William Michael Sharma-Crawford

William Michael Sharma-Crawford

Law Offices of William Michael Sharma-Crawford β€’ Kansas City, MO
Immigration

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Contact

Email
Phone
(816) 760-2617
Address
515 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez, Kansas City, MO, 64108, US

Professional

About

William Michael Sharma-Crawford is a distinguished immigration attorney based in Kansas City, MO, who has dedicated his career to advocating for individuals and families navigating the complexities of immigration law. As the co-founder of The Clinic, an initiative aimed at providing accessible legal services, William understands the unique challenges that clients face when seeking to secure their rights and opportunities in the United States. William earned his Juris Doctor from Washburn University in 2002, following a Bachelor of Science degree from Friends University in 1996. His legal journey began in law enforcement, where he served as a Sheriff's Officer with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office from 1985 to 2000. This experience provided him with invaluable insights into the legal system, which he has since leveraged to better serve his clients. As a partner at Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law LLC since 2003, William has built a reputation for his client-focused approach and deep expertise in immigration matters, including family-based immigration, asylum applications, and deportation defense. His commitment to his clients has earned him recognition, including being named a 2012 Rising Star by Super Lawyers and one of the 25 Under 25 Small Business leaders by Thinking Bigger Business Media in 2013. William's passion for advocating for the rights of immigrants is evident in every case he handles. He believes in the power of personalized legal support and strives to empower his clients through knowledge and compassionate representation. Whether navigating complex legal landscapes or advocating for your family's future, William Sharma-Crawford is dedicated to being your trusted partner in the immigration process.

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
2002 Washburn University JD - Juris Doctor 1996 Friends University BS
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2013 25 Under 25 Small Business 2013, Thinking Bigger Business Media 2012 Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Publications
2016 MACDL Newsletter Crimmigration 2015 American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Contributing Author: Mastering the Mechanics of a Removal Hearing – The Practical Trial Plan 2015 AILA Practice Advisory Contributing Author: Categorical Approach What Every Practitioner Needs to Know 2014 AILA Practice Advisory Contributing Author: Naturalization Series, Part II Criminal Pitfalls 2013 American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Discovery in Immigration Court Practice Advisory
Associations
2015 - Present KC Metropolitan Bar Foundation Member at Large 2005 - Present Missouri State Bar Association Member 2005 - Present Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Member 2003 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Member 2002 - Present Kansas Bar Association Member
Speaking
2015 Teleconference Immigration for Attorneys 2015 Lunch with Experience Career Building 2015 Legal Migration: Social Forum Shopping Human Migration 2015 Federal Public Defenders Crimmgration 2015 Categorical Approach What Every Practitioner Needs to Know Categorical Approach
Updated: Mar 28, 2026