
Chrissie Fernandez
Immigration attorney · Westbrook, ME · Admitted Maine 2012
About this attorney
Chrissie Fernandez received her B.A. from the University of Florida and her law degree from Stetson University College of Law and has practiced law since 2013. Chrissie is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and previously worked as an assistant public defender for seven years in the Florida Keys, handling complex misdemeanor and felony cases. Chrissie's current practice focuses primarily on family-sponsored immigration, citizenship, and political asylum.
Throughout their legal career, Chrissie has concentrated their practice on complex immigration filings, including asylum legal assistance, citizenship legal assistance, and green card legal assistance. Having graduated from Stetson University College of Law, they bring rigorous statutory analysis, thorough evidentiary documentation, and meticulous case preparation to every client petition before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and regional Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) immigration courts.
Recognizing that immigration matters are deeply personal and critical to their clients' future, Chrissie maintains transparent communication and accessible counsel throughout every stage of the legal process. Their office conducts thorough initial case evaluations, helps clients understand potential risks and timelines, and provides clear, personalized guidance from initial petition submission through interview representation and appellate review.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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