Alexander Dunne McShiras

Alexander Dunne McShiras

also known as Alex McShiras

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Immigration Lawyer at Colorado Springs, CO
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

5225 N. Academy Ave. Ste. 206, Colorado Springs, CO

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 215-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 13 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Pikes Peak Immigration

5225 N. Academy Ave. Ste. 206, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918

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5.0 /5.0

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Immigration

Posted by Efosa & Rene | April 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Pikes Peak Is God Given

My husband and I would like to thank Pikes Peak Immigration for their time and support during my husband’s visa approval process and for helping us to obtain the desired outcome. My husband was approved for his visa on 4-2-2025. Myself and my husband could have never did this alone. We prayed and as...ked God to lead us to the right help and he lead us to Alex, Vanessa, and the rest of the team at Pikes Peak Immigration. We are very thankful for the help in preparing my husband for the visa interview which made the approval of my husband’s visa very successful. Pikes Peak Immigration help and work made a big difference in our life and we really appreciate all the efforts as well as partners and support staff throughout the entire process. Thank you once again for everything and God richly bless you all at Pikes Peak Immigration. We were lead to a great team that was always there to answer all the questions we had. They returned our emails and answered calls right away . Alex, Vanessa, and the rest of the team, lead , guided, and made the process an easy successful process. Alex and his team are very knowledgeable. My husband and I are grateful for hiring them to help through our immigration journey. Pikes Peak definitely helps with bringing families together. Thank you.

Posted by Gabino | February 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Alex got me out of detention

I am very satisfied with the work that Alex McShiras performed in my case. The efficiency and professionalism of his work is what I like the most. He has good communication skills and excellent customer service. He always updated me with what was happening in my case, while I was waiting in detention.... The attorney Alex fought hard to get good results and win my case. I was able to get out of the Immigration Detention Center and he was able to erase my criminal conviction and help me get a better plea deal that did not have bad immigration consequences. The attorney explained things in a simple terms the process of my case and kept me informed when anything happened. He also consulted with before doing any new work on the case and he explained the case strategy in terms that I could understand. I will definitely recommend the Alex McShiras to my friends and relatives. I would like to thank associate attorney Alex McShiras for his hard work and dedication on this case. He went above and beyond to explain everything to me. I was very stressed out and I was on the verge of deportation. I was detained and he was able to erase my criminal conviction, to help me plead guilty to an offense that was safe for immigration, and to get the deportation charges against me dismissed in immigration court. He got me out of detention and back with my family. I can’t thank Alex enough for his services.

Posted by Alberto | February 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Confident and Honest

I hired Alex during the summer of 2014 to do my BIA appeal. My former lawyer was not very professional and so I was pleasantly surprised. Alex was professional from day one. He communicated effectively and clearly. The other lawyer told us there was no hope and that I should give up and go back to Me...xico. Alex told us that he could appeal the case and although he could not guarantee a result, he would work hard to win the case. He delivered on his promise. He gave us confidence by working hard and filing our appeal quickly. He sent us copies of everything that he filed. He kept us informed regarding what was happening in the case. in the end, he won my appeal. I highly recommend Alex to anyone who is seeking an immigration attorney. Alex also represented my two children and he has earned my business in the future.

Posted by Karla | December 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Lawyer

Alex was very good at communicating with me. He has represented me since 2012. My case was very difficult, but he never gave up. I know there are other lawyers in town, but Alex went above and beyond to win my case. He kept me updated on the progress of my case and in the end he helped me obtain my g...reen card. I highly recommend Alex to anyone who needs an immigration lawyer. The Chan Law Firm has represented my family in the past and I have referred other family members to Alex directly. The support staff at Chan Law Firm is very professional and treated me with respect. Alex was honest with me regarding my options and did not give up despite multiple difficulties with USCIS. He fought hard and kept me accountable and engaged in my case to ensure that I got legal permanent residency before I turned 21 years old.

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Alexander Dunne McShiras's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennaweh Hondrogiannis

Immigration lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Alex is passionate about attaining justice. He is dedicated to his clients and he is diligent in his pursuit of fairness. His energy, intelligence and honesty make him a valued colleague and attorney."

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Aaron Hall

Immigration lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Alex puts his whole heart and soul into his work for his clients. That passion, combined with his intelligence and boundless energy, makes him an incredible advocate."

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Koby Polaski

Immigration lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Alex is a passionate, smart and tenacious advocate for his clients."

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Catherine Chan

Immigration lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Alex since he gained his license to practice in Colorado. From the beginning Alex displayed intellectual curiosity, deep commitment, and passion for both the law and the lives of persons affected by immigration laws. Over the years Alex has continued to refine and apply his legal skills and acumen to his trade. Today he is a recognized expert in complex immigration matters, including federal litigation, appeals and asylum law. In our office he is our U Visa expert as well. Alex brings a genuine love and respect for the law to his work and to his clients' cases. I strongly endorse him."

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Courtney Butler

Immigration lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alex is a dedicated, well-rounded immigration lawyer. He truly cares about his clients, and he doesn't quit - he explores every avenue possible to obtain a positive outcome in each case."

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Eric Pavri

Immigration lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alex is an excellent attorney. I have collaborated with him on cases and served with him on professional committees. Some immigration attorneys are too timid. Not Alex. He is willing and able to fight for his clients' rights. I would trust him with the immigration case of a member of my own family."

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Philip Alterman

Immigration lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is smart, hardworking, and dedicated to his clients."

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Kirby Joseph

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Jeffrey Joseph

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Aaron Hall

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Koby Polaski

Immigration lawyer

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James Lamb

Immigration lawyer

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Catherine Chan

Immigration lawyer

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Courtney Butler

Immigration lawyer

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Eric Pavri

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AILA Committee Service, AILA Colorado

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Owner and Senior Attorney, Pikes Peak Immigration

2016 - 2019

Senior Attorney, Joseph Law Firm, P.C.

2012 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Chan Law Firm

2008 - 2009

Paralegal, Joseph Law Firm

Associations

2016 - Present

Catholic Lawyers Guild

Treasurer

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair of Houston Asylum Committee

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member of New Members Division Committee

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member of Houston Asylum Committee

2012 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Young Lawyers Division

2012 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Immigration Lawyers Section

2015 - 2016

Catholic Lawyers Guild

Secretary

2014 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member of USCIS committee

Sample of Legal Cases

35(c) Post-conviction relief

Win

N-600 in Federal District Court

Win

Withholding of Removal

Win

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Education

2012

University of Denver

JD

2008

Marquette University

Master of Arts

2005

Boston College

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Colorado Bar Association, Immigration Law Committee

Federal Immigration Litigation 202

2016

Colorado Bar Association, Immigration Law Committee

Federal Immigration Litigation 101

2016

AILA Asylum CLE

Asylum Clock and other Procedural Hurdles

2015

CBA CLE

Motions to Suppress and Terminate in Children's Cases

2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Colorado chapter), New Members Division

Federal Immigration Litigation 101

2015

AILA Colorado Fall Conference

Challenging Unlawful Agency Action in Federal Court

2015

AILA CLE

Asylum Basics and Strategies before the Immigration Court

2014

AILA CLE

USCIS CLE Mock Interview

Publications

N/A

Seeking publisher None so far

Languages

Spanish

English

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