James Oliver Hacking
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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.