James Oliver Hacking III

James Oliver Hacking III

4.8
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 28 years

Immigration Lawyer at Saint Louis, MO
Practice Areas: Immigration

10900 Manchester Road | Suite 203, Saint Louis, MO

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Our firm helps people who want to come and stay in the U.S. We handle citizenship, asylum, green card and employment immigration cases. We view immigration as a zero sum game - you win or lose. We fight very hard for our clients.

20 years | 2,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-200 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 27 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1998

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 28 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1997

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hacking Law Practice, LLC

10900 Manchester Road | Suite 203, Saint Louis, MO, 63122

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James Oliver Hacking III's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

227 Client Reviews

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James Oliver Hacking III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shawn Hamp

Immigration lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Friend

"Jim is an excellent attorney who focuses on getting legal immigration status for his clients when they have faced many set backs and obstacles. He has extensive knowledge about strategies and procedures involving the Unites States Customs and Immigration Service."

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Najmeh Mahmoudjafari

Immigration lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse and highly recommend this lawyer. I cannot say enough about Jim. He is not only knowledgeable, but he is also passionate. He loves what he does, and it shows. His clients' interests are his interests. He is an exceptional advocate that ensure all his clients' needs are met with the best possible results. I am proud to call him a colleague!"

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Kyce Siddiqi

Immigration lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Burger

Immigration lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a really smart and hardworking lawyer. He is a zealous advocate for his clients. His legal acumen and ability to get amazing legal results is without equal. I refer all my immigration clients to him."

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Thomas Gonwa

Unknown lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim sets the standard for immigration attorneys. I refer clients to Jim without hesitation and strongly endorse him."

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Mark Cantor

Immigration lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is one of the best immigration lawyers in the St. Louis region. I never hesitate to refer anyone in need of help with a family or work visa or any other type of immigration matter because I know they will be in good hands with Jim. He is a very caring and compassionate person and provides a great service for his clients."

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Benjamin Glass

Immigration lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim Hacking has an enormous number of immigration resources at his website. I'd highly recommend visiting the website and then giving his office a call. They love to help people!"

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Jonathon Burns

Immigration lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is one of the most knowledgeable immigration attorneys in the State of Missouri. I have referred clients to him and will continue to do so in the future. I recommend him without exception."

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Stephen Bardol

Immigration lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is one of the best immigration attorneys in town. I refer any of my clients with immigration issues to Jim and know that they will be in great hands with Jim."

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Rickey Farrow

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vaughan De Kirby

Immigration lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I practice exclusively Immigration law in San Francisco California. I know how important the right immigration attorney can be to reaching your immigration goals. Attorney Jim Hacking has been practicing law since 1997 and helping people in the St. Louis area with their immigration issues for many years. Without hesitation Jim is the attorney to call when you need an attorney who is an expert in immigration law."

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Mark Dean

Immigration lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is one of the top, if not top, immigration attorney in the St. Louis area. I recommend him for anyone (fellow lawyer or client) needing immigration advise and counsel."

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Robert Caldwell

Immigration lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim takes a very active and aggressive approach to ensure that his clients receive fair treatment in their immigration proceedings, and he is not afraid to take court action. Jim strongly supports fair immigration legislation, and his work wholly contributes to a better society. I strongly endorse Jim."

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Ross Mutrux

Immigration lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim is the best immigration lawyer I know in St. Louis. I refer him all immigration clients that come through my office."

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Andres Mejer

Immigration lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James knows his stuff. He is compassionate about his clients and strong advocate for their needs. You can trust James. You can rely on James. He takes your issues to heart. If you find yourself in the St. Louis area and need an immigration attorney, James is your guy."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Best Lawyer in St. Louis, Riverfront Times

2010

F. Wm. McCalpin Pro Bono Award, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

2009

Eugene H. Buder Award, ACLU of Eastern Missouri

2004

Best Lawyer in St. Louis, Riverfront Times

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Member, Hacking Law Practice, LLC

2009 - 2010

Lecturer, St. Louis University School Of Law

2006 - 2008

Member, Tonkin & Mondl, LC

1999 - 2006

Associate, Tonkin & Mondl, LC

1997 - 1999

Associate, Riezman & Blitz, PC

1992 - 1997

Law Clerk, Gray & Ritter, LC

Associations

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1998 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

1997 - Present

Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Member

1997 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wilson v. Beers

Defendant's Motions Denied

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Education

1997

Saint Louis University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Saint Louis University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Welcoming the Stranger

Refugees and Immigrants

2017

The End of DACA

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

2017

Public Radio

The End of DACA

2016

University of Missouri - St. Louis

Immigration 101

2016

Southern Illinois University

From Student Visa to Green Card Holder

2014

Guest Speaker

What International students need to know about immigration law

2012

American Inns of Court

Client Relations

Publications

2017

Saint Louis Bar Journal The Times They Are a Changin'

1997

Saint Louis University Law Journal “Won’t You Be My Neighbor — Does New Jersey’s Megan’s Law Violate The Constitution Ban On The Passage Of Ex Post Facto Legislation?”

Languages

English

Bosnian

Activity

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