Maribel LaFontaine
Immigration attorney · Rockville, MD · Admitted Maryland 2002
About this attorney
Maribel LaFontaine is the founding attorney of LaFontaine & Law Associates, bringing over two decades of dedicated legal experience to clients across Maryland and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Her practice is primarily focused on comprehensive U.S. immigration and nationality law, alongside skilled representation in routine family law matters, including uncontested divorces.
Ms. LaFontaine earned her Bachelor of Arts in History from Fordham University in New York before relocating to Washington, D.C., where she received her Juris Doctor from the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America. Her professional background includes service with the Department of Defense at the Pentagon, nonprofit advocacy with Ayuda, Inc., and extensive private practice leadership as a supervising attorney prior to establishing her own firm in 2000.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Ms. LaFontaine is deeply committed to providing accessible, compassionate, and attentive counsel. Backed by a dedicated and bilingual legal staff, she takes pride in demystifying the legal process for individuals and families, guiding them through complex legal proceedings with personalized care and integrity.
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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