Derek A. DeCosmo

Derek A. DeCosmo is an attorney whose practice focuses on immigration law and criminal defense matters connected to immigration consequences. He helps clients navigate deportation proceedings, applications for immigration benefits, and legal issues involving criminal charges. With years of focused experience, he has represented thousands of immigrant clients in complex and high-stakes situations. His work is centered on practical guidance, strong advocacy, and protecting clients’ rights throughout the immigration process.

Derek earned his J.D. from Rutgers School of Law Camden. He also earned a B.A. from Albright College, where he majored in Communications and History. His education provides a strong foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and communication. That background supports his ability to explain complex immigration rules clearly and guide clients through difficult legal matters with confidence, care, and an understanding of the real impact on their lives.

Derek’s experience includes handling deportation defense, immigration benefits cases, and matters involving the immigration consequences of criminal convictions. He created and developed a course on the relationship between criminal and immigration law and has taught it at Rutgers School of Law. He is also the lead author of a guide on immigration consequences for criminal defendants in New Jersey. This work reflects his deep knowledge of immigration and criminal law issues.

Derek A. DeCosmo has served in leadership roles within professional organizations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Camden County Bar Association. He has also presented and written extensively on immigration law topics for attorneys, students, and the public. Recognized for his legal work and professional standing, he provides clients with dedicated representation and informed counsel. Through careful strategy and clear guidance, he helps clients pursue stability, lawful status, and protection for their future.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding & Managing Partner, DeCosmo Law, Attorneys at Law
• Chairman, American Immigration Lawyers Association, New Jersey & Pennsylvania Chapter
• Co-Chair, Camden County Bar Association, Immigration Section
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania

Education

• Rutgers School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Albright College
  BA in Major: Communications & History

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