James Austin Galloway

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James Austin Galloway

5.0
31 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Immigration Lawyer at Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Administrative Law, Estate Planning

822 A1A N., Suite 310, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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About James

Biography

Providing Honest, Reliable, and Affordable Legal Representation to Floridians Since 2017. Call 904-674-3858 for a Free Consultation.

You need someone you can TRUST, wherever you are in the Immigration Process. Let Attorney Galloway be your guide! Call me today for a free consultation. Call 904-674-3858 for a Free Consultation.

The estate planning and probate processes can be complicated and frustrating at a sensitive time. Attorney Galloway will be there for you! Call me today for a free consultation. Call 904-674-3858 for a Free Consultation.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Immigration 75%

• Naturalization and U.S. Citizenship • Adjustment of Status to Permanent Resident (Spouse) • Family-Based Immigration • Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence • Fiancée / Fiancé Visas • Business Immigration • Immigration Court and BIA

12 years | 200 cases

75%
Administrative Law 20%

• Federal Contracts and Subcontracts • Claims • Appeals

4 years | 5 cases

20%
Estate Planning 5%

• Wills and Advance Healthcare Directives • Power of Attorney • Probate

7 years | 10 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 3 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2022

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 11 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2014

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Galloway Law Firm of Ponte Vedra Beach, P.L.L.C.

822 A1A N., Suite 310, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32802

gallowaylawpllc.com

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James Austin Galloway's Reviews

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Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Anastasia | July 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Family Attorney Out There

Mr. Galloway went above and beyond to find a resolution to my legal conflict. He was extremely knowledgeable of the court system and gave me very helpful advise on how to conduct myself during the proceedings of my court appearance as he recognized I was very emotional about the situation. He was th...ere for me every step of the way and was amazing with communication. I could not have asked for a better attorney to help resolve a fairly complex issue. If I ever have any more conflicts arise in my family arrangement, he will most certainly be the first one I reach out to.

James Galloway

Replied last July 22, 2021

Thank you so much for this review, Anastasia. It was an honor to represent you and I will be ready should you need any further assistance. Have a great summer vacation!

Posted by Benoit | June 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

I am lucky to hire him

Very honest attorney,fair and use his knowledge to help his clients. He doesn’t play games and very straightforward. Thanks a lot.

James Galloway

Replied last June 15, 2020

Thank you so much, Mr. Benoit. Please feel free to call me should you ever need anything else!

Posted by William & Peter | December 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best Immigration Lawyer in Florida.....

There are only a few times in life when you hire a lawyer. When you need a lawyer, lets face it, you are hiring one because something is going on that is really important to you. You consult and try find someone really well versed within a specific area of expertise. We needed a good immigrat...ion lawyer. But, how do you know if this lawyer is really going to be the right fit and can fulfill what he says he can or can not do for you? Is it always just a shot in the dark? Spin the wheel, cross your fingers and hope for a just outcome? We hired James Galloway to represent us in an immigration case because he was personable, knowledgeable, and confident with our case. He seemed to be on our side from the get go. In someways our case was a basic immigration case. Two people from different countries, fell in love and got married. And we simply both wanted to stay living together here in the United States. But, there were some unusual complications to our request. We knew that and so met with Mr. Galloway, Suffice to say, we were both happy we chose Mr. Galloway. He arranged last minute passport photos, he drove out of town to pick up, by hand, last minute doccuments, co ordinated immigration physicals etc. He held our hands thru the entire (complicated) process. We want to say he just "went the extra mile" for us and our case with the Immigration Department. He made sure every form was filled correctly. He took time to make sure we provided all the proper verifications . He insisted on taking no chances. And, because he was specific on the many details of things that can go wrong, nothing did go wrong. Because of his efforts, Peter was able to get the ok to stay here in the United States in less than 5 months. An amazing shorter time than we could have hoped for. Peter now has a green card good for a minimum of 2 years, a social security card and, as of yesterday, a drivers license. Hooray. And we are planning to live happily ever after, Thank you James so very much. William & Peter

Posted by Sabur & Fariah | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best Attorney for Immigration

