Heidi Deifel

Heidi Deifel is the founder of the Law Office of Heidi Deifel P.C., an immigration law firm serving clients throughout New Mexico. With nearly two decades of legal experience, she provides compassionate and strategic representation to immigrants and crime victims, helping them secure legal status and protect their rights.

Heidi earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2005. She also holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance & Pedagogy from Brigham Young University. She is licensed to practice law in New Mexico and Utah and is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico.

Heidi’s legal background includes work as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, administrative law judge, and municipal court judge. Since founding her practice in 2018, she has focused on immigration law, representing clients in matters such as family petitions, humanitarian visas, removal defense, and naturalization.

Fluent in Spanish, Heidi has built her career serving immigrant communities, combining cultural awareness with strong legal expertise. From early internships supporting crime victims to managing complex federal criminal and immigration cases in Albuquerque, she is recognized for her thorough preparation, strategic representation, and unwavering commitment to her clients.

Heidi is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and its Texas Chapter. She also served on the Executive Board of Directors of the New Mexico Women’s Bar Association from 2016 to 2018, reflecting her leadership within the legal community.

Heidi Deifel continues to empower immigrants in New Mexico with personalized legal support and a commitment to justice. Her firm is built on wisdom, dedication, and a mission to help individuals and families achieve their immigration goals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Heidi Deifel P.C.
• Former Immigration Attorney, Reinhardt Law Firm, PC
• Former Contract Attorney, Law Office of Amy Sirignano PC
• Former Contract Attorney, Keith R Nachbar, PC
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Member, Utah State Bar
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
• Member, AILA Texas Chapter
• Former Executive Board Member, New Mexico Women’s Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Mexico
• Utah

Education

• University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Brigham Young University
  Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Violin Performance & Pedagogy

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