JOHN F. MCWHORTER, ESQ.

Associate Attorney

Education:

Juris Doctor, The George Washington University Law School
Bachelor of Arts in History, University of Florida

Court Admissions:

District of Columbia Court of Appeals; U.S. Immigration Court; Board of Immigration Appeals

Bar Admissions:

District of Columbia

Honors:

Member, The George Washington University Journal of International Law in Domestic Courts, Social Chair, The George Washington University Christian Legal Society

A Cuban American raised in an immigrant family in Miami, John brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to the immigrant communities he serves as an associate attorney at Brown Law. He knows firsthand what it means to grow up in a family shaped by the U.S. immigration system, and that empathy drives everything he does for his clients. At every stage of a case, John is in the fight — arguing for release at bond hearings, building and presenting the case at trial, and appearing at asylum and USCIS interviews.

Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, John communicates with his clients with the cultural fluency and emotional intelligence of someone with immigrant roots. His clients don’t just receive legal advice — they receive honest, precise guidance from an empathetic attorney who understands what is truly at stake for their family.

Outside the office, John lives in Virginia with his gecko, Norbert, and performs as a guitarist and vocalist with his band at venues throughout the DMV.

“Thank you to Attorney John for his great work on my bond hearing. We achieved a successful result, and I’m very grateful for his support. Highly recommend!”

– Actual Brown Law client

“I am very grateful to Attorney John for helping me through my citizenship process. I truly appreciate all his help and highly recommend Attorney John and the whole Brown Law team.”

– Actual Brown Law client

“Attorney John represented me at my bond hearing and helped secure my release with a low bond. His preparation and advocacy in court made a huge difference for my case and my family.”

– Actual Brown Law client

Contact us Today!

After listening to all of your concerns and documenting your immigration history, we will craft a unique solution based on your specific situation. We’ll tell you the exact cost for the services you want and can even craft a payment plan to meet your needs.

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