Melaney C. LaGrone
Immigration attorney · Lawrenceville, GA · Admitted Georgia 1994
About this attorney
Melaney C. LaGrone is a dedicated trial attorney based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, providing fierce legal representation in criminal defense, immigration, and personal injury cases. Prior to her legal career, Attorney LaGrone spent nearly a decade serving as a police officer in Detroit within both the Gang Squad and Narcotics units. This extensive background provides her with an exceptional, firsthand understanding of law enforcement procedures, investigative tactics, and the inner workings of the criminal justice system.
Attorney LaGrone earned her Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2011. Since establishing her legal practice, her courtroom acumen and tenacity have earned her significant professional acclaim, including selections as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in both 2020 and 2021.
Attorney LaGrone is passionately committed to fighting systemic injustices and protecting the rights and futures of her clients. She approaches every case with empathy, direct communication, and a tailored strategic defense designed to secure the best possible outcome for individuals and families facing life-altering legal challenges.
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.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
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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