About
Jeffrey C. Pettys is an Ohio immigration lawyer at the Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Pettys, focused on helping US citizens and their loved ones navigate marriage and family immigration matters. He handles K-1 fiancé visas, CR-1 and IR-1 marriage visas, green cards, and related immigration processes. He represents clients throughout the United States and internationally. His practice emphasizes comprehensive representation, direct attorney involvement, and practical guidance through procedures that can significantly affect couples and families worldwide successfully.
Jeffrey earned his B.S.B.A. from The Ohio State University before working as a commercial banker in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He later attended Capital University Law School in Columbus and earned his J.D. in 1993. After law school, he opened his practice. His professional background includes complex civil litigation and immigration law, giving him experience with detailed legal issues, procedural requirements, documentation, and client representation in demanding matters.
Jeffrey concentrates his immigration practice on cases involving couples and families seeking lawful status in the United States. He assists with fiancé visas, spousal visas, permanent residency, visas for children and relatives, and immigration options involving undocumented spouses of US citizens. His own experience navigating an international marriage informed his understanding of challenges couples may encounter when addressing immigration requirements, government procedures, documentation, and long-distance family concerns successfully together.
Jeffrey C. Pettys has practiced law since 1993 and is licensed by the Supreme Court of Ohio. His Ohio bar number is 0061318, and his federal immigration practice allows him to represent immigration clients across all fifty states. His work centers on providing full-service representation rather than partial-service packages. He guides clients through the immigration process with attorney contact, experience, and a focus on helping families pursue lawful immigration solutions.
Law Office Affiliations
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Attorney/Owner, Law Offices of Jeffrey C. Pettys
- Member, Ohio State Bar Association
Licensed State
- Ohio
Education
- Capital University Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) - Ohio State University
BS in Business Administration
Awards & Badges
- Family-Based Immigration
- Green Cards
- Student & Exchange Visitor Visas
- Visa & Permits





