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Penni Frank

Edina, MN

Licensed for 17 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Immigration

Language

English

About

     Penni  A. Frank is a Senior Associate Attorney at Webber Law Firm, LLC.  She telecommutes from her home in Charlottesville, VA, where her husband is a graduate student.  Penni graduated from Bethel University (St. Paul, MN) with a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and earned her law degree at Hamline University School of Law (St. Paul, MN).  She is licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Minnesota and because immigration law is federal law, she is permitted to represent clients throughout the United States and worldwide on U.S. immigration law matters.  In fact, many of Penni’s clients live and work outside the United States.     While at Bethel, Penni spent a semester studying abroad in the Middle East, and while in law school, she spent a summer studying in Galway, Ireland.     While in law school, Penni gained experience in immigration law at a small St. Paul immigration law firm (Guyton Law Office) and a large downtown Minneapolis law firm (Fredrikson & Byron).  Penni also volunteered for Centro Legal and Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights.     Prior to joining Webber Law Firm, Penni served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Richard A. Zimmerman of the 9th Judicial District in Brainerd, Minnesota.     At Webber Law Firm, Penni handles many of the firm’s family-based immigration law matters, including K-1 fiancé visa petitions, I-130 petitions for spouses and other relatives, and N-400 naturalization applications.  She also has extensive experience with R-1 and I-360/EB-4 religious worker cases.  Penni’s clients include individuals and couples, local churches and congregations, small religious groups, as well as large national denominations and major interdenominational mission organizations.  Throughout her career Penni has represented dozens of individuals in consular processing immigrant visa cases as well as INA Section 319(b) N-400 naturalization cases, using special provisions of the U.S. immigration law which provide for ‘fast track’ U.S. citizenship processing for certain qualified individuals, including spouses of U.S. citizen missionaries serving outside the United States.  Penni also has experience with I-131 re-entry permit applications and related strategies to retain U.S. permanent resident status.  Penni has published an article on 319(b) naturalization, which appears in a national publication on immigration law options for religious workers.     Penni is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

Practices Areas

Immigration

Language

English

Contact

Webber Law Firm, LLC7550 France Avenue SouthSuite 205Edina, MN, 554357550 France Avenue SouthSuite 205Suite 205Edina, MN, 55435

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Christy
May 6, 2013

My husband and I hired Penni after already having gone through one immigration process alone. We then filed for his green card and later expedited citizenship with her. My husband was just sworn in as a U.S. citizen and we are so relieved! Throughout all three processes we found that everyone thought they were experts and wanted to give us advice. Even when we called the U.S. Consulate and USCIS different operators gave us different answers! Our first process without Penni was so frustrating when we thought it would take 5 months but took 13 and then were charged even more than the initial filing fee! Hiring Penni then for our other two processes really gave us peace of mind. She was very knowledgeable about our case and didn't give us unrealistic expectations as far as time or fees go. One time I even called her while my husband was being detained and she reassured me that he had nothing to worry about and that it was just possible that he had a very common name. Working with her was so reassuring because she really is an expert! She was very caring and we felt confident with her and what she told us to expect rather than wondering if we had done things correctly on our own and trying to sort through all of the advice given from others who thought they knew about immigration issues. By the way, we did consult with two other lawyers from different firms and Penni was by far the most realistic! We are so thankful to have hired Penni in the midst of our complicated immigration situation. Who would've known marrying a foreigner could be so difficult! But if he's the right person, it's all worth it! But get help from Penni and it will make things easier on you!

Jean
May 4, 2013

Penni helped us obtain a green card, then immediately apply and obtain US Citizenship through the Immigration 319(b) section. She knew exactly what documents we would need, and what we would be asked for at immigration. She responded quickly to our questions. We appreciate Penni's knowledge about obtaining a green card, and mainly about obtaining US Citizeship - something that would have taken several years longer with any lawyer who did not have experience with the 319(b). Thank you Penni!

Andy
January 15, 2013

Penni was fantastic! She walked us through our 319(b) case getting a permanent residence card and then naturalization in an expediated way. Every step of the way she was clear and precise helping us to understand the situation as well as do the paperwork. At the end of our case she even went above and beyond to help deal with some last minute scheduling hitches that meant everything went even more conveniently than we could have imagined! We would recommend Penni to any friend in search of a lawyer to help them with their immigration needs!

