About

Provided by Clark Hill PLC

We provide a full spectrum of immigration services, including:

  • Employment-based temporary visa and permanent residence sponsorship
  • Family-based and humanitarian immigration
  • Immigrant and nonimmigrant waivers
  • Criminal immigration and deportation/removal defense
  • Naturalization
  • I-9 compliance counseling and internal audit, remediation, and training support
  • Federal court and appellate litigation
  • Representation in audits, raids, and high-stakes enforcement actions
  • Global immigration strategies and services in over 100 countries worldwide
  • Immigration due diligence in support of M&A
  • INTERPOL Red Notices, extradition, and advocacy before international human rights bodies

Our clients span a wide range of industries and needs, from individuals and families to Fortune 500 companies, financial sponsors, start-ups, nonprofits, healthcare providers, universities, and research organizations.

We represent clients in matters before all relevant agencies and tribunals, including:

  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
  • Department of Labor (DOL)
  • Department of State (DOS), including U.S. consulates abroad
  • U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at ports of entry
  • Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
  • Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO)
  • State Departments of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
  • Federal District and Appellate Courts

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Immigration - District of Columbia

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Clark Hill, PLC draws on seasoned immigration attorneys with deep expertise in government affairs and litigation in federal court. The team is regularly instructed on a broad range of immigration programs and is noted for handling high‑stakes and sensitive matters, including complex application denials, removal defense cases and claims involving national security considerations.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas K Ragland
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Thomas K Ragland
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Band 2

Thomas Ragland is strongly recommended for his capabilities in immigration litigation. He represents both individuals and corporate clients before the federal courts, as well as before the Department of Homeland Security.

He brings true expertise to the nuances of high-stakes immigration.

Thomas Ragland is excellent. He is knowledgeable and great to work with.

Thomas Ragland is a terrific litigator.

Meg Hobbins
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Meg Hobbins
3
Band 3

Meg Hobbins is particularly noted for her expertise in matters relating to INTERPOL Red Notices.

Meg Hobbins is skilled, knowledgeable and a true problem solver.

Meg Hobbins is a thoughtful immigration attorney. She really understands the practicalities of immigration law.

Meg is my go-to for anything related to INTERPOL.

Ranked Lawyers at
Clark Hill PLC

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Immigration

Thomas K Ragland
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Thomas K Ragland
2
Band 2
Meg Hobbins
3
Meg Hobbins
3
Band 3

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