Christine M. Hernández
Work in Hernandez & Associates, P.C.
Top Rated Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Criminal Law, Immigration
1801 York Street, Denver, CO 80206
About Christine M. Hernández
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Immigration
Education
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, Colorado, 2005J.D.
- American University, Washington, District of Columbia, 2001B.S.B.A.
- Major: International Business
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: Eleanor Isaacs Law Award
- Honors: Golden Key National Honor Society
- Universidad de Guanajuato, Guanajuato , Mexico, 2003
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Classes and Seminars
- “Diversity in Leadership” – CWBA – Leadership Summit – 2020
- “One Love: Diversity & Inclusion and Elimination of Bias in the Workplace” – AILA – Fall Conference, 2020
- “Developments in Immigration Law – COVID-19’s Impact in 2020 and Beyond” CHBA –2020
- “Growing Diversity on the Bench from the Bench” – Colorado Judicial Conference, 2020
- “How Diversity Can Help Grow Your Practice” - AILA Colorado Chapter, 2020
- “Diversity and Inclusion Within Your Firm: Impact on Profitability” – AILA – Annual Conference, 2020
- “Pereira Update and Best Practices in Immigration Court”, AILA Colorado Chapter, 2020
- “Rainmaking”, CAMP – 2020
- “Client Communication in Long Removal Cases”, AILA University, 2019
- “Can Visa Waiver Program Entrants File Adjustment of Status Applications”, AILA University, 2019
- Colorado Judicial Conference, “How to Champion a Multicultural Courtroom”, CHBA, 2019
- Congressional Briefing, “Current State of Immigration”, HNBA, 2018
- Law Day Larimer County Bar Association, “Immigration Under the Trump Administration”, CHBA, 2018
- Pueblo County Bar Association, “Immigration Under the Trump Administration”, CHBA, 2018
- “Conflicts of Interest”, AILA Colorado, 2018
- “Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions”, Adams County, CO Public Defender’s Office, 2018
- “Introduction to SIJS – How You Can Get Involved, HNBA, 2017
- “HR & Legal Considerations Impacting International Talent Management”, HNBA, 2017
- “Immigration 101: Immigration Defense Under the New Administration”, HNBA, 2017
- “Beyond the Safety Pin: How to be an Active Ally, CHBA, 2016
- “Legal Developments in US Immigration Law", HNBA, 2015
- "Demonstrating Exceptional and Extremely Unusual Hardship", AILA Colorado, 2013
- "Best Practices - DACA", AILA Colorado, 2013
- “Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions”, Aurora, CO Public Defender’s Office, 2012
- “Reject Me Not: New Practitioner’s & Paralegals Guide to the Immigration Court Manual”, AILA National Webinar, 2011
- Immigration Court Practice Manual, AILA Colorado, 2011
- “Deportation Defense: Representation Before the Immigration Court”, RMAIN, 2010
- “When Should I Consult an Immigration Attorney – for Criminal Defense Attorneys”, Rhone Brackett Inn of Courts, 2009
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 2005
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 2008
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 2008
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2012
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2019
Other Affiliations
- Alliance for Latinx Leadership & Policy, 2020-Present (Co-Chair Immigration Pod, 2020-Present)
- CBA/DBA President’s Diversity Council, 2019-2020
- Colorado Supreme Court Wellness Task Force, 2019-Present
- CBA/CJI Diversity on the Bench Initiative, 2019-Present (Co-Chair of the Judicial Nominating Commission Committee, 2020-Present)
- Colorado Lawyers Committee (Co-Chair of the Racial Justice Taskforce, 2020; CHBA Representative, 2019-Present; o Member of the Probation Memo Taskforce, 2018-2019)
- Mentor, AILA’s Access to Justice Campaign, 2018
- Colorado Women’s Bar Association, 2016- Present (CAMP Mentor – 2019-present)
- Colorado Bar Association, 2016- Present
- Denver Bar Association, 2016-Present (Board of Trustees – 2020-2021)
- Hispanic National Bar Association, 2015 – Present (Chair, Immigration Section, 2015-Present )
- DU Latino Alumni Committee, 2015-Present
- Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, 2014 – Present (President - 2019)
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, 2010 – Present
- Mentor, Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, 2010- present
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2005 – Present (Chair, Practice Management Committee, 2018-Present)
- Rhone-Brackett Chapter of the American Inns of Court, 2003 - 2012
Past Positions
- Lau & Choi, P.C., Associate Attorney
- Colorado Legal Services, Legal Externship
- Denver Immigration Court, Clerk
- Supremo Tribunal de Justicia in Guanajuato, Mexico, Clerk
Fraternities and Sororities
- Alpha Kappa Psi
Fees
- Offers Free Initial Consultation
- Accepts Credit Cards
Office Info
Other Colleagues
- 17 years of experienceCriminal Law, Immigration, Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Law
Nearby Lawyers
- Criminal Law
- Immigration
- 0.1 mile away
- 0.1 mile away
- 0.1 mile away
The power of the lawyer is in the uncertainty of the law.