Anne Elise Kennedy
Immigration attorney · Houston, TX · Admitted Texas 2002
About this attorney
Anne Elise Kennedy is an experienced Houston attorney with over two decades of legal practice. She provides comprehensive counsel across a diverse range of legal matters, with primary concentrations in immigration, criminal defense, family law, and business law, representing both foreign nationals and United States citizens. Born and raised in Houston, Ms. Kennedy earned her undergraduate degree from Rice University in 1997 before completing her Juris Doctor at the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2001. She was formally admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2002 and expanded her practice with admission to the Louisiana State Bar in 2005. Guided by a commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal advocacy, Ms. Kennedy takes a personalized and results-oriented approach to every client's situation. Whether helping families navigate complex legal matters or defending individuals against criminal charges, she works tirelessly to secure favorable outcomes.
Throughout their legal career, Anne has concentrated their practice on complex immigration filings, including deportation/removal defense, green card legal assistance, and immigration bond assistance. Having graduated from University of Kentucky 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, Anne 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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