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Blake firmly believes that every client, and their case, must receive individualized attention. Just like no two people are the same, no two cases are “the same.” Blake believes that keeping a client up to date and informed about the process of their case is of paramount importance. Our clients must be provided with the tools and knowledge to make an informed decision, so calls get returned promptly with answers to your questions. Outside of work, Blake enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, and playing music.
Xavier University (2001)
B.A. History (University Scholar) -- Minor Theology
Magna Cum Laude
University of Cincinnati College of Law (2004)
Dean's Honor's List, Order of the Barristers
Leo J. Breslin Scholar of Law
Current Chair of the Ohio Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association
Selected to Ohio Super Lawyers: 2019 – 2023
Selected to Super Lawyers, Rising Stars: 2012-2018
Graduate: 2013 Cincinnati Academy for Leadership for Lawyers (CALL)
Outside consultant for clients of the Hamilton County Public Defender's Office where criminal convictions may have immigration consequences.
Appointed counsel for indigent defendants in Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Guest Lecturer at University of CincinnatiCollege of Law. (Course: Sixth Circuit Appellate Practice; focusing on state criminal and federal immigration law) (Spring Semester, 2006)
Lecturer at YWCA Clinic Against Violence Against Immigrant Women. (Topic: “Immigration, Affidavits of Support, and Spousal Support”)(December 2008)
Lecturer at Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. (Topic: “Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions.” )(January 2009)
Repeat Guest Lecturer and Student Teacher at N.K.U. Salmon P. Chase College of Law (Leading team of students to prepare pro bono immigration case for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals)(Spring Semester, 2009)
Lecturer at Butler County Bar Association “Family Law Seminar.” (Topic: “Immigration, Immigrants, and Spousal Support”)(September 2009)
Lecturer at Greater Cincinnati Human Resources Association: Legal Briefing. (Topic: “Immigration Basics, Work Visas, and Work Authorizations; “I-9” enforcement; Nationality-based Employment Discrimination; and Emerging Issues”)(May 2010)
Lecturer at Volunteer Lawyers Project and Cincinnati Bar Association CLE: “Focus on Immigration and Related Criminal and Family Law Issues” (Topic: “Affidavits of (Spousal) Support”)(May 2011)
Lecturer at Greater Cincinnati Human Resources Association: Legal Briefing. (Topic: “What Should I Do When An Employee Gets Arrested?”)(February 2012)
Lecturer at Cincinnati Bar Association “Immigration Law Primer” (Topic: “(Immigration Consequences of) Severing Relationships”)(March 2012)
Lecturer at Butler County Bar Association “Immigration Law Seminar” (Topic: “Immigration as it Relates to Criminal and Domestic Relations Issues”)(October 2012)
Lecturer at Greater Cincinnati Human Resources Association: Legal Briefing. (Topic: “New I-9 Issues and Employer/Employee Electronic Privacy in the Workplace”)(April 2013)
Lecturer for Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office and Hamilton County Pretrial Services Office “Interpreter’s Division” (Topic: “Immigration Basics”)(April 2013)
Lecturer at Volunteer Lawyers Project and Cincinnati Bar Association CLE: “Immigration Basics and Special Remedies for Children and Victims of Crime" (Topic: “Remedies for Removal”)(May 2014)
Lecturer for Hamilton County Public Defender's Office -- Veteran's Day Seminar (Topic: "Immigration Consequences for the Criminal Defense Attorney")(November 2014)
Lecturer for Butler County Bar Association -- (Topic: "Immigration Issues")(June 2016)
Panelist at Ohio AILA Annual Conference – (Topic: “Immigration Court Panel”)(October 2018)
Panelist at Ohio AILA Annual Conference – (Topic: “Challenging the Notice to Appear”)(October 2019)
Lecturer at Immigrant and Refugee Law Center clinic (Topic: “Family Immigration, Adjustment of Status, and Unaccompanied Minors”) (February 2020)
Guest Lecturer at University of Cincinnati College of Law. (Topic: “Immigration Basics”) (March 2021)
Guest Lecturer at University of Cincinnati College of Law. (Topic: “Immigration Basics”) (February 2022)
Lecturer at Cincinnati Bar Association: “Immigration Law Update” (Topic: “Family-Based Immigration Overview: Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing”) (April 2022)
New Administration, New Rules: Changes to U.S. Immigration Policy Under Biden," Cover Article, July/August 2021 CBA Report for Cincinnati Bar Association
"Repairing our Immigration System," Cover Article, April 2015 CBA Report for Cincinnati Bar Assocation
