Douglas Robert Penn
Immigration attorney · Stamford, CT · Admitted Connecticut 1997
About this attorney
Douglas Robert Penn is an accomplished immigration attorney based in Stamford, Connecticut, with over 25 years of focused legal experience. Since 1997, Mr. Penn has dedicated his practice exclusively to immigration and naturalization law, guiding individuals, families, and businesses through complex federal immigration matters.
Mr. Penn earned his Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Juris Doctor from the University of Denver and is admitted to practice law in Connecticut and Colorado. Before establishing his solo practice in Stamford in 2010, he served as counsel at Barr & LaCava and as an associate at Robert G. Heiserman, P.C. A prominent voice in the legal community, he is a past Chair of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and has served on several national AILA committees focused on ethics, advocacy, and client services.
Committed to empowering clients through informed representation, Mr. Penn is a regular speaker at state and national immigration conferences and frequently conducts community outreach seminars. He takes a principled, client-centered approach, combining in-depth knowledge of immigration statutes with compassionate and strategic advocacy.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
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Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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