Dr. George D. Pappas
Immigration attorney · Asheville, NC · Admitted North Carolina 1980, bar no. Active Registration
About this attorney
Dr. George D. Pappas is an accomplished attorney based in Asheville, North Carolina, with over four decades of diverse legal experience and more than 23 years focused specifically on immigration advocacy, litigation, and criminal defense. As the founder of Pappas Legal, PLLC, Dr. Pappas represents clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), immigration courts nationwide, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and federal courts.
A former Federal Immigration Judge, Dr. Pappas brings a rare and invaluable judicial perspective to his legal practice. His extensive academic background includes an LL.B. with Honors from the University of London, an LL.M. from Widener University School of Law, and a Ph.D. from Birkbeck College, University of London. Over the course of his career, he has been recognized with honors including membership in the North Carolina Supreme Court Honor Society and the AILA Pro Bono Champion award.
Dr. Pappas approaches every matter with an unwavering commitment to diligent preparation and compassionate client service. Dedicated to guiding individuals, families, and businesses through the complex immigration landscape, he strives to provide accessible, strategic advocacy that protects his clients' rights and futures.
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
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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
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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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