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Law Office of Kelli Y. Allen, PLLC

Updated 2026-09-02 · 4,151 reviewed · 225 listed · Scored from 117 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(117) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Elder Law & Medicaid PlanningSpecial Needs PlanningWills & TrustsEstate Planning Attorney
Law Office of Kelli Y. Allen, PLLC
Location
University City Research Park, Charlotte
Services
Elder Law & Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Planning, Wills & Trusts
Reviews
117
Ranking
#16 in Elder Law & Medicaid Planning
Best for
families seeking green cards, citizenship, or custody representation who value transparent, empathetic legal counsel

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-02). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-09-02.

What recent reviews say

Clients consistently report smooth, stress-free experiences with this immigration law firm. Staff members like Berna Chacon, Shelby Hansen, and Benjamin Leach guide clients through complex processes with clarity, honesty, and genuine care. The office excels at family-based immigration, green cards, citizenship, and custody matters, keeping clients informed at every step.

Multiple reviewers credit specific staff with transforming intimidating legal situations into manageable ones. Clients feel prioritized rather than treated as transactions, with particular praise for the team's knowledge of immigration law and ability to explain complex procedures in plain language.

Praised for
  • clear communication throughout process
  • staff genuinely invested in clients
  • knowledgeable in immigration law
  • efficient case handling
  • compassionate and supportive
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Best for: families seeking green cards, citizenship, or custody representation who value transparent, empathetic legal counsel

Where this business shines

  • named staff invest personally in cases
  • immigration expertise across multiple visa types
  • clear step-by-step guidance
  • handles custody and family law alongside immigration

Worth knowing

  • Berna Chacon: praised for long-term case support and document preparation
  • Shelby Hansen: handles custody cases with attentiveness and honesty
  • Benjamin Leach: noted for clear explanation and professional demeanor
  • Cases span green cards (2-year and 10-year), citizenship, U visas, DACA, asylum, and custody
  • One client noted 5-year process from 2020 to 2025 completion

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.54 average across the 86 elder law & medicaid planning businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 88% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 89
Review volume 90
Review recency 91
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Last updated 2026-09-02