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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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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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 Melissa Rodarte | November 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Obtuve mi green card

John me ayudo a tramitar mi I-130 la aplicación para mi residencia permanece y me ayudo a la aprobación del perdón I-601A y fue aprobado en solo 1año! Salí a Cd Juárez con mi perdón aprobado y en las 2 entrevistas me fue muy bien y Obtuve mi residencia Yo no hablo inglés y el siempre me ayudo e...n español sin ningún problema y cualquier duda que yo tenia siempre contestaba pronto! Cuando estaba en Cd Juárez siempre estuvo al pendiente de cómo estaba mi caso! Muy feliz porque fui aprobada y todo lo hice en una semana! Para mi fue el mejor abogado! Esposa de residente permante! Sus servicios son excelentes y de calidad la verdad que vale la pena contratarlo! Sin duda alguna ya van 2 procesos que nos ayuda y todo a salido muy bien! Totalmente recomendado 100% No te arrepentirías!

Posted by Josue | February 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exelente abogado

El es un exelente abogado, siempre esta pendiente de todo lo que pase y tambien esta en contacto por si algo pasa, es una persona amigable y seria, fue un placer trabajar con el y al final ganamos, le estoy muy agradecido.

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.

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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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