Joanne M. Lucas

Senior Associate Attorney

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Joanne Micheline Lucas, Esq. is an immigration attorney committed to helping individuals and families navigate the U.S. immigration system with clarity, compassion, and strong legal advocacy. As the child of Haitian immigrants, Joanne brings a personal understanding of the challenges and hopes that often shape the immigration journey.

She represents clients in a wide range of immigration matters, including family-based petitions, humanitarian relief, and removal defense. Joanne is known for her dedication to client advocacy and for guiding clients through complex legal processes with care and precision. She believes every client should feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout their case.

Joanne earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia. She is also a certified Master Coach with experience supporting leadership development and organizational effectiveness.

Practice Areas:

• Immigration

Education:

• University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, Baltimore, MD, May 2014, J.D.
• University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, May 2011, B.A. Foreign Affairs

Admissions:

• Maryland Supreme Court