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Chat withState: Virginia
Acquired: 2007
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724 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314
19 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Professionalism
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 Gar | April 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Honest, Knowledgeable, Trustworthy, Dependable
I hired DC about 3 years ago and my case was not exactly the most vanilla case ever but even with the challenging complications, DC was phenomenal in guiding me through the process and ultimately getting me my LPR From the get-go, DC never misled me about the difficulties my case would face. But h...
Posted by Sally Ann | March 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
As close to a perfect attorney as anyone could be
We had an odd case, having put off my husband's naturalization for years for a host of reasons. Now, suddenly we felt we needed to do it as quickly as possible. We had a lot going on, but DC Drake kept us focused on the process. He did everything with amazing speed and perfect accuracy. Both my f...
Posted by Gokhan | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Lawyer
I have known and worked with DC Drake over 3 years now and I think he is an excellent immigration lawyer. He listens to his clients and tries to find the most accurate and up to date information. He is very responsible and is easy to reach, via email or phone. He has always returned my calls promptly...
Posted by Alex D | October 26, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Straight forward guy
As a agent who prepare case law different branch of law, I endorse him for being straight forward with his client instead of getting you into a long messy prosecution process just to get your money, as he did on my case.
"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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2013
Volunteer Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2012
Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association
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
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
Petition denied but case reopened by Board of Immigration Appeals on Motion to Reopen
Petition granted
Petition granted
Petition denied but set positive precedent on jurisdiction
Petition Denied in 2-1 Decision
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Masters
1996
Bachelor of Arts
2016
VAWA Abused Spouse Petitions
2014
U Visas
2014
Family-Based Immigration Law
2011
Immigration Removal Proceedings
2013
2011
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