Richmond, Virginia Immigration Lawyers

Benjamin Williams
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(804) 477-1720 1801 Bayberry Ct
Ste 203
 Richmond, VA 23226
Richmond, VA Immigration Law Attorney with 4 years experience
Immigration, Civil Rights and Personal Injury
University of Richmond School of Law
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I am a Richmond, Virginia immigration attorney and a founding partner of the law firm Tingen & Williams.

I have experience in all types of immigration matters, ranging from family and employment-based immigration to deportation defense. I also assist clients with traffic cases, civil rights issues, and other similar legal matters.
Jacob N Tingen
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(804) 477-1720 1801 Bayberry Court
Suite 203
 Richmond, VA 23226
Richmond, VA Immigration Law Attorney with 6 years experience
Immigration, Business, IP and Trademarks
University of Richmond School of Law
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I graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law and was accepted to the Virginia Bar in 2012. Less than 30 days after being admitted to the bar, I launched my own legal practice. What began in my home office has quickly grown to a practice with multiple attorneys and staff serving literally thousands of clients both in the Commonwealth of Virginia and throughout the world.

Immigration is the largest area of practice at my firm, and I have personally handled more than one thousand immigration matters ranging from family-based green cards, DACA, and deportation defense to business immigration matters...
Trent Powell
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(804) 477-1720 1801 Bayberry Court
Suite 203
 Richmond, VA 23226
Richmond, VA Immigration Law Lawyer with 6 years experience
Immigration and Estate Planning
University of Richmond School of Law
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I am an immigration attorney in Richmond, Virginia and a partner at the firm Tingen & Williams. I've lived in Richmond since moving here in the fifth grade, and I'm devoted to helping my local community with all of their legal problems.

I graduated from James Madison University in 2007 and received my J.D. from the University of Richmond school of law in 2010.

I primarily work on immigration and naturalization cases, but I also have experience in wills, estates, and other forms of contract law.
Jennifer Quezada Castillo
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(804) 477-1720 1801 Bayberry Ct.
Suite 203
 Richmond, VA 23226
Richmond, VA Immigration Law Lawyer
Immigration, Cannabis Law, Criminal and Traffic Tickets
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
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Originally from the Dominican Republic, I moved to the United States with the goal of becoming an attorney. As an immigrant myself, I have first-hand knowledge of the intricacies of U.S. immigration law.

After moving to the United States, I attended Valencia Community College, and subsequently attended the University of Central Florida to obtain my bachelor's degree in legal studies. After graduation, I relocated to Virginia where I attended law school at William and Mary. While in law school, I worked for various public defender offices, which helped confirm my passion for criminal defense and its intersection with immigration law.

I currently...
Nash Fayad
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Richmond, VA Immigration Law Attorney
(804) 249-4747 8501 Mayland Dr.
Suite 101
 Richmond, VA 23294
Immigration
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Nash Joseph Fayad
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Richmond, VA Immigration Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(804) 249-4747 7204 Glen Forest Dr
 Richmond, VA 23226
Immigration, Business, Divorce and Family
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Adela Parvaiz
Richmond, VA Immigration Law Attorney
(804) 344-3411 901 East Byrd Street
#1700
 Richmond, VA 23219
Immigration and Employment
Punjab Law College
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Christine Mehfoud
Richmond, Virginia Immigration Law Lawyer
(804) 775-7423 One James Center
 Richmond, VIRGINIA 23219
Immigration, Administrative, Business and Criminal
University of Richmond School of Law
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Jacquelyn Stone
Richmond, Virginia Immigration Law Attorney
(804) 775-1046 One James Center
 Richmond, VIRGINIA 23219
Immigration, Administrative and Business
Harvard Law School
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Jeanne Carroll Montross
Richmond, VA Immigration Law Lawyer
(804) 212-2860 321 West Franklin Street
 Richmond, VA 23220
Immigration, Business, Employment and International
School of Law
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Carl Randall Stone
Richmond, VA Immigration Law Attorney
(804) 304-8530 1011 E Main St
 Richmond, VA 23219
Immigration, Criminal and Personal Injury
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Abraham Del Rio III
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Glen Allen, VA Immigration Law Lawyer with 6 years experience
(804) 299-8612 10132 W. Broad St.
 Glen Allen, VA 23060
Free ConsultationImmigration, Cannabis Law, Criminal and DUI
Regent University School of Law
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As a TOP 40 UNDER 40 lawyer by National Trial Lawyers, Abraham has represented clients in a wide variety of criminal matters from DUI/DWIs, drugs, white collar, and computer crimes throughout Virginia and the federal U.S. District Court for the Eastern District.

