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Heather Lorraine Poole

Pasadena, CA

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Immigration

Language

English

About

Heather L. Poole, Esq. is the Managing Attorney of HEATHER L. POOLE, PC, a U.S. immigration law firm focused on Family and Marriage-based immigration cases and deportation defense.  HEATHER IS A RECOGNIZED EXPERT.*Her expertise in immigration law is widely recognized by other immigration lawyers, who she regularly trains on complex immigration topics for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (national & state conferences), Federal Bar Association, Los Angeles County & Orange County Bar Associations, Pasadena Bar Association, and national Continuing Legal Education companies.She is a frequent speaker on complicated family immigration topics ranging from unlawful presence, misrepresentation and criminal bars to relief to options for conditional green card holders and those wishing to keep a family member in the U.S. She is an internationally published author on complex immigration topics and her articles published by the State Bar of California as well as in Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine, Orange County Lawyer Magazine, The Alaska Bar Rag, and AILA’s Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook and Forms & Fundamentals, among others.  She has been interviewed for stories covered by NBC Today Show, The Dr. Phil Show, and spoken to news and legal journalists on variety of immigration subjects, including being interviewed on consular denial issues for Los Angele's Talk Radio station, KNX 1070. She was the featured immigration lawyer at KFI AM 640 Law Days from 2006-2010, hosted by the #1 nationally syndicated law talk radio show (Handle on the Law) in the U.S.Heather is recognized by other immigration lawyers as an Expert. She has been repeatedly named a “Super Lawyer” for Excellence in Immigration Law (superlawyers.com) – among the top 5% of immigration lawyers (As voted by other lawyers) in Southern California and she has been named in the “Top Women Attorneys in California” list published in Los Angeles Magazine. Heather also teaches Immigration Law at Fullerton College.She served on the National Board of Directors for the American Immigration Lawyers Association for five years and served on AILA's USCIS Field Operations Committee for years. She is also is the former Chapter Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association Southern California Chapter, responsible for legal training of the third largest group of immigration attorneys nationwide. HEATHER IS A COMMUNITY LAWYER.She regularly volunteers her time representing detained asylum seekers at the Adelanto Detention Center for Esperanza’s Immigrant Rights Project and representing Unaccompanied Children in removal proceedings for KIND in Los Angeles.Heather’s expertise is recognized and sought by community organizations, schools, and the media. She is currently on Neighborhood Legal Services’ (NLS), Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA), and San Pedro Community Services Immigration Referral lists as a recommended private immigration attorney. Her work with immigrants has been commended by the National Domestic Violence Hotline, Haven House – the country’s oldest domestic violence shelter, and Project Sister, a rape crisis center serving the Inland Empire. She is a long-term volunteer helping survivors obtain restraining orders in family court for the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Barrister’s Project. She has received these recent awards for her community service:—    2008 Los Angeles Superior Court’s Volunteer of the Year—    2013 Public Service Award from the Los Angeles County Bar Association for over 900 hours of pro bono work with domestic violence survivors over the past decade as part of the Barrister’s Domestic Violence Project.*****STOP PUTTING YOUR LIFE ON HOLD. CALL TO SET UP YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH ATTORNEY HEATHER TODAY to discuss your case: 844-414-7956.* WARNING TO CONSUMERS: It is illegal and unethical for an immigration attorney to guarantee you an outcome in your case. An attorney can give you an estimate of what they think your chances are based on their experience and your evidence but run away from anyone who guarantees you an outcome! Immigration law is complicated! Remember, if something sounds too good to be true, it likely is. Get another opinion!We believe that all legal services with an immigration attorney, however small, should be in writing and always get copies of your filings. This is your life and your future!   

Practices Areas

Immigration

Domestic Violence

Language

English

Contact

HEATHER L POOLE PC225 S Lake AvenueSuite 300Pasadena, CA, 91101

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Musa
March 10, 2021

I live in Chicago, I consulted Heather about my case on the phone. She and Her team collected my info days ago and got prepared for it and kept updated me about timing everyday. When the time came, Heather called me, asked me questions, every single detail about my case, She is trial attorney, the top ones, the ones who love to sue the government:)) She is the one who want to terminate your case ASAP with the best succes, not make you wait for 7-15 years like other lawyers, even AV rated ones. Thats why she is SUPER LAWYER ! Go to her !

