Lyon David Jemison

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Lyon David Jemison

4.8
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Richmond Hill, GA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

185 Richard Davis Drive, Richmond Hill, GA

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About Lyon

Biography

Welcome to the page of the most experienced immigration attorney in Bryan County!

Need a divorce, emergency hearing, or modification of child support and/or custody?

Specializing in immigration tactics, family-based and business-based visas.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 70%

I have been assisting Chinese, Koreans, Japanese, Hispanics, South Americans, Russians, Latvians, Ukrainians, Germans, Ethiopians, Africans, Vietnamese, and many others, with their visa/immigration needs since 2003. I have strong experience with immigrant and non-immigrant visas, visa waivers, VAWA, NAFTA-based visas, F1 student visas, naturalization, and the immigration consequences of criminal conduct, (specifically the issues arising with crimes of violence and moral turpitude.).

24 years | 10,000 cases

70%
Criminal Defense 20%

I am a former Public Defender and Solicitor. I provide efficient and effective criminal defense legal services to my clients. Just ask my clients.

16 years | 10,500 cases

20%
Divorce and Separation 10%

My practice involves uncontested divorces and legitimation. I help spouses achieve optimal results with minimal negative impact. This saves parties significant money and time.

16 years | 500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 15 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2010

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Jemison Firm

185 Richard Davis Drive, Richmond Hill, GA, 31324

jemisonlaw.com/

Lyon David Jemison's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ben | September 10, 2013 | Immigration

Lyon to the Rescue!!!

The following is a brief account of our pursuit of a Green Card for my wife which would eventually lead us to Lyon Jamison. Let me first say, that being separated from my wife and 4 year old daughter was not an option. Should there be no other choice, we would all move to her country together. A s...mall country with high unemployment and very few opportunities for me to support my family. After several years with our first "well known" attorney filing motions and appeals and losing each time, we realized we were in trouble. He told us that our case had serious obstacles that were "cast in stone" and could not be overcome and we would have to file appeals on different issues. He was right in that respect as others were being deported for less serious obstacles. We couldn't give up so we decided to find another Attorney. We met with Mr. Jemison who quickly earned our confidence as his honesty, enthusiasm and knowledge gave us hope. His assessment was that this would be one of his most challenging cases. For those serious obstacles he developed a plan to overcome them. Our entire future was dependant on Lyon's strategy. We knew it would be several months before we would see some results. It was nail biting time for us and hard work time for Lyon! Lyon's dedication and tenacity which no amount of money can buy was to prove crucial in the final outcome of this case. When we needed him, we called him and he was there for us every time. Mr. Jemison is a straight shooter who won't waste your time and money with some "pie in the sky" defense and worthless motions. By this time we knew that win or lose we had a great attorney and great representation. There would be no other attorneys. At the end of the day, our first attorney was dead wrong about one thing because he had never met "Lyon David Jemison", those obstacles that were "set in stone" were not only overcome, they no longer existed and to our great joy last week my wife received her Green Card. For the rest of our lives we will be forever grateful to our Attorney Lyon Jemison. Our daughter will grow up with all the opportunities that this great country has to offer because "our" attorney is not only a great attorney, he is the "GREATEST"!!!

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2013 | Immigration

Beyond Impressive - Exceptional Service

I would recommend Lyon to anyone looking for an immigration lawyer. He is extremely kind and helpful, knowledgeable and efficient. He never rushes you, always has time to answer questions. We were referred to him by others who had the same wonderful experience.

