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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
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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 HG | February 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly Recommend
I’m so grateful to have worked with Lindsey as my immigration attorney. She is extremely detail-oriented, thoroughly reviewed my entire file, and was always attentive to every aspect of my case. She provided clear guidance, helpful suggestions, and made a stressful process feel much easier. Lindsey i...
Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Very Pricey
I have her working on my case for a couple of years now. While I admire her empathy and professionalism, I find it very strange and rude that every time I ask her a simple question, she wants me to pay her a ridiculous amount of money for answering it. I understand that if I asked her something that ...
Lindsey Wilkes
Replied last February 25, 2026Hello and thank you for your feedback. We strive to serve all customers with empathy and professionalism. The feedback about requiring payment for questions related to a case that I have been hired for is not one I have received before, so as a paying customer, please email me directly so that I can address your concerns. Most cases are priced on a flat fee basis, and the contract lists what is included. When we must do work outside of the original agreement, then additional charges may apply since that was not contemplated under the original agreement. The pattern you describe above is not one that recognize or that I can place, so please reach out so that we can address this and come to a better understanding about what is included and what is not.
Posted by Mahlet | September 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Marriage-based green card approved!
Lindsey was extremely diligent and paid close attention to every detail at a granular level throughout my marriage-based green card process. She always responded promptly, was approachable, and made me feel comfortable along the way. Thanks to her deep knowledge and professionalism, I successfully re...
Posted by Ian | April 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Asylum/Immigration Attorney
I am very grateful I cannot thank enough Lindsey and Isabel and the team for their exceptional support throughout my immigration process. From the very beginning, they were always available to answer my questions and guide me step by step. My application was successful, and I feel incredibly grate...
Posted by Fesseha | February 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly Skilled and Compassionate—Lindsey Wilkes Made My Asylum Case a Success!
I am deeply grateful to Lindsey Wilkes for her exceptional legal expertise and unwavering support throughout my asylum process. After a challenging five-year journey, Lindsey's meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of every statement and document ensured that nothing was overlooked. Her ...
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."
"Wilkes is an excellent lawyer who treats his clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism. He is an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend him for future services."
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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