John Lawit
Irving, TX
Licensed for 43 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Immigration
Language
English Spanish Korean
About
John W. Lawit has been practicing immigration law exclusively for the past 41 years. He received his J.D. from the University of New Hampshire in Concord, New Hampshire in 1977. John received his B.A. from the University of New Mexico, with honors in 1972. John became a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association in 1978, the New Mexico Bar Association in 1980 and the Texas Bar Association in 1992 and the Law Society of British Columbia in 2010. John is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Dallas Bar Association, the El Paso Association of Immigration and Nationality Lawyers,and the Canadian Bar Association. He has served on the board of directors of the New Mexico affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union and has been a member and served as a volunteer attorney of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee as well as a voluntary attorney with the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas (HRI).John has served on the Board of Directors of the Dallas BarAssociation Immigration Law Section. John has served as Chair of the New Mexico Immigration and International Law Section of the New Mexico State Bar Association; he is the author of the New Mexico Immigration and Nationality Law Practice Act, which was the first law enacted within the United States to protect immigrants from the unauthorized practice of immigration law. The law has served as model legislation, which has been enacted in ten States. John is regularly invited to speak at immigration law conferences throughout the United States and internationally. He has appeared before Consulates on behalf of the firm's clients throughout the world.John's accomplishments include serving as an adjunct professor of immigration law at Texas Tech University in 2014 and the University of New Mexico's School of Law (1983-1988). He was selected by the United States Department of Justice to serve as United States Immigration Judge; he was the youngest attorney to be selected. John has received the AV rating, the highest possible rating from the prestigious Martindale Hubble Law Directory. He is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. John also appears in Who's Who in American Law and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for over fifteen years. John has been appointed by two New Mexico Governors to the New Mexico Border Commission (1982-1986); he has been appointed as special immigration counsel to the Republic of Mexico by the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1983) and was appointed by the Governor of the State of New Mexico to the New Mexico International Trade/Investment Counsel (1984-1987).John has served the local community as the founder of the immigration project, Jewish Family Services of Albuquerque (1988-1990); he has served as a member of the board of directors and the president of Rainbow House International Adoption Agency (1987-2000); he has performed the roll of vice president of the New Mexico Refugee Association (1979-1984); member of the board of directors for Healing of Children (1989-1995); and member of the board of directors of the Institute of Spanish Arts (1994-1996). John has received awards from Catholic Social Services and Jewish Family Services for providing immigration assistance to both organizations.
Practices Areas
Immigration
Language
English Spanish Korean
Contact
John W. Lawit, LLC1200 W. Walnut Hill LaneSuite 1450Irving, TX, 750381200 W. Walnut Hill LaneSuite 1450Suite 1450Irving, TX, 75038
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I am delighted to write this review for John. He was excellent, he provided me a response to my query with evidence. I reached out to so many immigration attorney's including the once at my office. And nobody was able to provide a clear and precise answer the way John did. I would highly recommend him to someone who needs help with immigration problems or concerns.
John was a true professional and i can tell he is not after quick money . He provided a very thorough explanation of my situation, spent an entire hour of consultation and assured us with the possible outcome. He even went to grab his bible (USCIS Manual :) ) to confirm the INA section and provided us the most needed assurance we were looking for. I went to my interview with the confidence i needed and i was able to secure my LPR status. Thanks to John and his team. p.s. John is great with email response unlike others who tend to charge
I have visited USA on tourist visa stuck to my Indian passport or on UN Blue passport at least two dozen times. In 2008, I gave up my US Green Card in 2008 but did not keep a copy of I-407 form. In 2019, when I applied for a US tourist visa, it was put on hold for want of a copy of I-407. It was John who procured a copy of it from US HomeLand, which led to my getting a US visa eventually. I did the right thing of hiring John to help me out. It worked.
Extremely Satisfied with their services. Excellent communication and quick paperwork! Very happy with the service. Highly recommended ! Mr. Lawitt and his team are the best !.
Thank you for all your advice. It was a free over the phone consultation, but he was able to answer a lot of questions for me. I would hire him if needed and definitely recommend Mr. Lawit.
Mr. John helped me get my U visa approved, after such trauma its hard to find an attorney who understands and helps you throughout this tough time. Mr John is commendable and thorough with his paperwork. His team is so helpful and efficient. Best immigration attorney you can ever have!
