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Hutton Thomas Ask
Bryan, TX Immigration Attorney with 10 years of experience
(979) 846-1934 1716 Briarcrest Dr
505
Bryan, TX 77802
Immigration, Criminal and Juvenile
St. Mary's University School of Law
Theresa Cay Langford
Bryan, TX Immigration Lawyer with 42 years of experience
(979) 599-6233 307 S Main St
104
Bryan, TX 77803
Immigration, Criminal, Divorce and Family
St. Mary's University School of Law
Daniel R. Hernandez
Bryan, TX Immigration Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(979) 822-6100 308 E Villa Maria Rd
Bryan, TX 77801
Immigration, Arbitration & Mediation, Employment and Family
Georgetown University Law Center
William Diaz Calderon
Bryan, TX Immigration Lawyer with 8 years of experience
(979) 846-1934 1716 Briarcrest Dr
Ste 505
Bryan, TX 77802
Immigration, Business, Criminal and Personal Injury
Michigan State University College of Law and Michigan State University College of Law
C. Patrick Meece
Bryan, TX Immigration Attorney with 35 years of experience
(979) 846-9608 1716 Briarcrest Dr
# 605
Bryan, TX 77802
Immigration, Appeals, Employment and Family
Baylor Law School
Jeffrey More Burns
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Jeffrey More Burns
Caldwell, TX Immigration Attorney with 17 years of experience
(979) 567-3366 205 S. Hill St.
Caldwell, TX 77836
Immigration, Business, Collections and Family
Cynthia Elaine Masters
Hempstead, TX Immigration Attorney with 36 years of experience
(832) 630-7458 27010 Rock Island Rd
Hempstead, TX 77445
Immigration, Bankruptcy, Business and Elder
University of Houston Law Center
Audrey Renee Biggar
Huntsville, TX Immigration Attorney with 23 years of experience
(936) 291-3801 1325 Windsor St
SUITE A
Huntsville, TX 77340
Immigration
South Texas College of Law
F. Nan Todd Wagoner
Hearne, TX Immigration Attorney with 43 years of experience
904 Anderson St
Hearne, TX 77859
Immigration, Antitrust, Family and International
South Texas College of Law
Francis M. Mwangi
Huntsville, TX Immigration Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(936) 437-5240 2503 Lake Rd
Huntsville, TX 77340
Immigration, Administrative, Criminal and International
University of Houston Law Center and West Virginia University College of Law
Douglas Rhodes Holly
Midway, TX Immigration Attorney with 24 years of experience
(832) 423-3725 20741 Osr
Midway, TX 75852
Immigration, Administrative and Estate Planning
The John Marshall Law School
David Minh Nguyen
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David Minh Nguyen
(281) 777-1236 16310 Tomball Pkwy
Unit 401
Houston, TX 77064
Free ConsultationHouston, TX Immigration Attorney with 15 years of experience
Immigration, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Attorney David Nguyen received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Houston. During his undergraduate studies, Attorney Nguyen developed a passion for minority-related issues when he enrolled in a course in African American studies. This course allowed Attorney Nguyen to explore the historical, cultural, political, economic, and social development [or lack thereof] of minorities in the United States.

After completing his undergraduate studies, Attorney Nguyen attended Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law, which has been ranked number one in achieving diversification in its student body.

Attorney Nguyen has worked as an Attorney for private law firms and...
Armand Jawanmardi
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Armand Jawanmardi
Houston, TX Immigration Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(713) 999-9115 1046 Rutland St
Houston, TX 77008
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfImmigration and Personal Injury
The University of Texas School of Law
Armand Jawanmardi is a dedicated Houston Immigration Attorney. He practices in all areas of Immigration Law, including Removal and Deportation Defense, Asylum, Immigration Bonds, Immigration Appeals, and Adjustment of Status. Having been born to an immigrant father, Armand understands immigration matters on both personal and professional levels. He is committed to providing individual attention, affordable representation, and aggressive advocacy. Armand is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Armand received a B.S. Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Houston. In 2013, he graduated from the highest ranked law school in Texas- The University of Texas School of Law....
