Practice areas
Removal proceedings, appellate practice, family and employment-based immigrant petitions, non-immigrant visas, detention, naturalization
15 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
Drake Immigration Law, PLLC
724 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA, 22314
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2007 | 03/29/2021 |
| Legal answers | 3 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Award | American Immigration Lawyers Association | 2013 |
| Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award | American Immigration Lawyers Association | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adjunct Professor | George Mason University School Of Law | 2014 - 2016 |
| Attorney | Carliner & Remes, PC | 2011 - 2013 |
| Attorney | Immigration Law Group, PC | 2011 - 2011 |
| Attorney | Johnson & Associates, PC | 2007 - 2011 |
| Intern | U.S. Department of Homeland Security | 2006 - 2006 |
| Intern | Immigrant & Refugee Appellate Center | 2006 - 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| Intern | Board of Immigration Appeals | 2006 - 2006 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter) | Treasurer | 2016 - Present |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association | National Student Outreach Committee | 2014 - Present |
| Alexandria Bar Association | N/A | 2013 - Present |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter) | Intern Match Coordinator | 2011 - Present |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association | N/A | 2005 - Present |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter) | USCIS Liaison | 2015 - 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| AILA DC Chapter DMV Committee | N/A | 2015 - 2016 |
| AILA DC Litigation Committee | N/A | 2015 - 2016 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter) | Chair - ICE Liaison Committee | 2013 - 2015 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter) | Vice-Chair Washington EOIR Committee | 2012 - 2013 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter) | Vice-Chair Washington USCIS Committee | 2010 - 2012 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) | Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions | 2013 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association | Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions | 2011 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2007 |
| University of Kentucky | Masters | 1998 |
| Rhodes College | Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CLE for Attorneys | VAWA Abused Spouse Petitions | 2016 |
| Catholic Charities CLE | U Visas | 2014 |
| Alexandria Bar Association, CLE Committee | Family-Based Immigration Law | 2014 |
| Advice from Experienced Practitioners/DC Bar | Immigration Removal Proceedings | 2011 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Majid v. Holder (4th Cir. 2009)(unpublished) | Petition denied but case reopened by Board of Immigration Appeals on Motion to Reopen |
| Shogunle v. Holder (4th. Cir. 2009) (unpublished) | Petition granted |
| Kueviakoe v. Att'y Gen., 567 F.3d 1301 (11th Cir. 2009) | Petition granted |
| Midi v. Holder, 566 F.3d. 132 (4th Cir. 2009) | Petition denied but set positive precedent on jurisdiction |
| Ogundipe v. Mukasey, 541 F.3d 257 (4th. Cir. 2008) | Petition Denied in 2-1 Decision |
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Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I'm pleased to endorse David. He is a top-notch immigration attorney and zealous advocate for his clients. Highly respected in the legal community.
Ian Cronogue, Immigration Attorney on May 30, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I've known DC Drake for several years and he is the first attorney I call with an immigration related question. He 's knowledgeable and articulate regarding the state of immigration law and has skillfully handled every matter that I have referred to him. I fully endorse this lawyer.
Eileen Blessinger, Immigration Attorney on Nov 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Drake is an excellent immigration attorney. I previously attended an introductory immigration course taught by Mr. Drake and have consulted with him on several cases. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. I definitely recommend his services.
Mariam Masumi, Immigration Attorney on Feb 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
DC Drake is an excellent attorney who is highly knowledgeable and dedicated to helping his clients achieve the best results. He not only has wonderful skills as an attorney, but truly cares about the people he works with. I believe he is a strong advocate and I would highly recommend him.
Lynn Garfinkel, Immigration Attorney on May 30, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
After working with DC Drake for two years, I can easily confirm that he is an excellent lawyer. He is diligent, creative, and skillful. I unreservedly recommend him as an immigration attorney.
Rachel Ullman, Immigration Attorney on Aug 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
DC Drake is a wonderful lawyer. He has an excellent understanding of immigration law and is able to get good results in complicated cases.
S. Miller, Immigration Attorney on Aug 6, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
D.C. Drake is without question an excellent attorney - knowledgeable, creative, and highly ethical. He is the "gold" standard in his field. I have personally worked with Mr. Drake on numerous immigration cases and can attest to his absolute devotion to his client and his experience with difficult case. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone facing problems with U.S. Immigration law,