Owner & Managing Attorney
Jennifer C. Bade, Esq.
Immigration Law · Brookline, MA
Attorney Jennifer Bade founded Bade Law Group with a simple goal: to bring clarity, security, and hope to immigrant families navigating one of the most complex areas of U.S. law.
Attorney Jennifer Bade founded Bade Law Group with a simple goal: to bring clarity, security, and hope to immigrant families navigating one of the most complex areas of U.S. law. She has spent her career representing clients through some of the highest-stakes moments of their lives, from asylum seekers fighting to stay safe, to families fighting to stay together.
Jennifer is known for taking on cases other attorneys turn away. Her practice includes complex removal defense, asylum claims, bond hearings, and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal courts. She is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, where she has conducted oral arguments on behalf of her clients.
Jennifer graduated Cum Laude from Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.A., and earned her J.D. from New England Law | Boston, with an Immigration Law Certification. She is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and before the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Before going to law school, Jennifer worked as a licensed associate in finance — experience she still draws on today to help clients of every economic background find a path to quality legal representation that fits their situation.
Credentials
Background & qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Education
- B.A. — Virginia Commonwealth University (Cum Laude)
- J.D. — New England Law | Boston (Immigration Law Certification)
Languages
- Languages: English · German
Insights
Articles by Jennifer
What To Do if ICE Stops You in Brookline, Massachusetts?
Dealing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the Department of Homeland Security can be a terrifying experience, whether you are an immigrant yourself, one of many…
How Long Do Asylum Cases Take in Brookline, Massachusetts?
For many asylum seekers, one of the hardest parts of the immigration process is the uncertainty. Families may be separated from loved ones, applicants may be waiting for work…
Biden Makes Changes to Immigration Law
President Joe Biden has has made significant changes to immigration policy during his time in office. Below is a list of policies that have been enacted and are currently in use…
Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in US
The Biden administration announced on May 22, 2021 that it would be extending a type of residency called Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haitian immigrants that are living in…
What Kind of Cases Do You Handle?
Not only do we practice immigration law, we provide advocacy and legal services for many other kinds of legal problems for immigrants and their families. These include: No case is…
What Languages Do You Speak?
We have a Spanish speaker on staff to communicate with our Spanish-speaking clients. Other language services, including Portuguese, are available.
What Geographic Locations Do You Serve?
Because immigration law is federal, we serve clients dealing with immigration-related issues all over the United States.
Will Everything I Say Be Confidential?
Yes! Everything discussed during your consultation and the duration of your case is completely confidential and protected by attorney-client privilege. This includes…
What Kind of Communication Can I Expect?
We understand that you may have an urgent or stressful case that needs immediate attention. That’s why we keep open and frequent communications with our clients. We are so…
What Are Non-Immigrant Visas?
Non-immigrant visas are specifically for people who are not planning on moving to this country. It is important that you do not apply for a non-immigrant visa if you intend to…
What is an immigrant visa and how can I obtain one?
Immigrant visas are issued to people intending to make the United States their permanent residence. There are a number of different ways to do this. The include:
How do I obtain an immigrant visa on the basis of family relations in the U.S.?
Family-based immigrants are divided into five categories: nonquota immigrants and immigrants broken into four categories according to preference status associated with a certain…
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