A native of Virginia, Attorney James A. Roberts graduated from James Madison University (JMU) in 1990 with major studies in Philosophy, Religion, and Psychology. He subsequently graduated from George Mason University School of Law (GMU) in 1993. He has been licensed to practice law in Virginia since October 1993 and opened the doors to The Law Office of James A Roberts, PLLC in February 1994. He has been representing immigration clients, especially asylum seekers, since 1992. He is also licensed to practice law before the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia and the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Fourth and Tenth Circuits, and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).