Elizabeth Guckes Heetderks

Elizabeth Guckes Heetderks

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 29 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 29 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1997

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Elizabeth Guckes Heetderks's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Martin castro | October 22, 2013 | Immigration

Thankful for have you as my immigration lawyer

Our lawyer help my family and I to be access to a u-1 visa in wich she did an outstanding job, I must brag about it again. My family and I are so thankful for all your help it was all worth it. We had never had such a trustworthy lawyer as well as a Pearson who knows how to handle this situation like... we went through. We're all 100% satisfied with all her work she did.

Posted by edgar | July 13, 2013 | Immigration

very good and comprehensive lawyer

I was very happy with the work she did for me i would definitely recommend her if you have any immigration issues

Posted by john | July 09, 2013 | Immigration

THE BEST LAWER I HAE EVER MET

Attorney Elizabeth Guckes Heetderkes helped me obtain my US Citizenship. I have tried to obtain the Citizenship Status for the past 28 years without success. She is a competent and above all , honest and knowledgeable lawyer. I will recommend her any day and any time. Lastly, I am very gratefu...l and thanks very much.

Posted by PATRICK | May 13, 2013 | Immigration

MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE AND HELPFUL IMMIGRATION LAWYER

I retained Elizabeth in 2010 for an immigration case which became very lengthy and did not end until April 2013. She was always very informative about what needed to be done,including all the documentation I needed. Her fees are reasonably affordable and they never charged me for any extra work tha...t came along as they pursued my case. My case took the better of three years to fully complete and it involved a lot of back and forth document preparation between her and the Immigration Department. She was never frustrated with me and my endless questions or my impatience with the longevity of my case. She always answered my phone calls and kept me up to date even when there was nothing to report about my case. I felt very confident about everything because of her ability to have answers for every hurdle we encountered. Her office staff was also courteous and helpful. She did a lot of follow up with other professionals regarding my case which was at times very tedious because,people sometimes don't have time or patience to fulfill even the smallest obligations. She is a lawyer who keeps her head in the game and is very professional in dealing with difficult people.She never promised what can not be achieved and so I always knew what to expect every time. Elizabeth you are the best and I owe you more than this but words fail me sometimes. I highly recommend her for your immigration needs and you will not be disappointed.

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Elizabeth Guckes Heetderks's Lawyer Endorsements

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Helen Tarokic

Immigration lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very responsive and thoughtful in our community groups."

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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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Mark Oxford

Immigration lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Elizabeth Heetderks. She is bilingual, which is a great asset to your immigration clients. Her answers and reviews reflect her knowledge and experience. Highly recommended."

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Abhinav Goel

Immigration lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Elizabeth possesses a thorough knowledge of US immigration laws. She advises clients and attorneys with great poise and respect. I highly recommend her services."

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Rebekah Grafton

Immigration lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Heetderks is a well respected and knowledgeable immigration attorney. Because of her prior experience as an immigration attorney for the government, she knows how the system works and can prepare her clients' cases in the way that is most likely to be successful. I would highly recommend Attorney Heetderks for any immigration matter."

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Jeffrey Howard

Immigration lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know and trust this attorney. She is very knowledgeable in her field of practice and I would not hesitate to refer a client to her."

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Peter Jabaly

Immigration lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has a stellar reputation in the immigration law community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Brenman Law Firm

2009 - 2010

Attorney, N.C. Justice Center

2008 - 2009

Attorney, Law Offices of Dayna Kelly

2007 - 2008

Attorney, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart

1998 - 2001

Attorney, Shivers & Shivers, Immigration & Nationality Law (San Antonio, TX)

1996 - 1998

Assistant Attorney, U.S. Department Of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service (Atlanta, GA)

1995 - 1996

Legal Intern, U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service, Office of the General Counsel (Washington, D.C.)

1994 - 1994

Legal Intern, U.S. Department Of Justice, Executive Office For Immigration Review (Miami, FL)

Associations

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Individual Merits Hearing

Asylum/Withholding Granted

Individual Merits Hearing-601/Adjustment

Granted

Individual Merits Hearing

Withholding granted

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Education

1996

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor (Cum Laude)

1993

Pennsylvania State University

BS - Bachelor of Science (Phi Beta Kappa)

Speaking Engagements

2015

Iglesia Cristiana Renacer

Family Immigration

2014

Compass Center for Women and Children

Immigration Options for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Languages

French

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