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Joanne Marie Fakhre
About Joanne
Biography
I have personally gone through the immigration process so my clients and prospective clients can expect, not just an experienced attorney zealously advocating their needs, but an individual, like themselves who firsthand understands, their hopes, fears and confusion in their journey through the complexities of the immigration process.
I migrated to the United States from the small Caribbean Island, Grenada, after I graduated high school. I was born in Lebanon, but grew up in Grenada, and as a result have been fortunate to have been exposed to different cultures, peoples, and ways of lives - an education within itself.
I entered the United States on an F-1 student visa to attend college where I acquired a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology, and a Master’s of Science degree in Criminal Justice. I then attended Florida Coastal School of Law and graduated with honors in 1999. After graduating I applied for an H-1B non-immigrant work visa, and worked as a domestic violence counselor. I later went through the tedious Labor Certification process, US Legal Permanent Resident process, and finally, this year on January 12, 2010, became a proud United States Citizen.
The oldest of five, I am well traveled, enjoy politics, world affairs, and have lobbied at the United Nations, Department of State, and Department of Defense on issues surrounding the sovereignty and independence of Lebanon.
What My Clients Can Expect:
To adequately practice law, one cannot forget the human aspect of it. My clients can expect promptness, understanding, determination and a commitment to excellence in the services I provide. I treat each individual case as though it was my own or a family member’s. Having gone through the process myself, I know that dealing with immigration can be both intimidating and confusing. Therefore, I thoroughly prepare my clients through each step of the process, addressing each of their needs with professionalism and high ethical standards.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
95%
25 years
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Licensed in Florida for 25 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2000
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Location
The Law Office of Joanne M. Fakhre, P.A.
1930 San Marco Blvd, Suite 203, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
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Joanne Marie Fakhre's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Shakti | July 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The best Immigration Attorney you can get
Joanne helped me in my N-400 with some legal complications. She will understand your case in detail and she will come up with thorough plan to handle the situation. Best part is she is always very calm and will explain challenging situation in very simple terms so you understand it. She advices/guid...
Joanne Fakhre
Replied last August 23, 2017Thank you very much. Congratulations on becoming a United States Citizen
Posted by mh&naj | May 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
in simple words, she is an excellent immigration attorney
Joanne is really professional and knowledgeable, she is deducted to her clients and she knows what she is doing. There are many others who will make errors in your cases, but she is really different. An excellent attorney.
Joanne Fakhre
Replied last May 8, 2017Thank you
Posted by Ahmed | February 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Remove Condition on my Green Crad based on marriage I-751 Application
I just moved from Texas to Florida and I stayed in Jacksonville, FL. I was looking for an experience lawyer to handle my case. My case was hard because I was married and have a Conditional green card and my wife applied for divorce and I stick with that. I found her on this website and went to her of...
Posted by Praseena | September 13, 2011
Excellent Immigration Service
Thank you very much for your exceptional service. It has certainly been a pleasure working with you. Your service is absolutely outstanding and everything went very smoothly.Your work has been very efficient and you made this entire long journey very smooth for both my employer and me. Your respon...
Posted by Franklin | December 8, 2010
Inmigration Service
Very proffesional,communicative, knowledeable, goes beyond the normal duty to resolve the case and give alternatives. Makes you feel secured and protected.
Joanne Marie Fakhre's Lawyer Endorsements
"Joanne is caring, passionate immigration attorney who will go the extra mile for her clients and handles her cases with the utmost professionalism and care. I fully recommend her and have great confidence in her skills!"
"Joanne Fakhre is very knowledgeable and diligent in her immigration practice and services her clients well. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joanne is my go to for immigration issues. I don't hesitate to send my clients to her, as she always provides timely and quality advice."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Joanne Fakhre. She is a passionate advocate for her immigration clients who goes above and beyond the call of duty."
"Attorney Fakhre is an exceptional immigration attorney because she is, herself, an immigrant. She is also very aware of the issues facing those of particular ethnicities and nationalities given her own diverse background and upbringing. With Attorney Fakhre you will have a highly intelligent attorney with many years of experience, who will work hard for you. But most importantly, Attorney Fakhre genuinely cares about all her clients and their families. That genuine empathy she feels for her clients make an otherwise good attorney, great. It is the attorney who believes in her clients who will work and fight the hardest for them. Attorney Fakhre has my strongest endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joanne had incredible knowledge on immigration issues and gives her utmost in representing clients. I have consulted with Joanne in regards to immigration issues on cases and she is very helpful. Very hardworking and reliable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joanne cares about getting it the right for her clients! She is through and prepared. She is extremely knowledgable about her area of law."
"Joanne is a terrific immigration attorney who handles her cases with the utmost professionalism and care. I endorse her work."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Lawyer of the year award, Florida Association for Women Lawyers
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Founder, Joanne M. Fakhre, P.A.
2003 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Ludwig and Bunn, PA
1994 - 2007
Counselor, Hubbard House
Associations
2016 - Present
Catholic Lawyers Guild of the Diocese of St. AugustineMember
2016 - Present
The Navy League of the United StatesMember
2013 - Present
Florida Association for Women LawyersMember
2004 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Florida Bar, Eleventh Circuit
Member
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Member
Jacksonville Bar Association
Member
2017 - 2018
North East FLorida Womens VereransSecretary
2015 - 2016
Jacksonville Women Lawyers AssociationPresident
Education
1999
Florida Coastal School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of North Florida
MS-Masters
1992
University of North Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Arabic
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
AOS case approved but Green Card never received?
14 Jan 2020
Q&A
Can you change your answer on i485 form at the interview, if the reason you did not understand question properly?
02 Jun 2019
Q&A
How should and answer? Have you ever detained by any law enforcement officer including immigration officer
02 Jun 2019