01/15/2026
We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Durkin to The Dutta Law Firm as Of Counsel!
Jennifer brings an extraordinary depth of experience to our team, with more than 25 years dedicated to immigration law and advocacy.
Her distinguished career reflects leadership and service at the highest levels:
👩⚖️ From the Bench: Most recently, Jennifer served as an Immigration Judge at the Varick Immigration Court.
👩⚖️ Public Service: She previously held the role of Deputy Attorney-in-Charge of the Immigration Law Unit at the Legal Aid Society in New York City.
👩⚖️ Proven Advocacy: As a former Partner at Durkin & Puri, Jennifer spent 15 years representing noncitizens before DHS, the Department of State, and EOIR.
Jennifer is widely recognized for her expertise in removal defense, complex waivers of inadmissibility, and humanitarian relief—including asylum, VAWA, U, and T visas. Her deep understanding of the intersection between criminal convictions and immigration status makes her an invaluable resource for clients facing the most challenging cases.
At The Dutta Law Firm, our mission is to deliver exceptional representation. By adding Jennifer’s unique perspective as a former judge, we are elevating that commitment further and are able to offer our clients even more services than before.