James Oliver Hacking
Hacking Law Practice, LLC • Saint Louis, MO
ImmigrationPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
jim@hackinglawpractice.com
Phone
(314) 582-0917
Address
10900 Manchester Road | Suite 203, Saint Louis, MO, 63122, US
Professional
About
James Oliver Hacking is a seasoned attorney based in Saint Louis, MO, with over two decades of experience in the legal field. Since 1997, he has dedicated his practice to immigration law while also handling personal injury cases and civil litigation. As the founder of Hacking Law Practice, LLC, Jim utilizes his extensive litigation skills to advocate for clients navigating the complexities of immigration, successfully challenging federal government decisions on behalf of individuals seeking citizenship and lawful permanent resident status. His commitment to justice is further demonstrated through his representation of clients facing deportation, ensuring that their rights are vigorously defended. In addition to immigration law, Jim has a strong background in personal injury law, representing individuals who have suffered due to the negligence of others. He also manages workers' compensation claims, drawing on his early career experience in maritime law, particularly in advocating for barge workers injured on the job through Jones Act injury claims. Beyond his legal practice, Jim is deeply engaged in community service. He has volunteered with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri since the beginning of his career and played a vital role as a founding member of the St. Louis Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, serving as its executive director for two years. His commitment to civil rights is further exemplified by his participation in the U.S. Attorney's Hate Crimes Task Force and his current leadership role as chair of the Muslim Task Force of the ACLU of Eastern Missouri. Jim’s dedication to social justice earned him the prestigious Eugene H. Buder Award from the ACLU in 2009.
About Immigration Law
Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.
Credentials
Education
1997 Saint Louis University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1992 Saint Louis University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English | Bosnian
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2013 Best Lawyer in St. Louis, Riverfront Times 2010 F. Wm. McCalpin Pro Bono Award, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri 2009 Eugene H. Buder Award, ACLU of Eastern Missouri 2004 Best Lawyer in St. Louis, Riverfront Times
Publications
2017 Saint Louis Bar Journal The Times They Are a Changin' 1997 Saint Louis University Law Journal “Won’t You Be My Neighbor — Does New Jersey’s Megan’s Law Violate The Constitution Ban On The Passage Of Ex Post Facto Legislation?”
Associations
2008 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Member 1998 - Present Illinois State Bar Association Member 1997 - Present Missouri Bar Member 1997 - Present Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Member 1997 - Present American Bar Association Member
Speaking
2017 Welcoming the Stranger Refugees and Immigrants 2017 The End of DACA Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals 2017 Public Radio The End of DACA 2016 University of Missouri - St. Louis Immigration 101 2016 Southern Illinois University From Student Visa to Green Card Holder
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Updated: Jun 04, 2026