With over 15 years of experience, James Stuart Lamb, Esq. is a respected immigration and criminal defense attorney known for his integrity, cultural sensitivity, and litigation skill.
James brings a rare combination of international experience and federal court expertise to every case, with a practice grounded in helping individuals facing high-stakes legal situations—often with immigration status on the line.
Areas of Expertise:
- Immigration court litigation & removal defense
- Criminal-immigration crossover cases ("crimmigration")
- Post-conviction relief for immigration consequences
- Federal and administrative immigration appeals
- Family petitions and adjustment of status
Education & Languages:
- J.D., University of Colorado Law School, 2010
- B.A., St. Mary's College of Maryland (English Literature & History)
- Fluent in Japanese | Intermediate Spanish
Court Admissions:
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals – Sixth & Tenth Circuits
- U.S. District Court – District of Colorado
Notable Cases:
- Lucio-Rayos v. Sessions, 875 F.3d 573 (10th Cir. 2017)
- Jimenez v. Sessions, 893 F.3d 704 (10th Cir. 2018)
Professional Leadership:
- Past Chair of the Colorado Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- Past AILA National Board of Governors member
- Past Chair of the Colorado Bar Association Immigration Law Section
- Regular presenter at national and regional legal conferences
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