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Christopher Dutot

Christopher Dutot

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Immigration

Career

Chris Dutot is an immigration attorney with an extensive background working with clients across various industries, including the automotive, information technology, and energy sectors. Chris has represented businesses large and small, as well as individuals, on various immigration-related legal matters.

Chris is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Michigan Chapter, where he serves on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Liaison Committee. At the national level, Chris is a member of AILA’s Governance Committee and serves as Vice-Chair of AILA National’s New Members Division Steering Committee. He also serves on the Executive Board for the Immigration Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.

Chris is a graduate of University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and Central Michigan University.

Professional Memberships

State Bar of Michigan, Immigration Law Section

• Executive Board, 2024–Present

• Board of Directors, 2021–2024

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Michigan Chapter

• U.S. Customs and Border Protection Liaison Committee, 2023–present

• Conference Planning Committee, 2023

• Citizenship Day Coordinator, 2022–2023

• Practice Management Committee, Chair, September 2020–September 2022

• New Members Division, Chair, September 2019–August 2020

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), National

• Governance Committee, 2024–present

• New Members Division Steering Committee, 2021–present

• Annual Conference Navigator Program Volunteer, 2023

• Annual Conference Planning Committee, 2022

Education

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

J.D.

Central Michigan University

B.S.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Immigration - Michigan

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Individual Editorial

Christopher Dutot is an associate at Miller Canfield with experience advising clients across the automotive, energy and other sectors on a range of immigration matters.

Strengths

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  • It is a pleasure working with Chris.

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  • Chris demonstrates strong expertise and handles cases with confidence.

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  • Chris' communications are thorough and understandable. He's knowledgeable, personable and empathetic. I enjoy working with him.

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  • Chris brings a level of professionalism, clarity and approachability that makes even the most complex matters feel manageable.

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  • Christopher Dutot is highly recommended.

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