James is an extremely helpful and efficient lawyer. Someone who is very responsible, proactive and prompt from the start to the end of a case. We hired James to aid us in our application for change of visa status for my wife. This was a complex matter as it was a change to a dependent visa and her pr...evious visa was on the verge of expiry. However, thanks to James’ knowledge and insight we were able to submit all documentation correctly with written reason (very important and critical part) for the change of visa to USCIS. But this was not where he finished his job. He kept a close eye on the case throughout when it was under process in USCIS. He kept on updating us in case anything needed for the process e.g. sending additional documents or request for expediting the case. Finally, we got the visa approved from USCIS without any sort of problem thanks to James consistent support. It was a memorable day of gratefulness to us. Without his guidance we would have faced many complications. We are extremely grateful to James for his help as he was always ahead of time when he was needed. He is a thorough professional with great knowledge of the matter. You can totally rely on him for immigration matters and get the best advice and help. We will definitely seek his advice and help for our future immigration matters. I highly recommend James for anyone who wants to hire a lawyer for immigration and wants the best service. Cheers :)

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Kara Roberts

Immigration lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Always willing to go the extra mile. Always willing to take on as many pro bono cases as he can possibly handle (which seems to be more than most human beings), which alleviates the burden on legal aid organizations and other, similar nonprofits that help the poor. Attention to detail is second to none and just an incredibly kind, caring individual - what more could you want from an attorney or any professional for that matter? I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Galloway."

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Erin Baggett

Immigration lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Galloway strives to ensure his clients have the best experience possible during some of the most stressful times in their lives, and he is both friendly and compassionate, as well as extremely knowledgeable."

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Joseph Scone

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Galloway for several years. I have seen that he is knowledgeable of the law and courteous in his dealings with other attorneys. I have seen his impact on the community and how much he cares for his clients. I would send my own family to consult Mr. Galloway."

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Stanley Walker

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James Galloway is an up and coming immigration lawyer who is dedicated to his profession and committed to his clients."

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Miguel Rosada

Immigration lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Naughton

Litigation lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kristopher Reilly

Immigration lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Galloway provides thorough and competent legal services to his clients. He is a true asset to the legal community and a cut above the rest."

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Carol Galloway

Immigration lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"James Galloway is a valuable member of this Firm. He is a true professional. He is a skillful lawyer who listens to his clients and addresses their needs. I was most impressed with his visit to a potential client's home on New Years Day. He is always willing to assist people who are in need of his legal services and expertise. He goes the extra mile!!"

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Aaron Irving

Immigration lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am pleased to endorse Mr. Galloway. Mr. Galloway is a competent attorney and a good choice for those in need. He is an asset to our profession."

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Joseph Scone

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Miguel Rosada

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Naughton

Litigation lawyer

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Kyle Bedran

Family lawyer

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Carol Galloway

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Best Immigration Lawyer (Top 5), Jacksonville Folio Magizine

2014

Pro Bono Spotlight, Jacksonville Daily Record

2013

Book Award - International Law, Florida Coastal School of Law

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Owner, Galloway Law Firm of Ponte Vedra Beach, P.L.L.C.

2016 - Present

Volunteer Attorney, Jacksonville District Pro Bono Program

2014 - Present

Volunteer Attorney, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid., Inc.

2014 - 2017

Attorney, Law Offices of Carol M. Galloway, P.A.

Associations

2019 - Present

St. Johns County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)

Member

2018 - Present

Jacksonville Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

Jacksonville Division Pro Bono Program

Volunteer Attorney

2016 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Orlando chapter)

Member

2014 - Present

Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc.

Volunteer Attorney

2014 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2013 - Present

Florida Coastal Alumni Association

Member

2017 - 2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Bangkok District chapter)

Member

2016 - 2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida chapter)

Co-chair

2014 - 2017

Florida Bar, International Law Section

Member

Education

2013

Florida Coastal School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Florida State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Immigration and Naturalization at the Lake Park Public Library

Immigration Law: Temporary Protective Status

2014

Accepted Students Day - Spring

Alumni Panel

2014

Accepted Students Day - Fall

Alumni Panel

Publications

2013

Florida Coastal Law Review Native American Workplace Discrimination

Languages

English

Activity

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