Lindsey Warren Wilkes

Lindsey Warren Wilkes

Alight Legal PLLC β€’ Washington, DC
ImmigrationPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(844) 856-3193
Address
1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20004, US

Professional

About

I am a human rights activist turned attorney. My firm represents people escaping persecution, victims of crime and violence, families trying to reunite or trying to keep their family together, and we also assist businesses and professionals achieve their immigration goals. I am compassionate with my clients, but aggressive with the law while seeking innovative solutions and pushing boundaries in order to provide more protection and opportunities for my clients.

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
2018 National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Diploma, Advocacy in Immigration Matters (Trial Skills) 2012 University of Cincinnati College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2005 Columbia College (Columbia, SC) BA - Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2020 Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine 2018 Volunteer of the Year, DC Chapter, Liaison Committee, American Immigration Lawyers Association 2009 Arthur Russell Morgan Human Rights Fellowship, University of Cincinnati College of Law 2009 Carl Wilkens Fellowship, Genocide Intervention Network
Associations
2016 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Chairwoman 2013 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Member 2013 - Present Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia Member
Speaking
2018 Building a Home Away from Home Trauma-informed care 2016 AILA DC FALL CONFERENCE Strategies for Winning Asylum Cases 2015 Human Rights: Promotion and Protection Advocates Reflection on their Work` Immigration 2014 Orientation for arriving Ethiopians Asylum
Updated: Mar 11, 2026
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