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David J. Wagner

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David (Dave) is a Senior Associate at Fragomen’s Salt Lake City office, where he advises clients on immigrant and nonimmigrant visa matters. He has experience representing a wide range of corporate clients with complex immigration matters, including multinational corporations, national laboratories, educational and healthcare institutions. Dave has assisted companies in improving their programs with efficiencies and streamlining processes. His experience includes work with H-2A, H-2B, H-3, H-1B, E-1, E-2, E-3, TN, L-1, O-1, P-1 and R-1 visa categories, and he is also adept at PERM labor certifications with the Department of Labor. Dave has significant experience with immigrant petitions including National Interest Waivers (NIW), Multinational Manager/Executive petitions, Outstanding Researcher petitions and Adjustment of Status applications.

During law school, Dave interned with Loyola University’s Employment and Immigration Law Clinics, assisting low-income individuals with their legal issues. He was a member of the Loyola University Maritime Law Journal, where he published an article specific to Maritime Law and International Law focusing on immigration.

Dave is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), serving on the U.S. Department of Labor Liaison AILA national committee and frequently volunteers with the Denver Children’s Foundation.

Dave speaks English and is proficient in Spanish.

Education

  • Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2015
  • Northern Michigan University, B.A., 2011

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Illinois

Court Admissions: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Named to Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2025-2026

Professional accomplishments

Special Certifications: International Law and Social Justice, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Illinois Bar Association

Board of Directors, Rocky Mountain Relocation Council

David’s insights

September 15, 2026 | Meeting

Denver Immigration Roundtable: Navigating Change and Giving Back TogetherRead more

August 20, 2026 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

David’s insights

September 15, 2026 | Meeting

Denver Immigration Roundtable: Navigating Change and Giving Back TogetherRead more

August 20, 2026 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

David’s insights

September 15, 2026 | Meeting

Denver Immigration Roundtable: Navigating Change and Giving Back TogetherRead more

August 20, 2026 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

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Salt Lake City

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310 S. Main St., Suite 1050

Salt Lake City UT 84101

United States

Connect via Linkedin

David’s insights

September 15, 2026 | Meeting

Denver Immigration Roundtable: Navigating Change and Giving Back TogetherRead more

August 20, 2026 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

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Salt Lake City

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310 S. Main St., Suite 1050

Salt Lake City UT 84101

United States

Connect via Linkedin

David’s insights

September 15, 2026 | Meeting

Denver Immigration Roundtable: Navigating Change and Giving Back TogetherRead more

August 20, 2026 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

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310 S. Main St., Suite 1050

Salt Lake City UT 84101

United States

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Denver Immigration Roundtable: Navigating Change and Giving Back TogetherRead more

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Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

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