Dean A LeVay

Dean A LeVay

The Russell's Law firm
  • Criminal Law, Immigration Law, Divorce ...
  • Arizona
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Biography

Legal Career:

Immigration Law and Federal Labor Law experience. Twenty years in the US Department of Justice. Trial Attorney, Assistant General Counsel, Chief Counsel (District Counsel). Last eleven years in the Department of Justice - Immigration Judge in Arizona.
Arizona county prosecuting attorney - Navaho County.
Arizona county defense attorney - Cochise County.
The Russell's Law Firm and Sierra Vista Divorce Lawyers - Cochise County


Military Career:
Regular Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve
Infantry combat veteran prior to law school.
Retired rank - Colonel.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Immigration Law
Citizenship, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Divorce
Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Juvenile Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Alabama
Alabama State Bar Association
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Arizona
State Bar of Arizona
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Languages
  • Italian: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
The Russell's Law firm
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Specializing in Criminal Defense, Family Law (Divorce) and Immigration Law.
Deputy Legal Advocate
Cochise County Office of the Legal Advocate
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Trial attorney representing indigent defendents facing felony charges in Superior Court. Trial attorney representing indigent clients in dependency and delinquency cases in the Juvenile Court. Assigned to represent indigent defendants in criminal misdemeanor cases.
Deputy County Attorney
Navaho County Attorney Office
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Trial Attorney representing the State in felony prosecutions. Departed the position due to Army Reserve mobilization.
Immigration Judge
US Department of Justice, EOIR
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Administrative Judge with jurisdiction over a wide range of cases arising under the Immigration and Nationality Act, USC Title 8.
District Counsel
US Immigration and Naturalization Service, Phoenix District
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Chief legal counsel for US Immigration and Naturalization Service in the States of Arizona and Nevada. Supervised eight or more Trial Attorney representing the Service in Immigration Courts in both States. Provided liaison with US Attorneys in Immigration matters. Provided advice and oversight in Federal Labor Law proceedings for INS District Offices and two Border Patrol Sectors.
Education
Arizona State University
M.A. (2000)
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Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
J.D. (1984) | Jurisprudence
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Arizona
Member
Current
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Cochise County Bar Association
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Contact & Map
The Russell's Law Firm
202 E. Willcox drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Toll-Free: (855) 707-7246
Telephone: (520) 458-7246
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Today)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Other times are available for consultation by appointment.