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

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Deborah J. Townsend, P.A.

8270 Woodland Center Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33614

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Deborah Jean Townsend's Reviews

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18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Angelica Mihaela | July 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An 11-year complicated journey made easy!

I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have met Deborah and to have her represent me through my complex and unusual immigration scenarios. From visa denials to solving prior misrepresentations by others, securing investor visas, obtaining the green card, auditing my green card application, filing ...my N-400 application, accompanying me to both interviews, and now finally receiving a date for the Oath Ceremony – she has been with me every step of the way. I am certain I wouldn't be here without her. My immigration journey was far from easy, but Deborah's willingness to help and embark on this 11-year journey with me, despite the uncertainty, is what I love most about our collaboration. Deborah is a superior professional – calm, patient, and meticulous. She explained each step and follow-up in detail, making sure I understood the cadence of every move we made. Looking back, 11 years may seem long, but we achieved my path to citizenship in the shortest time possible. We filed all cases back-to-back, ensuring no time was wasted between preparing documents, submitting them, and waiting for them to be processed. A true professional at her craft, she made the impossible seem possible for me. If you are lucky enough to have Deborah work on your case, rest assured you are in the best hands possible. She is FANTASTIC!

Posted by Kristijan | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An attorney you want to have on your side

Since the first time I contacted Ms. Townsend several years ago she showed high level of knowledge, understanding of my needs and professionalism. From filing documents for H1B visa, to assisting my employer and myself with obtaining U.S. Permanent Resident status, Ms. Townsend was here every step an...d explaining the process, informing of the application status. When I had a question, and if I had to leave a voice mail or send an email, calls would be returned fast, emails would always address every detail I needed to know. I highly recommend Ms. Townsend, as she is an attorney you want to have on your side.

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 Bill | July 20, 2015 | Immigration

Experienced, Knowledgable and Effective

Mrs. Townsend successfully guided me through the complicated path from getting visas to eventually the green card with a time span of many years. She knows everything about the process, finds the best way to achieve the goal, and gives us good legal advice on matters that are related to my immigratio...n. She and her office staff executed every case perfectly, in the meantime she showed that she cares and that she is my lawyer.

Posted by Rick | February 24, 2015 | Immigration

On top of things

I was shopping for a good lawyer (which is hard to find these days), who would return my calls and emails in a timely manner, and actively work our case. I found Deborah through Avvo. She promptly returned my call, was patient with us and is now working for us to get my wife's Green Card. My wife ...is from Mexico and I am from the US. I highly recommend Deborah for immigration work.

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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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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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