Jennifer Grace Smyrnos

Immigration Attorney
She/Her

2022 Rising Star Lawyer
2023 Virginia Business Legal Elite

Born near San Francisco, Jennifer’s family story is a vibrant tapestry of immigration and resilience. Her mother’s family emigrated from El Salvador in the 1960s, while her father’s Greek ancestors passed through Ellis Island in New York in the 1930s before settling in California. Inspired by her family’s justice-oriented background and her multicultural heritage, Jennifer chose a career dedicated to helping people build new lives in the United States.

Jennifer enjoys exploring technology, hiking in the great outdoors, delving into sci-fi novels, listening to music, and discussing political theories. Recently, she’s embarked on a new adventure in the kitchen, exploring the art of cooking for the first time. She’s excited to experiment with flavors and techniques as she discovers her inner chef.

Education

2007 University of California – Davis
B.A. Sociology with a Law Emphasis, Honors
B.A. Communication, Honors

2012 Washington & Lee University School of Law
Juris Doctor
Community Service

2012 – Present, Member
American Immigration Lawyers Association

2012 – Present, Member
Roanoke Bar Association

2017 – 2021, President, Board of Directors
Blue Ridge Literacy

2020, Adjunct Professor of Law
Washington & Lee University School of Law

2015 – 2017, Member
TAP Domestic Violence Services Advisory Commission

2014 – 2015, President
Virginia Women Attorneys Association Roanoke Chapter

2014 – 2015, Director and Communications Committee Chair
Virginia Women Attorneys Association

2013 – 2016, Member
VSB Special Committee on Technology and Practice of Law

2014 – 2018, Member and Social Media Subcommittee Chair
VSB Special Committee on Access to Legal Services
Presentations

Immigration Law & Policy Update
Video Presentation Presentation, CASA Latina

Current Issues in Naturalization
Video Presentation, Community Partner Series, Blue Ridge Literacy

T Visas, U Visas, and the Violence Against Women Act
Volunteer Training Session, Sexual Assault Response and Awareness (SARA)

Conozca sus Derechos de Inmigración
Feature Presentation, Southside Survivor Response Center

Families Belong Together Rally
Panel Presentation, Roanoke Indivisible, Blue Ridge Resistance Alliance of Virginia

Immigration in the Valley, Panel Discussion
Local Colors, Historical Society of Western Virginia

Ayuda de Inmigración para Víctimas de Delitos
Feature Presentation, Southside Survivor Response Center

Cambios de Inmigración Bajo del Presidente Trump
Feature Presentation, Southern Virginia Latino Association

Legal Research Panel
Panel Presentation, Washington & Lee University School of Law

Discussions on the Future of DACA
Panel Presentation, Roanoke College Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Achievement and International Club

Minority Mental Health Breakfast
Panel Presentation, Mental Health America of the Roanoke Valley

T Visas, U Visas, and the Violence Against Women Act
Volunteer Training Session, Sexual Assault Response and Awareness (SARA)

The United States Immigration System
Case Manager Session, Child Health Investment Partnership (CHIP)

Legal Information Session for Immigrants
Roundtable Discussion, New River Valley Indivisible

Conozca Sus Derechos Sobre Inmigración
Roundtable Discussion, Casa Latina

Overview of the United States Immigration System
Volunteer and Client Presentation, HumanKind

For more information…

Whether you want to know if you qualify for legal status, want to investigate your immigration history, or need guidance with a complex, pending immigration matter – attorney Jennifer Smyrnos is here to evaluate your immigration needs. Her consultations are other in person or over the phone and last about one hour at a cost of $100.

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5000 Brambleton Avenue
Suite B
Roanoke, VA 24018