Alison has been practicing immigration law for over 17 years. She has a wide variety of experience including naturalization, adjustment of status, U visas, VAWA petitions, Special Juvenile Immigrant Status (SIJS) , Temporary Protected Status (TPS), asylum, and removal defense.

Alison is fluent in English and Spanish and has extensive experience working with interpreters for other languages. She will ensure that communication is easy for all clients.

Every individual has their own story to share with their own unique set of needs when it comes to improving their immigration status. Alison listens and makes sure that her clients not only understand the process but that they feel in control of their immigration path.

Immigration Law Experience

  • Alison Olson Cox Law, PLLC, Owner 2023-current

  • Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid - Immigration Law Project, Managing Attorney 2019 - 2023

  • Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid - Immigration Law Project, Staff Attorney 2013 - 2019

  • Wilson Law Group, Associate Attorney 2012 - 2013

  • Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid - Immigration Law Project, Staff Attorney 2006 - 2012

Education

  • William Mitchell College of Law, Juris Doctor (2006)

  • University of Colorado, Bachelor of Arts (2002)

Admissions

  • State Bar of Minnesota (2006)

  • U.S. District Court, Minnesota (2013)

Memberships

  • American Immigration Law Association (2006)