Our team

At Burt & Ngo, our team combines decades of legal experience with a shared passion for protecting immigrant families. Founding partners John Burt and Uyen Ngo bring over 25 years of combined immigration and business law practice, guiding clients nationwide through deportation defense, motions to reopen and reconsider, and family-based petitions. Supporting their work is immigration specialist and paralegal Kim Raja, who has over six years of hands-on experience helping clients navigate the complex immigration system. With offices in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Las Vegas, Nevada, we proudly serve clients all across the United States through both in-person and remote representation. Together, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate, skilled, and effective advocacy to every client who walks through our doors—no matter where they are.

John Burt, Esq.

Founding Partner
California State Bar #208563

John Burt has been practicing law for over 25 years, with extensive experience in both immigration law and corporate counsel work. As a licensed California attorney, John represents immigration clients in all 50 states, guiding families and individuals nationwide through complex matters such as deportation defense, motions to reopen and reconsider, green card applications, and family-based petitions.

In addition to his immigration practice, John has served as General Counsel for multiple companies and is the founder of LegAI Tech, Inc., a legal software company that develops AI-powered solutions to make legal support more accessible and efficient. His unique combination of courtroom advocacy, corporate leadership, and legal technology innovation gives him a broad perspective on solving problems for his clients.

Passionate about fairness and justice, John founded Burt & Ngo to fight against the inequalities caused by shifting immigration laws and ICE enforcement practices. He remains deeply committed to defending immigrant rights and keeping families together across the United States.

Uyen Ngo, Esq.

Founding Partner
California State Bar #207379

Uyen Ngo brings over two decades of legal experience to her work as a founding partner at Burt & Ngo, where she focuses on immigration law and business law. She has represented clients in immigration matters across the country, including deportation defense, motions to reopen and reconsider, green cards, and family-based petitions. Licensed in California, Uyen is authorized to practice immigration law in all 50 states, and her clients span the United States.

In addition to her immigration practice, Uyen has served as a trusted business attorney for dozens of small businesses, providing guidance on contracts, compliance, and day-to-day legal needs. Her ability to combine strong advocacy in immigration law with practical solutions for entrepreneurs makes her a versatile and compassionate advocate.

Uyen co-founded Burt & Ngo out of a commitment to fight against the injustices of a changing immigration system and to provide accessible, high-quality legal representation to families and businesses alike. She is dedicated to ensuring her clients have the tools, protection, and support they need to succeed.

Kim Raja

Immigration Specialist / Paralegal

Kim Raja is an experienced immigration specialist and paralegal with more than 6 years of dedicated experience supporting clients in complex immigration matters. At Burt & Ngo, Kim works closely with attorneys John Burt and Uyen Ngo to prepare cases involving deportation defense, motions to reopen and reconsider, green card applications, and family-based petitions.

Known for her attention to detail and compassion, Kim guides clients through the paperwork and documentation process, helping ensure their stories and evidence are presented clearly and persuasively. Her hands-on experience and deep knowledge of immigration procedures make her a vital part of the firm’s commitment to protecting immigrant families across the United States.