
David Edward Magilligan
Immigration attorney · Hollywood, FL · Admitted Florida 2007
About this attorney
David Edward Magilligan is an experienced South Florida attorney focusing on criminal defense and immigration law. With over a decade and a half of dedicated legal practice, Mr. Magilligan represents individuals facing serious criminal charges as well as clients navigating complex immigration matters. He founded Magilligan Law with the commitment to deliver rigorous, accessible, and high-caliber legal representation to people from all walks of life.
Prior to establishing his private practice, Mr. Magilligan served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office from 2007 to 2010. His tenure as a prosecutor provided him with invaluable courtroom trial experience and profound insight into how the state investigates and prosecutes criminal offenses. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2007 and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Loyola University Maryland. He is actively involved in the legal community, holding memberships with the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Dade County Bar Association.
Driven by the belief that every client deserves dedicated and responsive advocacy, Mr. Magilligan works directly with his clients from the initial consultation through the final resolution of their case. He prioritizes clear communication, providing candid case evaluations, and ensuring that messages are promptly returned. By taking the time to understand each client's unique objectives early on, he delivers practical and effective defense strategies tailored to protect their rights and their future.
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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