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

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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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5.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Nitin | December 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green card

Mr . Wheaton is very knowledgeable and professional. I can guarantee you that you will never find a lawyer like him for immigration in whole life. He studied from “Stanford university “ but still very affordable compared to all other lawyers. I will be hiring him again in future because he is a hidde...n gem that very few people can find him . Don’t be fooled by big law firm . Just hire Mr Wheaton and believe me you will be be happy with his service .Just talk to him one time because it’s free consultation and I am sure you will be hiring him after that .

Posted by Greg | September 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional Immigration Attorney – Highly Recommend

John Wheaton provided exceptional service throughout my Green Card application process. He was always prompt and precise in his responses, making a complex and often daunting process seem straightforward. John’s friendly and approachable demeanor made it easy to discuss any concerns, and his guidance... was invaluable both before and after the formal engagement. The fact that he offered extensive support, even after the official process was complete, speaks volumes about his dedication to his clients. On top of that, his services were very reasonably priced, offering tremendous value for the quality of work he delivered. I highly recommend John to anyone seeking immigration legal services.

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration Client

John is the best, knowledgeable and high professional Lawyer. He helped me from the beginning of my immigration till the end with courteously and professionally. Because of his great work with the step by step process my immigration interview is approved. I am so happy that I choose John as my attorn...ey. I highly recommend John he is an expert he will definitely help you achieve your goal. I am forever grateful for him for all he did for me. He is an expert and really amazing!

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 Kiara | March 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

You will not be disappointed.

John has been a wonderful lawyer through out our entire Fiancé visa to adjustment of status process. Availability: He was regularly available when we had questions. Always clear with his explanations and answers. He never made us feel rushed like he had something to do. It always felt like we had ...his undivided attention. Cost: John was very flexible with us about funding his services. At the time I had sufficient funds to cover half of his services but was still stuck waiting for a tax refund from work abroad that was a bit delayed. John gave me the option to have a payment plan each month while awaiting for my refund to complete. This allowed us to still move forward with the process without wasting time. Knowledge: He is incredibly knowledgable. With our case we had a bit of tricky hiccup with a police reprimand from when my partner was a teenager. No arrest or anything like that but a warning. John explained the laws and eased our minds on the subject. He took time to attach a letter with our application referencing the warning and highlighting how in our specific situation this should not be considered a sign of bad character due to it being only a warning when my partner was a minor. He also gave this to my fiancé to carry with her at the interview. Which helped with the interview process. Overall if you are looking for a personable and professional lawyer. Then John should definitely be at the top of your list.

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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

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