Maria Germanetti is an Associate Attorney at Lehigh Valley Immigration Law LLC, where she represents individuals and families in a wide range of immigration matters, including asylum applications, removal defense, adjustment of status, family-based petitions, and humanitarian relief. She is committed to providing compassionate, detail-oriented advocacy to clients navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system.

Maria brings a strong background in litigation and public service to her immigration practice. Prior to joining Lehigh Valley Immigration Law, she supported litigation matters involving contract disputes, debtor-creditor rights, employment discrimination, torts, constitutional law, and immigration law. Her diverse experience enhances her strategic approach, especially for clients facing legal challenges beyond immigration status alone.

Before entering private practice, Maria served as a legal intern with the Court of Common Pleas in both Cumberland and Northampton Counties and worked in the Appellate Division of the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office. As a Certified Legal Intern (CLI), she gained courtroom advocacy experience by presenting cases involving domestic violence protection orders, DUI trials, and summary appeals.

Maria has also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Lehigh County, advocating for the best interests of abused and neglected children during dependency and adoption proceedings. She worked closely with multidisciplinary teams and prepared reports to ensure the children's needs were met.

Maria earned her Juris Doctor from Penn State Dickinson Law, where she was an Associate Editor of the Dickinson Law Review and conducted legal research in constitutional and cybersecurity law. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree and is completing her Master of Arts in Criminal Justice at DeSales University, concentrating in digital and mobile forensics.

Maria is passionate about immigrant rights, child advocacy, and trauma-informed legal representation. She is dedicated to helping her clients achieve stability, security, and the opportunity to build a new future.