As former Virginia magistrate, Abraham Del Rio III has protected 4th Amendment rights while conducting hundreds of hearings involving arrest warrants, search warrants, and bail determinations and uses this experience to get the best results for his clients.

Abraham is a certified criminal defense attorney by the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission for both felonies and misdemeanors.
Miguel Palmeiro
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Arlington, VA Immigration Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(703) 522-2427 3300 Fairfax Dr
Suite 222
 Arlington, VA 22201
Free ConsultationImmigration, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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Mr. Miguel Palmeiro is a Plaintiffs Trial attorney in DC and Maryland. He has recently been selected as a Top Personal Injury Lawyer under 40. He manages a firm that takes pride in working closely with clients like you to help you get the personalized justice they deserve. The son of immigrants, Mr. Palmeiro grew up in the DC Metro area. In 2006, He entered law school as a Leadership Scholar and became involved in trial advocacy classes and civil litigation as a member of Maryland's National Trial Team. Upon graduation in 2009 Mr. Palmeiro began litigating personal...
Sean R Hanover
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Fairfax, VA Immigration Law Lawyer
(800) 579-9864 2751 Prosperity Ave.
Suite 150
 Fairfax, VA 22031
Immigration, Business, Employment and Family
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Attorney Hanover has been working in the legal arena since graduating with double Master Degrees in Employment Law (HR) and Union Law (Industrial Relations) in 1996. He obtained his JD from the University of the District of Columbia in 2008 and maintains a vibrant practice focusing on immigration, bankruptcy, criminal defense, and business law. In a twist he never saw coming, Mr. Hanover has become accomplished at defending gang members and individuals convicted of drug offenses in immigration court. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Hanover also owns an IT consulting company, HHC, Inc. based in Fairfax, VA. This company...
Federico B. Serrano
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Falls Church, VA Immigration Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(703) 379-5303 5697 Columbia Pike, Suite 201
 Falls Church, VA 22041
Immigration
Regent University School of Law
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The Law Office of Federico Serrano is a results oriented law firm committed to providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to complex immigration matters. In guiding employers and individuals through the maze of immigration laws, we make it a priority to secure all immigration benefits available to our clients. We represent companies and individuals in filing employment and family-based immigrant petitions, applying for U.S. citizenship, and obtaining nonimmigrant visas for professionals, individuals, and religious workers. We also represent individuals in securing diverse forms of relief from deportation proceedings based on an overstay or as the consequence of a criminal conviction. For several years...
Wojtek P Wilczynski
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Fairfax, VA Immigration Law Attorney
(571) 418-1985 10627 Jones Street, Suite 201-B
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Free ConsultationImmigration, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Temple University
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I am a sole practitioner dedicated to serving my clients by providing excellent legal representation with flexible payment options. I believe everyone deserves to have legal counsel, and for that reason, I am willing to work with clients who may require alternative payment options and who cannot afford the typical attorney fees.
Adriana F. Estevez
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Woodbridge, VA Immigration Law Lawyer with 5 years experience
(703) 354-3393 12872 Harbor Drive
 Woodbridge, VA 22192
Free ConsultationImmigration, Divorce and Family
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
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Adriana was born and raised in New York, and attended both college and law school in Washington, D.C. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs, Philosophy, and Political Science from The George Washington University in 2009, and her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 2013.

Throughout law school, Adriana worked for various nonprofit organizations in Virginia and Washington, D.C., focusing on immigration issues related to domestic violence victims, victims of crime, children, and family matters.