John carefully reviewed my case, got into all the details, and kept asking me if i have any concerns or questions. He seriously cares about my case with all positive actions, such as using his laptop to work with me at 1st meeting, setting up a meeting with me (free) to address my question of the possibility of changing a service center, etc. John's deep knowledge on Immigration Law and practices made me very confident, since I have contacted/communicated with more than 6 lawyers. John has a great team as well. They are all very friendly and professional. By the way, the cost from John’s service is slightly cheaper than others, not even taking into consideration of John’s 40 years’ immigration attorney experience. I highly recommend Mr. John W. Lawit as your immigration attorney. He is the best!
He is very honest and quick to respond. He does not beat around the bush or give false promises.
Mr. Lawit is a very powerful and well-known attorney in Albuquerque, NM. Not only my family recommended him to me, but also my friends and the international office in University of New Mexico. He is also rated the top three best immigration lawyers in Irving, TX. Based on Mr. Lawit’s great reputations, I had asked him to help me with my situation. He did not only Skype with me personally, but came to Albuquerque, NM from Irving, TX to meet with me. Mr. Lawit has a well of knowledge and experience in immigration. He took his time to look up information for me and showed me where to find information pertain to my case. He suggested the best option for me to traveling overseas. He guided me every step of the way in the process. He did not just give me a list of documentations that I need to provide along with the application, but he looked over my documents to make sure that they reach the standard of qualification. He also told me where to apply for the documentation that I needed. Mr. Lawit also gave me great suggestions on the travel arrangements such as when is the best time to fly. As long as I followed his instructions, I had no problem during the application process or at the airport. When I was at airport going through customs, they asked me questions that I did not know how to answer, so I told them that Mr. Lawit took care of my case. They replied me, “Ok, you are free to go.” I must assume that Mr. Lawit have a great reputation among them as well. It was just an incredible and extraordinary experience for me. I truly appreciate the patience that Mr. Lawit and his team, Jenny and Elizabeth have for me. I asked Mr. Lawit so many questions during the application processes and he answered every single one of them personally. I tend to ask the same questions more than once when I am worried. Mr. Lawit patiently answered my same questions over and over until I was at ease of the situation, even though he is a very busy attorney. Jenny called me back when I did not even leave any messages on the answering machine. She just wanted to make sure that I am ok and am not in trouble. She is very efficient and provides me with clear instructions of what I need to do. I never felt that I was lost or not knowing what is the next step. Elizabeth answered my email within minutes sometimes. She is very organized and efficient. She helps me send one of my application out within a week and only asked me no more than ten questions since she already have most information from my other case. I never find any mistakes in the applications which is impressive. (Trust me that is a big issue when I used another immigration attorney.) I have never experience such an efficient and clear communication process such as at Mr. Lawit’s office. Mr. Lawit is an outstanding attorney who has astonishing amount of knowledge and experience to solve any immigration problem you might have. I will and do recommend Mr. Lawit to anyone who has immigration issue especially with his wonderful staffs, Jenny and Elizabeth in the office!
I came across Mr. John through Avvo and called them from outside US for my immigration issue for consultation. The courtesy that him and his assistants provide on call is highly commendable. The way they communicated and clarified things made me felt that, they understand the problem we face through and ready to listen . Gave multiple options and how would it affect in near term,long term . The best was, there was a chance of finding a permanent solution that I was never informed by other respectable colleagues in the same profession of his. Really grateful to you and your law firm Sir ! Thank you very much.
I am delighted to write this review for John. He was excellent, he provided me a response to my query with evidence. I reached out to so many immigration attorney's including the once at my office. And nobody was able to provide a clear and precise answer the way John did. I would highly recommend him to someone who needs help with immigration problems or concerns.
John was a true professional and i can tell he is not after quick money . He provided a very thorough explanation of my situation, spent an entire hour of consultation and assured us with the possible outcome. He even went to grab his bible (USCIS Manual :) ) to confirm the INA section and provided us the most needed assurance we were looking for. I went to my interview with the confidence i needed and i was able to secure my LPR status. Thanks to John and his team. p.s. John is great with email response unlike others who tend to charge
I have visited USA on tourist visa stuck to my Indian passport or on UN Blue passport at least two dozen times. In 2008, I gave up my US Green Card in 2008 but did not keep a copy of I-407 form. In 2019, when I applied for a US tourist visa, it was put on hold for want of a copy of I-407. It was John who procured a copy of it from US HomeLand, which led to my getting a US visa eventually. I did the right thing of hiring John to help me out. It worked.
Extremely Satisfied with their services. Excellent communication and quick paperwork! Very happy with the service. Highly recommended ! Mr. Lawitt and his team are the best !.
