Heather L. Poole

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COMPLEX FAMILY IMMIGRATION & DEPORTATION DEFENSE EXPERTISE.

Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law by the State Bar of California (Board of Legal Specialization) / 25 Years of Immigration Law Experience / 40x selected to top attorney lists for immigration excellence / 35+ speaking engagements on complex immigration issues for community organizations, colleges & churches.

60+ Courses Taught to Other Immigration Attorneys (Continuing Legal Education) / 30+ publications on complex family immigration issues for major bar associations & news outlets / 16+ years college professor teaching immigration law

98% approval rate for decades**** Past success does not guarantee future outcomes or success in your case. Always consult with a competent immigration lawyer about the facts of your case.

For a full list of Heather's speaking engagements and publications, visit: https://humanrightsattorney.com

for Public Interest Law, 1998. Recipient, Professor Ivan Soubbotilch Award for Excellence in Poverty Law and Civil Rights; Chief Justice Rose E. Bird Award for Public Interest Commitment, 2000. Co-Author: "The V Visa: A New Life Form" in 2001-2002 Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook, American Immigration Lawyers Association. Member: Los Angeles County (Member, Sections on: Immigration) and American Bar Associations; State Bar of California; American Immigration Lawyers Association; National Network on Behalf of Battered Immigrant Women; Women Lawyer's Association of Los Angeles.

COMPLEX FAMILY IMMIGRATION & DEPORTATION CASES only. I guide immigrants who are in trouble and are at risk of losing it all, who are either stuck outside the US or those in the US at risk of losing their green card or never obtaining residency to begin with and risking years of separation from their loved ones because of a divorce, a prior immigration violation, or a drug or misdemeanor crime that happened when they were young or in a moment of lapsed judgment. TYPICAL CASES: I-601 Waivers for Overstays, Unlawful Presence, Misrepresentations, Crimes, Prostitution, and more. I-212 Waivers for Prior Deportations, 9(c) Permanent Bar permission to re-entry the U.S. I-751 Waivers for conditional permanent residents whose marriages are breaking up or are abusive. Marriage-based green cards for complex cases with little traditional evidence I-360 VAWA cases for LGBT, men, and women professionals J-1 hardship waivers for professionals who need to stay in the US Nonimmigrant (212(d)(3) waivers for professionals barred from re-entering the US due to past immigration or criminal violation Appeals and Motions to reopen prior removal orders in immigration court, the BIA, and federal court

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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Immigration

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
California State Polytechnic University, B.A., Philosophy and History, 1997
Law School Attended:
New York Law School, J.D., 2000
Year of First Admission:
2001
Admission:
2001, California
Memberships:

Licenses & Admissions:

Licensed, State Bar of California

Certified Specialist, U.S. Immigration & Nationality Law, State Bar of California

Admitted, U.S. Federal Court, Central District of California

Admitted, U.S. Federal Court, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Professional Bar Associations:

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Former So CA Chapter Chair, National Board of Governors Elected Director)

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Lavender Bar Association

Orange County Bar Association

Certifications:
Certified Specialist, U.S. Immigration & Nationality Law, State Bar of California
ISLN:
915025884
Hobbies & interests:

Some of the work Heather is most proud of is her pro bono work on behalf of domestic violence survivors and detained asylum seekers. She received an award for outstanding community service from the LA County Superior Court for her more than a decade long pro bono work with abuse survivors, helping them obtain restraining orders. She has also volunteered her time representing asylum seekers in Immigration Court and in detention centers for Catholic Charities’ Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, the Immigrant Justice Campaign, has represented unaccompanied children in removal proceedings for KIND (Kids in Need of Defense), as well as assisted low-income LGBT immigrants for the Los Angeles LGBT Center.

In her “spare” time, she teaches Immigration Law at Fullerton College and scuba dives, skis and snowboards, tries not to cut off a finger in her woodworking projects, and hangs with her pack - her labradoodle Patrick and cats Zorro, Xena, and Peanut.

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (23 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

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  • Analytical Capability

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  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/02/22 in Immigration

    ‘Heather is a strong advocate for those in need of immigration attorneys who are willing to fight for them.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/02/22 in Immigration

    Heather L. Poole is a fantastic immigration attorney. She is very knowledgeable and works with clients to develop an individualized immigration plan to try to provide the best options for immigration relief.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/02/22 in Immigration

    I aways refer to Ms. Poole my clients who have extremely complex cases and need the best immigration attorney to protect their interests from various unfortunate situations including domestic violence. 100% of those clients have told me that they wer... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/02/22 in Immigration

    I have known Attorney Poole for yeas and she has always displayed extensive knowledge of immigration law. Additionally, Attorney Poole has the conduct and temperament of an excellent attorney and a fantastic person. I regularly refer legal immigrat... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 10/01/22 in Immigration

    I refer quite a bit of work to Heather because I don't handle that particular area of immigration law. i never hesitate. She is smart, a creative thinker, has extremely high ethics and integrity, and my referrals trust her.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/01/22 in Immigration

    Ms. Poole is a subject matter expert and thought leader in her field. She is an invaluable asset to the legal profession.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/01/22 in Immigration

    I've known Heather for almost 20 years. She is very eloquent and very analytical. She cares about her clients and has performed amazing results for them.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/01/22 in Immigration

    Heather Poole is extremely knowledgeable in what she does. I highly recommend her frequently. Not only is she a phenomenal lawyer, but she is also an incredible human being. She genuinely cares about her clients and it shows in her results. Heather P... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 10/01/22 in Immigration

    Heather is an exceptional attorney who goes above and beyond for her clients while exhibiting the highest ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/01/22 in Immigration

    Heather is an exceptional Attorney. She is very, very bright and not afraid of hard work. She is an excellent communicator and communicates with people at their own comfort level. She obtains the facts in difficult and challenging situations. She... Read more

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Outstanding immigration attorney. Has complete working knowledge of immigration law. Compassionate, caring, honest, and a wonderful communicator.

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