Atty. James W. Austin

Atty. James W. Austin

James W. Austin is a lawyer practicing asylum, citizenship, consular law and 13 other areas of law.

Kansas City Kansas City 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About James W. Austin at a glance

James W. Austin is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Austin & Ferguson, L.L.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on green cards, citizenship, deportation, asylum, and immigration. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1991). Educated at University of Missouri, Kansas City (J.D., 1991) and University of Missouri, Kansas City B.A. Administration of Justice (—). Active member of American Immigration Lawyers Association State Bar of Missouri Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James W. Austin is a lawyer practicing asylum, citizenship, consular law and 13 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri, Kansas City, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices at Austin & Ferguson, L.L.C. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Austin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Austin 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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Deportation & Removal Defense

James W. Austin is one of 1,229 deportation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse deportation attorneys in Missouri →

Asylum & Refugee

James W. Austin is one of 1,790 asylum attorneys indexed nationally. Browse asylum attorneys in Missouri →

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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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 Kansas City 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 James W. Austin

Where is James W. Austin's law office located?
James W. Austin's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Austin & Ferguson, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Austin handle?
James W. Austin focuses on green cards, citizenship, deportation, asylum, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James W. Austin practiced law?
James W. Austin has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James W. Austin go to law school?
James W. Austin earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (—).
How can I contact James W. Austin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri, Kansas City
- 1991
University of Missouri, Kansas City B.A. Administration of Justice
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1991

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