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Luzmina Gonzalez
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Pros
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Provides free services to help clients with the complex N400 Citizenship application
“If you want to become a US Citizen go see her. She does not charge anyone a fee to prepare their N400 Citizenship application.”
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Knowledgeable and passionate about immigration cases
“Ms. Gonzalez was so passionate and knowledgeable of how to handle our case.”
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Keeps clients informed throughout the entire process
“She kept us inform of ever stage of my adjustment of status case.”
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Helps clients navigate the DACA process, including renewals
“Ms. Luzmina helped me from the beginning with my DACA process. This is the third time I have applied and, she has helped me each time.”
Cons
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Lack of communication and updates with clients
“She won't even keep you updated on your case, won't go with you to any of your immigrations interviews or appointments.”
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Unprofessional behavior, such as not returning calls
“When you call to talk her she is always with a client and will call you back (never calls back) or the security says she's not in the office and has no clue how to answer or assist your questions and Luzmina still doesn't call you back.”
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Concerns about billing practices and lack of transparency
“Will always have no new information till you yourself go to immagration and they provide the most recent info. When you call to talk her she is always with a client and will call you back (never calls back) or the security says she's not in the office and has no clue how to answer or assist your questions and Luzmina still doesn't call you back.”
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21 Nov, 2018 by Anonymous
When consulting her she will make it seem that she is on top of things. That her and her office staff are the best choice you could make in a lawyer, but when actually being her Client she won’t even keep you updated on your case , won’t go with you to any of your immigrations interviews or appointments. Will just tell you what to say and tell you to go on the website to make appointments. You will constantly have to call her to know your status. Will always have no new information till you yourself go to immagration and they provide the most recent info. When you call to talk her she is always with a client and will call you back (never calls back) or the security says she’s not in the office and has no clue how to answer or assist your questions and Luzmina still doesn’t call you back. Very very unprofessional lawyer and still when you are the one making appointments, calling her , filling out and sending in paper work or taking the paper work to Atlanta because she doesn’t have a fax to send it to or even provide you with a fax with all this still manages to up charge you and always tell you owe her money when no paperwork is given stating the exact amount. In my case I believe I was my own lawyer who had a little help from a wanna be one with a degree who only cares about money that charged me a lot . She only cares about money and not her clients nor their cases . AGAIN PLEASE DONT HIRE HER !!
04 Apr, 2017 by Mayra
Ms. Luzmina helped me from the beginning with my DACA process. This is the third time I have applied and, she has helped me each time. First, with the initial case and two renewals. Everything has gone as smooth as she stated it would. I was 15 years old when my parents hired her. I am now in College. I am grateful to this country for the opportunity to be protected under the DACA program and to her for guidance throughout these years.
01 Apr, 2017 by Anonymous
Awful service. She took our money and never did a thing. Very unethical. She never wanted to give us copies of anything we filed. Does not have a copy machine in her office and all the money orders for INS we gave her had to be blank. She also never have us receipts and got very upset when we asked her for them. I don't doubt one bit that she has been writing her own reviews. Google her and you will see other people going through the same thing with her.
17 Dec, 2015 by Maria
Mrs. Gonzalez is an awesome and very caring attorney. If you want to become a US Citizen go see her. She does not charge anyone a fee to prepare their N400 Citizenship application. I could not believe it... an attorney who does not charge a fee to prepare this long and complicated application. All Mrs. Gonzalez says is register to vote the day you become a citizen. I am now a US Citizen and I am registered to Vote! Thanks to Attorney Luzmina Gonzalez.
05 Oct, 2015 by Asuncion
Ms. Gonzalez handld my immigration case. She is a very caring and professional person. She was always available. She kept us inform of ever stage of my adjustment of status case. I am now a legal permanent resident.
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