Loading attorney directory…
Margaret D. Stock
Cascadia Cross Border Law Group LLC • Anchorage, AK
ImmigrationPersonal Injury
Is this your profile?
Claim it for free to update your information and connect with clients.
Contact
Email
mstock@cascadialawalaska.com
Phone
(907) 341-4185
Address
Anchorage, AK, US
Professional
About
Margaret D. Stock is a distinguished immigration attorney based in Anchorage, Alaska, with over two decades of experience in immigration and citizenship law. She specializes in a wide array of immigration cases, including family immigration, business and investor visas, and citizenship applications. As a nationally recognized expert in immigration and national security law, Margaret has frequently testified before Congressional committees, providing insights on critical issues related to immigration, homeland security, and military matters. A retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Military Police of the U.S. Army Reserve, Margaret brings a unique perspective to her practice, leveraging her extensive military experience to advocate for service members and their families. Her commitment to military-related immigration issues is underscored by her authorship of the book "Immigration Law & the Military," published by the American Immigration Lawyers Association in 2012, and her regular contributions to articles on topics such as "parole in place" and the Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI) Program. Margaret's academic credentials are equally impressive. She holds a J.D. with honors from Harvard Law School, a Master of Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. Additionally, she has served as a professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point and as an adjunct instructor at the University of Alaska. Her dedication to the field is further exemplified by her tenure on the American Bar Association Commission on Immigration from 2008 to 2012 and her recognition as a 2013 MacArthur Fellow by the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Margaret D. Stock continues to be a leading voice in immigration law, advocating for her clients with integrity and expertise.
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
2006 U.S. Army War College Masters of Strategic Studies 2001 Harvard Kennedy School of Government M.P.A. 1992 Harvard University Law School J.D., with honors 1985 Harvard-Radcliffe College A.B. with honors
Languages
Spanish | French | English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2014 Top Ten Corporate Immigration Lawyers, Who's Who Legal 2014 Human Rights Award, Alaska Bar Association International Law Section 2014 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2013 MacArthur Fellowship, John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation 2013 Super Lawyer, Alaska Super Lawyers
Publications
2014 Immigration Briefings 14-03 Recent Developments in Military Enlistment & Naturalization Law 2012 American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Immigration Law and the Military 2012 American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Sub-Regulatory Guidance in Immigration Matters: How to Use It Wisely 2012 Cato Journal, Vol. 32, No. 1 Is Birthright Citizenship Good for America? 2012 National Foundation for American Policy The Cost to Americans and America of Ending Birthright Citizenship
Associations
2007 - Present Benders Immigration Bulletin Editorial Board 2006 - Present New York City Bar Association Member 2005 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Member 2005 - Present American Bar Foundation Fellow & Alaska State Chair American Bar Association Co-chair, Joint Subcommittee on International Refugee Law
Speaking
2021 Upper Midwest Immigration Law Conference Advanced Naturalization 2014 Texas Bar Association Advanced Immigration Law Course Top Ten Best Practices 2014 Symposium on US Refugee Protection System Territorial Access to Asylum 2014 Princeton Conference Patriots or Invaders? Immigrants in the Military in Modern America 2014 Podcast Immigration--The Limits of Executive Authority
Other Immigration Attorneys in Anchorage, AK
Other Attorneys in Anchorage, AK
Updated: May 25, 2026