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also known as Justin W. Chaney, Justin Chaney
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Justin W. Chaney is a native of Atlanta. Prior to becoming an attorney Mr. Chaney was a Border Patrol Agent on the US-Mexico border in California and Texas.
He was an Adjudications Officer with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) at the New Orleans District Office. While with the INS Mr. Chaney conducted interviews and adjudicated thousands of various petitions and applications.
After graduating from Whittier Law School in 2002, Mr. Chaney’s practice has focused on immigration law and criminal defense for non-citizens.
He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2003 and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL) since 2005.
Mr. Chaney has presented at continuing legal education seminars on the subject of immigration consequences of criminal convictions for the State Bar of Georgia and the Federal Defenders Program. Mr. Chaney is admitted for practice in all courts in the state of Georgia and can represent individuals in all federal and immigration courts nationwide.
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 2003
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260 Peachtree Street, Suite 804, Atlanta, GA, 30303
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Posted by Forward | November 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Good morning Justin. Let me say this to you, I wish I had met you way back before my case became messy. There is a bunch of immigration attorneys out there, and then there is you. You know your stuff and you made a difference to me and my family. I know my case is not quite done yet, but you have mo...
Posted by Brian | August 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I am glad to give a genuine recommendation sharing my wonderful experience withMr Justine Cheney’s work I had been in the US for 16 years , came on a J 1 VISA without the two year rule applicable and basically transitioned to F1 Visa which whose requirements I didn’t live by basically fell out of sta...
Posted by curtis | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Justin was great for my wife and I to work with, as i was transitioning from a difficult visa situation due to a paperwork issue by an educational institution. He takes you through every step, and was with us at our interview. We will be using him again for our removal of restrictions this upco...
Posted by Jason | November 28, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
Justin is a very considerate and helpful attorney. He calmly guided us through an often stressful process. He answers all questions promptly. When we started the application, we were based in Atlanta. However, we moved to another neighboring State when we applied and our interview was scheduled...
Posted by anonymous | September 4, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Justin Chaney is one of the best attorneys out there. He is amazing, honest, honorable, supportive, friendly, smart, and very dependable. Prior to hiring Justin Chaney, I was screwed by a for profit probation company, an unfair system, and a dishonorable Judge. This is not an easy fix. He...
"Great immigration and criminal law attorney. Justin has a superb grasp of immigration law. I've referred many of my clients to him for immigration matters. I am constantly hearing back from these clients about how well Justin is taking care of them. He is tireless in working for his clients and is a genius at finding solutions to the roadblocks in their cases."
"Justin Chaney is my former employer, professional colleague, and personal friend. Pursuant to federal immigration law, there are potential immigration consequences for non-U.S. citizens who are charged with criminal offenses. Accordingly, if a non-U.S. Citizen is facing criminal charges, that person needs a lawyer who is highly knowledgeable and skilled in not only criminal law, but also immigration law. Justin W. Chaney is that lawyer. If you or someone you know is a non-U.S. Citizen who has been charged with a crime, give Justin a call. You'll be glad you did!"
"Justin is an amazing immigration attorney. He is the only immigration attorney I refer my clients to, and he has served every single one very well. He has been able to stop deportations, push through citizenship applications, and help ensure a better life for many people. Every time I refer someone to Jason I know they are going to have an amazing experience."
"I had the pleasure of working with Justin on a Habeas petition. To be candid, I was in over my head. The issue was complex legally and factually, and touched on matters relating to both immigration law and Constitutional law. Justin was reliable, professional, and very sharp throughout. He also proved expert at the lost art of answering the phone and returning messages. He was Virgil guiding me through the Inferno that is our criminal and immigration law. I would jump at the opportunity to team up with Justin in the future, if such opportunity ever presents itself."
"I have represented many clients along with Justin that were charged with criminal offenses that also had immigration issues. Navigating such a case is different than a typical criminal case since even a small misstep can cause the client to be deported. Justin is thorough and extremely creative. He has a knack for figuring out a way to resolve cases in such a way that avoids our client's deportation and helps our client avoid the risk of trial as well. I recommend Justin without hesitation."
"I endorse Justin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Criminal defense lawyer
2023
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2004 - Present
Managing Partner, Law Offices of Justin W. Chaney, LLC
2004 - 2004
Attorney, Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services of Atlanta
2003 - 2003
Attorney, Catholic Legal Services
2012 - Present
Rome Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Atlanta RegionMember
2003 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama chapter)Member
2003 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2004 - 2006
Decatur-DeKalb Bar AssociationMember
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
Review of 2010 Significant Supreme Court, 11th Circuit, And Board of Immigration Appeals Cases Concerning Criminal Issues
2008
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Conviction
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