Gautam
January 19, 2012

Very responsive and kept me informed about what to expect in each step of the naturalization process. With her help, everything went smoothly from start to finish. Very professional.

Gerard
July 21, 2011

Is INA §319(b) a miracle? Yes, but you still need and angel to push it through! Penni has demonstrated that professional proficiency and knowledge goes together with a sweet spirit. In other words, character is also important. Also, I like those clear and to the point people who makes things easy to understand even to such profane people like me who do not have a clue about the intricacies of today’s immigration laws. I can only recommend her to all those who need this kind of services and who wants results.

TJ
April 5, 2011

Penni was absolutely fantastic!! We were so impressed with her ability to help us navigate a number of pitfalls. We had a difficult case and Penni really flexed with us and helped us tremendously. we are so thankful for her and her wisdom and guidance. She was very professional and was such an encouragement to us. We would whole-heartedly recommend her!

Katie
September 15, 2010

Penni was very helpful and was always on top of the game. She was very professional and was very clear in what she needed from us to make the case proceed in a timely fashion.

anonymous
September 1, 2008

I had a great experience working with Penni. Thank you Penni!

anonymous
November 17, 2020

She tried to force her cult religion on me. Felt very uncomfortable. She also sang ain’t no mountain high enough by Marvin Gaye to me. She was kinda bad and out of tune. Other than that, good lawyer.

Christy
May 6, 2013

My husband and I hired Penni after already having gone through one immigration process alone. We then filed for his green card and later expedited citizenship with her. My husband was just sworn in as a U.S. citizen and we are so relieved! Throughout all three processes we found that everyone thought they were experts and wanted to give us advice. Even when we called the U.S. Consulate and USCIS different operators gave us different answers! Our first process without Penni was so frustrating when we thought it would take 5 months but took 13 and then were charged even more than the initial filing fee! Hiring Penni then for our other two processes really gave us peace of mind. She was very knowledgeable about our case and didn't give us unrealistic expectations as far as time or fees go. One time I even called her while my husband was being detained and she reassured me that he had nothing to worry about and that it was just possible that he had a very common name. Working with her was so reassuring because she really is an expert! She was very caring and we felt confident with her and what she told us to expect rather than wondering if we had done things correctly on our own and trying to sort through all of the advice given from others who thought they knew about immigration issues. By the way, we did consult with two other lawyers from different firms and Penni was by far the most realistic! We are so thankful to have hired Penni in the midst of our complicated immigration situation. Who would've known marrying a foreigner could be so difficult! But if he's the right person, it's all worth it! But get help from Penni and it will make things easier on you!

Jean
May 4, 2013

Penni helped us obtain a green card, then immediately apply and obtain US Citizenship through the Immigration 319(b) section. She knew exactly what documents we would need, and what we would be asked for at immigration. She responded quickly to our questions. We appreciate Penni's knowledge about obtaining a green card, and mainly about obtaining US Citizeship - something that would have taken several years longer with any lawyer who did not have experience with the 319(b). Thank you Penni!

Andy
January 15, 2013

Penni was fantastic! She walked us through our 319(b) case getting a permanent residence card and then naturalization in an expediated way. Every step of the way she was clear and precise helping us to understand the situation as well as do the paperwork. At the end of our case she even went above and beyond to help deal with some last minute scheduling hitches that meant everything went even more conveniently than we could have imagined! We would recommend Penni to any friend in search of a lawyer to help them with their immigration needs!

Gautam
January 19, 2012

Very responsive and kept me informed about what to expect in each step of the naturalization process. With her help, everything went smoothly from start to finish. Very professional.

Gerard
July 21, 2011

Is INA §319(b) a miracle? Yes, but you still need and angel to push it through! Penni has demonstrated that professional proficiency and knowledge goes together with a sweet spirit. In other words, character is also important. Also, I like those clear and to the point people who makes things easy to understand even to such profane people like me who do not have a clue about the intricacies of today’s immigration laws. I can only recommend her to all those who need this kind of services and who wants results.

