Alexander McShiras

Alexander McShiras is an immigration lawyer at Pikes Peak Immigration LLC representing individuals, families, and businesses in immigration and related criminal matters. His practice covers family immigration, business immigration, consular processing, and removal defense. He handles victim-based matters involving U visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and VAWA. His criminal defense work includes traffic offenses, misdemeanors, and DUI cases, particularly when immigration consequences are involved. He represents noncitizens facing issues connected with criminal convictions and immigration status.

Alexander earned his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. He holds an M.A. in International Relations from Marquette University. He earned his B.A. magna cum laude from Boston College, majoring in International Studies and History with a minor in Hispanic Studies. His education combines legal training with advanced study of international affairs and cross-cultural issues relevant to immigration practice.

Alexander handles federal immigration litigation and appellate matters before federal district and circuit courts. He is admitted to the US Supreme Court, the Fifth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the District of Colorado. His admissions extend to the Board of Immigration Appeals, immigration courts, and Colorado state courts. His business immigration work includes R, H-1B, H-2B, EB-1, E-2, TN, L-1, EB-2, EB-3, and O-1 matters. He has taught continuing legal education programs on federal litigation, immigration relief, and criminal-immigration issues.

Alexander McShiras brings broad litigation experience to matters involving immigration status, family unity, employment-based visas, and removal proceedings. He handles post-conviction relief, appeals, and advisements concerning the immigration consequences of criminal convictions. His practice includes motions to reopen, suppress, and terminate, along with complex federal court litigation. He works with clients whose cases require coordination between immigration law, criminal defense, and appellate advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Pikes Peak Immigration LLC
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• Treasurer, Catholic Lawyers Guild
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University of Denver Sturm College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Marquette University
  M.A. in International Relations
• Boston College
  B.A. in International Studies and History

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