About Heather Lorraine
Heather Lorraine Poole is a board-certified specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law, practicing in Pasadena, California. Admitted to the State Bar of California in June 2001, she has dedicated her career to addressing complex immigration issues. Her firm, HEATHER L. POOLE, PC, is located at 35 N Lake Avenue, Suite 710, Pasadena, CA 91101. The firm focuses primarily on family-based immigration matters and deportation defense, providing essential legal support to individuals and families navigating the immigration system. Ms. Poole earned her Juris Doctor from New York Law School, where she developed a strong foundation in legal principles.
Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts from California State Polytechnic University. In 2001, she began her legal career as a volunteer attorney with the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Domestic Violence Project. During this time, she assisted survivors in obtaining temporary protection orders, demonstrating her commitment to serving vulnerable populations. In 2002, Ms. Poole took on the role of supervising attorney with the Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project. There, she represented detained immigrants in Rodriguez custody hearings and asylum cases, advocating for their rights in challenging circumstances. Her involvement with the Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project has continued since 2014, further solidifying her dedication to defending the rights of immigrants facing legal challenges.
This ongoing commitment highlights her focus on social justice and her expertise in immigration law. Recognized for her pro bono work, Ms. Poole received the Hon. Benjamin Aranda III Outstanding Public Service Award from the Los Angeles County Bar Association in 2013. This award acknowledged her extraordinary contribution of over 900 hours of volunteer work assisting domestic violence survivors. Her commitment to public service reflects her dedication to making a positive impact in her community. Active in professional organizations, Ms.
Poole has been involved with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), serving as Secretary for the Southern California Chapter. She has contributed as an editor and author for the National Publications Committee, sharing her insights and expertise with fellow practitioners. Additionally, she is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Immigration Law Section and the Federal Bar Association's Immigration Section. Ms. Poole has also been a speaker at various conferences, including the AILA Annual Conference in 2011 and the California State Conference, as well as events hosted by the Federal Bar Association's Immigration Section and the Beverly Hills Bar Association's Immigration Section. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she effectively communicates with clients, further enhancing her ability to serve her clients' needs.
