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also known as Lea McDermid McKenna
I graduated from Berkeley Law in 2001 and then moved to Alaska to clerk for the Alaska Supreme Court. I owned a law firm for 13 years, where I practiced primarily immigration law. In 2018, I began working at Shaftel Delman, LLC, where I continued my immigration practice and also practiced estate planning, business law, and probate/trust administration. I joined Durrell Law Group in April 2020, where I continue to practice in these areas of law.
On a personal note, I am married and have two school-aged children. As a family we enjoy getting into the outdoors skiing, camping, hiking, and mountain biking. I had never been to Alaska before 2001 and had not planned on staying beyond my one year clerkship. But I fell in love with Alaska and now consider it home.
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Chat withState: Alaska
Acquired: 2006
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State: California
Acquired: 2002
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1400 W. Benson Blvd., Suite 370, Anchorage, AK, 99503
18 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Caroline | May 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly recommended
Am so grateful for everything Lea did to facilitate the entire process of my naturalization. I had given up because the entire process was tedious and every time there was one thing or the other that made the process almost impossible. She professionally handled it, and the process that had taken me...
Posted by Aaron | September 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great Experience
Great experience, Lea made the painful immigration experience easy for my wife and I. She was always responsive, clearly explained the process, and ensured the paperwork was correct. I recommend her to everyone.
Thanks so much Aaron!
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very Professional and great attention to detail
Lea McDermid was professional from the beginning of our Green Card Process. My wife and I sat down and went though this laborious process of gathering data. She reviewed every single document with great attention to detail, corrected our mistakes and explained the whole process. Our review sessi...
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Lea for well over a decade. We were at the same firm for a few years in the early 2000's and have continued to discuss immigration issues after we both relocated. Lea is an excellent attorney. She has a great combination of both legal skill and ability to relate well with clients. She is also extremely dedicated. I would not hesitate to refer anyone with immigration issues in Alaska to her."
2005 - Present
Owner/Immigration Attorney, Law Offices of Lea McDermid, LLC
2013 - 2017
Immigration Section Chair, Alaska Bar Association
2004 - 2005
Immigration Attorney for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Catholic Social Services
2002 - 2004
Immigration Attorney, Bean & Lloyd
2001 - 2002
Law Clerk to Chief Justice Dana Fabe, Alaska Supreme Court
2017 - Present
Anchorage Equal Rights CommissionCommissioner
2006 - Present
Alaska Bar Association - Immigration SectionChair/Member
2006 - Present
Alaska Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2017 - 2018
Coalition of Alaskans for Immigrants RightsMember
2017 - 2019
ACLU of AlaskaVolunteer Attorney
Asilo aprobado
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JD - Juris Doctor
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Undergraduate
2017
Anchorage Equal Rights Commission: Its People, Purpose, and Projects
2014
Immigration Law and Its Effect on Your Family Law Practice
2013
Immigration Options for LGBT Immigrants Post-Windsor
2001
Spanish
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
How can get temporary I -551 stamp when I am waiting for new green card as I filed for lost ?
04 Jan 2020
Hi will a wrong father's name in I-129 form matter in the k1 visa interview?
03 Jul 2019
What are the permitted reasons for applying for Advance Parole (Form i131)?
19 Oct 2018
Potential Red Flags for Asylee/Refugee Naturalization Applicants
09 Nov 2017
What type of immigration status must a person have to qualify for low-cost health insurance?
12 Feb 2015
New Application for Naturalization Must Be Used As of 5/5/2014
23 May 2014