Thomas Harry Tousley

Thomas Harry Tousley

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 42 years

Immigration Lawyer at Alexandria, VA
Practice Areas: Immigration

600 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

family petitions; adjustment of status, naturalization; asylum; Immigration Court; and other types of immigration litigation (appeals, habeas, mandamus, naturalization denials); family visas

29 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 33 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1992

Associate

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 42 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1983

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Thomas H. Tousley

600 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314

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Thomas Harry Tousley's Reviews

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20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Houda | October 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Thomas Tousley

Thomas Tousley is a very talented lawyer especially when dealing with very complicated situation, he is very professional and knowledgeable. Explained every step of the process. Definitely will recommend him to others.

Posted by Josephine | January 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Deportation

My name is Josephine and I recommend Mr Thomas Tousley to answer 99% of your immigration questions be it deportation. Mr Tousley kept me informed in a very timely manner. He mailed all correspondences to me in Missouri without fail. Very professional, respectful, empathic and knowledgeable immigratio...n lawyer. I had seen his profile on internet prior hiring him. He is a God fearing man. Thank you Mr Tousley.

Posted by Helen | September 16, 2014

Excellet choice

Thomas Tousley is a very talented lawyer especially when dealing with very complicated situation, he was both professional and detail-orientated, letting me know the hurdles through every step of the process. Any queries that I may have had were responded to quickly and promptly. Having someone you ...can trust to navigate through all of the requirements is key.”

Posted by Hassan | May 28, 2014 | Immigration

Great Immigration Lawyer

I can't express how appreciative I am with Thomas Tousley managing my case. I highly recommend Thomas Tousley's services for anyone looking for a an immigration lawyer. Thomas was very knowledgeable and responsive throughout the process. He did a great job, the process was quicker then I thought. He ...always answered my concerns, I would definitely recommend him.

Posted by Kolya | May 28, 2014 | Immigration

Excellent immigration lawyer

Mr Tousley is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer. Having worked in the Immigration Board of Appeals, he understands the inner workings of the system as well as the immigration law. He has been very trustworthy while i have workef with him. I highly recommend Mr Tousley.

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Thomas Harry Tousley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Tuomey

Immigration lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Tousley is very knowledgeable and thorough in immigration law matters. We represented a mutual client, where I represented the client for the criminal case and Mr. Tousley represented the client on his immigration matters. Together, we were able to obtain a favorable outcome for the client, and prevent his deportation. Based on that experience, I have referred other criminal clients of mine to Mr. Tousley for help with their immigration cases."

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Rebecca Wade

Immigration lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know Tom as a colleague and we have some clients in common. Tom's clients speak highly of him and I know he is a well-respected and effective immigration attorney."

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Amy Long

Immigration lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom has many years of experience in immigration law. As another immigration lawyer I have sought his mentoring on several occasions, and he was both able and willing to help without hesitation. I have also referred a number of clients to Tom in the past. It is truly a pleasure to provide this endorsement for him."

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Rebecca Wade

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elizabeth Tuomey

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Riely

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amy Long

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2005

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Thomas H. Tousley

2006 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Elliot & Mayock, LLP

2005 - 2006

Owner, Law Office of Thomas H. Tousley

1996 - 2005

Attorney, Board of Immigration Appeals

1992 - 1996

Attorney, Board of Veterans Appeals

1989 - 1992

Attorney, U.S.Army

1986 - 1989

Soldier, U.S.Army

1985 - 1986

Attorney, Board Of Veterans' Appeals

Associations

2011 - Present

Alexandria Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Lisboa v. Holder (6th Cir. June 25, 2014), 2014 WL 2869204

The court remanded the case to the Board of immigration Appeals.

Matter of Sesay, 25 I&N Dec. 431 (BIA 2011)

The appeal was granted so that Mr. Sesay could apply for adjustment of status

Matter of West, 22 I&N Dec. 1405 (BIA 2000)

The Board of Immigration Appeals determined that West was not subject to mandatory detention because he was released from state custody prior to the expiration of the temporary custody rules.

Waffi v. Loiselle, 527 F.Supp.2d (480 (E.D. Va. 2007)

The federal district court judge granted the petition for habeas corpus because she found that mandatory immigration detention did not apply to Mr. Waffi because ICE detained him over a month after he was released from state custody.

Matter of Blancas-Lara, 23 I&N Dec. 458 (BIA 2002)

The Board of Immigration Appeals determined that the period of time that accrued after Blancas-Lara was admitted on a border crossing card could be counted toward the 7 years required for cancellation of removal.

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Education

1995

American University, Washington College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1983

Indiana University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

American University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Continuing Legal Education

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

2013

Continuing Legal Education Course

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

2012

Continuing Legal Education Course

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

2008

DC AILA Chapter Annual Conference

Litigation Issues, Circuit Court, and BIA

Publications

2011

Alexandria Bar Association Padilla v. Kentucky: The Supreme Court Holds that Defense Counsel Must Inform the Noncitizen Client Whether a Plea Carries a Risk of Deportation

Languages

English

Activity

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