$ 150-450 per hour
J. Christopher Keen
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Biography
I thoroughly enjoy working in the field of immigration and criminal law. Each case to me symbolizes a person who wants to stay (or come) to the United States. I like to plan out a strategy (which can evolve through the case) to achieve my clients' goals, and then to implement it. My professional practice is devoted to immigration and criminal law.
I enjoy spending time with my family or on the lake. I love to travel especially to immigration conferences.
I work best with clients who want to win their case, who have compelling reasons to be in the United States, and are willing to do what it takes.
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Licensed in Utah for 23 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2002
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Keen Law Offices, LLC
491 South Orem Boulevard, Orem, UT, 84058
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Punctuality
Posted by ALEX | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I've hired Keen for immigration and for criminal defense
I hired him first to fix some immigration issues with lost paperwork and he was able to complete everything and help successfully file petitions and everything went well. A few years later I needed criminal defense representation and unfortunately made the mistake of hiring a different popular cri...
J. Christopher Keen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Chris Keen. I have seen his work for many years and know that he is very attention-to-detail about his cases and determined to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients."
"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I worked for Chris when I was just an undergrad. He cares about his clients and fights for their rights. I loved working for him and learning from him and his associates."
"I endorse Chris as an immigration attorney. I've known and worked with Chris on occasion for well over a decade and still find him an honorable and trustworthy associate - the number of attorneys that I could honestly say that about dwindles annually. Whenever I have any questions about immigration, Chris is my first call. Drew Briney, Utah Attorney"
"I endorse Chris Keen as an immigration attorney without reservation. He is a smart and fearless advocate for his clients, especially those with a serious criminal history."
"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent criminal immigration attorney. I refer criminal immigration cases to him all the time."
"Mr. Keen is a fantastic attorney and was a great boss. I learned a lot while working for him and would recommend him to anyone in need of an honest, reliable immigration attorney."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Kimberly Trupiano
Immigration lawyer
Kim Buhler-Thomas
Immigration lawyer
Richard Gale
Criminal defense lawyer
Kelly Kumm
Criminal defense lawyer
Jason Schatz
DUI and DWI lawyer
Michael Langford
Criminal defense lawyer
Gloria Cardenas
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Owner, Keen Law Offices, LLC
Associations
2008 - Present
Utah Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2008 - Present
Central Utah Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyer's AssociationNational Committee Member
2012 - 2013
American Immigration Lawyer's AssociationBoard of Governors
Sample of Legal Cases
Contreras-Bocanegra v. Holder, 678 F.3d 811 (10th Cir. 2013)
Client was restored to his Permanent Resident States and permitted to return to the United States to pursue his immigration claim.
Fernandez-Vargas v. Gonzales, 126 S.Ct. 2422, U.S., 2006
10th Circuit affirmed
Fernandez-Vargas v. Ashcroft, 394 F.3d 881, 10th Cir., 2005
Dismissed by the 10th Circuit
Education
2002
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Solo Small Firm Practice
Solo and Small Firm Practice for New Attorneys
2013
AILA CLE
Representing the Immigrant on Appeal, Before the Appeal
2012
AILA CLE - 10th Circuit Appeals
10th Circuit Appellate Practice
2009
Law Practice Management
Managing your law practice
2009
"Immigration Consequences of Criminal Law"
Immigration and Criminal Law
2008
"What Businesses Need to Know about Immigration Trends"
Immigration Law
2008
"Practical Immigration Law Tips For Criminal Defense Lawyers"
Criminal and Immigration Law
Publications
2013
2007
F 3d-2007, WL 4111986, 10th Cir.
Lorenzo v. Mukasey
2006
126 S.Ct. 2422, U.S.
Fernandez-Vargas v. Gonzales
2005
126 S. Ct. 544 2005 WL 871058, U.S.
Fernandez-Vargas v. Gonzales
2005
394 F.3d 881, 10th Cir.
Fernandez-Vargas v. Ashcroft
Languages
Spanish
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Q&A
I’m 18, and recently got a misdemeanor for retail theft and i’m a permanent resident, is there a chance i could get deported?
05 Oct 2017
Q&A
I got convicted of a criminal mischief. It involve domestic violence. I got daca denied. What should I do now?
16 Jan 2015
Q&A
What is the alien number and can it be used for employment purposes?
23 Sep 2013