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Amber L. Weeks

Amber L. Weeks

Albuquerque Immigration Lawyer at Noble Vrapi

12 years of experience

Immigration Law

New Mexico

Biography

Amber L. Weeks is a partner at Noble Vrapi and the manager of the Albuquerque, New Mexico, office. Ms. Weeks represents families and individuals in cases involving family petitions, green card applications, waivers, naturalization and citizenship, U Visas for victims of crimes, and other immigration matters. Ms. Weeks is proficient in Spanish. Ms. Weeks is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and a highly sought-after speaker at national and regional conferences. Ms. Weeks has presented and written practice advisories regarding marriage-based immigration cases, naturalization, waivers, removal proceedings, and other topics. Ms. Weeks is the co-chair of the AILA National Distance Learning Committee and a member of the AILA National USCIS Field Operations Committee. Ms. Weeks graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2010, where she received a Highest Academic Achievement award, earned Clinical Honors, and served as Managing Editor of the Natural Resources Journal. For more of Ms. Weeks’ experience, publications, and accomplishments, see her LinkedIn profile. Prior to law school, Ms. Weeks worked as a community developer in Albuquerque’s International District, where she helped to organize an immigrant-run health center, immigrants’ rights workshops, and other programs. Ms. Weeks saw the fear and arbitrary limits placed on the dreams of so many of her talented immigrant friends. She dedicated her law career to lifting the fear and limits from her clients’ shoulders so that they can care for their families, work where they want to work, and live their lives without fear. Ms. Weeks is married to Shawn Weeks, who is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM), and they have two joyful daughters. Ms. Weeks grew up on a farm, and she is an avid backyard gardener. She enjoys growing wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables, and her husband then loves to turn those fresh ingredients into delicious meals. View More ›


Fees

Credit Cards Accepted


Practice Area

Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas,

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Spanish: Spoken, Written


Professional Experience

Partner
Noble & Vrapi, P.A.
2011 - Current

Education

University of New Mexico

J.D. (2010) | Juris Doctor

University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico

B.A. (2004) | Religious Studies, Computer Science

University of New Mexico

Awards

Academic Achievement Award for Third in Class
University of New Mexico School of Law
2010
Clinical Honors
University of New Mexico School of Law
2010
Managing Editor of Natural Resources Journal
University of New Mexico School of Law
2010
Fellowship Recipient - Crimmigration Issues
Young Lawyer Division
2009

Professional Associations

National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Projec

Member

2014 - Current

National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Projec
New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Current

New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Christian Legal Aid

Member

2013 - Current

Christian Legal Aid
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) # 31673

Co-Chair of AILA National Distance Learning Committee

2011 - Current

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)  # 31673
State Bar of New Mexico # 141663

Member

2010 - Current

State Bar of New Mexico  # 141663

Websites & Blogs

website
Noble Vrapi Website


Social Media


Offices

Albuquerque Office
5931 Jefferson St. NE, Suite A Albuquerque, NM 87109
Telephone: (505) 352-6660



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