George D. Pappas

Dr. George D. Pappas is an experienced immigration attorney and former Federal Immigration Judge who has dedicated his career to protecting the legal rights of individuals and families navigating the United States immigration system. He represents clients before U.S. Immigration Courts, USCIS, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and U.S. Federal Courts. His background as an Immigration Judge in Boston and Chelmsford gives him a deep understanding of court procedures, government standards, and due process. This experience allows him to build strong, practical strategies for complex immigration matters. His practice at Pappas Legal, PLLC, focuses on renewals, initial applications, Employment Petitions, Family Immigration, Immigration Court Defense, Business Visas, and Special Visas/Services.

Dr. Pappas earned a B.Sc. (Econ) (Hon.) from The London School of Economics & Political Science, The University of London, followed by an LL.B. (Hon.) from the University of London. He later completed an LL.M. in Corporate Law & Finance from Widener University School of Law. He also holds a Ph.D. from Birkbeck School of Law, University of London. His academic training reflects a strong foundation in economics, legal theory, corporate law, and international legal systems.

Dr. Pappas has successfully assisted clients with a wide range of immigration matters, including DACA, family immigration, citizenship, employment visas, business visas, asylum, and removal defense throughout his legal career. He has handled complex appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals and U.S. Federal Courts, achieving positive outcomes even in emergencies. His work includes cancellation of removal, bond hearings, waivers, and humanitarian visas such as VAWA, U Visas, and SIJS. These results have allowed many clients to remain lawfully in the United States.

Dr. George D. Pappas is admitted to practice in multiple state and federal courts and is an active member of leading legal associations. He is known for providing direct, honest, and realistic guidance to every client. Each matter receives careful analysis, clear communication, and focused legal advocacy. His professional approach, judicial insight, and commitment to immigration law continue to make a meaningful difference nationwide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Pappas Legal, PLLC
• Former Member, International Bar Association (IBA)
• Member, North Carolina State Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts State Bar
• Former Member, American Bar Association (ABA)
• Member, American Inns of Court (Bobbitt Inn, Charlotte, NC)
• Former Member, Mecklenburg Country Bar Association, Immigration Section
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Licensed State

• North Carolina
• Massachusetts

Education

• Birkbeck School of Law, University of London
  Ph.D.
• Widener University School of Law
  LLM in Corporate Law & Finance
• The University of London
  Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• The London School of Economics & Political Science
  B.Sc. in Economics

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