Jennifer Grace Smyrnos

Jennifer Grace Smyrnos

4.9
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 13 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration

About Jennifer

Biography

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Grace Immigration PLLC permanently closed on January 1, 2025.

11 years | 850 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 13 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2012

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Jennifer Grace Smyrnos's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Posted by Moises | November 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Happy with my service

Originally filed my case with this attorney in February 2017. Received my green card in October. She was very knowledgeable about the immigration process and always returned my calls and messages when I had questions. I would recommend Jennifer and her team for any of your immigration needs.

Posted by John | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Attorney!

If you are searching for the most professional, dependable and competent immigration law firm in the Roanoke VA area, look no further than Jennifer Dean and her team at the Virginia Immigration Law Center. Because of their experience and knowledge, Jennifer and her staff were able to guide me step...-by-step through the Citizenship application process with much patience and attention to detail. Jennifer always responded quickly to my many questions in an understanding way, and provided a calming effect when any snags in the process occurred. The staff at Virginia Immigration Law Center is experienced and capable of assisting clients through what, at times, can be a complicated process, ensuring a smooth resolution to any immigration situation. All are a pleasure to work with, extremely knowledgeable, and very helpful. I highly recommend this team for any of your immigration needs.

Posted by Keith | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Difficult job made so easy

After moving to the US with my wife Ann (American Citizen) We looked into the process for getting my green card that would allow me to become a permanent resident and work in the USA. Once looking into it we realized the Immigration process was overwhelming for the average person so we began to seek ...some help which lead us to Jennifer Dean at the Virginia Immigration Law Center. As soon as we met her and her staff we were just put at ease with the entire process all of our questions were answered and we began gathering up the information requested by her law firm step by step she walked us through the entire thing, any time we had a question either Mrs. Dean or her staff were right there with the answers right up to me receiving my green card. We are so happy we did not try to deal with this process on our own and are so very happy for Mrs. Dean and her staff doe dealing with this difficult task for us. We have nothing but great things to say about Mrs. Dean and her staff and would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking to gain immigration status in the USA

Posted by Vinitha Ranasinghe | February 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Human touch to the law

Ms.Dean helped me with my nebulization process and also in obtaining green card for my wife. She guided us through the entire process with a lot of attention to details. Ms.Dean displayed qualities of a patient 'law professional' with our endless questions and queries. Beside her expert knowledge on ...the subject, she treated us with respect and most importantly, just as members of her own family. This aspect was very important for us, as we felt helpless in a strange country, sometimes.

Posted by Svetlana | October 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great immigration lawyer

Mrs. Dean is very competent immigration lawyer. I would definitely recommend her if you need help with applying for resident status. My husband and I decided to hire Jennifer Dean few months ago after getting a professional consultation from her. She kept us informed about new steps in our case. I'...m glad that our lawyer was Mrs. Dean because everything was done in time without any problems with professionalism.

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Charles V. Laughlin Award, W&L Law

2012

Pro Bono Service Award, W&L Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Grace Immigration

2012 - 2012

Interim Director, W&L Law - Immigration and Citizenship Clinic

2012 - 2015

Attorney, Poarch Law, PC

Associations

2021 - Present

Blue Ridge Literacy

President, Board of Directors

2014 - Present

Virginia State Bar Special Committee on Access to Legal Services

Member

2012 - Present

Roanoke Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - 2019

TAP Domestic Violence Services Advisory Commission

Member

2015 - 2021

Blue Ridge Literacy Board of Directors

Board Member

2015 - 2016

Virginia Women Attorneys Association Board of Directors

Director at Large

2014 - 2015

Roanoke Chapter of the Virginia Women Attorneys Association

President

2014 - 2016

Virginia State Bar, Special Committee on Technology and the Practice of Law

Member

Education

2012

Washington and Lee University

J.D.

2007

University of California, Davis

B.A. Honors

Speaking Engagements

2021

Volunteer Training Session

T Visas, U Visas, and the Violence Against Women Act

2017

Volunteer and Client Presentation

Overview of the United States Immigration System

2017

Round Table with Jennifer Dean

US Immigration Overview

2017

Panel Presentation

Discussions on the Future of DACA

2017

Panel Presentation

Minority Mental Health Breakfast

2017

Case Manager Session

Overview of the United States Immigration System

2016

Topics in Diversity and Multicultural Education Graduate Seminar

Navigating the US Immigration System and the Great Immigration Debate

2016

Seminar Presentation

Social Justice Issues in Immigration Law

2016

Annual Bonner Conference

Overview of the United States Immigration System

2015

W&L Law Certification Program Legal Research

2015

VSB National Pro Bono Celebration Kickoff

Ethical Considerations in Pro Bono Webinar

2015

2014

Roanoke Office of the Virginia Employment Commission

Immigration and Employment Law

2014

Regional Immigration Community Meeting

Immigration Fraud

2013

Virginia Institute for Lifelong Learning

Immigration Overview

2013

Family Violence Coordination Council Conference

Immigration Benefits for Victims

Publications

2016

Virginia Lawyer Magainze Access to Legal Justice 2.0

2015

Languages

Spanish

English

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