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John W. Lawit

John W. Lawit, LLC • Irving, TX
ImmigrationAdoptionPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(214) 445-4616
Address
4324 N. Belt Line Rd., Irving, TX, 75038, US

Professional

About

John W. Lawit is a seasoned immigration attorney based in Irving, TX, with over 41 years of dedicated experience in the field. As the founder of John W. Lawit, LLC, he specializes in immigration law, providing expert guidance in complex legal matters, including adoption and immigration processes. John earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of New Hampshire in 1977 and holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of New Mexico, where he graduated with honors in 1972. He is a proud member of several bar associations, including the Pennsylvania Bar Association, New Mexico Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, and the Law Society of British Columbia. His affiliations extend to the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Dallas Bar Association, and the El Paso Association of Immigration and Nationality Lawyers. Throughout his career, John has been actively involved in advocating for immigrant rights. He served on the board of directors for the New Mexico affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union and volunteered with organizations such as the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas. Notably, he chaired the Immigration and International Law Section of the New Mexico State Bar Association and authored the New Mexico Immigration and Nationality Law Practice Act, a pioneering piece of legislation that has influenced similar laws in ten states across the U.S. John’s extensive experience and commitment to immigration law make him a trusted advocate for individuals seeking legal support in Irving, TX, and beyond.

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
1977 Franklin Pierce Law Center JD - Juris Doctor 1973 University of New Mexico BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English | Spanish | Korean

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2022 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2022 American Immigration Lawyers Association Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association 2022 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2022 Elite Lawyer Award for Immigration, Elite Lawyer 2021 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
Publications
1995 Torch, American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Proposition 187 - Trashing the Constitution 1995 State Bar of New Mexico Battered Spouse and Children Provisions in U.S. Immigration Law 1987 Occu-Med Report Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 -- Employer Sanctions 1987 Albuquerque Journal Business Outlook A Look at the Immigration and Control Act of 1986 1987 New Mexico Bar Association Family Relationships Under the Immigration and Nationality Practice Act
Associations
2008 - Present New Mexico State Bar Association Member, Immigration Law Section 2008 - Present State Bar of Texas, Immigration and Nationality Law Section Member 1980 - Present New Mexico State Bar Association Member 1979 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Member Canadian Bar Association Member
Speaking
2015 State Bar of Texas Citizenship Overview, Immigration Law 101 2015 Dallas Bar Association Asylum Overview Panel and Mock Hearing 2013 The 2013 International Conference on Strengthening Anti-Corruption Competitiveness through a New Governance Paradigm Walking the Line on Police Privatization: Efficiency, Accountability and Court Decisions 2012 Western New Mexico University Immigration issues for College and University Faculty, Staff and Students 2012 New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology I-9 101
Updated: Mar 25, 2026