Posted by Beate | March 12, 2013 | Immigration

Awesome immigration Lawyer

I was looking for immigration lawyers in the past to help me to get my Green card but never had any luck..Some said that they could not help me because I had been here in the states to long ,some said I had to go back to Germany .I came to the states in 91 had 2 Boys here .I was always afraid that I... get deported because i didn't have any kind of valid I'D they were all exspirerd .But now my life is complete.Thanks to the Best Lawyer in the Southeast Mr. Lyon Jemison .I called to set up an appointment and I went to his office with the few papers I had and he told me, I get back with you not even 30 minutes later he called me and said that he can help me 99'9% and that he can get me a Greencard. Oh my did I cry out of Happiness I thought there was no hope at all because of what all the other Lawyers had told me . He is very straight on point and handle his work with care I will regument him to anybody that needs help especially for immigration.Thank you so much Mr. Lyon

Posted by Julian Mendez Antigua | November 09, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Awesome and Caring

Mr. Jemison handled my criminal case with professionalism and distinction. I had 24-7 access to his personal phone, he communicated well with me and my wife while our case was pending in the court, and he developed a strategy for helping me get the best result possible out of my case while being rigo...rously honest and forcefully ON MY SIDE! He advocated as an attorney determined to getting the best result possible for me. And he SUCCEEDED! My whole family is elated with Mr. Jemison's talent and intelligence. We will recommend everyone possible to him for both criminal and immigration matters!! God threw away the mold after making this guy! Thank you Mr. Jemison! Thank you! I would not have my green card nor would I have had the results I got in criminal court without you! God Bless!

Posted by Martita | March 21, 2011 | Immigration

Humble and Respectful

I can't imagine a better immigration attorney. Mr. Jemison is diligent and patient despite the unique circumstances of our case. He is happy to answer questions in vivid details or demonstrate them in pictures. Even though I tried to handle aspects of my case from many miles away--he took charge a...nd handled the issue as if it was right across the street. He works tirelessly to ensure no details are overlooked. I know Mr. Jemison will keep abreast of immigration issues in an ever-changing environment and regularly communicate the implications of changes to me. I am fortunate and pleased to be in the hands of Mr. Jemison's personable, knowledgeable, and responsive practice. Again, I am explosively satisfied with Mr. Jemison's performance and skills.

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Travis Newton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Demetrius Price

Unknown lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Craig Call

Immigration lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lyon is second to none in the immigration arena."

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Richard Sanders

Immigration lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I often refer immigration calls to him. His knowledge of the law allows him to get results. He is one of the best immigration attorneys."

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Nathanael Wright

Immigration lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Jemison is an exceptional attorney with a wide array of legal skills. However, my experience with him has been in criminal and immigration. He is a sound advocate for his clients and respectful but firm with opposing counsel. When you hire Mr. Jemison you recieve a great attorney."

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Douglas Andrews

Immigration lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Jemison has shown his knowledge of immigration issues and skill in solving immigration obstacles. He appears to be able to solve problems that others would just give up on, but he perseveres, because he knows the significance of failure for the client...and he cares. Doug Andrews"

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Billy Tomlinson

Immigration lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many clients to this attorney and his work is excellent. He is head and shoulders above any immigration attorney in our area."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Managing Partner, The Jemison Firm

2013 - Present

Special Appointed Prosecutor, Bryan County

2013 - Present

Assistant Solicitor, Garden City Solicitor

2013 - Present

Partner, Tomlinson Jemison & Smith

2011 - 2013

Public Defender, Municipal Court of Garden City, Georgia

2010 - 2013

Owner, Lyon D. Jemison, Attorney at Law, P.C.

2006 - 2010

Immigration Paralegal, Balbo and Gregg, P.C. Attorneys at Law

2003 - 2006

Immigration and Divorce Paralegal, Randall G. Levine, Attorney at Law

Associations

2012 - Present

Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia

Board Member

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

member

2010 - Present

Atlantic Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Savannah Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Georgia vs. John Doe (Juvenile)

All charges were dismissed

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Education

2000

Whittier College School of Law

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2014

HB87 Townhall Meeting HB87

Publications

2013

Testifying Better New Evidence Rules and how they affect police testimony

2011

La Voz Latina Ask a Lawyer

2010

La Voz Latina Ask a Lawyer

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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