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James Montana
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Biography
I am an attorney licensed to practice in Washington, D.C., with experience before USCIS, the United States immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, D.C. Superior Court, and have been admitted either pro hac vice or under supervision to the New York Supreme Court and United States Federal Court for the District of Connecticut.
I began my career at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington. My private practice is meant to fulfill the same call to service.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Immigration
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15 years | 1,000 cases
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 14 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2011
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Location
Law Office of James Montana
306 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA, 22046
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Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Atsuko | February 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Outstanding Attorney
James is an outstanding attorney. He has exceeded all expectations with his excellent domain expertise, his highest level of client service, and his through-and-through professionalism. He submitted my application to become a naturalized US citizen within days of our first consultation. The process w...
Posted by Jemila | November 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Mr James Montana: Excellent and has a wealth of knowledge
Mr. James Montana is a very professional and knowledgeable lawyer. He makes himself available to meet with us in person, and even through video chat. He responds quickly to emails with detailed information. He is an honest and reliable person. Working with him has relieved a lot of stress as ...
Posted by Smita Rao Dazzo | May 02, 2016 | Estate Planning
clear, concise and thoughtful advice
I met with Mr. Montana last week to discuss retirement planning. Though I had some idea of what I wanted, I was pretty clueless about the logistics of investing. James walked me through all the different options and gave me straightforward advice about what makes the most sense at this stage of my ca...
James Montana's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known James for over 12 years, and can attest that he is honest, hard-working, and fair in all his dealings. He is also a great immigration lawyer."
"I was opposing counsel on a civil case in federal court where Mr. Montana represented the plaintiff. Mr. Montana did an excellent job litigating the case on behalf of his client, and ultimately, the case terminated in a favorable settlement for his client. Whenever we came to a disagreement throughout the litigation, Mr. Montana was always respectful, reasonable, and effective in advancing his client's interests."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable, patient, trust-worthy."
"I am pleased to endorse my colleague and former co-worker James Montana. James is extremely intelligent and hard working and gives his utmost to each client's case. He has achieved positive results for hundreds of clients and has developed a thriving private practice in a very short amount of time. It was a pleasure working with James and I would recommend him to any prospective client."
"James is a highly experienced immigration attorney with proven results. He is also thorough and thoughtful with his work. His clients are certainly in good hands with James."
"I'm pleased to endorse James. He is a top-notch immigration lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. A highly recommended attorney."
"James is a brilliant attorney and a gifted writer. I am also an attorney, and I have referred family members to him because I trust his dedication and professionalism."
"I have known Mr. Montana for more than 15 years and believe anyone would be lucky to have him as their attorney. Mr. Montana dedicates himself to everything he does and exudes both excellence and integrity."
"James has the highest of standards and it was a pleasure being his co-worker during which I witnessed him successfully represent many clients."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Legal Community Award, District of Columbia Superior Court Hispanic Heritage Committee
2008
Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Principal, Law Office of James Montana PLLC
2011 - 2015
Attorney and Business Manager, Catholic Charities
Associations
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Borromeo Legal Project, Inc.Secretary
2011 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Williams v. Ellerbe et al., 1:16-cv-01714 (D.D.C.)
Case settled
Du et. al v. Pompeo et al., 1:19-cv-00122 (D.D.C.)
Visa adjudicated, action dismissed.
Akpan v. Scialabba, et al.
Complaint dismissed
Karla Rochac Rivas v. Pedro Henriquez Turcios
Full Custody Awarded
Education
2011
Yale Law School
J.D.
2008
Amherst College
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2018
Catholic Charities Training Session
U Visa and VAWA: An Overview for Pro Bono Attorneys
2017
Pro Bono Training
The Violence Against Women Act: An Overview for Attorneys
2016
St. Charles Borromeo Citizenship Class
Citizenship: An Overview
2016
Catholic University Law School Careers
Immigration Law Roundtable
2016
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)
Advanced Affidavits of Support
2015
E.On. Lecture
L Visas for Business
Publications
2020
Arlnow.com
Vice President Biden's Immigration Proposals
2020
2020
2020
2020
Arlnow.com
Could Prince Harry Become a US Citizen?
2020
Arlnow.com
And Then They Came for Kyrgyzstan
2020
Arlnow.com
Our Client Became a US Citizen Today
2020
2020
Arlnow.com
COVID-19's Impact on US Immigration
2020
2020
Arlnow.com
USCIS Seeks a Bailout from Congress
2020
Arlnow.com
The Supreme Court Resuscitates DACA
2019
Arlnow.com
From TPS to Green Card
2019
Arlnow.com
Why Are Immigration Fees Skyrocketing
2018
2018
Arlnow.com
The Law of Asylum: Let's Get Political
2017
Arlnow.com
What is Happening to DACA?
2017
Arlnow.com
Love, Marriage and Immigration
2017
Arlnow.com
Immigration Court is Dystopian
2017
2017
2015
The Law is Your Friend
If I Get Divorced, Am I Getting Deported?
2014
Baltimore Sun
Obama actions leave immigrants excited but nervous
Languages
German
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will I be allowed to give my mother citizenship if I have an expunged misdemeanor?
09 Jul 2020
Q&A
If i want to pursue J.D. degree by converting from H1B to F1 status, can I use my remaining time in H1B after i finish J.D.?
09 Jul 2020
Q&A
Why question 1 part 5 of I 864 is not auto-populated?
13 Jan 2017