Deborah J. Townsend - Daytona Beach, FL
Attorney at Vedder & Jattan, P.A.
Immigration and nationality law Lawyers in Daytona Beach, FL
1651 North Clyde Morris Boulevard Suite 2 Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Daytona Beach Immigration and nationality law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Immigration and nationality law
Attorney Information
Overview
Deborah J. Townsend is an Of Counsel Attorney with Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. She is based out of the Orlando office.
Ms. Townsend's practice focuses primarily on immigration and nationality law. She represents broad range of clients including investors, entrepreneurs, large and small corporations, foreign national employees, families and students in all areas of immigration law.
Ms. Townsend provides a full range of immigration law services including nonimmigrant visas - B/E/H/L/O/P/TN and others, as well as employment-based, investment-based and family-based cases for U.S. lawful permanent resident status ("green cards"), student visas, asylum, naturalization, derivative citizenship, I-9 issues, employer sanctions, representation before U.S. Consulates abroad and limited representation in Immigration Court for non-criminal aliens.
Ms. Townsend is a member of the Florida Bar and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AILA CFC Award, Excellence In The Practice Of Immigration Law, 2011
- Florida Super Lawyers, 2006 - 2009
Education
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Legal Education
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Albany Law School of Union University,
Albany,
New York, May, 1979
Juris Doctor
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Albany Law School of Union University,
Albany,
New York, May, 1979
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Non Legal Education
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Hood College,
Frederick,
Maryland, May, 1976
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: Political Science
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Hood College,
Frederick,
Maryland, May, 1976
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Past Positions
- Holmes, Khatri & Townsend, P.A., Orlando, Florida, Partner, 1992 - 1994
- Hendry, Stoner & Brown, P.A., Orlando, Florida, Partner, 1984 - 1992
- Hendry, Stoner & Brown, P.A., Orlando, Florida, Associate, 1981 - 1984
- Legal Services Of Greater Miami, Immigration Law Unit, Staff Attorney, 1980 - 1981
- Haitian Refugee Center, Miami, Florida, VISTA Attorney, 1980
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1981
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified In Immigration And Nationality Law, Florida Bar, 1996
Other Affiliations
- Florida Bar (Member)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, Central Florida Chapter, 1983 – Present (Member)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, Central Florida Chapter, 1990 – 1991 (Chapter Chair)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, Central Florida Chapter, Board Of Directors, 2008 – 2010 (Member)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, Central Florida Chapter, 2008 – 2011 (Advocacy Chair/Co-Chair)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, Central Florida Chapter, 2011 – 2012 (Media Liaison)
- Florida Bar, International Law Section, Immigration Committee, 1992 – 1993 (Co-Chair)
- Orange County Bar Association, Immigration And Naturalization Committee, 1988 – 1990 (Chair)
Contact
1651 North Clyde Morris Boulevard
Suite 2
Daytona Beach, FL 32117
Phone: 386-675-0872
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Closed for lunch 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
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