Atty. David Troy Cox

Atty. David Troy Cox

I have been practicing law since 1993 and I have been focused on immigration law since 2001. I have experience working for the US Air Force as a Judge Advocate and I have worked as an executive for a startup software company and as a civil service attorney with the US Department of Defense.

St. Louis St. Louis 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About David Troy Cox at a glance

David Troy Cox is a Member based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at CoxEsq, PC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on green cards, citizenship, asylum, immigration, and business. Admitted to practice in Utah (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (1994), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (2002), and Georgia (2002). Educated at University of Utah College of Law (J.D., 1993) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • I have been practicing law since 1993 and I have been focused on immigration law since 2001
  • I have experience working for the US Air Force as a Judge Advocate and I have worked as an executive for a startup software company and as a civil service attorney with the US Department of Defense
  • I have founded several businesses besides my law firm--my favorite was a specialty coffee shop where I learned to roast coffee and became a certified barrista
  • In my private life, I sing bass with several semi-professional groups and I serve as a board member, officer and leader of several local non-profit organizations
  • I am a competitive bodybuilder as well
  • I am a volunteer high school mock trial coach and judge
  • When I get some free time from these activities I like to watch movies and read interesting books

Practice Areas Explained

David Troy Cox's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Troy Cox handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Green Cards / Permanent Residency

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Citizenship & Naturalization

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Asylum & Refugee

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Troy Cox

Where is David Troy Cox's law office located?
David Troy Cox's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is CoxEsq, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Troy Cox handle?
David Troy Cox focuses on green cards, citizenship, asylum, immigration, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has David Troy Cox practiced law?
David Troy Cox has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David Troy Cox go to law school?
David Troy Cox earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact David Troy Cox for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Troy Cox received?
David Troy Cox's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Utah College of Law
- 1993
B.A.
Brigham Young University
- 1989

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 2002
Georgia
Admitted: 2002
Missouri
Admitted: 2008
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 2012

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