About Lynn
Lynn Garfinkel is an accomplished immigration attorney based in Bethesda, Maryland, with over 18 years of experience in immigration and international law. Admitted to practice in both Maryland and the District of Columbia, she has established a reputation for her knowledge of immigration issues. In 2014, she founded Garfinkel Immigration Law, LLC, located at 7939 Norfolk Avenue, Suite 290, Bethesda, MD 20814. This firm has become a pivotal resource for individuals and families handling the requirements of immigration law. Ms. Garfinkel's practice encompasses many immigration services. She assists clients with green cards, temporary and permanent visas, and family and work petitions.
Her expertise extends to deportation defense and naturalization applications, as well as asylum cases. Notably, she has significant experience handling various employment-based petitions, including those for intracompany transferees, specialty occupations, professionals, researchers, and investors. Additionally, she represents clients seeking benefits under the Violence Against Women Act, showcasing her commitment to helping vulnerable populations. Before establishing her own firm, Ms. Garfinkel developed her skills at Yacub Law Offices and Carliner & Remes, where she gained valuable insights into the details of immigration law. Her educational background includes earning a Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law in Massachusetts. During her time in law school, she completed internships at prestigious institutions, including the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division. The Office of the Federal Public Defender for Washington, D.C. These experiences laid a solid foundation for her legal career. Ms. Garfinkel is also actively involved in professional organizations that focus on immigration law. She currently serves as the Chair of the Asylum Office Liaison Committee for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Her involvement extends to being a member of the Maryland State Bar and the District of Columbia Bar.
Previously, she held the position of Vice Chair for the AILA Washington Immigration Court Liaison Committee, further demonstrating her commitment to the field and her peers. In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Garfinkel has engaged in volunteer human rights advocacy work. She contributed her efforts to Amnesty International's Mid-Atlantic Regional Office, serving as the Representative to the Special Initiatives Grant Committee for five years. This role highlights her dedication to social justice and human rights, further enriching her professional profile. Clients can contact Garfinkel Immigration Law, LLC at (202) 640-4420 or visit their office at 7939 Norfolk Avenue, Suite 290, Bethesda, MD 20814, for expert guidance in immigration matters.
