
Catha Nicol Lyons
Immigration attorney · Dayton, OH · Admitted Ohio 2013
About this attorney
Catha Nicol "Nikki" Lyons is an experienced immigration attorney and managing partner at Larson & Lyons, LLC in Dayton, Ohio. With over a decade of dedicated legal practice, she focuses exclusively on immigration law, representing individuals, families, and corporate clients navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. Licensed to practice since 2013 in both Ohio and New Mexico, Nikki provides strategic and compassionate advocacy tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Nikki earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2012, following her undergraduate studies at Wright State University. After gaining valuable experience as a contract attorney, she established The Lyons Law Firm, LLC and later co-founded Larson & Lyons, LLC. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Ohio State Bar Association, and has published legal commentary on asylum policy and immigration reform, alongside pro bono service with the Immigration Justice Campaign.
Deeply committed to client-centered representation, Nikki believes that every individual deserves transparent, attentive, and ethical legal guidance. She understands the profound impact immigration proceedings have on families and businesses, and works tirelessly to demystify the legal process while crafting customized solutions that achieve positive, lasting results.
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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