TJ
April 5, 2011

Penni was absolutely fantastic!! We were so impressed with her ability to help us navigate a number of pitfalls. We had a difficult case and Penni really flexed with us and helped us tremendously. we are so thankful for her and her wisdom and guidance. She was very professional and was such an encouragement to us. We would whole-heartedly recommend her!

Katie
September 15, 2010

Penni was very helpful and was always on top of the game. She was very professional and was very clear in what she needed from us to make the case proceed in a timely fashion.

anonymous
September 1, 2008

I had a great experience working with Penni. Thank you Penni!

anonymous
November 17, 2020

She tried to force her cult religion on me. Felt very uncomfortable. She also sang ain’t no mountain high enough by Marvin Gaye to me. She was kinda bad and out of tune. Other than that, good lawyer.

Christy
May 6, 2013

My husband and I hired Penni after already having gone through one immigration process alone. We then filed for his green card and later expedited citizenship with her. My husband was just sworn in as a U.S. citizen and we are so relieved! Throughout all three processes we found that everyone thought they were experts and wanted to give us advice. Even when we called the U.S. Consulate and USCIS different operators gave us different answers! Our first process without Penni was so frustrating when we thought it would take 5 months but took 13 and then were charged even more than the initial filing fee! Hiring Penni then for our other two processes really gave us peace of mind. She was very knowledgeable about our case and didn't give us unrealistic expectations as far as time or fees go. One time I even called her while my husband was being detained and she reassured me that he had nothing to worry about and that it was just possible that he had a very common name. Working with her was so reassuring because she really is an expert! She was very caring and we felt confident with her and what she told us to expect rather than wondering if we had done things correctly on our own and trying to sort through all of the advice given from others who thought they knew about immigration issues. By the way, we did consult with two other lawyers from different firms and Penni was by far the most realistic! We are so thankful to have hired Penni in the midst of our complicated immigration situation. Who would've known marrying a foreigner could be so difficult! But if he's the right person, it's all worth it! But get help from Penni and it will make things easier on you!

Jean
May 4, 2013

Penni helped us obtain a green card, then immediately apply and obtain US Citizenship through the Immigration 319(b) section. She knew exactly what documents we would need, and what we would be asked for at immigration. She responded quickly to our questions. We appreciate Penni's knowledge about obtaining a green card, and mainly about obtaining US Citizeship - something that would have taken several years longer with any lawyer who did not have experience with the 319(b). Thank you Penni!

Andy
January 15, 2013

Penni was fantastic! She walked us through our 319(b) case getting a permanent residence card and then naturalization in an expediated way. Every step of the way she was clear and precise helping us to understand the situation as well as do the paperwork. At the end of our case she even went above and beyond to help deal with some last minute scheduling hitches that meant everything went even more conveniently than we could have imagined! We would recommend Penni to any friend in search of a lawyer to help them with their immigration needs!

Gautam
January 19, 2012

Very responsive and kept me informed about what to expect in each step of the naturalization process. With her help, everything went smoothly from start to finish. Very professional.

Gerard
July 21, 2011

Is INA §319(b) a miracle? Yes, but you still need and angel to push it through! Penni has demonstrated that professional proficiency and knowledge goes together with a sweet spirit. In other words, character is also important. Also, I like those clear and to the point people who makes things easy to understand even to such profane people like me who do not have a clue about the intricacies of today’s immigration laws. I can only recommend her to all those who need this kind of services and who wants results.

TJ
April 5, 2011

Penni was absolutely fantastic!! We were so impressed with her ability to help us navigate a number of pitfalls. We had a difficult case and Penni really flexed with us and helped us tremendously. we are so thankful for her and her wisdom and guidance. She was very professional and was such an encouragement to us. We would whole-heartedly recommend her!

Katie
September 15, 2010

Penni was very helpful and was always on top of the game. She was very professional and was very clear in what she needed from us to make the case proceed in a timely fashion.

anonymous
September 1, 2008

I had a great experience working with Penni. Thank you Penni!

anonymous
November 17, 2020

She tried to force her cult religion on me. Felt very uncomfortable. She also sang ain’t no mountain high enough by Marvin Gaye to me. She was kinda bad and out of tune. Other than that, good lawyer.