James Algernon Roberts

James Algernon Roberts

4.5
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 32 years

Asylum Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Asylum, Litigation, Appeals, Immigration

9401 Lee Hwy, #304, Fairfax, VA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Asylum 60%

Our office has over 25 years of experience applying for asylum from trauma and persecution that clients have experienced in their home countries based on their political/religious beliefs, nationality, race, FGM, membership in a particular group...

32 years

60%
Litigation 20%

Often, cases locked in administrative processing could remain pending for months, if not years. I have experience in forcing resolution through litigation in the US. District court, often through mandamus filings.

32 years

20%
Appeals 10%

Hearing that your immigration application was refused is devastating news. I am experienced in reviewing the reasons for denial, determining the best course of action and probability of success, and if warranted, I can assist you through an appeal.

32 years

10%
Immigration 10%

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32 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 32 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1993

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Location

Law Offices of Lames Roberts

9401 Lee Hwy, #304, Fairfax, VA, 22031

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James Algernon Roberts's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Best Immigration Lawyer

I applied for asylum through this office way back in 2017. In the intervening years, they helped me get and renew my EAD as I await the asylum interview. They are a friendly bunch of people. Always lovely, welcoming. I have access to the lawyers anytime, and they patiently respond and answer my qu...estions. This year, I was called for an interview. I was taken through the process and coached very well to ensure I was prepared. I was nervous but my counsel who accompanied me to the interview kept reassuring me that all would be fine as my case is water tight. And I am happy to report I was granted asylum! Thanks to them for the well-organized and thorough preparations.

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Outstanding service and knowledgeable lawyers

Forever Grateful to James Algernon Roberts and His Incredible Team We are so thankful to James Algernon Roberts and his entire law firm for their outstanding support with our asylum case. From the very beginning, we felt heard, supported, and in truly capable hands. The professionalism, care, and ...dedication shown by the entire team made a stressful process feel manageable and, ultimately, successful. A very special thank you to Patti, who guided us through every step of the case with such kindness, patience, and expertise. She was always there to answer our questions and made sure we understood everything along the way. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better. Thanks to this amazing team, our case was successful, and our whole family is deeply grateful. We will always remember what you did for us, and we wholeheartedly recommend this law firm to anyone in need of immigration support. You changed our lives. Thank you again to Patti and everyone at the firm. — The Abu Shanab Family

Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney

A compliment

Mr James Roberts is a great lawyer, being an expert he takes on the task methodically. Here are the important points: 1- listening 2 - Orientation 3- Preparation towards the objective. Thank you

Posted by Francis | August 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

My asylum application success story with James Algernon Roberts Asylum, Litigation, Appeals Fairfax, VA Licensed in VA

He was there for me throughout the entire process of application. His advice to expedite my case, keeping me informed and updated on the progress. On the day of the interview, his intervention was the greatest asset that made me confident. He is the awesome am blessed to have him by my side as my law...yer.

Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

My Asylum case has been approved!!

Mr. James Roberts has been there with me through the whole journey. He was very honest and clear about all the options I had and gave me all the pros and cons and explained all the possible outcomes. He trained me well for my case and was very thorough in his assessment. If you are looking for an exp...erienced attorney who’s honest I would definitely recommend him!!

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Moona Ali

Immigration lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James Roberts is an excellent immigration lawyer. I often refer asylum and deportation cases to him. People I have referred to him have been very happy."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Associations

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1993

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

James Madison University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Arabic

Swahili

Russian

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