David Funke

David Funke is a seasoned immigration attorney with more than three decades of experience, serving clients across Kentucky and beyond. Based in Louisville and Bowling Green, his practice spans family and business immigration, deportation defense, human rights claims, and federal litigation. Since founding his immigration law firm in 1991, he has helped nationals from over 100 countries, using a thoughtful, client-centered approach that blends law, advocacy, and human empathy. For David, immigration law offers a rare opportunity where everyone—clients, communities, and the country—can emerge as winners.

David earned his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and has since dedicated his career to the practice and teaching of immigration law.

David brings a rare combination of frontline and academic experience to immigration law. A former federal immigration officer and adjunct professor at the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, he has testified before Congress, led high-level bar association trainings, and argued precedent-setting immigration cases before both the U.S. Supreme Court and the Kentucky Supreme Court—an achievement few immigration attorneys can claim. Guided by a deep commitment to justice, cultural awareness, and client-centered advocacy, David treats every immigration case as a unique intersection of law, psychology, and human dignity.

From simple adjustment of status applications to complex federal court challenges, David Funke offers more than just paperwork—he provides strategic, high-touch legal counsel. He is known for challenging government misinterpretations of immigration statutes and for securing relief in emotionally and legally demanding cases. Whether representing asylum seekers or future citizens, David approaches each matter with the goal of creating positive, long-lasting contributions to American society.

With unmatched experience and a visionary mindset, David stands as a trusted leader in immigration law, committed to guiding individuals and families through one of life’s most meaningful journeys.

Law Office Affiliations

• Immigration Attorney, David Funke Immigration Law Firm
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, U.S. Supreme Court

Licensed State

• Kentucky

Education

• Case Western Reserve University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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