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Elizabeth Guckes Heetderks
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Elizabeth Heetderks received her law degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law and spent her third year at the Georgetown University Law Center as a visiting student in Washington, D.C. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Pennsylvania State University. She began her legal career under the U.S. Attorney General Honor Program as a trial attorney for the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in Atlanta, Georgia. She later gained experience in business and family immigration while working part time in private practice in San Antonio, Texas and Raleigh, North Carolina. Ms. Heetderks represented clients before the Immigration Court while working at the N.C. Justice Center. Ms. Heetderks speaks French and is learning Spanish.
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Licensed in Maryland for 29 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1997
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Elizabeth Guckes Heetderks's Reviews
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Posted by Deb | December 08, 2014 | Family
Immigration Lawyer
I was very happy with the law services provided by Elizabeth Guckes Heetderks - she went above and beyond, without hesitation, and with a very pleasant disposition. I am so grateful for her help with my son.
Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2014 | Immigration
HIGHLY SATISTIED AND WELL RECOMMENDED!
We hired Elizabeth based on filing of my marriage Green card case. She was recommended to me by a friend. She is great. She kept us informed through the process. She made sure we were well informed about all necessary information that was needed to get our case in the right direction. She was very re...
Posted by Steffen | September 28, 2014 | Immigration
Outstanding Legal Services -- CR1 Green Card
Elizabeth Heetderks assisted us in obtaining my marriage based green card. From the very first meeting, we were more than pleased with her services. Our case was rather complex, and she discussed with us the different options that we had, and what the advantages and disadvantages of each one would be...
Posted by Al | May 06, 2014 | Immigration
Great Attorney
I have referred clients to Ms. Heetderks. She does and excellent job explaining and dealing with the complexities of the immigration system and is very easy to work with.
Posted by Edward | October 23, 2013 | Immigration
Excellent service!
Elizabeth did an amazing job with my case. She kept me informed all the way and made sure that all proper documentation was handled correctly and promptly. I would highly recommend her services again and would continue to use her firm for my immigration needs.
Elizabeth Guckes Heetderks's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very responsive and thoughtful in our community groups."
"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."
"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."
"Elizabeth possesses a thorough knowledge of US immigration laws. She advises clients and attorneys with great poise and respect. I highly recommend her services."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. She has a stellar reputation in the immigration law community."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Experience
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
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
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Background check on h1b visa extension
15 Jun 2015
Q&A
What are my chances (in percentage) for being approved for I -130? And when I will get my denial/approved answer? Process time?
15 Oct 2014
Q&A
My DACA application got denied because they said I was a danger to the community. They wrote a statement that they are denying
15 Oct 2014