Middle Georgia’s growing immigrant population includes families, workers, and business owners from Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Immigration law is entirely federal, handled through USCIS, DOJ immigration courts, and the Department of State. The nearest immigration court is in Atlanta. The nearest ICE detention facility is Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia. Stakes are high — a wrong move can trigger deportation, permanent inadmissibility, or loss of eligibility. The five firms below handle immigration matters for Middle Georgia residents.
1. Deadwyler-Heuman Law Firm — Macon / Cordele
Ashley Deadwyler-Heuman has practiced immigration and criminal defense since 2013. Selected to Rising Stars 2022-2024. Handles family-based visas, green cards, citizenship, humanitarian relief, deportation defense, and DACA. Also defends criminal cases where immigration status is at risk. Bilingual (Spanish/English) with translation services. Sliding-scale fees and payment plans.
Practice areas: Family-based immigration, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense, asylum, DACA, criminal defense for immigrants.
Address: Macon, GA; Cordele, GA
Phone: (478) 241-5247
Website: https://www.deadwylerlaw.com
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours
2. J. Britt Thames, Attorney at Law — Macon
Nearly 15 years of experience. Serving Macon since 2014. Spanish-speaking immigration attorneys on staff. Handles Stewart Detention Center clients. Serves Georgia and the Carolinas.
Practice areas: Immigration law, immigration bonds, deportation defense, criminal defense, DUI, wills, estates, personal injury.
Address: Macon, GA
Phone: (478) 621-7557
Website: https://www.jbthameslaw.com
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours
3. The Seekie Law Firm — Macon
Attorney Nyonnohweah Seekie, a community-oriented advocate in Middle Georgia. Background in domestic violence advocacy and AmeriCorps service.
Practice areas: Immigration, criminal defense, DUI, family law.
Address: Macon, GA
Phone: Contact via website
Website: Contact firm directly
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours
4. Kuck Baxter Immigration — Atlanta (serving Middle Georgia)
Charles Kuck was named one of the top 5 most Highly Regarded Corporate Immigration Lawyers in the World. Over 1,000 asylum cases handled. They serve clients statewide including Middle Georgia.
Practice areas: Deportation defense, asylum, family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, EB-5 investor visas, federal court appeals, DACA.
Address: Atlanta, GA (serves Middle Georgia)
Phone: Contact via website
Website: https://immigration.net
Hours: Mon-Fri, office hours
5. Bhavya Chaudhary — Middle Georgia (via Justia listing)
Licensed in Georgia and Tennessee. Specializes in investment and employment-based immigration including National Interest Waivers, EB-1/EB-2, and EB-5 visas. Handles family-based immigration, removal defense, and federal court litigation. Represents clients in Immigration Courts nationwide.
Practice areas: Employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, removal defense, federal court litigation, VAWA, crime victim visas.
Address: Serving Georgia clients
Phone: Contact via directory
Website: Contact via directory
Hours: By appointment
FAQ
Do I need an immigration lawyer or can I file myself?
Legally you can file USCIS forms yourself. However, immigration law is extremely complex and errors cause denials or worse. If your case involves criminal history, prior deportation, unlawful presence, or a denial, an attorney is strongly recommended. Fees typically $150 to $350 per hour, with flat fees for specific applications.
What should I do if I receive a Notice to Appear?
Contact an immigration attorney immediately. Do not ignore it — failure to appear results in an automatic deportation order. An attorney can explore asylum, cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, and voluntary departure.
How long does it take to get a green card?
Spouse of a U.S. citizen: 12 to 24 months. Family petition for siblings: 15 to 20 years. Employment-based: 1 to 10 years depending on category and country of birth. Processing times fluctuate.