Maria Germanetti is a Member at Lehigh Valley Immigration Law LLC, where she represents individuals and families in a broad range of immigration matters, including asylum, removal defense, adjustment of status, family-based petitions, and humanitarian relief. She is known for her compassionate, detail-oriented advocacy and is deeply committed to helping clients navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system with confidence and care.

Maria brings a strong foundation in litigation and public service to her immigration practice. Prior to joining the firm, she supported litigation in areas such as contract disputes, debtor-creditor rights, employment discrimination, torts, constitutional issues, and immigration law. This diverse legal background enhances her ability to develop thoughtful, strategic solutions—particularly for clients whose challenges extend beyond immigration status alone.

Before entering private practice, Maria served as a legal intern with the Court of Common Pleas in both Cumberland and Northampton Counties and in the Appellate Division of the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office. As a Certified Legal Intern (CLI), she gained valuable courtroom experience handling cases involving domestic violence protection orders, DUI trials, and summary appeals.

Maria has also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Lehigh County, where she advocated for the best interests of children involved in abuse and neglect cases. In this role, she collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and authored reports to support positive outcomes in dependency and adoption proceedings.

Maria earned her J.D. from Penn State Dickinson Law, where she served as an Associate Editor of the Dickinson Law Review and conducted legal research in constitutional and cybersecurity law. She graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. and is currently completing her M.A. in Criminal Justice at DeSales University, with a concentration in digital and mobile forensics.

She is passionate about immigrant rights, child advocacy, and trauma-informed legal representation. Maria is dedicated to helping her clients find safety, security, and the opportunity to build a better future.