Wilton Thomas

Wilton Thomas is a seasoned legal professional specializing in immigration law, currently serving as a DOJ Accredited Representative at Brooklyn Defender Services since September 2016. In this role, Wilton collaborates with criminal defenders to mitigate the immigration impacts of criminal cases on non-citizen clients, ensuring compliance with the Supreme Court's ruling in Padilla v. Kentucky. Previous experience includes serving as a Student Attorney at the Immigration Justice Clinic, where Wilton represented clients facing immigration consequences of criminal charges, and a Volunteer Law Student Trainee at Pace Community Law Practice. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, a Master’s Degree in Political Science from Brooklyn College, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from St. Francis College.