IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY PROFILE
Perry Allan Craft
Immigration Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
Law Office of Perry A. Craft, PLLCNashville, TN
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Since 1978, Perry A. Craft has dedicated his life to helping people in need. After graduating from the University of Tennessee College of Law, Mr. Craft served as Deputy State Attorney General, Assistant State Attorney General, and Senior Counsel for Tennessee. He has been in the private practice of law for nearly two decades. …
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About the Attorney
Since 1978, Perry A. Craft has dedicated his life to helping people in need. After graduating from the University of Tennessee College of Law, Mr. Craft served as Deputy State Attorney General, Assistant State Attorney General, and Senior Counsel for Tennessee. He has been in the private practice of law for nearly two decades. For more than a decade, Mr. Craft conducted yearly seminars to lawyers about recent United States Supreme Court decisions and developments, including cases involving immigration issues.
A diverse background in law
Mr. Craft has tried, settled, or resolved numerous civil and criminal cases in State and…
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Federal Courts, representing individuals and businesses in matters ranging from immigration, automobile accidents or car wrecks, personal injury, consumer protection, false claims, identity theft, divorce, child custody, trucking accidents from big rigs or tractor trailers, construction, contracts, and anti-trust to securities fraud.
Mr. Craft has represented teachers and administrators before school boards, administrative judges, and the State Board of Education. He has represented individuals wrongly stopped by drug task force agents who confiscated thousands of dollars from innocent drivers. He has represented children and parents in IEP hearings, due process hearings, and in school matters generally. He has litigated complex state tax matters involving millions of dollars.
Attorney Craft has represented people charged with crimes, misdemeanors and felonies. He has tried cases to juries. His general practice includes drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney and legal documents relating to end of life decisions. He has negotiated the buying and selling of businesses and the counseled business regarding their structure, whether more traditional corporate entities, limited liability companies, professional limited liability companies, partnerships, and sole proprietorships.
You can trust Perry A. Craft to stand by you
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Practice Areas
Immigration Matters Handled
- Analysis of how criminal charges and convictions affect immigration status.
- Petitions for spouses, children, parents and siblings of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, including adjustment of status and consular processing.
- 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.
- Petitions for review, mandamus actions and other federal court litigation involving immigration agencies.
- 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 Tennessee
- B.S., Memphis State University
Credentials
- Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee (1984)
- Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1995)
- Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1979)
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Office & Service Areas
Law Office of Perry A. Craft, PLLC
402 BNA Drive, Bldg. 100, Suite 402, Nashville, TN 37217
Serving clients in Nashville and throughout Tennessee.
Consultation & Fees Overview
Consultations are available to discuss your immigration goals, review your situation, and outline potential options. Fees and representation details are discussed during the consultation and may vary based on the type and complexity of your case.
- Consultation options are shared on request.
- Fees discussed during the consultation
- Engagement terms and scope of representation provided in writing
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