Atty. Cynthia B. Hemphill

Atty. Cynthia B. Hemphill

Cynthia is a Shareholder, Vice President, and Legal Team Manager at Trow & Rahal. She has practiced immigration and nationality law since 1996.

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Cynthia B. Hemphill is a immigration attorney based in Bethesda, Maryland, practicing at Trow & Rahal PC. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Associtaion and District of Columbia, District of Columbia Bar Association. Educated at Howard University (J.D., 1993) and Yale University (BA, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Adoption (2026). Serands clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Cynthia is a Shareholder, Vice President, and Legal Team Manager at Trow & Rahal
  • She has practiced immigration and nationality law since 1996
  • She specializes in immigration for businesses, athletes, performing artists (individuals and groups), as well as family related matters
  • In the role of Vice President, Cynthia works with Trow & Rahal’s management to further the firm’s mission
  • As Legal Team Manager, she is responsible for overseeing the training, mentoring, and guidance of the firm’s legal support staff and attorneys
  • She leads both the legal staff and attorney meetings to ensure that our team is informed and trained in all relevant government procedures and changes in the law
  • She also develops internal processes to improve the firm’s procedures and increase efficiency
  • Cynthia has authored a number of articles on family immigration matters and served as a panelist at the D.C
  • Bar Association seminar "What You Never Learned in Law School: The Mechanics of Running a Law Practice"
  • As a member of the Women’s Bar Association (WBA), Cynthia is an editor of Raising the Bar, the monthly newsletter published by the WBA
  • As a long-time member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Cynthia has served as a speaker at AILA National Conferences, and she volunteers for the AILA Military Assistance Program
  • She is also an active member of the D.C
  • Chapter of the International Network of Boutique Law Firms (INBLF)
  • Cynthia’s reputation within the legal community has led to the repeated selection by her peers for inclusion in prestigious publications including The Best Lawyers in America, the International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers (Corporate Immigration) and most recently Who’s Who Legal Corporate Immigration: 2015
  • Cynthia received her J.D. degree from Howard University School of Law and a Bachelor of Psychology degree from Yale University
  • She is a member of the District of Columbia and New York State Bar Associations

Practice Areas Explained

Cynthia B. Hemphill's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cynthia B. Hemphill handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Immigration Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bethesda are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Cynthia B. Hemphill's law office located?
Cynthia B. Hemphill's law practice is located in Bethesda, Maryland. The firm is Trow & Rahal PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cynthia B. Hemphill handle?
Cynthia B. Hemphill focuses on immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
Where did Cynthia B. Hemphill go to law school?
Cynthia B. Hemphill earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (BA, 1983).
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What awards or recognition has Cynthia B. Hemphill received?
Cynthia B. Hemphill's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Adoption; Best Lawyers in America — Business.

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Education

J.D.
Howard University
- 1993
BA
Yale University
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Adoption
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Associtaion
District of Columbia, District of Columbia Bar Association

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