Standing with People. Not Power.
When you're facing Goliath, Meet the Challenge Head-On.
When a powerful system stands between you and justice, experienced counsel can help you understand your rights, challenge unlawful action, and find a way forward.
Finding a Way Forward.
Dignity
Fairness
Equality
Empathy
Integrity
Access to Justice
Our Guiding Principles
Every Person Deserves Respect, Dignity, Fairness,Equality, Empathy, Integrity & Access to Justice
At its best, the law is a safeguard against the abuse of power and a means of protecting human dignity. These guiding principles reflect the values that shape the firm’s approach to counseling clients, pursuing justice, and standing with those who need a voice when it matters most.
Strategic Advocacy
Careful preparation and experienced legal strategy for complex, high-stakes matters.
Human Dignity
Every client deserves to be heard, respected, and treated as more than a case number.
Courageous Representation
The Firm does not retreat simply because the opposing institution is powerful.
Accountability
Government agencies and institutions must act lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
Empathy
Listening comes before advising. By understanding each client’s unique story, Dempsey Law is able to provide guidance that addresses both the legal issue and the person behind it.
Integrity
Honest communication, ethical representation, and transparency guide every client relationship from the first consultation through the resolution of the case.
Access to Justice
Everyone deserves meaningful legal representation and the opportunity to have their voice heard. Dempsey Law is committed to helping clients navigate complex legal systems with confidence and clarity.
Our Practice Areas
Legal Guidance for Immigration and Civil Matters
Dempsey Law helps clients navigate immigration matters that require more than routine filings. Backed by extensive experience litigating and supervising federal immigration cases at the United States Department of Justice, the Firm represents clients in administrative proceedings, federal district courts, and appellate matters throughout the United States.
Immigration Matters
Nationwide representation in complex immigration, citizenship, and federal agency disputes.
- Immigrant & Nonimmigrant Visas
- Green Cards
- Naturalization & Citizenship
- Denaturalization Defense
- Asylum & Humanitarian Relief
- Federal Agency Delays & Denials
- Immigration Detention & Habeas Corpus
- Of-Counsel & Co-Counsel Support
Civil Matters
Strategic representation for serious civil disputes throughout Florida.
- Trusts & Estates Law
- Landlord-Tenant Law
- Real Estate & Property Disputes
- Contract Law
- Business Disputes
- Civil Litigation
- Employment Law
- Administrative and Appellate Matters
Not sure which path applies to your situation?
Speak directly with the Firm about the challenge you are facing.
Standing with People, Not Power
Experience Taking on the Nation's Most Powerful Institutions
Dempsey Law, PLLC was founded to take on the cases others are unwilling to take. The firm stands with people seeking accountability when powerful institutions fail them, from immigrants navigating a labyrinthine legal system to tenants with ignored concerns or employees whose rights were violated. Whatever the legal issue, the focus is always the same: understanding what is truly at stake and building a strategy that serves the person behind the case.
Christopher W. Dempsey
Former DOJ Litigation Chief Former U.S. Army Judge Advocate Federal Trial and Appellate Counsel
Christopher W. Dempsey
Former DOJ Litigation Chief Former U.S. Army Judge Advocate Federal Trial and Appellate Counsel
Background
- Former Chief, National Security & Affirmative Litigation Unit, Office of Immigration Litigation, U.S. Department of Justice
- U.S. Army JAG Corps Officer-Lawyer
- Combat Veteran, Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)
Litigation Experience
- 45 U.S. District Courts
- 10 U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal
- Florida State Trial & Appellate Courts
- Filed In The Supreme Court of the United States
Areas of Expertise
- Federal Agencies
- Federal Trial & Appellate Litigation
- Complex Immigration & National Security Matters
- Mandamus, Habeas & Emergency Federal Relief
- Consular Litigation & Citizenship Matters
- Constitutional & Administrative Law
- Commercial & Contract Disputes
- Florida State Court Litigation
- Trusts, Estates & Probate
- Veterans & Humanitarian Advocacy
NATIONAL EXPERIENCE. PERSONAL REPRESENTATION.
Based in Jacksonville. Representing Clients Nationwide and Abroad.
Dempsey Law handles federal immigration litigation, citizenship matters, agency challenges, appellate proceedings, and strategic co-counsel engagements across the United States. The Firm also represents clients abroad in consular, humanitarian, and federal agency matters, while maintaining a Florida-based civil litigation practice.
U.S. District Courts
U.S.
Courts of Appeals
Federal District Court Actions
SCOTUS
Filed before the U.S.Supreme Court
LEADERSHIP, SERVICE & IMPACT
Experience Measured Not Only by Cases, but by Service
Dempsey Law’s commitment to justice extends beyond individual representation.
Christopher Dempsey has held leadership roles in national legal organizations, supported humanitarian initiatives, trained fellow attorneys, and continued a lifelong mission of service to Veterans and vulnerable communities.Dempsey Law’s commitment to justice extends beyond individual representation. Christopher Dempsey has held leadership roles in national legal organizations, supported humanitarian initiatives, trained fellow attorneys, and continued a lifelong mission of service to Veterans and vulnerable communities.
Professional Leadership
- Executive Director, AILA Central Florida Chapter
- Committee Member, Benefits Litigation Committee (Impact Litigation), AILA National
- Officer and Board Member, Federal Bar Association Immigration Law Section
Humanitarian Advocacy
- Co-Founder and Board Member, Consular Accountability Project
- Legal Advisor, Operation Snow Leopard
- Co-Founder, Northeast Florida Afghan Response Task Force
- Amici Counsel for Association of Wartime Allies and Veterans for American Ideals, a project of Human Rights First, in the Afghan and Iraqi Allies SIV class action
Military Service & Advocacy
- Former U.S. Army Judge Advocate
- Combat Veteran, Operation Enduring Freedom
- Founder, Mission-Phoenix, Inc.
- Mentor, Veterans Treatment Court
Awards & Recognition
- U.S. Department of Justice Special Commendation Award
- 2024 Jack Wasserman Memorial Award, AILA National (Muñoz Litigation Team)
- National Recognition for Immigration Litigation
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
When Everything Is on the Line
Clients turn to Dempsey Law when their cases are complex, the stakes are high, and the path forward feels uncertain.
“Chris has the DOJ experience and litigation skill to take complex immigration cases to federal court. Especially if your case is unique or has been turned down by other lawyers for being too complex, Chris is your guy.”
Chris Garson
Federal Immigration Litigation Client
“Before Chris, I went to EIGHT other immigration attorneys who didn’t want to touch my case at all… When I saw the N-336 package, I knew I hired the right guy for the job… USCIS reversed their denial and granted me citizenship.”
Alvin Tan
Naturalization & Citizenship Client
“He listened to my situation with such compassion and care. It became obvious that he has a kind heart and truly enjoys helping others through challenging matters.”
Julie Vance
Client
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case depends on its individual facts and circumstances.
You Don’t Have to Face a Powerful System Alone.
When the path forward feels uncertain, experienced counsel can help you understand your options, challenge unlawful action, and take the next step with clarity.