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Jennifer Ingersoll Peyton
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Attorney and Robert Brown LLC Partner Jennifer (“Jenna”) Peyton received her Juris Doctorate from the Case Western University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio. She is accepted to practice law before the US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Jenna’s practice focus is removal proceedings, family based cases both within the United States and with consular processing.
Jenna was born in Los Angeles, California and grew up in La Jolla, a small town in San Diego County. During her high school and college years, she studied abroad in Argentina, Italy and spent her junior year of college in Irkutsk, Siberia (Russia). Upon her return from Russia, Jenna graduated from Trinity College, and was awarded the Russian Book Prize for scholastic excellence. She moved to Cleveland in 1995. She is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Case School of Law (Immigration Practicum I and II), and an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Cleveland-Marshall School of Law. She speaks Spanish and Russian.
Jenna is currently the Vice President of Ohio AILA, and a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She has received multiple awards for her pro bono service, notably for her efforts in ending family detention. She is married to Timothy Peyton, and they have two daughters, Margaret and Katherine.
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Licensed in Ohio for 27 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1998
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ROBERT BROWN LLC
1468 West 9th Street, Suite 705, Cleveland, OH, 44113
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Posted by Loranny | March 25, 2014 | Immigration
Best of the best
We came to Jennifer with my moms' case facing deportation and many immigration issues. Jennifer took the case and did well and beyond to prevent my mom from being deported. Her professionalism and approach towards the case was outstanding. My mom has been here in the U.S for 24 years, 2 months and...
Posted by Samantha | March 20, 2014 | Immigration
Green Cards
We'd already been down a long & tragic road when I brought my daughter over to the states for a long awaited life of security & happiness. I'd contacted Attorney Jennifer Peyton to help with our complicated Immigration process to obtain Legal Permanent Status here (Green Cards). She was referred to u...
Posted by Andrey | February 23, 2014 | Immigration
Deportation
My name is Andrey. I'm very happy that asked for help Jennifer. She is very responsible and has done everything that promised. Even more!!! I am very grateful for her help!!! My friend was threatened with deportation,but Jennifer helped to avoid. I highly recommend it Jennifer to anyone who has em...
Posted by Monica | February 08, 2013 | Immigration
Best Immigration Attorney Ever!
Jennifer is by far, the best attorney we have ever worked with! She is honest, trustworthy, and knows immigration law inside out. We came to Jennifer in a time of crisis as my husband was in detention awaiting an Expedited Removal. Considering he illegally crossed on a bar, his chances of bein...
Posted by Julio | January 30, 2013 | Immigration
Jennifer Peyton is the best!!!
Mrs. Peyton is one of the best attorneys in the cleveland area. Her and her staff handled my deferred action case starting in late October. By the end of the year I had my SSN and my drivers license. Her and her staff are so hard working and just overall great people. They answer any question you may...
Jennifer Ingersoll Peyton's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had the pleasure of working for this delightful lawyer while a law student. Jenna is a compassionate immigration lawyer. Jenna taught me the ropes and guided me as I learned about the immigration system. I am confident she will continue to provide top-tier service and continue to advocate zealously on behalf of her clients. Best, Mark Mikhaiel."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure to know Ms. Peyton both as opposing counsel when I worked for DHS and as a fellow private bar counsel since i left the government. I have always found Jennifer to be extremely well versed in the intricacies of Immigration Law, as well as being an effective and passionate advocate for her clients. Her amiable personality does nothing but enhance her abilities as an attorney and makes her a pleasure to work with and to know."
"Jenna Peyton is an outstanding immigration attorney. She has a wealth of experience in the area of deportation and removal as well as family-based immigration matters. Moreover, she is generous with her time and a great asset to the community. I highly recommend her."
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"Jenna Peyton is an outstanding immigration attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy, and completely committed to winning for her clients. She has an excellent rapport with her clients, because she sincerely cares about them."