Aida
July 2, 2020

We had a very difficult immigration case, the process took almost 5 years, but we succeeded thanks to Heather. She was 1. Knowledgeable -specializes in Immigration Law 2. Strategic -she had a good plan and vision on how to approach the case. 3. Supportive -always had an encouraging word 4. Responsive -timely responses to my inquiries 5. Honest -she was candid about how long it would take and how much money it would cost. There were no surprises or stressful negotiations over money. We had a difficult case. Heather generated a plan and then methodically executed it on our behalf. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Josalyn
January 27, 2020

Heather help our whole family, at first we taught our case is hopeless and we just have to give up but heather help us and give us positive result and win our case, First she help my husband to naturalized to be a US citizen. Second she work on my case that is C1 visa entry it's kinda hard we taught I have to go back to my country and I cant go back anymore here in the states but she fight for my case and win it without leaving the states, she always have positive result now I already have my permanent residency and just waiting for day that I can be a US citizen. Third my husband's petition to his father is been approved too and his dad is on his way to come here in the states and stay with us for good he has his permanent residency and soon he can be naturalized to become a US citizen. Our whole family is grateful and blessed to know heather and her team they never give up on us and be with us until the we have positive and win our cases. Will definitely recommended heather and the whole team, god bless you, your whole family and the whole team in the firm.

Maria
December 5, 2019

My I-751 (Removing Conditions of the Green Card) case has been approved all thanks to my attorney alone! Heather L. Poole is an outstanding specialist — the very best, knowledgeable, experienced, humane and responsive I’ve met in the past five years (after changing a number of lawyers in LA). I can never say or thank her enough for what she has done for me as my case was nearly hopeless, pending for 4+ years, besides I had little to no additional documents to provide for my PFE response. She stepped in at the very last minute when my case was badly messed up by previous lawyers I had unfortunately hired and she simply saved it all. Moreover, she found and added grounds for an additional (back up) case which my previous lawyers simply missed all together. I felt in the safest hands from the day one I hired Ms. Poole as it was obvious that she knew what she was doing, having such impressive immigration experience and being honest with me from the day one. She was always accessible for all my questions and concerns. Besides being a gorgeous person inside out, she genuinely and deeply cares about people she chooses to represent: once she takes your case, she will fight for you to the victorious happy end! I will only recommend Ms. Heather L. Poole from today on as she is truly credible and experienced and has the highest ratings for a reason. Simply the BEST in great LA area! You will be forever in my kindest prayers, a special person in my life, be blessed always!

anonymous
September 5, 2019

My case was beyond difficult I moved here on K1 Visa to a very manipulative abusive evil, man. I got my conditional green card and left before the 2 years were over I actually left after months, due to all sorts of abuse, which was unbearable, I talked to one lawyer who told me he cannot take my case chances might be zero, I was referred to another one and she said prove of a bonfide marriage was not too strong I got confused! I got Heather poole's contacts and searched for her online, and after seeing all her wonderful reviews, the fact that she is known to win difficult cases I never looked for any other lawyers I immediately called her, She will book an interview with you and she will take notes as you talk, She will keenly listen to you and will advise you on the best waiver for your case, Mine was an extreme cruelty waiver. Minutes after meeting heather I felt at peace from within, I knew she was the one, Proving a bon fide marriage on my case through the obvious bank accounts, joint lease and joint property, credit cards, bills on my name and such was very tricky on my side I had non of those because my husband never wished me well, so he made sure im not advantaged in that way, and the fact that our marriage was very short lived, due to his manipulative, abusive mean attitude, my case was a very difficult one to speak the truth, Heather never hestitated to tell me it will be a difficult case to win, but she never said "I will not represent you" which was unbelievable after having talked to other 2 lawyers before meeting her who said it was difficult. Despite Heather mentioning the difficulty of my case, I trusted her and never gave up, never lost hope, and despite everybody telling me to pack and leave, I still felt she was the one. Heather is so brilliant that she will advise you on the least things that you can ever think of, that could work as prove of you and your spouse having as joined accounts. She and her entire team will work together to get your case documented to the best of their ability, they will communicate instantly with you. She will asign your case to one of her team members who will take it and deal with all your witnesses and declarations, they will do such an amazing job by calling everybody by phone, You as her client will definately have to put a lot of work into it too and with your cooperation and listening to their advices it will work well. They instantly reply to your emails sometimes they can be busy but I loved their services. Heather will take you to the green card interview, I received my greencard for 10 years in less than 3 weeks I did not believe it, as much as I believed in her my case was a hard one to win and she told me that till the last day.I would have not preferred anybody else and I'd recommend her 100

