Jaxon Koehler

Jaxon Koehler graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2026. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Iowa State University in 2023, graduating summa cum laude. During law school, Jaxon developed a particular interest in immigration law and federal litigation, with a focus on advocating for individuals whose rights are affected by government action.

Jaxon gained substantial experience through the University of Iowa College of Law’s Immigration Law Clinic and Federal Impact Litigation Clinic. In the Immigration Law Clinic, he represented immigrant clients in a range of matters and developed experience navigating the complex intersection of immigration statutes, administrative processes, and constitutional and statutory rights. Through the Federal Impact Litigation Clinic, he worked on federal litigation involving issues of public importance, gaining experience researching and developing claims under federal law and understanding the strategic considerations involved in challenging government action in federal court. He also served on the Journal of Gender, Race & Justice and participated in Moot Court.

Jaxon practices primarily in immigration law, with a particular interest in federal immigration litigation and cases involving unlawful agency action. He is interested in developing creative litigation strategies, including mandamus, habeas corpus, and claims under the Administrative Procedure Act, to obtain meaningful relief for clients when administrative processes fail them. He is also committed to making complex areas of immigration law more accessible to clients and the broader public. Jaxon approaches his practice with an emphasis on careful legal research, individualized advocacy, and finding practical solutions to difficult problems.