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Immigration Case Statistics Overview
Immigration Case Timeline
Immigration case timelines in Cleveland typically range from 6 to 36 months, depending on case complexity, type, and current court backlogs.
Cleveland Court Backlog
Estimated pending immigration cases in the Cleveland area range from 300 (low) to 1,200 (high), reflecting trends in regional court dockets and filings.
Immigration Cleveland Filing Volume
Monthly immigration case filings in Cleveland are estimated between 30 and 80, based on recent public court and agency data.
Immigration Case Outcomes
Success rates for immigration cases generally improve at later stages, with approximately 35% resolved favorably pre-litigation, 50% post-filing, and up to 60% at trial, though outcomes vary by case type.
Attorney and Robert Brown LLC Partner Jennifer (“Jenna”) Peyton received her Juris Doctorate from the Case Western University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio. She is accepted to practice law before the US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Jenna’s practice focus is removal proceedings, family based cases both within the United States and with consular processing.. Jenna was born in Los Angeles, California and grew up in La Jolla, a small town in San Diego County. During her high school and college years, she studied abroad in Argentina, Italy and spent her junior year of college in Irkutsk, Siberia (Russia). Upon her return from Russia, Jenna graduated from Trinity College, and was awarded the Russian Book Prize for scholastic excellence. She moved to Cleveland in 1995. She is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Case School of Law (Immigration Practicum I and II), and an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Cleveland-Marshall School of Law. She speaks Spanish and Russian.. Jenna is currently the Vice President of Ohio AILA, and a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She has received multiple awards for her pro bono service, notably for her efforts in ending family detention. She is married to Timothy Peyton, and they have two daughters, Margaret and Katherine.
Kathryn (Katie) P. Russell received her Juris Doctorate Cum Laude from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and is admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio. Katie graduated from John Carroll University Magna Cum Laude with a double major in History: Latin American Studies Concentration and Spanish. She is fluent in Spanish and has studied at the Universidad Centroamericana with the Casa de la Solidaridad Program in El Salvador and at the Universidad del Pacífico in Lima, Peru. Prior to pursuing her legal career, Katie served as a Jesuit Volunteer at YMCA International Services in Houston, Texas while specializing in Central American Victim of Human Trafficking and refugee resettlement cases. Katie has been with Robert Brown, LLC since 2009 and is experienced in family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, removal defense, and citizenship
Mr. Robert Brown (Bob) is the founder and managing partner of the law firm ROBERT BROWN LLC. The law firm practices principally in the field of US Immigration Law. ROBERT BROWN LLC represents major US Corporations including fortune 500 companies as well as smaller companies and select individuals. ROBERT BROWN LLC has offices located in Cleveland, Oh; Durham, NC; and Orlando, Fl.. As a former District Director of the US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and combined with his experience as a practicing attorney Bob brings over 40 years of immigration experience with him. He began his career in 1972 with the INS as a Criminal Investigator (Special Agent) based in New York City. In 1978 Bob was promoted to deputy Chief of Investigations at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, DC. While working as deputy Chief of Investigations Bob headed up the planning efforts for the Immigration Reform and Control Act, and as part of the planning effort Bob designed the first I-9 form and wrote the implementing regulations for ‘Employer Sanctions’.. In 1982 Bob was named deputy District Director at Cleveland and in 1986 Bob was appointed District Director. In 1992 Bob was elected as the Chair of the Immigration Director’s association a position he held until his retirement from public service in 1999. In addition to managing one of the INS thirty three districts and acting Eastern Region Director, Bob had a key role in several INS activities including the resettlement of Vietnamese refugees, Immigration Reform and Control Act employer sanctions coordinator, Caribbean Interdiction and Asylum officer and special advisor to the Commissioner on Equal Employment.. A graduate of the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Bob is a member of the Immigration Committees of the Federal Bar Association and the Cuyahoga Bar Association, and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Ohio Bar Association and the DC Bar as well as several fraternal organizations of former INS officers. Bob is a regular guest speaker at seminars and conferences. With the experience of Bob Brown, ROBERT BROWN LLC is positioned to provide US Business and individuals with preeminent immigration assistance.. Practice Areas:Immigration and Nationality. Education:B.A. Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1970J.D. Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio1991. Admissions:Ohio State Bar, 1992, District of Columbia Bar, 2001. Associations:Federal Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Ohio Bar Association, Cuyahoga Bar Association, DC Bar Association, International Chief of Police, Metropolitan Crime Bureau, and Fraternal Order of Retired Border Patrol Officers. Experience:INS - Former District Director and acting Regional Director, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service; Chair, Immigration Directors’ Association 1991-1999; Immigration Reform and Control Act; Employer sanctions coordinator; Caribbean Interdiction and Asylum officer; Special advisor to the Commissioner on Equal Employment; Key role in several INS activities including the resettlement of Vietnamese refugees, Deputy Chief of Investigations, Investigations training coordinator. Bob has been called upon as an expert witness for individuals, corporations, other attorneys and law firms, and by the U.S. Congress for pending Immigration reforms.. Legal – Prior to heading his own firm Bob headed the Immigration Practice Groups for McLaughlin & McCaffrey LLP (of counsel), Thompson Hine & Flory LLP (now Thompson Hine LLP) (of counsel) and Frantz Ward LLP (partner).. Lectures:Guest lecturer at the law schools of Case Western Reserve, Cleveland-Marshall, Akron University, Capital University, and University of Cincinnati among others. He is guest lecturer for the Ohio State Bar Association, Cleveland Bar Association, Cuyahoga Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, American Corporate Counsel Association (ACCA), Various Law Enforcement, Religious and Community Groups.. Awards and Honors:The Immigration Commissioner’s Award for Distinguished Career Service, Outstanding Achievement Awards: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998. 1999; Dean’s List Cleveland-Marshall College of law; Special Achievements for Vietnamese Refugee Processing; Named a Leading Lawyer, Ohio by Inside Business Magazine every year since 2001; and has Matindale-Hubbel’s Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards based on opinion of the Bar and Judiciary through 2013; Top Attorneys Rising Stars Cleveland/Cincinnati Magazine and Columbus Monthly – Jan 2015
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