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Michael Charles Smallbone
also known as First Class Immigration
About Michael
Biography
Michael Smallbone, the founding attorney at First Class Immigration (), is a licenced immigration lawyer based in Nashville, Tennessee. Michael works with people wishing to relocate to the United States either for a work related opportunity or by marriage to a US citizen. Our firm represents both individuals and corporations and has extensive experience in all aspects of immigration law, including permanent residency applications for both employment and family-based petitions.
As a naturalized US citizen, head attorney Michael Smallbone personally understands the frustration and anxiety associated with immigrating to the United States in addition to the technical requirements of filing for immigration status within the United States. Michael is a former immigrant with more than 10 years of experience in immigration law. He is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, AILA, Adjunct Professor at Nashville School of Law and the American Bar Association. He prides himself on fast and thorough service and uses the most current technology to ensure expedient and accurate collection of documents and client information.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
80%
19 years
Entertainment
20%
13 years
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Licensed in Tennessee for 18 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2008
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First Class Immigration
330 Mallory Station Dr, Ste C-7, Franklin, TN, 37067
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Posted by Gary | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Professional and Knowledgable
Michael Smallbone gave us the professional and very specific help needed to hire a new employee from Australia. He had all the knowledge and experience to navigate the challenging immigration system. He made the process as smooth and seamless as possible. I would highly recommend Mr. Smallbone for...
Posted by Robin | February 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Easy Breezy
Michael not only handled all the parer work to change my citizenship but he took care of a name change for me during the process. I hate paperwork and Michael handled everything. I even had a move out of state during the filing and he did a quick change if venues. Everything was easy and stress f...
Posted by Richard Adolph | February 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Would highly recommend
Michael Smallbone was an incredible help to me during my process for a visa and green card. He was highly professional and quickly responded to various calls and emails. He explained everything in great detail and helped me through each stage of the process. Very grateful for all of his help and I wo...
Posted by Chris | February 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent help with citizenship
Michael helped with an extremely difficult citizenship situation. He made the process efficient, easy, and simple to understand. We got our citizenship fast and without any problems. He is professional, personal, and a caring person who respects and works your unique situation. I will always recommen...
Posted by Brenda | February 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Reliable and trustworthy
Michael Smallbone is both professional and personal. He has helped through this difficult situation every step of the way. I could not have done it without him. I would recommend him to anyone in need of an immigration attorney
Michael Charles Smallbone's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael is the best at what he does, and I will continue to recommend him to any of my clients needing assistance with immigration matters."
"I endorse Michael for any and all issues pertaining to Immigration Law. I am very comfortable referring anyone looking for an immigration lawyer to him. He will work hard for and take good care of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have reached out and asked for help from Michael on several different Entertainment issues and he has always been very helpful and willing to help a fellow attorney out."
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Experience
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Founding Attorney/Lawyer, First Class Immigration
2004 - 2012
Vice President, Premiere Speakers Bureau
2001 - 2004
Paralegal, Chesser & Asc., PLLC
Associations
2009 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Registration
Approved
Education
2008
NASHVILLE
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Griffith University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Class Program/Adjunct Professor
Immigration Law
Publications
2016
First Class Immigration
US V texas Implications
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
My partner and I are looking to get married. Can I get married if my partner is not a legal resident of the US?
14 Jul 2020
Q&A
I got my citizenship through my mother.i want to bring my real biological father to USA but the problem is my birth certificate.
05 Jul 2020
Q&A
Im about to have a year married to my husband i wanna help him get papers but is it possible since he has a dui??
20 Nov 2017