Charles R. Baesler Jr. is a distinguished immigration attorney and Chair of the Immigration Practice at Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC, specializing in employment-based immigration law. With a career spanning over three decades, he stands out for his deep expertise in securing employment authorization for professionals across various high-demand fields and his active role in legislative and media discussions on immigration issues.
His practice focuses on representing employers and foreign nationals before key U.S. agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor, and U.S. consulates abroad. He is highly regarded for advising on compliance with federal employment eligibility verification and anti-discrimination laws, and he frequently works with clients in sectors such as engineering, science, academia, healthcare, business management, and the equine industry. A longstanding member and past chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association Mid-South Chapter, he brings authoritative insight and strategic advocacy to each case.
Services Offered
- Employment-based immigration law
- Investor visa applications
- Representation before U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Representation before U.S. Department of Labor
- Liaison with U.S. consulates overseas
- Employment authorization for engineers, scientists, professors, doctors, business managers, and equine workers
- Compliance advising on federal laws regarding hiring of foreign nationals
- I-9 verification and E-Verify compliance
- Defense against worksite enforcement actions
- Immigration status planning and advisory
- Legislative testimony and expert commentary on immigration law
Admitted to practice in Kentucky, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, he is a repeat honoree in Best Lawyers in America for Immigration Law and has been recognized as a Top Lawyer by Louisville Magazine. His broad community involvement includes roles with the World Trade Center of Kentucky and the Mayor’s International Affairs Advisory Commission.
