Stanley P. Walker

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Stanley P. Walker

3.6
16 reviews
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Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 29 years

Immigration Lawyer at Fort Walton Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

362 Beal Parkway NW, Suite 103, Post Office Box 4358, Fort Walton Beach, FL

About Stanley

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

Southern Star Immigration, P.A. is a boutique immigration firm with offices located in Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola and Panama City, Florida, Enterprise, Alabama and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

90%
Criminal Defense 10%

Stanley P. Walker serves as an attorney for the 12th Judicial Circuit Drug Court and Drug Rehabilitation Court in Coffee County, Alabama.

10%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Platinum Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2013

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alabama for 29 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1996

Special Member

No misconduct found

Location

Southern Star Immigration, PA

362 Beal Parkway NW, Suite 103, Post Office Box 4358, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32549

southernstarimmigration.com/

Southern Star Immigration, PA

201 East Government Street, Old City Building, Pensacola, FL, 32502

southernstarimmigration.com/

Southern Star Immigration PA

210 East Grubbs Street, Ste. 2, Enterprise, AL, 36330

southernstarimmigration.com/

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Stanley P. Walker's Reviews

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Posted by Sam | February 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sam Albuquerque

Hi 28 years carrear talks more than me. Excellent lawyer. I became American Citizen with his help. I'm happy that I didn't throw my money away I just had the right lawyer to help me through the whole process.

Posted by Becca | January 31, 2014

Outstanding!

My husband and I tried to sort through all of the immigration paperwork and laws on our own. I spoke with USCIS numerous times and thought I had it all figured out. We were trying so hard to bring my husband to the U.S. without the added expense of a lawyer. We were given misguided information and h...id too many roadblocks. About the time I had given up hope and didn't know where to turn, I was introduced to Mr. Walker. I had an informal meeting with him and explained our case. He admitted there were some very difficult points to our case however he assured me we could get through this. Even when we seemed to receive difficult or bad news he was supportive and honest. He never "fluffed" the information and told me what I wanted to hear. He gave me the facts and worked very hard for us. Although it took time sorting everything out, he helped get my husband home permanently. We are looking to using him again in the future for another case. I can't imagine where my family would be without Stanley Walker!

Posted by Daniel | February 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bad experience

I had a horrible experience with this attorney. I would definitely not recommend him to anybody. We hired him and nothing was done so we had to switch attorneys 2 months after we retained him.

Posted by anonymous | October 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unprofessional

Lack of experience , irresponsible , unprofessional , that’s all I have to say from Mr Walker. We hired him and he did nothing . I know more than 6 of his clients that are totally frustrated and regret having hired him . Dont hire him , you will regret !

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Stanley P. Walker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Wanda Morgan

Immigration lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Stan for several years now. He is who I trust whenever one of my client's has an immigration issue. I have heard nothing but good things about him as an immigration attorney and would not hesitate to send him a referral. For all your immigration needs, you need Stan on your side!"

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Christian Zeller

Immigration lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Stanley’s ethics, knowledge, and dedication to his clients. He is an impressive advocate and attorney."

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John Fotopoulos

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kashmira Bhavsar

Immigration lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer. Highly respected."

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Ross Cotter

Immigration lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Fleming

Immigration lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stan is an effective, efficient, professional lawyer who is dedicated to his passion of immigration law."

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James Galloway

Immigration lawyer

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Kashmira Bhavsar

Immigration lawyer

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David Oberliesen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ross Cotter

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Consultant Attorney to the Consulate of Mexico in Orlando, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico

2012

Pro Bono Hero, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Co-Owner/Attorney, Southern Star Immigration, PA

1900 - Present

Member, Southern Star Immigration, P.A.

2008 - 2011

Owner, Emerald Coast Immigration Law Office

2002 - 2011

Owner, Stanley P. Walker, Attorney at Law, P.C.

Associations

2013 - Present

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association

Chair, American Citizenship Committee

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida chapter)

Incoming Vice-Chair of Education

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Mexico City District chapter)

2010 - Present

Coffee County Arts Alliance

Board Attorney

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida chapter)

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia chapter)

1996 - Present

Coffee County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of J. Rodriguez

Waiver application approved

Edgar v. Riley, 725 So.2d 982 (Ala.Civ.App. 1998)

Plaintiff's verdict at trial level and upheld on appeal - first case in state history to uphold the legal principle that owners of a dog are charged with knowledge of the viscious propensities of the breed of dog

State v. Lomaneck

Not guilty verdict following a jury trial.

State v. Bogan

Not guilty verdict following a jury trial.

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Education

1996

Washington and Lee University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Auburn University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Niceville Tea Party Monthly Meeting

The Need for Immigration Reform

2013

Georgia-Alabama Chapter 1st Annual Conference

Advanced Issues in Family Based Litigation

2013

Community Luncheon

Immigration Options for Investors

2012

2012 Alabama Law Update Part II

Ethics in Action: Representing the Non-Citizen Client

2011

Ethics in Immigration and Criminal Law Seminar

Crimmigration: Ethical Considerations in Representing the Non-Citizen

2011

Community Seminar

State-Sponsored Immigration Laws

2011

Community Seminar

State-Sponsored Immigration Laws

2011

Beyond the Headlines

Hot Topics in Immigration

2009

2009 Info Expo

Hot Topics in Immigration

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

Stanley earned significant contribution points in 2013.

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