Kirschbaum & Nowotny, LLC - Overland Park, KS

Decades of Dedicated Immigration Service in Kansas and Missouri

Since its founding in 1996, Kirschbaum & Nowotny, LLC has been a pillar of the legal community in Overland Park, serving families and individuals across Kansas and the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The firm's core mission is to protect the rights of immigrants and help them navigate the complex, often overwhelming U.S. immigration system. Sponsoring a family member or defending against deportation requires careful attention. If you are searching to find an immigration lawyer who combines deep experience with a heartfelt commitment to social justice, Kirschbaum & Nowotny, LLC represents the ideal choice. The firm treats every person who walks through its doors with kindness, respect, and the professional dignity they deserve.

Experienced Counsel You Can Trust

With thirty years of active practice, founding partners Steve Kirschbaum and Heidi Nowotny have built an outstanding reputation for successful representation in front of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of State, and regional immigration courts. By focusing exclusively on immigration law, the firm stays at the cutting edge of rapidly changing regulations, providing accurate and reliable legal guidance to secure your family's future.

Family-Based Immigration and Permanent Residency

The vast majority of immigration petitions are rooted in family ties. The attorneys at Kirschbaum & Nowotny, LLC specialize in helping U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents sponsor their spouses, children, parents, and siblings for permanent residency. Sponsoring a loved one requires careful documentation to avoid delays, and the firm ensures that every application is thoroughly prepared.

Green Cards, Fiance Visas, and Waiver Support

The firm provides comprehensive legal services for family immigration, including adjustment of status within the United States, consular visa processing at embassies abroad, and fiancé petitions. Additionally, they have extensive expertise in obtaining waivers of inadmissibility, which are essential for clients facing legal challenges such as past unlawful presence or certain misdemeanor records.

Vital Humanitarian Relief and Crime Victim Protection

One of the most specialized areas of practice at Kirschbaum & Nowotny, LLC is providing legal defense and humanitarian assistance to vulnerable non-citizens. Immigrants who have been the victims of domestic abuse or other serious crimes are often eligible for special legal protections that allow them to obtain work authorization and permanent residency.

VAWA Self-Petitions, U Visas, and T Visas

The legal team works tirelessly to prepare self-petitions under the Violence Against Women Act, allowing abused spouses and children of U.S. citizens or permanent residents to seek safety and legal status independently. They also specialize in securing U visas for victims of serious crimes who assist law enforcement, and T visas for survivors of human trafficking, helping them rebuild their lives in safety.

Naturalization and the Path to U.S. Citizenship

For many permanent residents, naturalization is the final step in their immigration journey. Kirschbaum & Nowotny, LLC guides eligible permanent residents through the naturalization process, reviewing their eligibility, preparing the necessary forms, and offering essential guidance for the citizenship interview and history examinations. For qualifying elderly or disabled individuals, they can also assist in requesting waivers for the English or civics portion of the test.

A Fully Bilingual Legal Team Speaking English and Spanish

Navigating stressful legal matters is far easier when you can communicate in your primary language. At Kirschbaum & Nowotny, LLC, every single member of the legal and administrative team is completely bilingual in English and Spanish. This ensures clear, accurate, and empathetic communication, allowing Spanish-speaking clients to explain their situations fully without relying on external translators.