The Law Office of Wycuie Bouknight – Honolulu, HI

Former Government Counsel Fighting for You

When facing the formidable power of the U.S. government in immigration matters, experience is your best defense. The Law Office of Wycuie Bouknight brings a powerful advantage to your case: the perspective of a former insider. Wycuie Bouknight served for eight years as an Assistant Chief Counsel for the Department of Homeland Security (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) right here in Honolulu. This unique background allows him to anticipate government strategies and build stronger defenses for his clients. Whether you are fighting deportation or seeking a complex waiver, having a former ICE prosecutor on your side can make all the difference.

Expert Defense in Immigration Court

Mr. Bouknight specializes in the most difficult aspects of immigration law. His practice is focused on litigation and defense, where the stakes are highest. Key areas of expertise include:

• Deportation and Removal Defense: Representing individuals in Immigration Court who are at risk of being expelled from the country. His experience as a former prosecutor gives him unparalleled insight into removal proceedings.
• Criminal Immigration: defending non-citizens who have been charged with crimes, helping to minimize the immigration consequences of criminal convictions.
• Asylum and Cancellation of Removal: Fighting for the rights of those fleeing persecution or those who have built long-standing ties to the community.
• Appeals: taking cases to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and federal courts when justice was denied at lower levels.

A Global Perspective

Before his government service, Mr. Bouknight worked as a public defender and studied abroad in China, France, and Spain. This diverse background fosters a deep empathy for immigrants and a global understanding of legal issues. He founded his private practice with the goal of helping people around the world access a better life in the United States. If you need to hire an immigration attorney who is not afraid of the courtroom and knows the system from the inside out, Wycuie Bouknight is a fierce advocate for your rights.

Accessible Legal Counsel

The firm maintains a presence in Honolulu at the Marco Polo building, offering a local connection for Hawaii residents while also serving clients nationally. Understanding that immigration problems don’t follow a 9-to-5 schedule, the firm strives to be responsive and accessible. Don’t leave your future to chance; enlist the help of an attorney who has sat on both sides of the aisle.