Attorney Profile

BIOGRAPHY

Ms. Nguyen-Schmitz’s primary focus is on immigration law, a complex field with intricate connections to criminal law and family law. Due to the potential immigration implications for her clients, she frequently takes on cases in these related areas. Her distinctive strength lies in her extensive knowledge of the court system, working with the federal and state authorities, and her ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse professional, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ms. Nguyen-Schmitz is a leader in her field and plays an integral role as a presenter and moderator in various Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions, sharing her knowledge with peers in the legal profession.

PRACTICE AREAS

Immigration Law
Criminal Law
Family Law

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor, William Mitchell College of Law, cum laude, 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Hamline University, 1997
Paralegal Degree, Hamline University, 1997

ADMISSIONS

State of Minnesota, 2004.
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

honors & activites

  • Chair of the MSBA, Immigration Section in 2022-2023
  • Named Attorney-of-the-Month in 2018 by Attorney-at-Law
  • Recognized with the “WE Award” in 2017, an honor celebrating local women in business
  • Recognized as part of the Next Generation of Attorneys by Attorney-at-Law in 2015
  • Received the North Star Attorney distinction in 2012 and 2013
  • Recognized for her Extraordinary Contribution to the Vietnamese Community in 2011
  • Active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Assoc.
  • Former EOIR liaison for the American Immigration Lawyer’s Assoc.
  • Member of the Washington County Bar Association
  • Devotes her time as an attorney mentor for the Immigration Law Center

CLEs Presenter/Moderator

  • Advice for Practicing in Immigration Court
  • Challenging Times – Litigating in Immigration & Federal Ct
  • CrimImmigration Law
  • Immigration Hot Topic
  • Trust & Estates for Non-Citizens
  • Parole in Place (PIP)
  • Immigration and the Law
  • Immigrants Among Us