Catha Nicol Lyons

Catha Nicol Lyons

also known as Nikki Lyons

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Immigration Lawyer at Dayton, OH
Practice Areas: Immigration

1121 E Third St, Dayton, OH

About Catha

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, non-immigrant visas, consular processing, naturalization, waivers, work authorization, and immigration litigation.

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 7 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Mexico for 12 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Larson & Lyons, LLC

1121 E Third St, Dayton, OH, 45402

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Catha Nicol Lyons's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dr. M | November 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic attorney

I hired Ms. Lyons for my defensive asylum case; she was a great attorney. She went beyond my expectations, and she handled my case with great responsibility. Ms. Lyons is easy to communicate with. She responds to my emails and phone calls promptly and addresses all my questions and concerns. She is a... very professional, respectful, and extremely competent attorney. Her hard work and her recommendations were crucial to win my case. Ms. Lyons is the best immigration attorney in Ohio and one of the top Nationwide, and I highly recommend Ms. Lyons for immigration cases

Posted by David | July 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic immigration attorney

Nikki helped me get my green card, with my husband as the sponsor. She is highly knowledgeable and passionate about immigration, and I am very glad that we hired her. Nikki helped us navigate the application from start to finish, including filing, and attending our USCIS interview. She demystified... the immigration process for us and promptly answered every question we had. If you want a Dayton-based immigration attorney who will treat you with respect and give you the individualized attention your case needs, I highly recommend Nikki Lyons!

Posted by Victor | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

La mejor abogada

Nikki fue incredible con mi caso, siempre disponible para responder a mis preguntas y atender mis preocupaciones. Sin duda la recomiendo

Posted by Andy | November 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Immigration Lawyer

My wife and I were looking for an immigration lawyer to handle our case. After meeting with several in town, Nikki was the only one that stood out from the rest. She was knowledgeable and compassionate. You can really tell that she cares about her clients and loves what she does. We hired her that da...y.

Posted by Angelica | October 20, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Just Awesome

Nikki Lyons is an outstanding immigration lawyer. I am so glad I talked to her. The government was about to deny my petition and she was able to fix my problems. She saved me a lot of time and money in the process.

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Catha Nicol Lyons's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Olsman

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Lyons and I worked together on a matter where she required Post Conviction Relief for a client of hers. She was very knowledgeable, easy to get a hold of and worked very well with our mutual client to assist me in representing them. She replied to my inquires very quickly and we worked well as a team to help our mutual client."

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Mark Losee

Immigration lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Ms. Lyons as an attorney and is someone I can consult with regarding the legal areas she specializes in."

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Mohamed Al-Hamdani

Immigration lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nikki is an amazing and knowledgeable attorney. She knows the immigration system and how to get results. I would hire her as an attorney with no hesitation."

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Aleksandar Cuic

Immigration lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Larson

Immigration lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Nikki is intelligent and diligent and committed to her work. Anyone needing immigration help would do well to retain Nikki."

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Shahrzad Allen

Immigration lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Lyons' legal knowledge, intelligence and compassion make her a great attorney and counselor for any immigration client."

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Jared Chamberlain

Immigration lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Lyons is a highly effective attorney and of the highest degree of professionalism and character. I wholeheartedly endorse her and refer all my clients with immigration matters to her."

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Rhonda Nicole Iuliano

General practice lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Catha Lyons. She maintains the highest professional standard in her practice. With Catha’s strong analytical skills and legal knowledge her clients are assured to receive excellent representation."

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Kiriakos Kordalis

Immigration lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mrs. Lyons is very professional and is an advocate for her clients. I highly recommend Mrs. Lyons to anyone seeking legal representation."

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Matthew Olsman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mohamed Al-Hamdani

Immigration lawyer

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Negin Yamini

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anna Victoria Barr

Immigration lawyer

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Shahrzad Allen

Immigration lawyer

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Kiriakos Kordalis

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Cum Laude, University of Dayton School of Law

2010

Magna Cum Laude, Wright State University

2010

Outstanding Senior in Philosophy, Wright State University

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Managing Partner, Larson & Lyons, LLC

2018 - Present

Managing Member, The Lyons Law Firm, LLC

2018 - 2018

Volunteer Attorney, Immigration Justice Campaign

2013 - 2018

Contract Attorney, Independent Contractor

Associations

2018 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of New Mexico

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

LGBTQ Asylum

Asylum Granted

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Education

2012

University of Dayton School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

Wright State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Annual Update on H1B & OPT

H1Bs & OPT

Publications

2019

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S RECENT EFFORTS TO UNDERMINE ASYLUM, EXPLAINED

2018

American immigration Lawyers Association Detective Work of Asylum Cases; How Surgeons Can Help

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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