IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY PROFILE
Christine Lockhart Poarch
Immigration Attorney in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA
Accepting New Clients
A frequent speaker on immigration law topics at national, state and local conferences, Christine is a recognized leader in the field of immigration law. Christine serves on the Board of Governors of the Federal Bar Association, Immigration Law Section. Christine is rated AV Preeminent (highest peer rating) by Martindale-Hubbell…
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About the Attorney
A frequent speaker on immigration law topics at national, state and local conferences, Christine is a recognized leader in the field of immigration law. Christine serves on the Board of Governors of the Federal Bar Association, Immigration Law Section. Christine is rated AV Preeminent (highest peer rating) by Martindale-Hubbell and is a Virginia Law Foundation Fellow. A native of Salem, Virginia, Christine founded Poarch Law Firm in 2003. Licensed in Texas (1999) and Virginia (2001) Christine is also licensed before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Fourth and Eleventh Circuit Courts of Appeals, the Southern District of Texas, and the Eastern and Western District Courts of Virginia.
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Practice Areas
Immigration Matters Handled
- Employer immigration programs, Form I-9 compliance and worksite enforcement matters.
- Petitions for spouses, children, parents and siblings of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, including adjustment of status and consular processing.
- Employer-sponsored labor certification preceding many employment-based green card petitions.
- Green cards through qualifying investment in a new commercial enterprise in the United States.
- Protection for people who fear persecution in their home country, including affirmative and defensive asylum.
- Refugee processing and Temporary Protected Status for nationals of designated countries.
- Representation in immigration court removal proceedings and related relief such as cancellation of removal.
- Immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.
Education / Credentials / Memberships
Education
- J.D., South Texas College of Law
- B.A. English, University of St. Thomas
Credentials
- Admitted to practice in Texas (1999)
- Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth and Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western (2001)
- AV Preeminent
Memberships
- Federal Bar Association (Board of Governors, Immigration Law Section), Virginia State Bar, American Immigration Lawyers Association, American Bar Association
- Virginia Law Foundation Fellow
Office & Service Areas
1 Unknown, Salem, VA 24153
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Consultation & Fees Overview
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- Fees discussed during the consultation
- Engagement terms and scope of representation provided in writing
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Profile updated Nov 2, 2026. Source: imported listing.