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Lindsey Warren Wilkes
About Lindsey
Biography
I am a human rights activist turned attorney.
My firm represents people escaping persecution, victims of crime and violence, families trying to reunite or trying to keep their family together, and we also assist businesses and professionals achieve their immigration goals.
I am compassionate with my clients, but aggressive with the law while seeking innovative solutions and pushing boundaries in order to provide more protection and opportunities for my clients.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Asylum
50%
14 years
Immigration
50%
14 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Maryland for 12 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 13 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Alight Legal PLLC
1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC, 20004
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Posted by PascalM | June 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Asylum
Absolutely the best Attorney I could have for my complicated case
A friend put me in touch with Lindsey around February 2023. Not only was she very responsive to all of the correspondence, she was very methodical and detailed in her work approach. After a series of conversation, we mapped out a plan and she got to work. With an Asylum case that has been pending for...
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great Help
Lindsey has provided me with all the guidance I needed in the process of finishing my paper work. The clarity of her communication and the succinctness of her responses have made my journey seamless and successful. I am grateful that I found such a helpful person to guide me. I very strongly recommen...
Posted by JB | January 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Lindsey has been my Solution !!
Lindsey is an excellent immigration lawyer, very professional and caring. Her ability to understand my issues and to show empathy was incredible. I contacted and she agreed to take my case that's been pending for about 2 years. She worked closely with me to correct and update my application. About 6 ...
Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Lindsey is our hero!
Linsey is our lifesaver, she is the best lawyer. My case was pending for 6 years. When I contact Linsey and told her about my case, she was so supportive and give me a hope to fight for my case and not to give up. During the whole time, she was so responsible, always answering my emails and helping...
Posted by Solomon | November 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Here is the amazing Lawyer
Lindsey has been an amazing lawyer since day one. Her years of expertise and wisdom has made the process very easy and stress free for me and my family. While working with her, she was professional, patient, gave clear direction, and is very down to earth. Lindsey, I cannot thank you enough for all y...
Lindsey Warren Wilkes's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lindsey is an excellent attorney and one of the most compassionate individuals I know. She is full of creative solutions for her clients and dedicated to getting them the best outcome possible. I would hire her for myself if I needed an asylum attorney."
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"I'm pleased to endorse Lindsey. She is a top-notch asylum and immigration lawyer and a zealous advocate for her clients. A highly recommended attorney."
"Ms. Wilkes dedicates her practice to being the voice for the voiceless, speaking truth to power, and making sure that the words at the bottom of the statue of liberty ring as true today as they did when they were written. We need more attorneys in this world like Lindsey Wilkes. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2018
Volunteer of the Year, DC Chapter, Liaison Committee, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2009
Arthur Russell Morgan Human Rights Fellowship, University of Cincinnati College of Law
2009
Carl Wilkens Fellowship, Genocide Intervention Network
Work Experience
2016 - Present
CHAIR, DC Asylum Liaison Committee, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2013 - Present
Managing Partner, Alight Legal (formerly, Kayi & Wilkes PLLC)
2013 - 2018
Pro-bono Attorney, Torture Abolition and Survivor Support Coalition
2012 - 2014
Owner, Wilkes Legal Contracting
2012 - 2012
Law Clerk, Kentucky Department Of Public Advocacy
2011 - 2011
Judicial Law Clerk, Department Of Labor OALJ
2011 - 2011
Limited Practicing Intern, Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati
2011 - 2011
Legal Intern, Schonbrun, DeSimone, Seplow, Harris, Hoffman, & Harrison, LLP
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia
2007 - 2009
Founder, GENed
2005 - 2008
Agent, Tingen's Insurance Agency
Associations
2016 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChairwoman
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Women's Bar Association of the District of ColumbiaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Asylum
Asylum Granted
Education
2018
National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA)
Diploma, Advocacy in Immigration Matters (Trial Skills)
2012
University of Cincinnati College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Columbia College (Columbia, SC)
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Building a Home Away from Home
Trauma-informed care
2016
AILA DC FALL CONFERENCE
Strategies for Winning Asylum Cases
2015
Human Rights: Promotion and Protection Advocates Reflection on their Work`
Immigration
2014
Orientation for arriving Ethiopians
Asylum
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Should a secondary asylum applicant receive a separate notice receipt or she should be just mentioned on main applicant recei ?
01 Jul 2021
Q&A
Asylum case pending but husband leaving
25 Jun 2021
Q&A
What should i do in these situation?
16 Jun 2021