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John Gihon

John Gihon

Lasnetski Gihon Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Florida, Middle District of Florida (Federal), Southern District of Florida (Federal)
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Biography

John is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Immigration and Nationality Law and has been practicing law for over a decade. He focuses his practice on immigration and criminal defense. John has extensive experience as both an immigration attorney and a criminal attorney.

John is the two term prior Chapter Chair for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Central Florida Chapter, and is the immediate past Chair of the Florida Bar Immigration and Nationality Law Certification Committee.

John is a member of the Florida Bar and the Federal Bars for the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida.

John served as a Senior Attorney with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). As an ICE Attorney, John handled all forms of removal/deportation proceedings including those involving aggravated felonies, drug trafficking, national security and human rights issues, and more.

John also handled cases involving all forms of deportation/removal relief including asylum, withholding of removal, cancellation of removal for lawful permanent residents and for those who are not lawful permanent residents, adjustment of status, 212(c) relief, and many others.

As an ICE attorney, John obtained Top Secret Clearance and assisted federal and local law enforcement officers assigned to the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF).

During his six year tenure with ICE, John was promoted to Senior Attorney. In that position, he trained other government attorneys from ICE, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and state prosecutors.

John has also served as a panelist and guest speaker at many Immigration and Criminal Law events throughout Florida and has provided multiple CLE-accredited trainings to attorneys.

Education
University of Florida
J.D. | Law
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Federalist Society, Law College Council, Criminal Law Society.
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University of Florida
B.A. | History and Criminology
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Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Student Senate.
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Professional Experience
Partner
Lasnetski Gihon Law
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John is a Partner at Lasnetski Gihon Law, a boutique firm that focuses exclusively on criminal and immigration law.
Partner
Shorstein, Lasnetski, & Gihon
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Speaking Engagements
Discussion Leader & Panelist, AILA National Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida
American Immigration Lawerys Association
Certifications
Immigration and Nationality Law
Florida State Bar
Awards
Outstanding Contributions to the Chapter
American Immigration Lawyers, Central Florida Chapter
Professional Associations
Orange County Bar (Florida)
Immigration and Nationality Law Committee Member
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Seminole County Bar Association
Member
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Federal Bar Association - Orlando Chapter
Member
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Member
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Catholic Lawyers Guild- Orlando
Member
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Florida State Bar  # 604321
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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11th Circuit
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Middle District of Florida (Federal)
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Southern District of Florida (Federal)
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
Practice Area
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Languages
  • English
Websites & Blogs
Website
John Gihon's Website Profile
Website
Lasnetski Gihon Law Website
Blog
Jacksonville Criminal Lawyer Blog
Blog
Florida Immigration Lawyer Blog
Contact & Map
Lasnetski Gihon Law
Orlando Office
409 Montgomery Rd
#115
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Telephone: (407) 228-2019
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed