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Maria Elena Germanetti, Esq.
Associate Attorney, Lehigh Valley Immigration Law LLC
Maria Elena Germanetti is an Associate Attorney at Lehigh Valley Immigration Law LLC, representing individuals and families in asylum, removal defense, adjustment of status, family-based petitions, and humanitarian relief. Known for compassionate, detail-oriented advocacy, she guides clients through the U.S. immigration system with clarity and care.
Maria brings a strong foundation in litigation and public service. Before joining the firm, she supported litigation in contract disputes, debtor-creditor rights, employment discrimination, torts, constitutional issues, and immigration law—experience that strengthens her strategic, holistic approach.
As a Certified Legal Intern, Maria gained courtroom experience with the Courts of Common Pleas in Cumberland and Northampton Counties and with the Appellate Division of the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office, handling matters from DV protection orders to DUI trials and summary appeals. She has also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Lehigh County.
Maria earned her J.D. from Penn State Dickinson Law, where she was an Associate Editor of the Dickinson Law Review. She graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. and is completing her M.A. in Criminal Justice at DeSales University with a concentration in digital and mobile forensics.
Maria Elena Germanetti, Esq.
Abogada Asociada, Lehigh Valley Immigration Law LLC
Maria Elena Germanetti es Abogada Asociada en Lehigh Valley Immigration Law LLC. Representa a personas y familias en asilo, defensa en deportacion, ajuste de estatus, peticiones familiares y alivio humanitario. Con una defensa compasiva y meticulosa, acompana a sus clientes con claridad y cuidado.
Maria cuenta con una solida base en litigio y servicio publico. Antes de unirse al bufete, apoyo litigios en contratos, deudor-acreedor, discriminacion laboral, danos y perjuicios, temas constitucionales y derecho migratorio, lo que refuerza su enfoque estrategico e integral.
Como Pasante Legal Certificada, obtuvo experiencia en sala ante las Cortes de Common Pleas de los condados de Cumberland y Northampton y en la Division de Apelaciones de la Fiscalia de Cumberland, en asuntos como ordenes de proteccion por violencia domestica, juicios por DUI y apelaciones sumarias. Tambien ha servido como CASA en el Condado de Lehigh.
Maria obtuvo su J.D. en Penn State Dickinson Law, donde fue Editora Asociada del Dickinson Law Review. Se graduo magna cum laude con una licenciatura y esta finalizando su M.A. en Justicia Criminal en DeSales University, con concentracion en informatica forense digital y movil.
Passionate about immigrant rights, child advocacy, and trauma-informed representation, Maria is dedicated to helping clients achieve safety, stability, and the opportunity to build a better future.
Comprometida con los derechos de los inmigrantes y la ninez, Maria brinda una representacion sensible al trauma para ayudar a sus clientes a lograr seguridad, estabilidad y oportunidades para construir un futuro mejor.