Tee Cee
November 28, 2018

Do you want to have a knowledgeable professional handling your immigration matter? If you have an easy or (like me) a challenging immigration case and want an Attorney recognized as a "super lawyer" in the field of immigration, then look no further than Attorney Heather Poole. I had a challenging immigration case that was complicated after I switched attorneys. I was so frustrated that at one point I contemplated just packing my bags and going back to my home country. I am a colored male that was seeking to establish permanent residency at the time that immigrants were most concerned. I thought the likelihood of me overcoming the odds were almost impossible. As I mentioned I am a male, and my immigration case that Attorney Heather handled was a VAWA case, this act was initially enacted to protect women who were victims of domestic abuse. So in early 2017 before filing as I mentioned, I thought that surely, I had zero chances of a 1. Filing as a colored immigrant and 2. Filing under an act that thought exclusivly related to women. I did some research and came across Attorney Heather, from our first consultation I felt at ease, no, she did not make any guarantees, but she kept it real and assured me that she would do everything in her power to help me. There are a few occasions where Attorney Heather may be busy attending to other clients. However, she always got back to me in a short time. Additionally, she has a competent Team that includes ( in my case) a second senior attorney that was assigned to my case, so whenever I needed answers, there was always someone to address my concerns. All communications from USCIS were promptly sent to me at no additional cost; overall my experience was excellent. Frankly, a little under 2 years ago I was at my wits end thinking I had no options, other Attorneys told me as much as well, thanks to Attorney Heather, I was able to get my EAD which allowed me the time to focus and finish my Masters Degree, I am now pursuing a career in law. All of this became possible because I made a good decision in hiring the best, I hired Attorney Heather Poole. The first phase of my journey was recently completed when I got officially became a Legal Permanent Resident. I have nothing but praises for Attorney Heather, if I remember :) I shall revisit this post in 3 years when Attorney Heather helps to apply for my Citizenship. Thank you, Attorney Heather!

anonymous
October 31, 2018

Heather helped me with removing conditions on my 2 year green card (divorce waiver) without an interview! My case was a bit tricky because I was married a short period of time (2 years); I filed for divorce very shortly after receiving my conditional green card; and I didn't have much photo evidence because I didn't backup my phone properly. Heather was very thorough in explaining the process and potential evidence that I could be using...some of which I would've never thought of to use as proof of a real marriage. Melissa from her firm also did a great job helping me gather necessary proof/documentation, including reaching out to my witnesses to draft the affidavits. I really don't think I would've gotten this approval (especially one without going through an interview!) if I didn't hire Heather. I'm extremely pleased with the outcome as well as the entire process of working with her. Highly recommend!

Darko
October 24, 2018

Iam very please with the work of Heather . She was committed from the beginning to the end with the case. Very happy how the case was handeled and the outcome .

Kirk
July 27, 2018

We hired Heather to help us with a 10-year bar extreme hardship waiver legal case and spousal visa since my wife overstayed her visa. I was concerned since I didn't have many medical issues that could create a case for extreme hardship. We worked with Heather and she helped us create a strong case. She did it in an honest way and was patient with us as we gathered information. She does make you work, the list of documents is long and you need to put in your time and effort to help yourself, but it was her guidance that helped us get the hardship waiver and eventually the green card. We consulted with 4 other lawyers and I called 25+ lawyers asking if they would take our case. We chose Heather because of her track record and she was straight forward about our situation and odds of approval. She was more money then some other lawyers, but we felt that they money spent would be gained when my wife was legal and able to work. I recommend Heather to anyone, she is an excellent lawyer.

anonymous
June 6, 2018

We contacted Heather for my husband's immigration case. After consulting with many lawyers, I found Heather and read her reviews, went over her youtube videos etc. We decided to consult her. I have never met a lawyer who is as thorough and detail oriented like Heather. Her consultation fees are a little bit higher than other lawyers but it's worth. After talking to her over the phone with her twice, we finally decided to hire attorney Heather for our case. I must say this was one of the best decisions we made. Though it was 10 years bar waiver case, she asked us a huge list of documents to prove hardship. She was very specific about documentation. She checks all the paperwork thoroughly. After about 2 years, my husband got his green card and this was a huge relief for us. I can't say enough thank you to Heather for this. She is best at what she does, but do not expect to talk directly to Heather after you sign the contract. Her legal assistants work with you and Heather would oversee the work. Sometimes we had to send multiple emails to know the status of our case. I guess they have too much on their plate, but at the end, the outcome made it all worth. I would recommend Attorney Heather.

Musa
March 10, 2021

I live in Chicago, I consulted Heather about my case on the phone. She and Her team collected my info days ago and got prepared for it and kept updated me about timing everyday. When the time came, Heather called me, asked me questions, every single detail about my case, She is trial attorney, the top ones, the ones who love to sue the government:)) She is the one who want to terminate your case ASAP with the best succes, not make you wait for 7-15 years like other lawyers, even AV rated ones. Thats why she is SUPER LAWYER ! Go to her !

