FROM THE BENCH TO THE FIGHT

Former Immigration Judge
Former ICE Prosecutor
20+ years experience

Rare insight from years on the bench and expertise in federal investigations

A boutique immigration law firm

Focused on complex removal defense, asylum and high stakes cases

9000 cases

Cases adjudicated as an immigration judge

9 Years

on the federal immigration bench

Experience Matters

Immigration cases can carry enormous consequences for individuals and families. In that kind of moment, clients need more than paperwork help -- they need judgment, strategy, and an advocate who understands what is at stake.

At Thompson Immigration Group, the practice is intentionally focused on serious immigration matters, including removal defense, asylum, appeals and complex case assessment. The firm delivers thoughtful, personal representation built around careful preparation and strong advocacy.

Donald Thompson has been practicing law for more than 20 years.

He is an expert on Immigration law and removal defense.

From April 2017 to April 2025, Mr. Thompson was appointed by President Obama to serve as an Immigration Judge at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City. During his time as an Immigration Judge, Mr. Thompson adjudicated thousands of individual hearings and was selected to mentor and train new Immigration Judges.

From September 2007 to April 2017, Mr. Thompson served as Assistant Chief Counsel for the Department of Homeland Security. During his ten years with the Agency, he was embedded with Homeland Security Investigations. He advised Homeland Security Investigations on criminal investigations and cutting edge Constitutional issues, including border search authority. He trained ICE Fugitive Operations Officers on Fourth and Fifth Amendment authority. He also represented the Department in Immigration Court proceedings in both detained and non detained settings.

Our Firm In The Media

Presiding Under Pressure

WNYC News

According to TRAC, Judge Donald Thompson granted asylum to 75 percent of immigrants in the last year. Not surprisingly, immigration lawyers call him “a wonderful judge.”

Executive Office for Immigration Review Swears in Seven Immigration Judges

DOJ Press Release

Attorney General Jeff Sessions appointed Donald W. Thompson to begin hearing cases in April 2017.

Reviews From Our Clients

“I want to sincerely thank you for standing by me and helping me during my hearing. Your support, advice and professionalism gave me confidence and hope throughout the process. I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into my case. Thank you again for everything you are doing for me and my future. May God bless you.”

K.H.

“ Thank you very much for your support and kindness. I will never forget your help. Wishing you continued success and blessings.”

F.T.

“Exceptional Representation During the Most Stressful Time of Our Lives. Our Immigration case hit a wall and we reached out to Mr. Thompson. He was thorough, responsive, and clearly knew the system inside and out. He explained each part of the process and kept us informed as it progressed. He fought hard when the Government raised issues we had not anticipated. I highly recommend his services for anyone trying to navigate this complex process.”

M.M.

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Experience is everything.
Former Federal Judge.
Former ICE Prosecutor.
Hire the best for your removal defense.

Experience is everything.
Former Federal Judge. Former ICE Prosecutor.
Hire the best for your removal defense.