Upon graduation, Adriana moved to Virginia where she earned her license to...
Matthew Joseph Yao
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Fairfax, VA Immigration Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
(703) 828-5299 10615 Judicial Drive, Suite 102
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Free ConsultationImmigration, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
University of Virginia School of Law
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I am located in Fairfax, Virginia and serve the Northern Virginia area. My practice focuses primarily on Juvenile and Family Law, Immigration Law, and Elder Law.
Nancy Vizer
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Falls Church, VA Immigration Law Attorney
6269 Leesburg Pike #101
 Falls Church, VA 22044
Immigration
George Mason University School of Law
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Nancy M. Vizer founded her law firm in 2001 in Chicago, IL, to provide an outlet for immigration clients to receive personalized service. The firm almost always charges a flat fee, so that clients can know exactly what to expect. Ms. Vizer works directly with each of her clients, rather than delegating work to a team that the client may never meet. The staff remains fully familiar with each of Ms. Vizer's immigration cases, and is able to answer questions when Ms. Vizer is occupied with other matters, but clients always have access to Ms. Vizer for their substantive concerns.
Ismail T. Shahtakhtinski
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Fairfax, VA Immigration Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(703) 527-1779 3930 Walnut Street
Suite 200
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Immigration, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Loyola University New Orleans
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Attorney Ismail T. Shahtakhtinski is the founder and principal of I.S. Law Firm, PLLC.

