Lawyer Christine Lockhart Poarch, graduated from University of St. Thomas, B.A., English, 1994 South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1999, is now employed by The Poarch Law Firm, PC at 203 South College Avenue Salem, VA 24153.

While being a member of Virginia State Bar (Vice Chair, Standing Committee); American Immigration Lawyers Association, Christine Lockhart Poarch is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Christine Lockhart Poarch as your lawyer, you should consider whether Christine Lockhart Poarch offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Christine Lockhart Poarch has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Christine Lockhart Poarch's office is located at Salem, VA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Christine Lockhart Poarch has been admitted in 1999, Texas; 2001, Virginia; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth and Eleventh Circuit; 2005, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Virginia; U.S. Supreme Court. His or her practice areas include .

Christine Lockhart Poarch's college and law school education includes University of St. Thomas, B.A., English, 1994, South Texas College of Law, J.D., 1999. Other biographical background includes A native of Salem, Virginia, Christine pursued both her undergraduate and graduate education in the cultural melting pot of Houston, Texas, where she first worked extensively with the immigrant community in domestic violence, health care and literacy initiatives. When Christine returned to Southwestern Virginia in 2001, she began representing the diverse local immigrant community as part of Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) Immigration Law Clinic, a national ministry of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), later serving on the local board with Jeffrey A. Van Doren. Christine's removal (deportation) defense practice began with her pro bono work on behalf of clients of the JFON Immigration Clinic in 2001, and later, the Capital Area Immigrant Rights (CAIR) Coalition. Over the last ten years, Christine has successfully defended individuals in removal proceedings before various Immigration Courts from Arlington, Virginia to Batavia, New York and particularly enjoys crafting a defense to overcome immigration consequences of criminal convictions. In fact, Christine works closely with criminal lawyers to avoid or minimize immigration consequences of criminal pleas. Christine loves the complexity and diversity of her clients' matters, whether she's contesting an unfair orphan determination in an international adoption, defending a nuanced adjustment or naturalization application, or restoring the immigration status of battered women, abused children and victims . You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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