Meet the Team

Powell Law's highly-regarded legal team is experienced in a variety of immigration matters. We provide personable, attentive, and detail-oriented service to all of our clients!

Sharon Powell, Esq.

Immigration Attorney

Sharon Powell is a licensed attorney who runs her immigration law practice out of Williamsburg, Virginia. A graduate of Hamline University School of Law, her focus and passion is immigration law.

From 2005 until 2010, Sharon worked in the refugee field, assisting refugees and asylees to apply for their family members, transition to green card holders, and apply for citizenship.

Currently, Sharon is the owner and founding attorney of Powell Law, PLLC. She works with individuals to apply for immigration benefits for which they are eligible. Sharon is particularly skilled with complicated family cases and human trafficking cases. She and her staff are trained in trauma- and victim-centered approaches.

Sharon grew up in Tanzania and completed her Bachelor's Degree at Luther College in Decorah, IA. She met her husband in Tanzania when they were children. They have had many opportunities to travel around the world together and individually. When Sharon is not working, she enjoys biking, traveling, and cheering on her husband's mens' gymnastics team at the College of William and Mary.

Memberships and Associations

  •  Admitted to the Virginia State Bar and the Minnesota State Bar

  • Admitted to Federal District Court of the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

  • Volunteer Attorney through CARA representing detained mothers and children in Dilley, TX (2015)

  • Contributing author to Technique Magazine (see p. 26-27 of May/June 2016 publication, http://www.usagymlegacy.org/library/decade/2010s/)

Kendra Heinrich

Paralegal

Kendra joined Powell Law in August of 2019. She is a graduate of the University of Mary Washington where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish Language and Literature. Most recently, she completed a Paralegal Studies certificate through Boston University. Born in Bolivia, Kendra herself is a naturalized U.S. citizen. She has also lived in in Brazil, Italy, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Samoa. In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with her dog and her husband.

Isabella Wilson

Paralegal

Isabella joined Powell Law in October of 2023. She is a graduate of James Madison University where she received a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in Pre-Law. She then went on to complete a Paralegal Studies certificate through James Madison University. In her free time, Isabella likes to read thriller novels, take Pilates classes, and to spend time with her loved ones.

Patricia Cardona

Office Assistant

Patricia joined Powell Law in June of 2023. She herself is an immigrant from El Salvador and is passionate about helping people through the U.S. immigration system. Patricia first learned English through the nonprofit Literacy for Life, later volunteering with the organization as an English teacher. She also volunteers as a greeter and usher at her church. In her free time, Patricia likes to read Victorian novels and spend time with her dog.

Katherine Serrano

Client Success Advocate

Katherine is from El Salvador and joined Powell Law in August 2024. She assists clients in completing their intake forms and document checklists, as well as with Spanish interpretation. Katherine worked in customer service for the past eight years. She is passionate about providing attention and service, meeting objectives, and teamwork. In her free time, she enjoys hiking in nature with her dog and husband.