Aida
July 2, 2020

We had a very difficult immigration case, the process took almost 5 years, but we succeeded thanks to Heather. She was 1. Knowledgeable -specializes in Immigration Law 2. Strategic -she had a good plan and vision on how to approach the case. 3. Supportive -always had an encouraging word 4. Responsive -timely responses to my inquiries 5. Honest -she was candid about how long it would take and how much money it would cost. There were no surprises or stressful negotiations over money. We had a difficult case. Heather generated a plan and then methodically executed it on our behalf. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Josalyn
January 27, 2020

Heather help our whole family, at first we taught our case is hopeless and we just have to give up but heather help us and give us positive result and win our case, First she help my husband to naturalized to be a US citizen. Second she work on my case that is C1 visa entry it's kinda hard we taught I have to go back to my country and I cant go back anymore here in the states but she fight for my case and win it without leaving the states, she always have positive result now I already have my permanent residency and just waiting for day that I can be a US citizen. Third my husband's petition to his father is been approved too and his dad is on his way to come here in the states and stay with us for good he has his permanent residency and soon he can be naturalized to become a US citizen. Our whole family is grateful and blessed to know heather and her team they never give up on us and be with us until the we have positive and win our cases. Will definitely recommended heather and the whole team, god bless you, your whole family and the whole team in the firm.

Maria
December 5, 2019

My I-751 (Removing Conditions of the Green Card) case has been approved all thanks to my attorney alone! Heather L. Poole is an outstanding specialist — the very best, knowledgeable, experienced, humane and responsive I’ve met in the past five years (after changing a number of lawyers in LA). I can never say or thank her enough for what she has done for me as my case was nearly hopeless, pending for 4+ years, besides I had little to no additional documents to provide for my PFE response. She stepped in at the very last minute when my case was badly messed up by previous lawyers I had unfortunately hired and she simply saved it all. Moreover, she found and added grounds for an additional (back up) case which my previous lawyers simply missed all together. I felt in the safest hands from the day one I hired Ms. Poole as it was obvious that she knew what she was doing, having such impressive immigration experience and being honest with me from the day one. She was always accessible for all my questions and concerns. Besides being a gorgeous person inside out, she genuinely and deeply cares about people she chooses to represent: once she takes your case, she will fight for you to the victorious happy end! I will only recommend Ms. Heather L. Poole from today on as she is truly credible and experienced and has the highest ratings for a reason. Simply the BEST in great LA area! You will be forever in my kindest prayers, a special person in my life, be blessed always!

anonymous
September 5, 2019

My case was beyond difficult I moved here on K1 Visa to a very manipulative abusive evil, man. I got my conditional green card and left before the 2 years were over I actually left after months, due to all sorts of abuse, which was unbearable, I talked to one lawyer who told me he cannot take my case chances might be zero, I was referred to another one and she said prove of a bonfide marriage was not too strong I got confused! I got Heather poole's contacts and searched for her online, and after seeing all her wonderful reviews, the fact that she is known to win difficult cases I never looked for any other lawyers I immediately called her, She will book an interview with you and she will take notes as you talk, She will keenly listen to you and will advise you on the best waiver for your case, Mine was an extreme cruelty waiver. Minutes after meeting heather I felt at peace from within, I knew she was the one, Proving a bon fide marriage on my case through the obvious bank accounts, joint lease and joint property, credit cards, bills on my name and such was very tricky on my side I had non of those because my husband never wished me well, so he made sure im not advantaged in that way, and the fact that our marriage was very short lived, due to his manipulative, abusive mean attitude, my case was a very difficult one to speak the truth, Heather never hestitated to tell me it will be a difficult case to win, but she never said "I will not represent you" which was unbelievable after having talked to other 2 lawyers before meeting her who said it was difficult. Despite Heather mentioning the difficulty of my case, I trusted her and never gave up, never lost hope, and despite everybody telling me to pack and leave, I still felt she was the one. Heather is so brilliant that she will advise you on the least things that you can ever think of, that could work as prove of you and your spouse having as joined accounts. She and her entire team will work together to get your case documented to the best of their ability, they will communicate instantly with you. She will asign your case to one of her team members who will take it and deal with all your witnesses and declarations, they will do such an amazing job by calling everybody by phone, You as her client will definately have to put a lot of work into it too and with your cooperation and listening to their advices it will work well. They instantly reply to your emails sometimes they can be busy but I loved their services. Heather will take you to the green card interview, I received my greencard for 10 years in less than 3 weeks I did not believe it, as much as I believed in her my case was a hard one to win and she told me that till the last day.I would have not preferred anybody else and I'd recommend her 100

