Karen Williams

Karen Williams is a Takoma Park, Maryland immigration attorney who primarily practices immigration and nationality law. She represents individuals, families, businesses, and organizations in family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, and deportation defense matters. She helps clients pursue green cards, US citizenship, nonimmigrant visas, permanent residence, and relief from removal. Her practice combines application preparation, legal analysis, and courtroom advocacy for clients navigating complex immigration procedures.

Williams earned her J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Minnesota. She previously received a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business and Marketing from the University of Manitoba in Canada. Her legal and business education supports her understanding of immigration requirements affecting workers, employers, families, and international professionals. She applies her academic background when reviewing eligibility, preparing supporting evidence, explaining procedural obligations, and developing strategies for cases involving personal and commercial immigration goals.

Williams has assisted numerous individuals with obtaining lawful permanent residence and US citizenship. She has litigated many cases in immigration court and has advocated for clients seeking relief from deportation. Her experience includes family-sponsored cases, employment-based petitions, removal proceedings, and applications involving long-term immigration objectives. She also advises businesses and organizations seeking nonimmigrant visas or permanent residence for foreign nationals whose skills and services support their operations.

Karen Williams is admitted to practice in Illinois and before the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. She brings broad immigration experience to matters involving government filings, court proceedings, employer sponsorship, and family unity. Her approach emphasizes clear explanations, organized preparation, and careful attention to each client’s circumstances. She helps individuals and organizations understand available options and pursue lawful immigration solutions suited to their immediate needs and long-term plans.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Stein Legal LLC
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Mitchell Hamline School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Manitoba in Canada
  BCom in International Business & Marketing

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