Kamala Warnika Sessoms

Kamala Warnika Sessoms

also known as Kamala W. Sessoms, Kamala Sessoms

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

2801 Buford Highway, Suite 160, Atlanta, GA

About Kamala

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Immigration 40%

We focus on representing clients on all aspects of U. S. Immigration law from personal and individual matters to corporate Immigration needs. Call now

40%
Criminal Defense 20%

We fight for our client’s and we walk you through the criminal process every step of the way. You should never go to court without proper representation. Call Today

20%
DUI and DWI 15%

We handle all misdemeanors including but not limited to driving under the influence, possession of marijuana, driving with no driver’s license and suspended license, battery/assault charges and shoplifting charges. Call our office today

15%
Car Accident 10%

Here For You When You Need Us Most.. A Boutique Law Firm. Visit my website to view our recent posts! For Others, It’s Just Business. For Us, It’s Personal. Call Us today!

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 20 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2005

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Sessoms Law Group, LLC

2801 Buford Highway, Suite 160, Atlanta, GA, 30329

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5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2015 | Immigration

Great Service

Hi, my name is Noemi, I'm 35 years old and reside in Atlanta, GA. Back in 2013 I hired Ms. Sessoms to work my U.S. legalization case. My husband had passed away in 2011 leaving my daughter and I alone. My husband who was a U.S. citizen had looked into applying for my legalization and has started some... of the process but he passed away from Cancer before anything was finalized. Many people had told me I would never be able to receive a status since my husband wasn't alive anymore. When I asked help from Ms. Sessoms she told me I had a great opportunity at receiving a status and that she would do anything possible to help me. She would even seek for me to be able to stay here and not have to go to Mexico for an extended period of time. I'm happy to be able to say that she did everything she had promised she would accomplish. I did end up having to go to Mexico but it was only for 3 weeks but after those weeks I was able to come back legally. Now I can finally work, move around, and provide for my daughter without having to stress or be scared of being penalized or deported for being illegal. I have Ms. Sessoms to thank for all of this. She worked my case with diligence and determination, I am very thankful. I would and have recommended Sessoms & Virguez to anyone I know looking for legalization or immigration help. I can't express enough how thankful I am for all of Ms. Sessoms' help and outstanding work.

Posted by Francisco | June 07, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Satisfied Client

I thought the service was great, everyone was very nice. Very professional, and efficient. I would recommend this attorney, she was able to do everything well for my process and I am very happy. I consulted with 2 or 3 other attorneys and they did not want to take my case because it was very complica...ted. I am honestly very happy with this attorney.

Posted by Angel | March 14, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Angel Corona

i am very glad that she was my lawyer because in my point of view she did an excellent job with my case and i felt like if i had gone somewhere else, the results would have been different. Meaning that out of the 5 charges that i had, she managed to drop 4 of them leaving me with one charge to focus ...with.

Posted by Sophy | April 26, 2012 | Immigration

A Great Firm

Hello, my name is Sophy [removed by Avvo staff]. I was detained by ICE in November 2011 on a drug charge and was recently release. I won my case by filing Cancellaion of Removal. I was facing deportation at the time until I hired Attorney Sessoms. She advised me that I had a good chance of winning my... case. She was very honest and sincere. I would recommend Attorney Sessoms to anyone who is going through Immigration. I hired her while I was still in the custody of Cobb County. I wanted her to get an early start on my case before I was transferred to ICE. She informed me on everything I needed to know about fighting my case and Immigration Laws. By the time I was at ICE she already filed a motion for a bond hearing. Even though it was denied due to my charges, Attorney Sessoms was already on it. She worked with my family while I was in ICE custody to make sure all the proper paperwork was filed and finalize. Her support team are very great at what they do. Her investigator is very helpful and go out of the way to make things right for their clients. Upon my trial, Attorney Sessoms and her investigator made the trip down to Ocilla Ga. to prep me. She made me feel very comfortable and confident in winning our case. She's always well prepared inside the courtroom and the Judge always seem to like her also, which is a plus. Once again I would recommend her to anyone who is fighting an Immigration Case. For those who has financial hardship like myself I was able to work out a payment plan with the firm. I will not hesitate to use her again.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2012 | Immigration

Theodros Asrat

I was told about Kamala while I was being detiained by Ice. I was a point where I was ready to give up on my case and ready to be deported back to my country. I had already hired an attorney and he advised there was nothing further to be done with my case and that I should sign my deportation. I h...ad by brother call Kamala and speak with her about my case. What i liked about her was that she was brutally honest about my chances of winning my case. She advised me unless I had my criminal charge lowered to something much simpler or better yet dismissed the Judge would have me ordered deported and banned for life for the US. With her advise I hired a criminal attorney to reopen my case. They worked on my case together and with some luck my criminal case was reopened and dismissed based on some technicality defect in the plea bargain. This dismissal in my criminal case happened on a thursday and I was supposed to be in immigration hearing the following wednesday. Kamala and her team of private investigators and assistants worked around the clock in order the get everything ready in time for my court date. She called my brother on a saturday afternoon from her home, to ask him some questions about my criminal history. She worked on my case during that weekened and turned in the motion to terminate the immigration proceeding and the motion of the dismissal of my criminal charge. That wednesday morning I had court at 10:30 AM her office in Atlanta, GA was nearly 3 hours away. She came down in person to represent me and delivered her motion to terminate. It was such an impress presentation by Kamala after she was done the Judge went off the record to say " That was the best motion to terminate that I have ever heard." It was such a good presentation the government had nothing to say but only asked for sometime to review the motion and speak with her superiors. The judge stated she will allow the government a week to review the case do to the fact that the motion was submitted and recieved so close to the court date. I was trilled that I would be released the following week and Kamala was too. Later that day while i was in my unit in the detention center they tell me to pack my thing that I was leaving. I was confused because I was told that I would be going to court the following wednesday. Apparently later that afternoon the government decided that they reviewed my case and that they would accept the motion to terminate. I was released the same day I went to court, I was so excited and surprised. The only issue was that I was in Lumpkin, GA and I live in Cedar Rapids, IA. Kamala spoke with my brother advised him of my release and made arrangements to have her private investigator pick me up and drive me to Atlanta where they took me to a hotel and the next day drove me to the Airport. I honestly could not have asked for better counsel then Kamala Sessoms and her firm. She went above and beyond and I'm very thankful that I was able to have her represent me and win my case. If your looking for an attorney who is honest and hardworking Kamala Sessoms and her team are the best.

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Kamala Warnika Sessoms's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jorge Virguez

Immigration lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the privilege of learning from Ms. Sessoms while in law school. She goes above and beyond for each client. Great attorney."

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Michael Urbina-Pabon

Immigration lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Luis Virguez

Immigration lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kamala Sessoms is one of the best attorneys I have had the pleasure to work with in all my years. As her law partner for the last 4 years, I have had the privilege of seeing her advocate and represent her clients to the fullest extent of the law. I highly recommend Ms. Sessoms."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kamala. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jorge Virguez

Immigration lawyer

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Luis Virguez

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Managing Partner, Sessoms Law Group, LLC

2010 - 2019

Public Defender, Office Of Public Defender, Criminal Appeals Division

2009 - 2016

Managing Partner, Sessoms & Virguez LLC

Associations

2014 - Present

Gate City Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama chapter)

Board Member

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2005 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2006 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama chapter)

Chairman

Education

2005

Michigan State University

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Oberlin College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Family Immigration Law CLE

Issues in Family Immigration Law

Languages

English

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