Denise Cafaro Hammond
Immigration attorney · Silver Spring, MD · Admitted Maryland 1986
About this attorney
Denise Cafaro Hammond is a distinguished immigration attorney based in Silver Spring, Maryland, with more than four decades of dedicated legal experience. As a principal at Hammond Young Immigration Law LLC, she focuses her practice exclusively on immigration and nationality law, guiding corporate clients, professionals, and families through the intricacies of the United States immigration system.
Ms. Hammond earned her Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law in 1979 after completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Connecticut in 1976. She began her legal career in private practice with Pierson Ball & Dowd (now Reed Smith) before founding Hammond Immigration Law, PC in 1985. Throughout her career, she has held multiple leadership positions within the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), including serving as Annual Conference Chair and liaison chair for various federal agencies, and has authored numerous articles for leading legal journals such as the Maryland State Bar Journal and Interpreter Releases.
Known for her strategic acumen and client-focused advocacy, Ms. Hammond combines comprehensive technical knowledge with a compassionate approach. She remains committed to helping employers secure top global talent and assisting individuals in achieving their American dreams with clarity, diligence, and personalized service.
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.
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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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