Deborah Jean Townsend

Deborah Jean Townsend

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Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 44 years

Immigration Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

8270 Woodland Center Blvd, Tampa, FL

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Deborah J. Townsend, P.A. specializes in business, employment-based and family-based immigration. Ms. Townsend is Florida Bar Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law and was chosen as a Florida "Super Lawyer" from 2006-2009 and 2015-2018.

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 44 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1981

Member in Good Standing

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Deborah J. Townsend, P.A.

8270 Woodland Center Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33614

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18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Walter | June 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Simply the best!!

I consulted with many immigration lawyers to determine who would be best suited for my E2 Investor's visa application to the US. I found Deborah's name during an internet search and her credentials were impressive. After an initial consultation I realized that she was the lawyer I was looking for. ... She had the patience to listen to ALL of my questions and answer them. She also used amazing clarity in her responses (a skill that many other lawyers lacked). Even though I was based in another country, it was easy to communicate with Deborah and she always responded in a timely fashion to all requests and questions. She was the ONLY lawyer that gave me a clear list of events and tasks that had to be completed in a specific order to facilitate the E2 visa application. Deborah assisted every step of the way and delivered on EVERYTHING that she agreed to do. She made a complex process easy and made the whole thing stress free. The best decision I made was to hire Deborah. I would (and have) recommended her to colleagues and friends. When it comes to immigration law, you need look no further!

Posted by Anthony | June 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A great immigration Attorney in the Orlando area

Deborah is a fine professional. She actively supported my wife and I during our visa application process. She was always available and kind and gave us precise and efficient advice coming from a long experience of immigration procedures. We got our visa in less than 3 months owing to her continuous ...help. A job well done.

Posted by Mark | September 20, 2011 | Immigration

A light at the end of a dark, dark tunnnel

Regretfully, i have met and worked with some unscroupilous immigration attorneys. Evidently they lacked knowledge or experience to adequately deal with my visa application. Through poor advice, i was directed into a very tight corner with the US immigration service, resulting in unnecessary and costl...y complications. In my darkest hour, i was referred to Deborah's practice by a colleague. Cautiously, i made an approach for help. In short, Deborah has been a revelation. Finally i have met with an attorney with the unique qualities of knowledge, experience, trust and integrity. The advice i was given was concise, enlightening, compassionate and professional. If you're embarking on a journey through the shark infested waters of immigration, be sure to consult with Deborah. You'll receive a knowledgeable appraisal of your status, and will leave confident you have received clear direction. If it can be done, Deborah will ensure a positive conclusion. Thank you Deborah for your invaluable help. I will forever be indebted.

Posted by Badri | August 26, 2010 | Family

Way above our expectations

I did not know about this page. Ms. Townsend was our family's lawyer a few years ago. She was always responsive to our questions. She was very knowledgeable and she kept us informed in every step of the process. Her professional ethics are way above anyone's expectations.

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2009 | Immigration

Deborah was professional and efficient in filing!

Deborah was very informative and always answered my calls and returned them. She was efficient in filing and submitted paperwork to me asap. Finding a lawyer who is friendly and professional is rare. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an immigration attorney.

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Deborah Jean Townsend's Lawyer Endorsements

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Donna Draves

Immigration lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Deborah Townsend for over 30 years and we have worked together on many cases. Deborah is a Florida Bar Board Certified Immigration and Nationality Lawyer and, while I practice in the areas of International Law, Business Law and Litigation, I am not an immigration attorney. I have many foreign clients from various countries and before I set up an entity or review a contract for the purchase of a business and/or real property, I always recommend that they consult with a qualified, experienced immigration attorney. All of the clients I have sent to Deborah have been extremely pleased with her advice and services and I am confident that they are in the best of hands. Deborah understands the cultural differences of her clients and always takes time to answer their questions and explain their options thoroughly. We work well together as a team to serve and protect our clients' interests. I enthusiastically and wholeheartedly endorse Deborah Townsend!!"

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Donna Draves

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2011

"Excellence in the Practice of Immigration Law", Central Florida Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2009

Super Lawyer - Immigration & Nationality Law, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer - Immigration & Nationality Law, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer - Immigration & Nationality Law, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer - Immigration & Nationality Law, Super Lawyers

1996

Certification - Immigration & Nationality Law, The Florida Bar - Board Certification

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Principal, Deborah J. Townsend, P.A.

1992 - 1994

Partner, Holmes, Khatri & Townsend, P.A.

1981 - 1992

Associate, Partner, Hendry, Stoner & Brown, P.A.

1980 - 1981

Staff Attorney, Legal Services Of Greater Miami

Associations

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida Chapter)

Media Liaison

1983 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida chapter)

Member

2008 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida chapter)

Advocacy Committee Chair/Co-Chair

2008 - 2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida chapter)

Member, Board of Directors

1990 - 1991

American Immigation Lawyers Association (Central Florida Chapter)

Chapter Chair

Education

1979

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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