Jonathan Irizarry Lopez

Jonathan Irizarry Lopez is counsel at J&R Immigration Attorneys LLC, an immigration law firm serving clients through offices in Newark, Perth Amboy, and Dover, New Jersey. He focuses his practice on family immigration matters, removal defense, immigration court representation, asylum, bond hearings, cancellation of removal, waivers, and Special Immigrant Juvenile matters. He also provides criminal defense representation for clients in New Jersey.

Jonathan graduated with honors from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law in 2014. His legal education supports a practice that requires careful analysis of immigration rules, court procedures, family-based relief, and the connection between criminal and immigration consequences. This background helps him guide clients through matters before immigration agencies, courts, and related state proceedings.

Jonathan’s experience includes more than ten years of legal practice in both the private and public sectors. Since 2017, he has dedicated his career to handling family immigration matters before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. He also assists clients with Special Immigrant Juvenile proceedings in New Jersey family courts and criminal defense matters that may affect immigration status.

Jonathan Irizarry Lopez is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. He is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, allowing him to communicate directly with clients from diverse communities. His practice reflects a client-focused approach to immigration and related legal matters, with a focus on clear communication, practical counseling, and steady guidance through important legal decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, J&R Immigration Attorneys LLC
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Jersey
• New York

Education

• Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Inter American University of Puerto Rico
  BA in Criminal Justice & Corrections

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