Claudia S. Cedeño Cortes
About Claudia S. Cedeño Cortes
Claudia S. Cedeño Cortes is a lawyer based in Rockville, MD and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Claudia S. Cedeño Cortes is recognized in the following practice area:
- Rockville, Maryland
- Immigration Law
Current Firm: LaFontaine & Law Associates
Education: American University Washington College of Law, J.D.
Location: Rockville, MD
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