L. Robert Thaxton
Immigration attorney · Columbus, OH · Admitted Ohio 1997
About this attorney
L. Robert Thaxton is the founder and principal attorney of Thaxton Law Offices Co., LPA, a premier boutique immigration law firm based in Columbus, Ohio. With decades of focused legal experience, Mr. Thaxton devotes his practice exclusively to immigration and nationality law, representing clients worldwide in employment-based and family-based permanent residency petitions, nonimmigrant visa filings, and naturalization proceedings.
Mr. Thaxton earned his Juris Doctor in 1997 from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where he distinguished himself as the Executive Editor of the Ohio State Law Journal, following his cum laude graduation from Miami University in History and Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs. Prior to founding his independent firm in 2010, he honed his practice as a partner at Bloomfield & Kempf, LLP. Alongside private practice, he has long contributed to legal education as an Adjunct Professor of Law teaching Immigration and Nationality Law at both Capital University Law School and Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law.
Recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyers "Rising Star" in Immigration, Mr. Thaxton combines meticulous legal craftsmanship with compassionate advocacy. He is a prominent speaker at continuing legal education programs across Ohio and remains deeply engaged in community service, having served as Chair of the Board of Directors for the AIDS Resource Center Ohio and Columbus AIDS Task Force.
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.
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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
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.
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