Lisa T. Johnson-Firth

Lisa T. Johnson-Firth is the founding attorney of Immigrants First, PLLC, established in 2007 to provide zealous advocacy and compassionate representation to immigrant communities. With nearly three decades of legal practice, she concentrates exclusively on immigration and nationality law, handling complex asylum claims, waivers, DACA, VAWA, U and T visas, and federal immigration litigation, including petitions brought before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Throughout her distinguished career, Ms. Johnson-Firth has been a staunch advocate for civil rights and humane immigration policies. She played a pivotal role in community advocacy and policy reform in Prince William County, Virginia, successfully challenging discriminatory local enforcement practices. In addition to private practice, she has served as an adjunct law professor at Georgetown University Law Center, authored a comprehensive book on Virginia immigration law, and served on leadership boards including the Virginia Women Attorneys Association and the Centreville Labor Resource Center.

Ms. Johnson-Firth combines rigorous legal acumen with a trauma-informed, holistic approach to client care. Her extensive background as a trained healer and advocate informs her supportive client interactions, ensuring that every individual navigating the challenges of the immigration system receives both vigorous representation and dedicated personal attention.