Kathy Lynn Hensley

Kathy Lynn Hensley

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 38 years

Immigration Lawyer at Aptos, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

8070 Soquel Drive, #240, Aptos, CA

About Kathy

Biography

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Kathy L. Hensley is an experienced lawyer who provides a wide range of immigration services, including helping you obtain legal permanent residence, U.S. citizenship, and non-immigrant visas. She is committed to providing high quality legal work, individualized service, and exceptional client communication.

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Fees and Rates

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Pro bono

10 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

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Location

Law Office of Kathy L. Hensley

8070 Soquel Drive, #240, Aptos, CA, 95003

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Kathy Lynn Hensley's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Business

Posted by Ben | September 09, 2014 | Business

Excellent business immigration attorney in the Monterey Bay - Thanks!

As a small business manager, I was looking for an experienced immigration lawyer to handle issues related to two key employees. Kathy not only was able to provide us with the legal advice we needed, but her customer service was outstanding.

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Kathy Lynn Hensley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alison Yew

Immigration lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Kathy since 2013. We both served the South Bay (California) as Immigration Law attorneys. I have the utmost respect for Kathy, personally and professionally. She is a true professional and is dedicated to her clients. She may not take your case, but if she does, she will advocate for you tirelessly. She is intelligent and will think through all nuances of a difficult case. She's guided by what's right and correct, and will not compromise her ethics. I wholeheartedly and without qualifications recommend Kathy for your immigration challenges."

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Brent Hardy

Immigration lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kathy without reservation. She has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and is a superb litigator."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Other

"Highly skilled and respected in the community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Immigration lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nataliya Gavlin

Immigration lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Professional, dedicated and experienced attorney."

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Gary Basham

Immigration lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hensley consistently demonstrates an excellent grasp of the intricacies of immigration law based on her avvo.com answers to questions. She is an asset to the legal community."

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Alan Eisner

Immigration lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Kathy Hensley provides outstanding legal answers on Avvo for individuals seeking assistance. An asset to the legal industry. I fully endorse her."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"With a great track record of published answers to consumers' questions on Avvo.com and the recommendations from clients and attorneys alike, it is easy to see that attorney Hensley is skilled and knows the law well too. If you have a legal question in his area of expertise, she is your answer."

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Ramesh Gurnani

Immigration lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alison Yew

Immigration lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Pro Bono Benefactor Certificate of Achievement, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2017

Cal Lubran Award, Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley

2016

AILA MAP Hero, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2016

Cal Lubran Award, Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley

2015

Appreciation Certificate, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2014

AILA MAP Hero, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2014

Appreciation Certificate, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2014

Pro Bono Benefactor Certificate of Achievement, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2014

Cal Lubran Award, Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Kathy L Hensley

2003 - 2005

Legal Counsel, NexTouch, Inc.

2000 - 2002

Owner, Law Office of Kathy L Hensley

1997 - 2000

Of Counsel, Chilvers & Taylor, PC

1991 - 1994

Associate, Crosby Heafey Roach & May

1989 - 1990

Associate, Goldberg, Stinnett & Macdonald

1987 - 1989

Associate, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe

Associations

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1987 - Present

California State Bar

Member

2017 - 2018

Santa Cruz County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Fiancé Visa, Mexico

Visa Issued

TN Visa, Canada

Visa Issued

EB-2 Green Card, UK

Permaent Resident Status Granted

Adjustment of Status, Spousal

Permaent Resident Status Granted

EB-1A, Russia

Successful

E-1 Renewal, Canada

Visa Issued

E-2 Visa, Italy

Visa Issued

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Education

1987

McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Duke University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1986

Pacific Law Journal The Admissibility of "Child Sexual Abuse Syndrome" in California Criminal Courts

Languages

English

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