He focuses his practice primarily in the areas of immigration law, personal injury and business law. Prior to founding his firm, Attorney Shahtakhtinski worked with other firms on major civil matters and worked as of counsel for a New Orleans based law firm. Mr. Shahtakhtinski has developed experience in a broad range of civil matters including personal injury, insurance coverage, as well as immigration law and commercial litigation. In the past, Mr. Shahtakhtinski represented number of Washington, DC area businesses, international corporations, foreign governments, and individuals in...
Jennifer Lynn Cervantes
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Fredericksburg, VA Immigration Law Attorney with 6 years experience
(540) 684-6621 4520 Plank Rd., Suite 102
 Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Immigration, Business and Construction
Liberty University School of Law
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Vivyane Kima
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Virginia Beach, VA Immigration Law Lawyer with 32 years experience
(757) 803-1190 One Columbus Center
Suite 600
 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Immigration, Business and Real Estate
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Understandably, Ms. Kima has a passion for Immigration Law. She is motivated by the desire to help keep families together. She also has a strong desire to build an institution that can effectively guide and support American and African businesses to trade and invest in each other's markets on the basis of mutual respect and benefits. Service is her business. Ms. Kima believes in providing the highest level of service for her clients. She believes that good service makes all the difference to a successful business. She is always ready to go the extra mile to assist and satisfy...
Mr. Kia Brian Kondori
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Fairfax, VA Immigration Law Attorney with 4 years experience
(703) 385-2080 4085 Chain Bridge Road
Suite 401
 Fairfax, VA 22030
Free ConsultationImmigration, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
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After passing the Virginia State Bar in 2014, Mr. Kondori became an associate attorney at Pikrallidas & Associates, involved with all types of cases, ranging from personal injury, divorce and family law, contract review & consulting, the ever changing immigration field, as well as civil and traffic matters. Kia aims to continue representing his clients to the best of his abilities as one of the founding attorney's at Kondori, Moorad & Niesen. Mr. Kondori is a homegrown Virginia talent, born and raised in Northern Virginia. He graduated from George Mason University with a B.A. in Government...
Paul James Tortora Jr.
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McLean, VA Immigration Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
8300 Greensboro Drive
Suite 800
 McLean, VA 22102
Free ConsultationImmigration
Syracuse University College of Law
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Paul is the owner and founder of The Law Office of Paul Tortora PLLC. He is an experienced immigration law practitioner with a reputation as a trusted counselor, advisor, and advocate. His client-centered practice is focused on building trust and maintaining relationships. Paul provides a unique perspective to legal representation. His modern and innovative approach to the practice of law has helped families, individuals, and businesses across the region achieve their goals. Paul understands the distinctive challenges faced by individuals and businesses trying to operate in an increasingly international world while complying with the complex and ever changing...
Juan V. Cervantes
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Fredericksburg, VA Immigration Law Lawyer with 3 years experience
(540) 684-6621 4520 Plank Rd., Suite 102
 Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Immigration and Business
Liberty University School of Law
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Steven Krieger
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Arlington, VA Immigration Law Attorney with 7 years experience
(703) 831-7707 2200 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 102
 Arlington, VA 22201
Free ConsultationImmigration, Consumer, Family and Landlord Tenant
UCLA School of Law
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We understand that finding the right attorney is critical and would welcome the opportunity to assess your situation, answer your questions, and explain our ability to help -- even if that means helping you find an attorney with more expertise related to your legal matter. We believe that everyone should have access to legal counsel. We specialize in Residential Zoning, Consumer Protection Law, H-1B visa wage disputes, and Guardianship matters, but would be delighted to speak with you about any legal matter. Each legal matter is unique and requires an individualized approach, specialized expertise, and an ability to adapt to external...
Maribel LaFontaine
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Arlington, VA Immigration Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(703) 522-2602 4601 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 1200
 Arlington, VA 22203
Free ConsultationImmigration and Family
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
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Tatiana Mendez Ilchyshyn
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Virginia Beach, VA Immigration Law Attorney
(757) 289-2499 505 S. Independence Blvd
Suite 103
 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Immigration, Criminal and Family
Regent University School of Law
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Tatiana Mendez is an attorney in Virginia whose practice focuses primarily on immigration, family, criminal, and traffic cases. Mendez began her legal career as an intern for the Federal Public Defender's Office in Norfolk where she assisted in the defense of a variety of clients and conducted interviews in Spanish. Since then she has practiced law all over Hampton Roads and gained experience in a wide variety of cases. In addition to her legal experience, Ms. Mendez is fluent in Spanish and earned a top score on the International Fluency Exam for Spanish Translators.
Jennifer S. Varughese
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McLean, VA Immigration Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(703) 485-3535 8200 Greensboro Drive
Suite 820
 McLean, VA 22102
Immigration
Regent University School of Law
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Pedram Baghani
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Vienna, VA Immigration Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(703) 847-3670 8000 Towers Crescent Dr
13th Floor
 Vienna, VA 22182
Immigration, Business and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Syed Wali Raheen
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Chantilly, VA Immigration Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(703) 544-0050 4229 Lafayette Center Dr
Suite 1300
 Chantilly, VA 20151
Immigration, Business, Family and Personal Injury
Fordham University School of Law and New York Law School
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After completing his undergrad with honors at the University of Toronto in Canada, Mr. Raheen moved to New York and attained his Juris Doctorate Law Degree (J.D.) and Master of Laws Degree (LL.M.) at the New York Law School and Fordham University School of Law, respectively. Following his post-doctorate graduation, Mr. Raheen worked with the prestigious NY law firm of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, where he gained and reflected their successful motto of attention to detail in high quality work product. Mr. Raheen and his family moved closer to family in the DC...
