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Dustin O'Quinn

Dustin O'Quinn

USA 2026

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Ballard Spahr LLP
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Immigration

Washington

9 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Dustin O’Quinn is the Practice Leader of the firm’s Immigration Group. He counsels employers of all sizes in all areas of immigration law, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, with a focus on the health care, technology, design, higher education, and financial industries.

Dustin develops immigration programs for startups, counseling companies on corporate structure, funding, and investor relations. He also advises large corporations on the immigration implications of mergers and acquisitions, I-9 compliance, and government audits.

Dustin has experience representing employers in uncommon visa classifications, including investors, extraordinary-ability visas, religious workers, and maritime immigration matters.

Career

Admissions

Washington

Texas

Professional Memberships

Professional Activities

QLaw Association, Board of Directors, 2019-present

American Immigration Lawyers Association, National Business Immigration Response Team, 2019-2021; NW Corporate Immigration Committee, Chair, 2018; NW Regional Immigration Law Conference Committee, Co-Chair, 2018; Texas Chapter Fall Conference, Co-Chair, 2013; Dallas Section, Co-Chair, 2012-2013

Human Rights Initiative of North Texas, Board of Directors, 2013-2016; Volunteer, 2013-2015

State Bar of Texas, Immigration Section, Employment-based Issues, Vice President, 2013-2014; Conference and Publications, Vice President, 2012-2013

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Strengths

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  • Dustin is a top‑tier practitioner and a master in his field of law.

    ImmigrationChambers Guide to the USA

  • Dustin is willing to work with us and make arrangements that allow us to continue trying different approaches. I really appreciate that he knows when to get directly involved and when to bring in others to help.

    ImmigrationChambers Guide to the USA

  • Dustin O'Quinn is a key immigration attorney at Ballard Spahr. I wish I could clone him.

    ImmigrationChambers Guide to the USA

  • Dustin O'Quinn is absolutely phenomenal. He provides wonderful guidance and is always available to assist with ever-evolving immigration issues.

    ImmigrationChambers Guide to the USA

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