Alan Dobson

Alan Dobson

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 22 years

Immigration Lawyer at Arlington, VA
Practice Areas: Immigration

2300 9th Street South, Suite PH-2, Arlington, VA

About Alan

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

We represent immigration cases for asylum, family cases, work visas, change of status, green cards through marriage, green cards through employment, citizenship, religious worker cases, special immigration cases, and any other immigration case.

21 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 20 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2005

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 22 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2003

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

DC Metro Immigration Law PLLC

2300 9th Street South, Suite PH-2, Arlington, VA, 22204-2345

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Alan Dobson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Barry | October 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A good lawyer and a good person, too

Alan Dobson did a great job for my ESL student. She arrived in the US in May, 2013, at age 23 to join her mother, based on a request as a child of an asylee that originated in 2004, when she was 15. It took so long to get to the US because her government would not let her leave the country. When... she applied for permanent residence status (the green card), the USCIS said that because of her age, she would have to granted asylum on her own. That is when Alan Dobson was hired. He knew exactly what needed to be done, that is, to request asylum, Nunc Pro Tunc. Mr Dobson filed for asylum for my student, represented her at the hearing and helped her refile the request for the green card, all for one very reasonable fixed fee. She was granted asylum and received her green card. Unfortunately for my student, this process took several years, first because of a mistake at the USCIS office in Texas and then the huge backlog of cases in immigration court. Through all this time, Mr. Dobson maintained contact with my student, helped her renew her work permit several times (at no additional charge) and was always professional, courteous and upbeat when she was most discouraged. She could not have had a better attorney or a better person handling her case.

Alan Dobson

Replied last October 31, 2017

It was my pleasure to assist with her complex case. Thank you for allowing us to serve you and your student!

Posted by Amina | October 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best Lawyer anyone could ever ask for!!

He is the reason why I am here in U.S. He went above and beyond, dedicated his evening and weekend to work with my schedule and helped with my case and everything else I needed. I have a green card now and will be a citizen in the next 6 month. I owe him my success and the American dream I am liv...ing now. Kudos to Mr. Dobson!

Posted by Kevin | August 31, 2012

Business client

We have an employee who has needed some help with immigration/visa related issues and we have worked with Alan to make sure that everything is taken care of professionally and on time. He has been very easy to work with and I would recommend him to others.

Posted by Daniel Anenia | February 6, 2012

Alan is an excellent immigration attorney

I am satisfied with the service I got from Alan. I feel at ease talking to him due to his friendly character. He always amazed me with his capability to remember all the details we talked about a couple of days earlier. I scheduled many hours to consult him and I always can drop at his office anytime.... If you are looking for an attorney who gives you all the attention you need and prepare your application in a professional way I recommend you to contact him.

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Alan Dobson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Oscar Barbosa

Immigration lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Dobson, is a very diligent, responsible and trustful attorney. We have collaborated in multiple matters, and he is certainly a go to person for many immigration cases."

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Ryan Brown

Immigration lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Alan has helped our clients with many immigration matters and is a great attorney and resource."

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Kodwo Ewusi

Immigration lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Alan and I have worked together on numerous matters. He is always professional and ethical."

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David Bussolotta

General practice lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Alan is an excellent lawyer and person. I've known Alan since law school and I endorse him."

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Jorge Artieda

Immigration lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. When I worked as a an attorney for the Department of Homeland Security, I always found Mr. Dobson prepared, ethical, and someone who would fight for his clients. It was a pleasure to have worked with him."

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Robert Ridings

Immigration lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Alan on numerous immigration matters and have always been impressed with his knowledge of the law and his commitment to his clients."

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Kodwo Ewusi

Immigration lawyer

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Robert Ridings

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David Bussolotta

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Jorge Artieda

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Sandra Kelsey

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Top Attorney 2019, Arlington Magazine

2014

Best Immigration Law Firms 2014, Silicon India Magazine

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner, DC Metro Immigration Law PLLC

Associations

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions

Approved

Motion to Reopen Student's OPT Stem Extension Approved

Motion Reopened, OPT STEM Extension Approved

Asylum Granted for Ethiopian in Arlington, Virginia Immigration Court

Asylum Granted

I-130 Notice of Intent to Revoke - Approval Reaffirmed

I-130 Approval Reaffirmed

Asylum Granted for Ethiopian in Arlington, Virginia Immigration Court

Asylum Granted

Naturalization with Criminal History

Client Naturalized as U.S. Citizen

F-1 Reinstatement Motion to Reopen I-290B

Reinstatement Approved

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Education

2003

American University, Washington College of Law

Master of Laws

2002

Quinnipiac University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1995

Georgia State University

Bachelor's

Speaking Engagements

2011

University Student Conference

Reinstatement and Motions to Reopen for F-1 Students

Languages

Amharic

Activity

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