About Philippe Marie
Philippe Marie Dwelshauvers is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1997 and holds bar number 192188. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Dwelshauvers is the principal attorney at the Law Offices of Philippe Dwelshauvers, a law firm located at 2641 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721. He has been practicing law for over 25 years, serving clients throughout the Central Valley region of California.
Mr. Dwelshauvers earned his Juris Doctor degree from San Joaquin College of Law in Fresno, California, graduating in 1997. Prior to his legal education, he completed his undergraduate studies at Université de Louvain in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1985. Additionally, he holds a law degree from Université de Liège in Liège, Belgium, earned in 1980. During his time at San Joaquin College of Law, he participated in the Moot Court program, which provided him with practical experience in legal research and oral advocacy.
Mr. Dwelshauvers concentrates his practice in the area of immigration law. He represents individuals in matters involving deportation proceedings, visa petitions, work permits, adjustments of status, DACA, U-Visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and asylum cases. His practice encompasses all stages of immigration proceedings, including initial case evaluation, preparation and filing of applications, representation in hearings before immigration courts, and appeals to higher courts when necessary. He has experience handling complex immigration cases and has been involved in significant appellate matters, such as De Rodriguez v. Holder, 724 F.3d 1147 (9th Cir. 2013).
Throughout his career, Mr. Dwelshauvers has represented clients in various courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate attorney at a law firm specializing in immigration law in Fresno for several years. His extensive experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of the complexities of immigration law and the challenges faced by individuals navigating the immigration system.
Mr. Dwelshauvers is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), having been admitted as an attorney at law in 1998. He is fluent in French, English, and Spanish, allowing him to effectively communicate with a diverse clientele. His multilingual abilities enable him to serve the varied communities in the Central Valley and beyond, providing accessible legal assistance to individuals from different linguistic backgrounds.
