Member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and Washington Bar Association (WBA).  Graduated from Gonzaga University Law School, cum laude in 2003.

 

As a long-time member of the Walla Walla Valley, Wendy was always interested in the Immigration problems experienced by the agricultural worker families who built the Valley.   Then, while in law school, she had an opportunity to work as an intern for Columbia Legal Services, representing children in Immigration Proceedings.    It seemed to be divine intervention, when she was asked to develop an Immigration Clinic at World Relief Spokane in 2004.  As the only Legal Services Immigration Clinic in this part of the Northwest, World Relief provided legal services for hundreds of people each year.   Many law students were able to learn Immigration law under Wendy's supervision.   At World Relief,  Wendy represented immigrants from around the world, many of them refugees from such places as the former Soviet countries, Africa and Burma.    She successfully represented a wide variety of Immigration cases, among them Asylees, people in deportation proceedings, family petitioners, Citizenship applicants, and victims of domestic violence.   A satellite clinic in Walla Walla from 2005-2009 allowed Ms. Hernandez the opportunity to come “home” to practice Immigration Law on a part-time basis, representing the people who inspired her to learn Immigration law.  

 

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Wendy was a registered nurse, and then earned Bachelor and Master degrees and was a Mental Health Counselor for many years.  She directed both the Student Health Center and the Counseling Center at Walla Walla College (now University) for many years. 

 

Wendy's husband Sergio is a School Superintendent, in the Spokane area.  They enjoy spending time with their 2 children's families, which include 3 grand-children.

 

This wide range of experience is very valuable in providing the expertise and ethical consideration that your immigration case deserves.  Wendy will listen to your concerns and work with you in order for you to successfully meet your goals.   

 

 

 

Rosa joined Hernandez Immigration Law, in November 2009.  She speaks both English and Spanish, and assists our Bilingual clients.  Rosa was born and raised here in the Walla Walla Valley by immigrant parents, and can empathize with families who are trying to navigate through the immigration process.  She is dedicated to her work at Hernandez Immigration Law, and is ready to serve the community.