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Laura Bess Cox Abare, Esq.
Immigration Attorney in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL
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Laura Bess Cox Abare, Esq. is a lawyer practicing immigration and naturalization, asylum, citizenship and 17 other areas of law. Laura Bess received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years. Laura Bess practices in Jacksonville, FL.
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About the Attorney
Laura Bess Cox Abare, Esq. is a lawyer practicing immigration and naturalization, asylum, citizenship and 17 other areas of law. Laura Bess received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years. Laura Bess practices in Jacksonville, FL.
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Practice Areas
Immigration Matters Handled
- Protection for people who fear persecution in their home country, including affirmative and defensive asylum.
- 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.
- 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.
- Applications for U.S. citizenship (N-400), certificates of citizenship and related issues.
Education / Credentials / Memberships
Education
- J.D., University of Alabama
- B.A., University of Virginia
Credentials
- Admitted to practice in Georgia U.S. District Court, Central District of Florida (1994)
- Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988)
- Admitted to practice in Alabama (1982)
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Office & Service Areas
6260 Dupont Station Ct. E., Ste. A, Jacksonville, FL 32217-2535
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Profile updated Nov 2, 2026. Source: imported listing.