Heather L. Poole, PC -CONSULTATION

(Toll free) 1-877-HUMAN-RTS (486-2678)
Experts in Family-based Immigration & U.S. Citizenship Law

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We provide the options of an in-person or telephone consultation to address the complexities of your particular case and immigration history and the potential options available to you.

FREE CONSULTATION FRIDAYS

FREE 30 minute phone consultation*

with Attorney Heather

* The first consult with Attorney Heather is free of charge. Any follow up consultation is billed at $350. Being prepared for the consultation and filling out our consultation form will help make the most out of your consultation. If you wish to speak to Heather at a later time after your initial consultation and if you have not hired Heather as your lawyer, an additional fee will apply for a follow up consultation.

HOW TO SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION:

Options: Fill out our brief consultation form and email your request to us;

You can call us 24/7 at 1-877-486-2678 (HUMAN RTS) to set up your consultation

For an emergency appointment, you can fax (636.444.4550) us your consultation payment form;

COMMON QUESTIONS

What happens if Attorney Heather can't fit me into her Friday schedule? If we can't find availability in Heather's schedule on Friday, we will schedule you for a Saturday phone appointment, if a slot is available. In-person appointments are not available on Saturdays.

What if it's an emergency and I need to speak to Attorney Heather before Friday? For non-Friday or Saturday phone consults, there remains a $100 fee for a phone or in-person consultation with Heather, given competing demands for Heather's time including court appearances and CIS interviews. This fee is non-refundable.

If Heather agrees to represent you, the $100 will be credited towards any legal fees that are due when you start the case(i.e., if your case costs $2000, it will only cost $1900) and you will still be able to take advantage of our discount plan (additional 10% discount) or payment plan options. See below for more about these plans.

How to prepare for the consultation? If we ask you to provide documentation before the consultation via email or fax so Heather can review it, you need to do so. Do not arrange a consultation if you are trying to file the case on your own, without an attorney. Heather will not tell you how to file your case, what documents or forms to use, or otherwise instruct you on doing it yourself. This would be aiding you in the unlawful practice of law, which is unethical for an Attorney and illegal.

I live outside of California. Can Heather Still Represent Me?

Yes. Immigration law is based on federal law, not state law. As a result, we can and do represent clients in immigration matters across the U.S. Heather often flies to CIS green card interviews out of state and represents clients in immigration court proceedings outside of California.

How much will my total immigration case cost, if decide to hire Attorney Heather?

Legal fees depend on the type of case you have and any complexities involved, which many times has to do with your immigration history. Attorney Heather will go over the legal fees for your particular case after speaking with you during your consultation. As always, there is no obligation to hire Heather if you immigration options available to you.

For information about our typical fees, access our fees page. Payment and discount plans are available for most services.

What is the fee for a Follow up Consultation (2nd consultation)? Are consultation fees refundable?

The fee for a follow up (second) consultation with Attorney Heather is $350. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the planned appointment time are non-refundable as Attorney Heather has reserved this time in her schedule specifically for you and has postponed others' time slots to keep your's. Our staff will reschedule your appointment if you need to postpone one time. A second rescheduling will incur an additional fee.

Why Should I Hire a Competent Immigration Lawyer?

An attorney can recommend the best ways for you to obtain legal status and utilize the system to your advantage because she has the experience to do so;

An attorney can complete and submit your applications properly so you don't waste money on having to re-file forms for filing the wrong ones, or delay receiving vital authorization to work or worse, fall out of lawful immigration status because you filed the wrong forms or not by the right time;
An attorney can help you stay current on the new laws that affect you, will act as your guide and interpreter through the ever-changing and complicated field of immigration law and the legal language. Generalized information is not a substitute for a detailed, fully informed analysis of your situation;
An attorney is authorized to speak for you in discussions with the CIS (INS) or represent you in court.

When meeting with an attorney from our office, we could alert you to potential unlawful presence or other problems you could encounter in trying to get your green card or trying to re-enter the U.S. if you should leave, information you may not understand or even know of on your own.

WATCH OUT FOR NOTARIES, DOCUMENT PREPARERS, AND CONSULTANTS!

Beware of unlicensed operators who promise immigration benefits or assistance for less than what an attorney would charge you. These individuals commonly refer to themselves as "immigration consultants" and advertise in local ethnic newspapers and yellow pages. They are not accountable to anyone, have no ethical standards they must comply with, are not licensed, and worst of all, they are known for taking people's money and doing nothing. Some may even lie to the government in your name for a quick, simple solution that in the end may result in your deportation or permanent exclusion from the U.S.

Also, watch out for notaries ("notarios"), service bureaus, travel agents, or others who promise quick, easy solutions to immigration problems. Beware of lawyers from other countries who are not licensed to practice in the U.S. and do not know U.S. laws, people who say they "know someone" who has an "inside track" or anyone who wants money to influence or bribe a CIS (INS) official.

CALL US TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION

877.486.2678

Representing Clients All Over the US - Green Card Interviews, Removal Hearings, and More