"I met Jennifer in 2008 or 2009, after our local Immigration Court moved to Cleveland, where Jennifer practices. At that time, I had to find local counsel to assist with my client's cases, as my practice is in Cincinnati. As part of a search for competent co-counsel, I utilized many different attorneys before Jennifer, but very few others since (and generally only if Jennifer is unavailable). I endorse and recommend Jennifer Peyton without hesitation or equivocation. She is fair, intelligent, and committed. She is knowledgeable not only about the law itself, but also the "real world" aspects of the practice. And she will never, ever give up on her clients, or the important matters she handles for them. I recommend her fully."
"I met Ms. Peyton when I took her Immigration Law Practicum class at Case Western Reserve University - School of Law. Her class led me to pursue my career in immigration law practice upon my graduation. I also had a chance for working with her briefly, and I can truly witness that Ms. Peyton is a hardworking, knowledgeable, and passionate immigration lawyer. She has devoted a lot for immigrants in Cleveland and pro bono works as well. I strongly endorse Ms. Peyton, her firm, and her works."
"I have worked with Jennifer Petyon on a number of cases in which we have been on opposite sides. I have found Jennifer to be an excellent lawyer. Jennifer is a very effective lawyer. She strongly advocates for her clients. She knows the law and works hard to prepare her cases. She is completely ethical and trustworthy. I have observed that she takes the time to listen to her clients and works hard to get the results her clients want. I strongly endorse and recommend this attorney."
"Jenna is a diligent, effective, and caring lawyer. She is especially skilled with deportation/removal cases and family immigration. In addition to her legal skills, she can speak Spanish and Russian. I have no reservations in recommending her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is an ethical attorney who fights for the rights of her clientele. She is understanding and compassionate and gets the job done. I would recommend her to any client."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Pro Bono Champion, AILA
2014
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Judge Markus Adjunct Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, Case Western Reserve University - School of Law
2013
Pro Bono Hero for the North East, AILA
2013
Certificate of Achievement - Pro Bono Benefactor, AILA
2007
Break the Silence Award, Domestic Violence Center
2006
Volunteer Lawyers Program: Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Robert Brown LLC
2013 - Present
Adjunct Clinical Professor (Civil [Immigration] Clinic), Cleveland State University Cleveland Marshall College Of Law
2006 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Case School of Law
2003 - 2016
sole owner/managing partner, Jennifer I. Peyton, Attorney at Law, LLC
2002 - 2003
Attorney, Margaret Wong & Associates Co Lpa
Associations
2005 - Present
National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration ProjectMember
2002 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Scranton Road Legal ClinicAdvisory Board
2010 - 2014
Messiah Lutheran School, Fairview ParkBoard Member
2010 - 2013
Legal Aid Society of ClevelandCommittee Member (Pro Bono Committee)
2005 - 2014
Cleveland Mediation CenterPresident, Board of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Thiam v. Holder, 677 F.3d 299 (6th Cir. 2012)
Case remanded for further proceedings
Education
1998
Case Western Reserve University
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Trinity College (Hartford, Connecticut)
B.A. - Bachelor of the Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
New Lawyer Training
Keepin' It Real: 10 Practice Tips for a Successful Law Practice
2014
Asylum in Underserved Immigrant Communities
Asylum 101 and Particular Social Group
2013
OCTOBER 11, 2013 CLEVELAND PROGRAM
What is the Process for Asylum for Juveniles in Proceedings?
2013
AILA Mid-South/Ohio Fall CLE Conference
Removal Proceedings: Best Practices, Motions, Interpreters and Prosecutorial Discretion
2012
CLJ Mock Hearing at Cleveland Immigration Court
Mock Hearing
2011
Ohio Association of Magistrates
Beyond the Basics: Crossing the Border between Domestic and Immigration Matters
2011
EOIR Cleveland
Prosecutorial Discretion
2010
Mock Hearing
EOIR (Immigration Court)
Languages
Spanish
Russian
Activity
Legal Answers