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James M. Wilkerson, immigration attorney in Ruston, Louisiana
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James M. Wilkerson

Immigration attorney · Ruston, LA · Admitted Louisiana 1988

About this attorney

James M. Wilkerson is an accomplished attorney with more than three decades of legal experience serving individuals and families across North Louisiana. As the leader of one of the largest family-owned and operated law firms in the region, Mr. Wilkerson focuses his practice on personal injury, medical malpractice, and immigration law, consistently guiding clients through their most demanding legal challenges.

Mr. Wilkerson earned his Juris Doctor from Louisiana State University in 1988 after completing his undergraduate degree at Louisiana Tech University in 1985. In 1991, he opened his practice in Farmerville, Louisiana, expanding over the years to a central office in Ruston. Beyond his regional practice, attorneys nationwide frequently call upon Mr. Wilkerson for his extensive knowledge and counsel in complex medical malpractice matters.

Committed to providing attentive and approachable representation, Mr. Wilkerson integrates advanced legal technology to ensure seamless communication while preserving the personalized care of a community-focused practice. He offers flexible consultations in person, by phone, and via video conference to effectively serve his clients' diverse needs.

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
Deportation/Removal DefenseGreen Card Legal AssistanceImmigration Bond AssistanceWaiver Applications

Admissions

Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:

Louisiana State BarActive
Admitted: 1988
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
Louisiana State UniversityJ.D. (1988)
Louisiana Tech UniversityB.S. (1985)

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
James M. Wilkerson
207 W. Mississippi Ave.
Ste. 300
Ruston, LA 71270
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 (318) 255-9299
Law Firm Website
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