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Law Office of Kelli Y. Allen, PLLC

Updated 2026-08-02 · 1,354 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 127 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(127) 90 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Elder Law & Medicaid PlanningWills & TrustsEstate & Trust LitigationEstate Planning Attorney
Law Office of Kelli Y. Allen, PLLC
Services
Elder Law & Medicaid Planning, Wills & Trusts, Estate & Trust Litigation
Reviews
127

What recent reviews say

Clients describe sustained professional guidance through complex immigration and family law cases, with staff who explain each step and respond to setbacks with encouragement. Named team members Shelby Hansen and Berna Chacon earned repeated praise for handling green cards, custody disputes, and citizenship applications with both precision and personal investment in outcomes.

Reviewers consistently report feeling supported and well-prepared from intake through resolution. The office serves families navigating naturalization, visa sponsorship, guardianship, and custody matters, with documentation handled methodically and timelines met without surprises.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable legal expertise
  • attentive staff advocacy
  • clear communication throughout
  • genuine client care
  • organized efficient process
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Best for: Families seeking immigration sponsorship or custody resolution with detailed case tracking and consistent staff contact.

Strengths

  • Berna Chacon and Shelby Hansen named for sustained case advocacy
  • Efficient green card and citizenship processing
  • Family and guardianship law alongside immigration
  • Organized document preparation and status tracking

Worth knowing

  • Berna Chacon noted for document preparation and long-term case advocacy (cases spanning 2020-2025)
  • Shelby Hansen handled custody cases and praised for honesty and step-by-step explanation
  • Clients report green card approvals (2-year and 10-year variants)
  • U.S. citizenship approvals for couples and individuals
  • Deportation defense and asylum cases handled

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.56 average across the 44 elder law & medicaid planning businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 90
Review volume 91
Review recency 96
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How long do green card and citizenship cases typically take?
Reviewers report cases resolved within expected timelines without delays. One client's process spanned 2020-2025; another's family was approved after document submission.
Are there named attorneys I should request?
Berna Chacon and Shelby Hansen are specifically mentioned by multiple reviewers for immigration and custody work respectively.

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Last updated 2026-08-02