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Licensed in Virginia for 18 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2007
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Drake Immigration Law, PLLC
724 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314
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Posted by Cheryl | August 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The Only One
I was introduced to D.C. Drake in 2011 when I was hired as the Director of Administration for a Healthcare company operating in Maryland and Virginia and the District of Columbia. I had no experience in immigration matters, and specifically H-1B visas. I found not only a highly educated, very exper...
Posted by Konstantin A. | March 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Second experience
Hello everyone, I wanna share with you my second experience with Drake Immigration. USCIS did mistake on my resident permit..... it’s long story but Drake did everything to get this fix and pretty much no charge!!!! All I want to say it’s 1000000 lawyers up there, but it’s hard to find right one, I c...
Posted by Konstantin M. / Oksana I. | January 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent job.
We came in Drake office back in 12/2016 with really bad situation in my case. My I-130 was approve but same time I was on deportation with a supervision. My lawyer was from Chicago IL was keep asking for money but was no progress at all!!! Me and my wife decide to hire Drake. He ask for down paymen...
Posted by Nasir Suhail | May 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The Best Excellent Lawyer
I had no hope from all attorneys I had tried all attorneys in several states and finally come across to Mr drake to handle my complicated case and he said he can do it and he did got me Green Card in 2 years since it was very complicated and had deportation on me I highly recommend him he has al lot...
Posted by Diallo | April 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best Lawyer anyone will wish to have( HONEST,PRECISE,RELIABLE)
I Had a very challenging case. Mr.Drake went beyoung expectations by working long hours to reopen my case while working for someone else's at that time. I happen to locate him and found out he has he own law firm. Which was not a surprise to me. Now I am a Proud US Citizen thanks to D.C.
David Christopher Drake's Lawyer Endorsements
"DC is a great lawyer. I knew him first as my own attorney when I needed help on a personal immigration matter, which he handled for me with ease. Now I know him as a colleague, and watch him serve his other clients with enormous skill. I never hesitate to reach out to him for his thoughts on tricky legal questions."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"DC Drake is a wonderful lawyer. He has an excellent understanding of immigration law and is able to get good results in complicated cases."
"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,"
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Experience
Honors
2013
Volunteer Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2012
Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2014 - 2016
Adjunct Professor, George Mason University School Of Law
2011 - 2013
Attorney, Carliner & Remes, PC
2011 - 2011
Attorney, Immigration Law Group, PC
2007 - 2011
Attorney, Johnson & Associates, PC
2006 - 2006
Intern, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
2006 - 2006
Intern, Immigrant & Refugee Appellate Center
2006 - 2006
Intern, Board of Immigration Appeals
Associations
2016 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)Treasurer
2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationNational Student Outreach Committee
2013 - Present
Alexandria Bar Association
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)Intern Match Coordinator
2005 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association
2015 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)USCIS Liaison
2015 - 2016
AILA DC Chapter DMV Committee
2015 - 2016
AILA DC Litigation Committee
2013 - 2015
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)Chair - ICE Liaison Committee
2012 - 2013
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)Vice-Chair Washington EOIR Committee
2010 - 2012
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)Vice-Chair Washington USCIS Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Education
2007
George Mason University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
University of Kentucky
Masters
1996
Rhodes College
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
CLE for Attorneys
VAWA Abused Spouse Petitions
2014
Catholic Charities CLE
U Visas
2014
Alexandria Bar Association, CLE Committee
Family-Based Immigration Law
2011
Advice from Experienced Practitioners/DC Bar
Immigration Removal Proceedings
Publications
2013
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers