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Judge Thomas C. Allmond
Orlando Immigration Court · Orlando, Florida · Immigration Judge
Court Assignment
Orlando Immigration Court in Orlando, Florida is this judge's listed court assignment and serves cases associated with Florida. EOIR venue and transfer rules determine where an individual case is heard, so respondents should follow the location on their latest notice.
Immigration Judge Role and Case Types
Immigration judges are trial-level adjudicators who preside over removal proceedings. They decide whether a respondent is removable and consider applications for relief such as asylum, withholding of removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT), and cancellation of removal. They also hear bond matters when the court has jurisdiction. EOIR does not publish individual immigration judge decision statistics in the same way the Social Security Administration publishes Administrative Law Judge disposition statistics.
Professional Role
Thomas C. Allmond was appointed as a temporary immigration judge to begin hearing cases in April 2026. Judge Allmond earned a Bachelor of Science in 2008 from Middle Georgia State University and a Juris Doctor in 2013 from Mercer University Law School. From 2025 to March 2026, he was a partner at Chartwell Law in Tampa, Florida. From 2022 to 2025, he was a trial partner at Lydecker LLP in Tampa, Florida. Judge Allmond has served in the Navy since 2007, initially enlisting as an intelligence specialist and later accepting a commission in 2012. He holds the rank of commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve and is assigned to the Navy Reserve Pacific Fleet Unit. Judge Allmond is a member of the Florida Bar and North Carolina Bar.
Immigration judges are attorneys appointed by the Attorney General. EOIR's published qualifications call for at least seven years of post-bar-admission legal experience. Judges serve as trial-level adjudicators in the immigration court system; they are not attorneys for either side.
Immigration Process and Respondent Resources
This page is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules, court procedures, and enforcement policies can change. Deadlines and options depend on your case and the notices you received. Talk with a qualified immigration attorney or DOJ-accredited representative about your situation.