Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch

Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch is a highly respected immigration attorney and the Owner/CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law in Austin, Texas. She has dedicated her career to advocating for immigrants and their families, handling cases related to asylum, green cards, naturalization, deportation defense, and humanitarian visas. Her firm provides comprehensive legal support, ensuring clients receive expert guidance in navigating the US immigration system. Kate’s strong commitment to justice has earned her multiple recognitions, including Super Lawyer, Austin Monthly’s Top Immigration Lawyer, and the David H. Walter Community Excellence Award.

Kate earned her J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law in 2008, following her B.S., which she completed with honors in 2004 at The University of Texas, Austin. During law school, she worked at the Immigration Clinic, gaining firsthand experience representing detained asylum seekers. This early exposure to immigration law shaped her career path, leading her to focus on social justice and immigrant rights.

After graduation, Kate received an Equal Justice Works Fellowship at American Gateways, where she represented detained families seeking asylum. She later transitioned into private practice, founding Lincoln-Goldfinch Law, a firm dedicated to protecting immigrants’ rights. Under her leadership, the firm offers various immigration services, from family-based petitions to humanitarian relief. Her work has helped thousands of immigrants achieve legal status and reunite with their families.

Outside her immigration law practice, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch is deeply involved in community advocacy and immigrant rights. She has served as Pro Bono Liaison for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Texas Chapter, Chair of the Board of Directors at VECINA, and Commissioner on Immigrant Affairs for the City of Austin. Kate regularly mentors immigration attorneys and leads legal education programs to expand access to pro bono services. Her authority in immigration law is widely recognized, with media features on NBC, BBC, and in The New York Times. As a dedicated immigration advocate, she fights to ensure immigrants receive fair treatment, due process, and strong legal protection in the United States.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Lincoln-Goldfinch Law – Abogados de Inmigración
• Member, Austin Bar Association
• Member, Travis County Women Lawyers Association
• Member, American Immigrant Lawyers Association
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of Texas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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