Thank you for all your advice. It was a free over the phone consultation, but he was able to answer a lot of questions for me. I would hire him if needed and definitely recommend Mr. Lawit.
Mr. John helped me get my U visa approved, after such trauma its hard to find an attorney who understands and helps you throughout this tough time. Mr John is commendable and thorough with his paperwork. His team is so helpful and efficient. Best immigration attorney you can ever have!
John carefully reviewed my case, got into all the details, and kept asking me if i have any concerns or questions. He seriously cares about my case with all positive actions, such as using his laptop to work with me at 1st meeting, setting up a meeting with me (free) to address my question of the possibility of changing a service center, etc. John's deep knowledge on Immigration Law and practices made me very confident, since I have contacted/communicated with more than 6 lawyers. John has a great team as well. They are all very friendly and professional. By the way, the cost from John’s service is slightly cheaper than others, not even taking into consideration of John’s 40 years’ immigration attorney experience. I highly recommend Mr. John W. Lawit as your immigration attorney. He is the best!
He is very honest and quick to respond. He does not beat around the bush or give false promises.
Mr. Lawit is a very powerful and well-known attorney in Albuquerque, NM. Not only my family recommended him to me, but also my friends and the international office in University of New Mexico. He is also rated the top three best immigration lawyers in Irving, TX. Based on Mr. Lawit’s great reputations, I had asked him to help me with my situation. He did not only Skype with me personally, but came to Albuquerque, NM from Irving, TX to meet with me. Mr. Lawit has a well of knowledge and experience in immigration. He took his time to look up information for me and showed me where to find information pertain to my case. He suggested the best option for me to traveling overseas. He guided me every step of the way in the process. He did not just give me a list of documentations that I need to provide along with the application, but he looked over my documents to make sure that they reach the standard of qualification. He also told me where to apply for the documentation that I needed. Mr. Lawit also gave me great suggestions on the travel arrangements such as when is the best time to fly. As long as I followed his instructions, I had no problem during the application process or at the airport. When I was at airport going through customs, they asked me questions that I did not know how to answer, so I told them that Mr. Lawit took care of my case. They replied me, “Ok, you are free to go.” I must assume that Mr. Lawit have a great reputation among them as well. It was just an incredible and extraordinary experience for me. I truly appreciate the patience that Mr. Lawit and his team, Jenny and Elizabeth have for me. I asked Mr. Lawit so many questions during the application processes and he answered every single one of them personally. I tend to ask the same questions more than once when I am worried. Mr. Lawit patiently answered my same questions over and over until I was at ease of the situation, even though he is a very busy attorney. Jenny called me back when I did not even leave any messages on the answering machine. She just wanted to make sure that I am ok and am not in trouble. She is very efficient and provides me with clear instructions of what I need to do. I never felt that I was lost or not knowing what is the next step. Elizabeth answered my email within minutes sometimes. She is very organized and efficient. She helps me send one of my application out within a week and only asked me no more than ten questions since she already have most information from my other case. I never find any mistakes in the applications which is impressive. (Trust me that is a big issue when I used another immigration attorney.) I have never experience such an efficient and clear communication process such as at Mr. Lawit’s office. Mr. Lawit is an outstanding attorney who has astonishing amount of knowledge and experience to solve any immigration problem you might have. I will and do recommend Mr. Lawit to anyone who has immigration issue especially with his wonderful staffs, Jenny and Elizabeth in the office!
I came across Mr. John through Avvo and called them from outside US for my immigration issue for consultation. The courtesy that him and his assistants provide on call is highly commendable. The way they communicated and clarified things made me felt that, they understand the problem we face through and ready to listen . Gave multiple options and how would it affect in near term,long term . The best was, there was a chance of finding a permanent solution that I was never informed by other respectable colleagues in the same profession of his. Really grateful to you and your law firm Sir ! Thank you very much.
I am delighted to write this review for John. He was excellent, he provided me a response to my query with evidence. I reached out to so many immigration attorney's including the once at my office. And nobody was able to provide a clear and precise answer the way John did. I would highly recommend him to someone who needs help with immigration problems or concerns.
