Attorney Matthew T. Farr

Attorney Matthew Farr is dedicated to the practice of U.S. immigration law. Mr. Farr has distinguished academic credentials. He was one of the top ten graduates of his law school class at the Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, and in his final year of law school served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Barry Law Review. Mr. Farr has also earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Master of Computer Science degree, with High Distinction, from Rivier College. Mr. Farr has served 22 years in the United States Air Force, with nearly seven years of active duty and fifteen years of service in the USAF Reserve. Mr. Farr currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Attorney Jessica L. Thackway

Jessica L. Thackway is committed to the pursuit of justice and equality in the practice of immigration law. She earned her Juris Doctor from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law. While attending law school Ms. Thackway interned with the Orlando City Attorney’s Office and Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association. As an intern at the Legal Aid Society Ms. Thackway found her passion for helping immigrants in need. Following her internship with the Legal Aid Society Ms. Thackway received Barry’s Achievement in Civic Excellence Fellowship with which she continued advocating for immigrants at Catholic Charities of Central Florida.

In addition to her education and credentials Ms. Thackway’s husband is an immigrant and she has experienced first-hand the immigration process.

Memberships

Mr. Farr is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), currently serving as the Secretary of AILA's Central Florida Chapter. AILA is an organization that is dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants.  AILA keeps its members fully informed of the almost daily changes that take place in immigration law. AILA's vigilant monitoring of immigration law ensures that our clients receive the most up-to-date and effective counsel possible.

Mr. Farr is also a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), the Florida Bar, and the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA). 

Mr. Farr currently serves as the vice-president of the Barry University School of Law Alumni Association.

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