David L. Wilson, Immigration Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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David L. Wilson is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Immigration. Currently practicing at Wilson Law Group.
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- Handles Immigration matters from Minneapolis, MINNESOTA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026).
About David L. Wilson: David L. Wilson is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Immigration. Currently practicing at Wilson Law Group.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by David L. Wilson
David concentrates on immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Immigration cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
David takes immigration matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Biography
About David L. Wilson — Attorney of Minnesota immigration experience
David L. Wilson is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Immigration. Currently practicing at Wilson Law Group.
David L. Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law and is the Managing Attorney of Wilson Law Group.
David, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026 with Best Lawyers and since 2020 with Super Lawyers. These recognitions are based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David is licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota, U.S. District Court of Minnesota, U.S. District of Colorado, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the US Supreme Court. David attended the University of St. Thomas and graduated cum laude in 1993. He then graduated from the William Mitchell College of Law with cum laude honors in 1997.
David is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Federal Bar Association. He is a Past Chair of the Minnesota / Dakotas Chapter of AILA. David has also served as the AILA Liasion for the Executive Office for Immigration Review. David has also served as an adjunct professor at Hamline University School of Law where he co-taught immigration law. He also served an adjunct law professor for the William Mitchell College of Law, teaching Writing Research Advocacy and Presentation, Appellate Advocacy, and the William Mitchell College of Law’s Immigration Law Clinic.
David is a frequent guest speaker on many legal topics in Minnesota and nationally, and provides pro bono services to victims of domestic abuse and children in need. The Children's Law Center of Minnesota recognized David for his pro bono work on behalf of immigrant children in foster care in 2012. David was also awarded the 360 Communities Caring Award for his pro bono work with the Lewis House Domestic Abuse Shelters in February 2013. In 2016, Minnesota Lawyer awarded David for one of its Minnesota Attorneys of the Year. David also won the Minnesota Justice Foundation private attorney public service attorney in 2016.
David litigates cases before the federal government, federal court system, Minnesota courts, and Minnesota agencies. He is the attorney of record in multiple published decisions as well as several unpublished federal and Minnesota Court of Appeal decisions.
David's approach to immigration cases
David L. Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law and is the Managing Attorney of Wilson Law Group. David, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026 with Best Lawyers and since 2020 with Super Lawyers. These recognitions are based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David…
The kind of cases David takes
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for immigration matters in Minneapolis and the surrounding Minnesota area.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of David L. Wilson
David has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer since 2020
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Minnesota Justice Foundation Private Attorney Pro Bono Lawyer, 2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — 360 Communities Caring Award 2013 for pro bono work
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer since 2020 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Minnesota Justice Foundation Private Attorney Pro Bono Lawyer, 2016 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — 360 Communities Caring Award 2013 for pro bono work (2026).
Locations
David L. Wilson's office in Minneapolis
David's primary office is at 3019 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55406. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire David L. Wilson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new immigration attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a immigration attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
A short list to run through before you commit: How many immigration matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in immigration practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every immigration matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many immigration practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David L. Wilson
How much does it cost to hire David for a immigration case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some immigration attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do immigration cases in Minnesota typically take?
Simple immigration matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?
David is licensed in Minnesota. Matters governed by Minnesota law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new immigration clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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