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**Joseph Makhandal Champagne, Esq.** **Attorney at Law | Immigration Law Specialist | Human Rights Advocate** **Champagne Law Group, LLC | Toms River, NJ** Joseph Makhandal Champagne, Jr., Esq. is a distinguished attorney based in Toms River, New Jersey, specializing in immigration law. With a comprehensive legal background encompassing immigration, criminal, and civil law, Mr. Champagne is dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to individuals and families navigating the complexities of immigration processes. He is admitted to practice before the New Jersey Supreme Court, as well as the United States District Court and the Third and Fourth Circuit Courts of Appeals, allowing him to advocate effectively in both state and federal courts. Mr. Champagne earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Columbia University and went on to obtain his Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School. His commitment to human rights is evident from his time in law school, where he founded the Vermont Law Student Leadership Collective for Human Rights. He also broadened his legal knowledge by studying European Union Law at the University of Trento in Italy and receiving the Best Respondent Advocate award during the Charles Hamilton Houston Pre-Law Institute at Georgetown University. Beginning his legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Wendell E. Daniels, J.S.C., in the Superior Court of New Jersey (Ocean Vicinage), Mr. Champagne has also served as an assistant to the Public Policy Counsel and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law in Washington, D.C. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Champagne is a passionate public servant, having served as the Mayor of South Toms River, New Jersey. He currently holds the title of Ambassador of Peace from the Universal Peace Federation, reflecting his commitment to promoting justice and equality. With his extensive experience and dedication to his clients, Joseph Makhandal Champagne stands as a trusted advocate for those seeking guidance in immigration matters.

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