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David Leopold

David Leopold

USA 2026

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David has more than 20 years of experience counseling domestic and foreign businesses, health care institutions, law firms, religious institutions, nonprofits, and other entities on issues related to U.S. immigration, visa, and citizenship law.

A nationally recognized immigration policy expert, writer, and public speaker, David has testified as an immigration law expert before Congress. He also serves as an immigration policy consultant to major national immigration reform groups, including America’s Voice, and was a member of Immigration Working Groups for the Biden-Harris transition team and presidential campaign. David serves as a “go-to” analyst of cutting-edge immigration issues for major national and international media outlets, and he regularly handles high-profile, politically charged matters that draw national attention. He frequently writes for MSNBC.com, CNN.com, TPM.com, USA Today, The Hill, and Huffington Post. His analyses of cutting-edge immigration issues frequently appear in major media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Politico, Mother Jones, and CNN.

Education

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

J.D.

1985

University of Michigan

B.A.

1980

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Immigration - Ohio

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David Leopold advises on business immigration issues, as well as matters related to deportation defense. His broad client base includes individuals and clients from the healthcare and education sectors.

Immigration - USA - Nationwide

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David Leopold of Thompson Hine regularly provides immigration advice to clients from a range of industries, including companies in the brewing, healthcare, logistics and legal industries. He also advises on family-based immigration matters, including deportation defense.

Strengths

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  • David is a highly skilled immigration expert. He possesses thorough knowledge of laws and procedures.

    ImmigrationChambers Guide to the USA
  • David Leopold is a highly skilled immigration expert. He possesses thorough knowledge of laws and procedures, combined with a personal dedication to education and advocacy for all immigrants.

    ImmigrationChambers Guide to the USA

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