Mary Ann Romero

Mary Ann Romero is an experienced immigration attorney and the founder of Mary Ann Romero & Associates in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With over 25 years of practice, she has represented thousands of clients seeking family reunification, protection from harm, and legal residency in the United States. Her firm is dedicated solely to the practice of immigration law.

Mary earned her Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1999. Since then, she has focused exclusively on immigration cases. She represents clients in family sponsorship petitions, deportation defense, waivers, and humanitarian relief for victims of violence, trafficking, and child abuse. She also assists with naturalization and citizenship.

Mary is a trusted advocate who has secured permanent legal status for generations of immigrant families. Her in-depth understanding of immigration policy and courtroom procedure enables her to effectively defend clients facing removal and guide them through complex legal processes with confidence and clarity.

Mary is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the National Hispanic Bar Association, and the New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association. In addition, she serves on the New Mexico Access to Justice Commission and has held leadership roles in the State Bar’s Immigration Law Section.

Mary Ann Romero has been widely recognized for her contributions to immigration law. She was named a VIP Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women and listed among the Top 10 Immigration Attorneys by Best of the Best. Her firm was honored as Immigrant Rights Law Firm of the Year by Lawyer Monthly.

A fluent Spanish speaker, Mary is deeply committed to educating and empowering immigrant communities. Her dedication, experience, and compassion continue to make a lasting impact on the lives of those she serves.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Mary Ann Romero & Associates
• Former Partner, Kretz & Romero PC
• Former Associate, John W Lawit PC
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
• Member, National Hispanic Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of New Mexico School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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