Law Office of Helen Lawrence — attorney in Oakland, CA

Law Office of Helen Lawrence

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Immigration Lawyer

1939 Harrison St #715, Oakland, CA 94612, United States

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About Law Office of Helen Lawrence

The Law Office of Helen Lawrence provides client-centered legal representation throughout the immigration process. The firm was established in 2011 by Managing Attorney Helen Lawrence, a graduate of Harvard Law School. The practice focuses on various aspects of immigration law, including deportation defense, affirmative action immigration applications and petitions, and the intersection of immigration and criminal law.

The firm's deportation defense services cover bond, asylum, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture (CAT) applications, family-based applications, cancellation of removal, U nonimmigrant status applications (U-Visa), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), motions to suppress, requests for prosecutorial discretion, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) petitions, citizenship defense, NACARA, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applications, and various appeals.

For affirmative action immigration applications, the firm handles asylum, family-based applications, U nonimmigrant status applications, VAWA petitions, DACA, SIJS, naturalization, NACARA, TPS applications, Advance Parole Travel Documents, Humanitarian Parole, Employment Authorization Documents, and agency appeals. The firm also consults with criminal defense attorneys on immigration consequences of criminal convictions.

The Law Office of Helen Lawrence serves clients in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. The firm stands in solidarity with the black community, condemning police brutality and racism, and advocates for immigrants' rights while challenging illegal conduct by law enforcement. Senior Attorney Laura Jones also contributes to the firm's legal team.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys
  • Helen Lawrence — Managing Attorney
  • Laura Jones — Senior Attorney
Services listed
Deportation Defense, Affirmative action immigration application and petitions, Intersection of immigration and criminal law
Languages
English, Español, Portugues
Founded
2011

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Law Office of Helen Lawrence — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Law Office of Helen Lawrence located?+

Law Office of Helen Lawrence is located at 1939 Harrison St #715, Oakland, CA 94612, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Law Office of Helen Lawrence handle?+

Law Office of Helen Lawrence handles Immigration. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Law Office of Helen Lawrence?+

Call Law Office of Helen Lawrence at +1 510-922-0261 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Law Office of Helen Lawrence well rated?+

Law Office of Helen Lawrence has a 4.6-star rating based on 11 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

5 reviews
  • Yessy Ortega· via Google
    2 years ago
  • Angeles Q· via Google

    Ya ah pasado el tiempo y Aun no puedo creer que Helen me aya dejado a medio camino 😢 con mi caso de Emigracion diciendo que no podia seguir reprecentandome por su embarazo, yo no creo que eso sea motivo para no seguir con un caso..

    6 years ago
  • CARLOS MELGAR· via Google

    They are the best of the best!!!

    6 years ago
  • a C· via Google

    Helen is a good lawyer goes above and beyond

    2 years ago
  • Stacy Ulzii· via Google

    My experience with Helen's immigration law office was exceptional. They were caring, honest, highly skilled, and proactive, making the somewhat grueling immigration process smooth. What truly stood out was their honesty and transparency throughout the process. No question or concern of mine was left unaddressed, and this honesty fostered trust. In the face of unforeseen struggles, Helen and her team were not just legal professionals; they became a reliable support system. Having dealt with multiple immigration lawyers before, I can confidently say that Helen's office is unparalleled in efficiency, and they are highly skilled at what they do. The team's dedication to my case went beyond mere procedural obligations – they truly cared about my well-being and the success of my immigration journey. In a realm where personal stakes are high, finding an expert team that goes above and beyond, as Helen's office does, is invaluable. If you need any type of immigration help, I highly highly recommend them – they really are a standout choice.

    2 years ago

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