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Acquired: 2002
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5 Client Reviews
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Posted by Boubacar Traore | April 12, 2017
good lawyer
It is very easy to approach and understand situations very well, it explains very well
Posted by Taylor Eigelbach | March 09, 2017
Wonderful Advocate
I met Emily while I was a law clerk and immediately admired her passion, intelligence, and work ethic. Over the past several years I have been fortunate to consider her a mentor, friend, and role model for the kind of advocate I hope to be. She utilizes professionalism, thoroughness and dedication to...
Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Awesome lawyer
Atty. Emily is really approachable and hardworking lawyer. I was looking for immigration lawyer for my case. She called us right away and gave us appointment to discuss the case. She always give us updates and all the documents that we need through phone calls and emails. My case was sucessfully appr...
Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Great Professional
I hired Emily to get my record expunged my case involved a sensitive family matter. I couldn't be happier with the way she handled my case. She was very professional and made me feel very comfortable. I felt very confident in her ability to resolve the situation. Thanks to her I have a clean reco...
Posted by Salvador | January 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great Attorney!
Emily has helped me with my immigration case and some traffic tickets. She has always gone out of her way to help me. She is the best!
"I had the great pleasure of working for Emily while at the Public Defender's office. She is a dedicated advocate for her clients in all facets of her practice. Since our time working together, she has garnered vast experience in the area of immigration law, and I am happy to frequently send clients to her for these matters. She's a fantastic attorney."
"I have worked with Emily since 2009. Emily is an excellent litigator who is at home in the courtroom. She truly cares about the clients she represents and it shows in her advocacy."
"As a former co-worker of Emily's, I can attest to her dedication to her clients and attention to detail. She is kind and compassionate and will work hard to help resolve your situation to your satisfaction."
"I worked with Emily for many years and watched her dedication to the practice of law and her clients. She is an excellent attorney and works very hard on every case. I truly respect her and would recommend and endorse her as an attorney."
"Emily is exactly the kind of lawyer you want on your side. She's smart, well-respected, and cares deeply for her clients. I would recommend Emily to anyone seeking legal services, and wholeheartedly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Emily was a supervisor at the public defender's office and has many years of experience handling serious felony cases in juvenile and adult courts. She also is very experienced at immigration cases and has traveled around the country defending clients with immigration issues. Emily has a great work ethic and even greater knowledge of the law."
"Emily and I have had many cases together over the years. She gets excellent results for her clients because she knows the law and can work well with attorneys and judges. Emily has handled immigration issues for people in many states and countries. She gives her clients honest feedback and is attentive to their needs. Some lawyers just move from one client to the next, but Emily invests her time and efforts in each and every client she has and is one of the top immigration attorneys in the state of Kentucky."
"Emily is a compassionate advocate for her clients and is incredibly thorough in her case examination. She is a very hard worker who is committed to her clients' individual concerns. I highly endorse Emily for her determination to seek justice for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Emily is always willing to go the extra mile for her clients. I have found her to be open, honest, and extremely knowledgeable in her fields of practice. I highly recommend her for any criminal or immigration matter."
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2009
In RE Gault Award, Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy
2008
Juvenile Justice Award, Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2004
Walker Award, Louisville Metro Public Defender Office
2003
Walker Award, Louisville Metro Public Defender
2013 - 2015
Attorney, McClain DeWees
2001 - 2013
Deputy Division Chief, Louisville Metro Public Defender Office
2000 - 2001
Student Attorney, Tulane Criminal Litigation Clinic
1999 - 2000
Law Clerk for Family Violence Unit, Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office
2017 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Louisville Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Kentucky Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2016
American Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2004
Louis Brandeis Inn of CourtMember
2000 - 2001
Tulane Inn of CourtStudent Member
Asylum Granted
Cancellation of Removal Granted and 212h waiver granted
Cancellation of Removal Granted
Cancellation of Removal Granted
Charge of Contempt of Court was dismissed
Hung Jury
Not Guilty
All charges dismissed.
All charges dismissed.
All charges dismissed.
Not Guilty on all charges
Acquitted on all charges
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
The State of Immigration Law
2012
Juvenile Justice
2012
Juvenile Law
2007
Providing Effective Representation in Juvenile Offender Cases
2015
English
Legal Answers
Do I have to give a copy of my new EAD card to my employer or do I just keep it the way it is going?
09 Mar 2016
Will charges be dismissed if CPS finds case unsubstantiated?
29 Feb 2016
Alien registration number on EAD for I539.
24 Feb 2016