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Douglas Robert Penn
Immigration Attorney in Stamford, Connecticut
Law Offices of Douglas R. Penn LLCStamford, CT
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Douglas R. Penn is a graduate of the University of Denver (B.A., 1989; M.A., 1994; J.D., 1994) and is admitted to practice law in Connecticut and Colorado. Mr. Penn has practiced exclusively in the field of Immigration and Naturalization Law since 1997. In February 2010, he opened his own firm in Stamford, Connecticut, where he…
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Douglas R. Penn is a graduate of the University of Denver (B.A., 1989; M.A., 1994; J.D., 1994) and is admitted to practice law in Connecticut and Colorado. Mr. Penn has practiced exclusively in the field of Immigration and Naturalization Law since 1997. In February 2010, he opened his own firm in Stamford, Connecticut, where he continues to focus his practice solely on immigration matters. Mr. Penn frequently speaks to community groups on immigration matters. He is a frequent speaker at immigration law conferences at the state and national levels and has guest-lectured on business immigration at Quinnipiac University School of Law…
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and at University of Connecticut School of Law. Mr. Penn has been named in Best Lawyers in America and has been rated by Martindale-Hubbell as Distinguished in the field of Immigration and Naturalization Law. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Connecticut Bar Association. He is a past Chair of the Connecticut Chapter of AILA. He has served on several national committees of AILA including the professionalism and ethics committee, the national advocacy, committee, the media liaison committees, and the client services committee.
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Practice Areas
Immigration Matters Handled
- 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.
- 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.
- Applications for U.S. citizenship (N-400), certificates of citizenship and related issues.
- Employer immigration programs, Form I-9 compliance and worksite enforcement matters.
Education / Credentials / Memberships
Education
- J.D., University of Denver
- B.A. English, University of Denver
Credentials
- Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2000)
- Admitted to practice in Colorado (1995)
- BV Distinguished
Memberships
- American Immigration Lawyers Association – Member, Business Immigration Committee Practice Management Committee Business Conference Committee Chair, Connecticut Chapter, 2009-2011) Connecticut Bar Association (Member, Small Firm Practice Management Section
Office & Service Areas
Law Offices of Douglas R. Penn LLC
1266 East Main Street, Suite 700R, Stamford, CT 06902
Serving clients in Stamford and throughout Connecticut.
Consultation & Fees Overview
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- Engagement terms and scope of representation provided in writing
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Profile updated Nov 2, 2026. Source: imported listing.