John L Wheaton

John L Wheaton

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 14 years

Immigration Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

505 W. Riverside Ave., #500, Spokane, WA

About John

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 75%

Mr. Wheaton handles a variety of immigration matters, including deportation defense cases and family-based visas.

15 years

75%
Criminal Defense 25%

Mr. Wheaton handles a variety of misdemeanor cases, including DUIs, theft, assault, and many other charges.

15 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 14 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

John L. Wheaton, Attorney at Law

505 W. Riverside Ave., #500, Spokane, WA, 99201

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John L Wheaton's Reviews

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34 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Efficient, thorough, and responsive immigration attorney

I hired John to prepare my TN application. As an attorney myself, I appreciated John's thoroughness and efficiency in handling my case. John was also very responsive in his communications with me, and I appreciated his honesty when he informed me of some of the worst case scenarios and the steps I ...would need to take should I encounter them. I also appreciated that he walked me through the process and made me feel comfortable about what I needed to do. I would definitely hire John again and recommend him to others.

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A+++++ Immigration Attorney

John Wheaton was able to resolve my immigration issue in advance of my court appearance which was due to complications caused by USCIS. He was very diligent about researching every possible avenue to help resolve my case. Communication was a very important thing for me. It was important that the atto...rney I was working with communicated effectively and in a timely manner with me. John would return the vast majority of phone calls or emails within at most 1 business day and was happy to answer any question I had. If you are looking for an immigration attorney that will do everything he can for you, you need look no further.

Posted by Ian | March 28, 2017 | Immigration

Immigration Consultation

I consulted John with a serious immigration question that was weighing heavily on my mind. During the consultation John gave me advice with the legal citations that supported it. Everything worked out as John said it would within 30 days. John's advice gave me the confidence to move forward with my p...lans in the meantime.

Posted by Sergey Mozharov | January 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional, efficient and knowledgeable attorney

My wife and I decided to hire an attorney to adjust my status after we got married. I contacted several law firms and after I talked to John, I knew he was the right person. John was polite, professional, and efficient from the very beginning. He made us feel that our case was in great hands. The who...le process went smoothly. He was readily available for questions and updated us when necessary. Being a solo attorney, his rates are very affordable. It was a pleasure to work with John and I strongly recommend him!

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I should've hired Mr. Wheaton sooner.

He is a great lawyer. All I did was provide the right documents and he did everything else. Kept me up to date with all the notices and necessary appointments. Happy to say my green card arrived before Christmas.

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John L Wheaton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kathryn Woods

Unknown lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I attended law school with John and know him to be a dedicated & compassionate individual. I fully endorse this lawyer."

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Sasha Lazarevich-Sinnott

Immigration lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is an excellent attorney with a strong attention to detail. He is very knowledgeable and will work hard to protect your interests."

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Amanda Uphaus

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a wonderful attorney, and I highly recommend him for anyone seeking immigration advice. He is smart, efficient, and truly cares about his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Certificate of Appreciation - New Members Division, American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington)

2012

Certificate of Appreciation - Pro Bono Committee, American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington)

2010

Honors, University of Washington School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, John L. Wheaton, Attorney at Law

2012 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Global Justice Law Group

2011 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Carney & Marchi Attorneys At Law

Associations

2013 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association - WA - New Members Division

Co-chair

2011 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association - WA - Pro Bono Committee

Vice Chair

Education

2010

University of Washington

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Stanford University

BA / BS

Speaking Engagements

2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association (WA) - Asylum Chat

Asylum Law

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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