Joey
Leverence
Attorney
Joey Leverence is an attorney at Ellis Porter, focused on EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW), and O-1 matters for researchers and scientists. He brings close attention to detail and a strong understanding of employment-based immigration issues to build precise filings that minimize avoidable risks and inconsistencies. Joey makes complex statutory and regulatory requirements more accessible through clear, client-friendly explanations, realistic expectations, and strategies that reflect each client’s academic, research, or professional context.
Outside of work, Joey is a committed University of Michigan and Detroit Lions fan. He enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife, baby daughter, and two cats, Cleocatra and Tucker. He is also a frozen pizza connoisseur and is in too many fantasy football leagues.
- EDUCATION University of Arizona (J.D., 2016)
Central Michigan University (B.S., Political Science and Sociology, 2012) - PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
- BAR ADMISSIONS State Bar of Arizona
- COURT ADMISSIONS Supreme Court of Arizona
United States District Court for the District of Arizona