John was a true professional and i can tell he is not after quick money . He provided a very thorough explanation of my situation, spent an entire hour of consultation and assured us with the possible outcome. He even went to grab his bible (USCIS Manual :) ) to confirm the INA section and provided us the most needed assurance we were looking for. I went to my interview with the confidence i needed and i was able to secure my LPR status. Thanks to John and his team. p.s. John is great with email response unlike others who tend to charge
I have visited USA on tourist visa stuck to my Indian passport or on UN Blue passport at least two dozen times. In 2008, I gave up my US Green Card in 2008 but did not keep a copy of I-407 form. In 2019, when I applied for a US tourist visa, it was put on hold for want of a copy of I-407. It was John who procured a copy of it from US HomeLand, which led to my getting a US visa eventually. I did the right thing of hiring John to help me out. It worked.
Extremely Satisfied with their services. Excellent communication and quick paperwork! Very happy with the service. Highly recommended ! Mr. Lawitt and his team are the best !.
Thank you for all your advice. It was a free over the phone consultation, but he was able to answer a lot of questions for me. I would hire him if needed and definitely recommend Mr. Lawit.
Mr. John helped me get my U visa approved, after such trauma its hard to find an attorney who understands and helps you throughout this tough time. Mr John is commendable and thorough with his paperwork. His team is so helpful and efficient. Best immigration attorney you can ever have!
John carefully reviewed my case, got into all the details, and kept asking me if i have any concerns or questions. He seriously cares about my case with all positive actions, such as using his laptop to work with me at 1st meeting, setting up a meeting with me (free) to address my question of the possibility of changing a service center, etc. John's deep knowledge on Immigration Law and practices made me very confident, since I have contacted/communicated with more than 6 lawyers. John has a great team as well. They are all very friendly and professional. By the way, the cost from John’s service is slightly cheaper than others, not even taking into consideration of John’s 40 years’ immigration attorney experience. I highly recommend Mr. John W. Lawit as your immigration attorney. He is the best!
He is very honest and quick to respond. He does not beat around the bush or give false promises.
Mr. Lawit is a very powerful and well-known attorney in Albuquerque, NM. Not only my family recommended him to me, but also my friends and the international office in University of New Mexico. He is also rated the top three best immigration lawyers in Irving, TX. Based on Mr. Lawit’s great reputations, I had asked him to help me with my situation. He did not only Skype with me personally, but came to Albuquerque, NM from Irving, TX to meet with me. Mr. Lawit has a well of knowledge and experience in immigration. He took his time to look up information for me and showed me where to find information pertain to my case. He suggested the best option for me to traveling overseas. He guided me every step of the way in the process. He did not just give me a list of documentations that I need to provide along with the application, but he looked over my documents to make sure that they reach the standard of qualification. He also told me where to apply for the documentation that I needed. Mr. Lawit also gave me great suggestions on the travel arrangements such as when is the best time to fly. As long as I followed his instructions, I had no problem during the application process or at the airport. When I was at airport going through customs, they asked me questions that I did not know how to answer, so I told them that Mr. Lawit took care of my case. They replied me, “Ok, you are free to go.” I must assume that Mr. Lawit have a great reputation among them as well. It was just an incredible and extraordinary experience for me. I truly appreciate the patience that Mr. Lawit and his team, Jenny and Elizabeth have for me. I asked Mr. Lawit so many questions during the application processes and he answered every single one of them personally. I tend to ask the same questions more than once when I am worried. Mr. Lawit patiently answered my same questions over and over until I was at ease of the situation, even though he is a very busy attorney. Jenny called me back when I did not even leave any messages on the answering machine. She just wanted to make sure that I am ok and am not in trouble. She is very efficient and provides me with clear instructions of what I need to do. I never felt that I was lost or not knowing what is the next step. Elizabeth answered my email within minutes sometimes. She is very organized and efficient. She helps me send one of my application out within a week and only asked me no more than ten questions since she already have most information from my other case. I never find any mistakes in the applications which is impressive. (Trust me that is a big issue when I used another immigration attorney.) I have never experience such an efficient and clear communication process such as at Mr. Lawit’s office. Mr. Lawit is an outstanding attorney who has astonishing amount of knowledge and experience to solve any immigration problem you might have. I will and do recommend Mr. Lawit to anyone who has immigration issue especially with his wonderful staffs, Jenny and Elizabeth in the office!
I came across Mr. John through Avvo and called them from outside US for my immigration issue for consultation. The courtesy that him and his assistants provide on call is highly commendable. The way they communicated and clarified things made me felt that, they understand the problem we face through and ready to listen . Gave multiple options and how would it affect in near term,long term . The best was, there was a chance of finding a permanent solution that I was never informed by other respectable colleagues in the same profession of his. Really grateful to you and your law firm Sir ! Thank you very much.