Tee Cee
November 28, 2018

Do you want to have a knowledgeable professional handling your immigration matter? If you have an easy or (like me) a challenging immigration case and want an Attorney recognized as a "super lawyer" in the field of immigration, then look no further than Attorney Heather Poole. I had a challenging immigration case that was complicated after I switched attorneys. I was so frustrated that at one point I contemplated just packing my bags and going back to my home country. I am a colored male that was seeking to establish permanent residency at the time that immigrants were most concerned. I thought the likelihood of me overcoming the odds were almost impossible. As I mentioned I am a male, and my immigration case that Attorney Heather handled was a VAWA case, this act was initially enacted to protect women who were victims of domestic abuse. So in early 2017 before filing as I mentioned, I thought that surely, I had zero chances of a 1. Filing as a colored immigrant and 2. Filing under an act that thought exclusivly related to women. I did some research and came across Attorney Heather, from our first consultation I felt at ease, no, she did not make any guarantees, but she kept it real and assured me that she would do everything in her power to help me. There are a few occasions where Attorney Heather may be busy attending to other clients. However, she always got back to me in a short time. Additionally, she has a competent Team that includes ( in my case) a second senior attorney that was assigned to my case, so whenever I needed answers, there was always someone to address my concerns. All communications from USCIS were promptly sent to me at no additional cost; overall my experience was excellent. Frankly, a little under 2 years ago I was at my wits end thinking I had no options, other Attorneys told me as much as well, thanks to Attorney Heather, I was able to get my EAD which allowed me the time to focus and finish my Masters Degree, I am now pursuing a career in law. All of this became possible because I made a good decision in hiring the best, I hired Attorney Heather Poole. The first phase of my journey was recently completed when I got officially became a Legal Permanent Resident. I have nothing but praises for Attorney Heather, if I remember :) I shall revisit this post in 3 years when Attorney Heather helps to apply for my Citizenship. Thank you, Attorney Heather!

anonymous
October 31, 2018

Heather helped me with removing conditions on my 2 year green card (divorce waiver) without an interview! My case was a bit tricky because I was married a short period of time (2 years); I filed for divorce very shortly after receiving my conditional green card; and I didn't have much photo evidence because I didn't backup my phone properly. Heather was very thorough in explaining the process and potential evidence that I could be using...some of which I would've never thought of to use as proof of a real marriage. Melissa from her firm also did a great job helping me gather necessary proof/documentation, including reaching out to my witnesses to draft the affidavits. I really don't think I would've gotten this approval (especially one without going through an interview!) if I didn't hire Heather. I'm extremely pleased with the outcome as well as the entire process of working with her. Highly recommend!

Darko
October 24, 2018

Iam very please with the work of Heather . She was committed from the beginning to the end with the case. Very happy how the case was handeled and the outcome .

Kirk
July 27, 2018

We hired Heather to help us with a 10-year bar extreme hardship waiver legal case and spousal visa since my wife overstayed her visa. I was concerned since I didn't have many medical issues that could create a case for extreme hardship. We worked with Heather and she helped us create a strong case. She did it in an honest way and was patient with us as we gathered information. She does make you work, the list of documents is long and you need to put in your time and effort to help yourself, but it was her guidance that helped us get the hardship waiver and eventually the green card. We consulted with 4 other lawyers and I called 25+ lawyers asking if they would take our case. We chose Heather because of her track record and she was straight forward about our situation and odds of approval. She was more money then some other lawyers, but we felt that they money spent would be gained when my wife was legal and able to work. I recommend Heather to anyone, she is an excellent lawyer.

anonymous
June 6, 2018

We contacted Heather for my husband's immigration case. After consulting with many lawyers, I found Heather and read her reviews, went over her youtube videos etc. We decided to consult her. I have never met a lawyer who is as thorough and detail oriented like Heather. Her consultation fees are a little bit higher than other lawyers but it's worth. After talking to her over the phone with her twice, we finally decided to hire attorney Heather for our case. I must say this was one of the best decisions we made. Though it was 10 years bar waiver case, she asked us a huge list of documents to prove hardship. She was very specific about documentation. She checks all the paperwork thoroughly. After about 2 years, my husband got his green card and this was a huge relief for us. I can't say enough thank you to Heather for this. She is best at what she does, but do not expect to talk directly to Heather after you sign the contract. Her legal assistants work with you and Heather would oversee the work. Sometimes we had to send multiple emails to know the status of our case. I guess they have too much on their plate, but at the end, the outcome made it all worth. I would recommend Attorney Heather.