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Charles Dawkins Jr., Jr.

Immigration attorney · Elizabeth, NJ · Admitted New Jersey 1992, bar no. Active Registration

About this attorney

Charles Dawkins Jr. is an accomplished trial attorney based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, offering over three decades of comprehensive legal experience. His practice focuses primarily on criminal defense, federal crime, appellate advocacy, immigration, and personal injury. Known for his courtroom skill and thorough preparation, Mr. Dawkins provides rigorous legal representation to clients facing complex legal matters.

An Ohio native, Mr. Dawkins completed his undergraduate studies with honors at Ohio University before earning his Juris Doctor from the American University Washington College of Law in 1995. Over the course of his extensive legal career, he has earned notable distinctions in the legal community, including multiple selections as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

Mr. Dawkins approaches every matter with the belief that while accolades distinguish a practitioner, true legal success is defined by character, dedication, and the relentless application of legal knowledge. He works closely with every client, delivering accessible, personalized counsel and tenacious advocacy designed to protect their rights and achieve optimal outcomes.

Matters handled

Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):

Practice Focus

Asylum and refugee protection

Practice Focus

Green cards

Practice Focus

Marriage and family petitions

Practice Focus

Work visas

Practice Focus

Citizenship and naturalization

Practice Focus

Deportation defense

Practice Focus

Student visas

Practice Focus

Business immigration

Specific Legal Services & Filings
Deportation/Removal DefenseGreen Card Legal AssistanceStudent Visa Legal AssistanceImmigration Bond AssistanceWaiver Applications

Admissions

Licensing, bar registration numbers, and court practice jurisdictions:

New Jersey State BarActive
State Bar Number: Active Registration
Admitted: 1992
Verified
Federal Immigration Court Practice (EOIR)

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.

Law School & Legal Education
American University, Washington College of LawJD - Juris Doctor (1995)
Ohio UniversityUndergraduate Degree (Honors)

Languages

Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:

English

Consultations

Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:

Format Options
In-person, Phone & Video

Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.

Initial Consultation Fee
Fixed Fee Consultation

Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.

Office

Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:

Physical Address
Charles Dawkins Jr., Jr.
1139 East Jersey St.
Ste. 317
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Remote Representation Available

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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Direct Telephone
+1 (973) 834-6198
Law Firm Website
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