Atty. Lelia Adams

Atty. Lelia Adams

Lelia Adams is a Principal Attorney at Essien Law Group. Lelia specializes in consulting/representing clients in the area of Family-Based Immigration, Nonimmigrant Visas for Students/ Exchange Visitors, Investment-Based Immigration, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) , Employment-Based Immigration, Deportation and Removal, Asylum and representing their interests when dealing with USCIS and immigration court.

Phoenix Phoenix 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Lelia Adams at a glance

Lelia Adams is a Principal Attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Essien Immigration Law, PLLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on citizenship, deportation, asylum, immigration, and family immigration. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2010) and Arizona (2024). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2011) and Southern Connecticut State University (B.A. Political, 2002). Active member of Member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Member of the Missouri Bar Association. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Lelia Adams is a Principal Attorney at Essien Law Group
  • Lelia specializes in consulting/representing clients in the area of Family-Based Immigration, Nonimmigrant Visas for Students/ Exchange Visitors, Investment-Based Immigration, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) , Employment-Based Immigration, Deportation and Removal, Asylum and representing their interests when dealing with USCIS and immigration court
  • Lelia an immigrant strongly believes in fighting for other immigrants
  • After watching her mother get deported was the driving force behind her becoming an Attorney with primary focus area in immigration
  • She worked hard in bringing her mother back into the country and will ensure that she does whatever it legally takes to fight for her client for a successful outcome

Practice Areas Explained

Lelia Adams's Areas of Practice

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

Citizenship & Naturalization

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Deportation & Removal Defense

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Asylum & Refugee

Lelia Adams is one of 1,790 asylum attorneys indexed nationally. Browse asylum attorneys in Arizona →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Family-Based Immigration

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona 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 Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lelia Adams

Where is Lelia Adams's law office located?
Lelia Adams's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Essien Immigration Law, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lelia Adams handle?
Lelia Adams focuses on citizenship, deportation, asylum, immigration, family immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Lelia Adams practiced law?
Lelia Adams has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Lelia Adams go to law school?
Lelia Adams earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A. Political, 2002).
How can I contact Lelia Adams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stetson University College of Law
- 2011
B.A. Political
Southern Connecticut State University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2010
Arizona
Admitted: 2024

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