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L. M. Okoh-Brown has over eighteen (18) years legal experience handling difficult cases and cases turned down by other attorneys as hopeless. With her superior educational background and fighting spirit she has won many cases on behalf of her clients.
She is fearless in her representation of her clients and will not stop fighting until the client says so.
Her background and experience in various business organizations also add to her unique skills as an attorney in helping her to understand complex business structures and help clients in the technical aspects of their case.
She is hardworking, driven and dedicated. In addition to a law degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., Attorney Okoh has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of West Alabama (Magna Cum Laude); a Masters of Business Administration - concentration in Health Care Administration from Howard University in Washington, D.C. (Magna Cum Laude) and a Master of Laws Degree in Taxation from Georgetown Law University.
She earned all of her degrees while raising a family and working part-time. Her willingness to fight for her clients and commitment to anything she pursues is the thing that clients appreciate from her most.
PRACTICE AREAS: ALL AREAS OF IMMIGRATION LAW AND FAMILY LAW..
DISTINCTIONS, APPOINTMENTS & BAR MEMBERSHIPS:
American Bar Association
Family Law Section
General Practice, Small Firm Section
Litigation Section
Real Property, Probate & Trust Section
Young Lawyers Division
American Immigrations Lawyers Association (AILA)
The Florida Bar
The Texas Bar
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE:
Texas
U.S. District Court - Texas
Florida
ALL IMMIGRATION COURTS NATIONWIDE
EDUCATION, HONORS & ACTIVITIES:
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.
Masters of Law (LLM) - Taxation - 2002
Who's Who Among American Law Students - 2000 Edition
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.
J.D. - 2000
Who's Who Among American Law Students - 1998 Edition
Women in Law as a 2nd Career
Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) concentration: Health Care 1995
MBA Salutatorian Award (2nd in Class)
Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honor Society
National Dean's List
Graduate Business Student Association
National MBA Association
American College of Healthcare Executives
National Association of Health Services Executives
National Association of Accountants
University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL
Bachelor of Science - Magna Cum Laude - Accounting, 1993
Graduated Top 4%
Ranked 1st in Major
Presidents List
National Deans List
Cardinal Key Honor Society
Estelles Scholar's Award for Top Academic Performance
Alabama CPA's Accounting Achievement Award
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Accounting Club
2010 National Association of Professional Women, WOMAN OF THE YEAR.
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State: Texas
Acquired: 2008
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State: Florida
Acquired: 2002
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Posted by anonymous | January 5, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Potter was straightforward and didn’t miss a beat. Even without a voice. My son, granddaughter and I can’t thank her enough for all she’s done.
Posted by Kenton | August 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I'm beyond pleased that I chose the legal representation of Lisa and her staff for my defense in my recent divorce case. Lisa's passion and dedication to prove the facts to judge/jury was exceptional. She is a tireless worker at her craft and seem like never ever sleeps as I would often get emails i...
Posted by Brittany | January 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
It would take me 10 pages to write about Lisa Potter and all that she has done for me. In my case. My case has been very complicated. I have been fighting for custody of my daughter after her father took her away from me and brought false charges of assault against me. So I was fighting a criminal ca...
Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Lisa Potter is nothing short of an extraordinary attorney. I hired her firm right before Christmas through a third party company. My ex had been keeping my children away from me for the entire year. Her firm quickly filed a writ of habeas and got me in front of the court in record time. I walked out ...
Posted by Vitalis | September 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Lisa and her team were genuinely impeccable—consistently timely, professional, and courteous from start to finish. Lisa’s sharp legal mind and ability to defend my interests were evident throughout my case. She approached every challenge with precision and strength, crafting compelling arguments that...
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Okoh-Brown is one of the most conscientious attorneys I have dealt with. She really cares about her clients and making sure they are taken care of. A very competent attorney. I normally do not endorse attorneys but this is one I highly recommend."
"It is an honor to endorse Lisa. I worked with Lisa on a criminal defense case wherein my client faced deportation issues if he had accepted a plea. Lisa armed me with the specialized immigration knowledge I needed to provide my client with the tools he needed to make a fully informed decision. We went forward, fought the case and won. Lisa is THE attorney to talk to if you have an immigration issue at hand."
"Lisa is a very conscientious and a very knowledgeable asset to the industry. She is very detailed and extremely patient. She also happens to be very professional who improves the industry by her actions to fellow attorneys and to those who need help with their legal matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Okoh-Brown has a wonderful reputation as a zealous advocate for her clients and is a credit to the legal profession."
Criminal defense lawyer
Immigration lawyer
Business lawyer
2010
Woman of The year, National Association of Professional Women
2000
Who's Who Among American Law Students, Summa Publishing
1998
Who's Who Among American Law Students, Summa Publishing
1995
M.B.A. Salutatorian Award - #2 in Class, Howard University School of Business
2008 - Present
Principal, The Okoh-Brown Law Group, PLLC
2002 - 2008
Attorney, Private Practice in Florida
2010 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Immigration and Nationality Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitMember
2010 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitMember
2010 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh CircuitMember
2010 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitMember
2003 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMEMBER
Client not jailed and support reduced 40%
Deportation Cancelled, Green Card Restored
VAWA Approved, Green Card Approved.
BIA overturned Immigration Judge
Client is Now a Permanent Resident
Client got his citizenship
L1/E2 Approved for 3 years.
H1B Approved
2002
LL.M - Master of Laws
2000
Juris Doctor
1995
Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.)
1993
Bachelors of Science
Spanish
English
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What is the proper form to e-file w the courts when the other parent violates temporary orders on a custody case?
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02 Oct 2020
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