James Paul Tinsley

James Paul Tinsley

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 28 years

Immigration Lawyer at Tupelo, MS
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

2604 West Main Street, Suite C, Tupelo, MS

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 75%

Family based petitions; removal proceedings, DACA, Yemen, Waivers, Consular denials; SIJS; consular support, National Visa Center processing.

13 years

75%
Criminal Defense 15%

Federal defense of immigration related crimes, DUI defense

9 years

15%
Divorce and Separation 10%

Divorce and Custody cases tailored to Spanish speaking clients.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 175-200 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Mississippi for 28 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

MIddleton & Tinsley Law Office, PLLC

2604 West Main Street, Suite C, Tupelo, MS, 38803

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James Paul Tinsley's Reviews

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Posted by Niorkelis Romero | June 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Grateful to Attorney James

Attorney James has been responsible, patient and very attentive to my husband and me! Thank you so much.

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James Paul Tinsley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gary Anderson

Immigration lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. James Paul Tinsley has demonstrated a high level of talent and devotion to his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him."

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Dalton Middleton

Immigration lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known James for decades, I've witnessed his dedication to practicing immigration law on the highest level. I've seen his desire to help people struggling with immigration, a desire motivated by his strong sense of justice and compassion. Just as important -- he really knows the law and has strong common sense. On a personal level, he's very friendly, patient, and easy to work with. To anyone that needs help with an immigration problem, I recommend him without hesitation."

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Jon Welborn

Unknown lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this highly competent, friendly, and exceptional lawyer."

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Alfonso Caprara

Immigration lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Tinsley answers to these questions shows a great depth of knowledge of immigration law combined with concern for individual posters."

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Allen Shabani

Immigration lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I gladly endorse Mr. Tinsley for his knowledge and perseverance in the area of his practice. Kind and dedicated lawyer."

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Michael Shabani

Immigration lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Tinsely with pleasure. We have known each other for sometimes and collaborated on cases together. James is a great attorney, he works very hard and he is dedicated to representing the immigrant. James comes with my highest recommendation and it is an honor to know him."

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Giacomo Behar

Immigration lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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William Housley

Immigration lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough."

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Kathryn Maceri

Immigration lawyer

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Kerry Bryson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Allen Shabani

Immigration lawyer

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Michael Shabani

Immigration lawyer

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William Housley

Criminal defense lawyer

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Philip Thomas

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Eduardo Flechas

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - 2021

Attorney, Tinsley Law & Consulting, PLLC

2000 - 2012

Pharmacist, Fred's Inc.

1997 - 1999

Associate, Wise Carter Child & Caraway

Associations

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (MidSouth chapter)

Member

Education

1997

University of Mississippi School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Mississippi

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

English

French

Activity

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