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William Michael Cavanaugh

Immigration attorney · Jacksonville, FL · Admitted Florida 2005, bar no. Active Registration

About this attorney

William Michael Cavanaugh is a highly skilled immigration attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate the complex landscape of U.S. immigration and nationality law. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2005, he has concentrated his practice exclusively on immigration matters since 2006, building a reputation for excellence, legal precision, and steadfast advocacy on behalf of foreign nationals.

Attorney Cavanaugh earned his Bachelor of Science from Florida State University in 1999 before obtaining his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law in 2004. Over his career, he has been recognized with honors including a Pro Bono Award in 2015 and nomination as a Man of the Year Candidate in 2014, reflecting his deep commitment to legal service and community support.

Focused on delivering personalized and compassionate counsel, William Cavanaugh takes pride in guiding clients through every step of their legal journey. Whether handling family petitions, employment-based visas, citizenship applications, or complex deportation defense, he approaches every matter with meticulous attention to detail and unwavering dedication to achieving favorable 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
Citizenship Legal AssistanceDeportation/Removal DefenseEmployment-Based ImmigrationFamily-Based ImmigrationGreen Card Legal AssistanceStudent Visa Legal AssistanceVAWA PetitionsU-Visa / T-Visa AssistanceImmigration Bond AssistanceWaiver Applications

Admissions

Licensing, bar registration numbers, and court practice jurisdictions:

Florida State BarActive
State Bar Number: Active Registration
Admitted: 2005
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
Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of LawJuris Doctor (2004)
Florida State UniversityBachelor of Science (1999)

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
William Michael Cavanaugh
3840 Belfort Rd.
Suite 106
Jacksonville, FL 32216
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 (904) 712-0431
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William Michael Cavanaugh pays to be listed on Greenway Lawyer. This listing is advertising. It is not a recommendation, and Greenway Lawyer has not evaluated the quality of this attorney's work. We have confirmed that bar number Active Registration is active in Florida as of 4 September, 2026. Any attorney-client relationship you form is with William Michael Cavanaugh or their firm, not with Greenway Lawyer.