration Law Course, American Jurisprudence Award

2002

Academic Excellence and Community Service, George Young Memorial Award

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Immigration Attorney, Law Offices of Amber Heffner

2012 - 2015

Immigration Attorney, Brent Peterson Law

2008 - 2009

Volunteer Attorney, Just Neighbors

2005 - 2007

Immigration Attorney, Mahoney and Tomlinson

2003 - 2005

Public Law Attorney, McDonough Holland & Allen, PC

2002 - 2002

Summer Associate, Hogan & Hartson

2000 - 2000

Intern, Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition

Associations

2005 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Education

2003

Indiana University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Wisconsin, Madison

MA - Masters

1995

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

SLO Women's Shelter Volunteer Training

Immigration Training

2015

Promotores All County Meeting

Immigration Law Presentation

2013

Volunteer and Staff Trainings

Immigration Presentation

Languages

Spanish

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