S. Alexander Miller
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(202) 810-3005 1100 N Glebe Rd
Suite 1010
 Arlington, VA 22201
Arlington, VA Immigration Law Attorney with 10 years experience
Immigration
George Mason University School of Law
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S. Alexander Miller is a 2009 graduate of George Mason University School of Law, and a 2005 graduate of Elon University in North Carolina where he was a member of the Psi Chi, Alpha Kapa Delta and Pi Gamma Mu Honor Societies. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Virginia, the U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the Eastern District of Virginia Bankruptcy Court. He has practiced in the fields of bankruptcy and immigration, specializing in family-based immigration, removal defense, and non-immigrant employment visas. He is a member of the Virginia Bar Association,...
Robert C. Neeley Jr.
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Virginia Beach, VA Immigration Law Attorney with 22 years experience
(757) 626-0074 184 BUSINESS PARK DR
 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Free ConsultationImmigration, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Personal Injury
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Ofelia Lee Calderon
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Fairfax, VA Immigration Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(703) 560-3500 2751 Prosperity Avenue
Suite 500
 Fairfax, VA 22031
Immigration and International
University of San Francisco School of Law
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Ofelia L. Calderón is a founding partner at Calderón Seguin PLC. In addition to maintaining a diverse practice which includes family, naturalization, business, and asylum, Ofelia concentrates on federal matters and removal cases. Outside her practice, Ofelia is a fervent advocate for the immigration community and has frequently taken her support and knowledge to various community forums. S
Sudeb Basu
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Reston, VA Immigration Law Lawyer
(571) 572-2278 11890 Sunrise Valley Drive
 Reston, VA 20191
Immigration, Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
The Catholic University of America
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As your lawyer, your case gets my best effort from up-front intake through analysis and investigation. If you want to take your matter to trial, I will represent you before the judge or jury. My experience as a former computer applications developer can be useful in the evaluation of any electronic evidence in your case, such as information stored on smartphones, hard drives or disks, or the cloud.
Amien Kacou
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Alexandria, VA Immigration Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(571) 482-3002 1940 Duke Street
Suite 200
 Alexandria, VA 22314
Immigration
Florida Coastal School of Law
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Robert Katz
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Vienna, VA Immigration Law Lawyer with 45 years experience
(800) 713-7207 8300 Boone Blvd
Suite 500
 Vienna, VA 22182
Free ConsultationImmigration, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
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Robert Katz is one of the leading personal injury attorneys in the nation. For three decades, he has built one of the most successful personal injury practices. His practice employs six attorneys with approximately one hundred years combined experience as well as ten paralegals. He has obtained in excess of two hundred million dollars in compensation for his clients. He enjoys the highest peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Katz prides himself in having developed the loyalty of many immigrant groups including the Asian, Spanish, African, Middle-Eastern, and many other populations that reside in the Mid-Atlantic region. Mr. Katz is currently a...
Gary D. Godman
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Stafford, VA Immigration Law Attorney with 5 years experience
(540) 657-0111 1303 Courthouse Road
 Stafford, VA 22554
Immigration, Family and Traffic Tickets
College of William and Mary
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Mark Monaco
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Arlington, VA Immigration Law Lawyer with 32 years experience
(703) 575-8488 5555 Columbia Pike
 Arlington, VA 22204
Immigration
Fordham University School of Law
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Tonya Gibbs
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Fredericksburg, VA Immigration Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(540) 479-1966 705 Westwood Office Park
 Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Immigration, Business, Estate Planning and Family
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
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The Law Office of Tonya N. Gibbs, PLC (TNG Legal), has been happily serving the Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Culpeper areas since 2012. My law firm was built on a passion for helping people and the desire to provide quality legal representation you can trust, by providing attentive, quality service, and representation with a personal touch. This firm is committed to providing you and your legal issues the personal attention and quality representation you deserve. Let me help you navigate through the complexities of the legal system.
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement are components of the Department of Homeland Security and handle the processing, enforcement, and adjudication of U.S. immigration matters. U.S. immigration laws treat persons as either citizens or aliens. The law classifies aliens according to immigration status, with each group afforded different rights and obligations, such as the right to reside in the United States, the right to sponsor relatives, and the right to work in the United States. Aliens may be lawful permanent residents (i.e., green card holders), immigrant visa holders, temporary lawful visitors, or undocumented persons.

Immigration lawyers represent persons seeking visas or green cards, which allow them to enter or remain in the United States. Two common types of visas are employment-based visas and family-based visas. Employment-based visas grant a non-U.S. citizen the right to work in the United States. Spouses and children may sometimes accompany employment-based immigrants. Family-based visas confer lawful permanent resident status to a foreign national based on an immediate relationship to a U.S. citizen.

Immigration attorneys also handle deportation/removal, naturalization (citizenship) and asylum matters. Because immigration proceedings are often complex, an immigration attorney is invaluable to those dealing with immigration issues.

Deportation/removal: The formal removal of an alien from the United States when the alien has been found removable for violating the immigration laws. Removal (formerly called deportation) is ordered by an immigration judge without any punishment being imposed or contemplated.

Lawful permanent resident: Any person not a citizen of the United States who is residing in the U.S. under legally recognized and lawfully recorded permanent residence as an immigrant.

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