Lindsey Harris
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Lindsey Harris
(832) 203-8750 7322 Southwest Fwy #1818,
Houston, TX 77074
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfHouston, TX Immigration Attorney
Immigration
St. Mary's University School of Law
The Law Office of Lindsey J. Harris is one of Houston’s premier immigration law firms. Our success is due to our commitment to excellence and hard work, five-star client satisfaction, affordable fees, and providing the customer service you deserve. Our immigration attorneys are proud to be members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the American Bar Association, the Texas Bar Association, and the Houston Young Lawyers Association.
Garry  Davis
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Garry Davis
Houston, TX Immigration Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(713) 881-9844 6220 Westpark Dr.
Suite 110
Houston, TX 77057
Free ConsultationImmigration
The University of Texas School of Law and Brigham Young University
My goal is to help people benefit from the US immigration system to reunite with their families, invest legally in the US economy, to grow their businesses, to be protected from persecution in their home countries and to keep families together.
Franklin G. Bynum
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Franklin G. Bynum
Houston, TX Immigration Lawyer
(713) 343-8844 2814 Hamilton St
Houston, TX 77004
Free ConsultationImmigration, Appeals, Criminal and DWI
University of Southern California
Hamilton  Rucker
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Hamilton Rucker
(713) 589-2960 540 Heights Blvd
Suite 112
Houston, TX 77007
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfHouston, TX Immigration Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Immigration, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
As personal injury and accident attorneys, our objective is to enhance the safety of our community. The Law Office of Hamilton Rucker boasts extensive experience in navigating insurance processes and managing personal injury claims. We are well-versed in the tactics employed by insurance companies to prompt swift settlements, often resulting in less compensation. Recognizing that insurance companies possess a team of investigators, adjusters, agents, and legal support to safeguard their interests, we strive to counteract these strategies. Call today for a consultation!
Gregory L. Ahlgren
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Gregory L. Ahlgren
Houston, TX Immigration Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(888) 519-0994 20333 Tomball Parkway
Ste. 200
Houston, TX 77070
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfImmigration, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and International
St. Mary's University School of Law
As a member of the Texas Bar College, my legal practice is focused on federal and cross-border legal matters, including litigation, import/export, and nearshore business projects. Additionally, I have extensive experience with international telecommunications law. I have been licensed by the State Bar of Texas since May 25, 1995, and am also licensed by the Department of Homeland Security as a United States Customs Broker. My firm specializes in legal matters in the USA/Latin America context, representing foreign clients within the US legal system, as well as managing outbound legal matters for US-based clients. The Ahlgren Law Firm provides strategic...
Terrence B. Robinson
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Terrence B. Robinson
Houston, TX Immigration Attorney with 33 years of experience
(713) 568-1723 7500 San Felipe St
#800
Houston, TX 77063
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfImmigration and Employment
South Texas College of Law
TB Robinson is an experienced litigator with more than 31 years in the legal practice, concentrating his practice on the litigation of complex employment matters. He has been board certified for nearly 20 years by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as a labor and employment law specialist. He has extensive experience advising and representing individuals and employers in a wide range of industries. He represents individuals and employers in discrimination cases; wrongful termination suits; wage and hour, individual, and collective actions; and tort/contract disputes arising out of the employment relationship. He specifically handles cases arising under Title VII, the ADA,...
Ruby Lichte Powers
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Ruby Lichte Powers
Houston, TX Immigration Attorney with 15 years of experience
(713) 589-2085 5225 Katy Freeway
Suite 300
Houston, TX 77007
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfImmigration
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Ruby L. Powers is the founder of Powers Law Group, P.C. located in Houston, Texas, a four-attorney firm focusing on immigration law including waivers of inadmissibility, asylum, deportation, family– and employment-based petitions. She is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She attended the University of Texas and the University of North Carolina School of Law. Powers lived and studied in Mexico, Spain, Belgium, Turkey, and UAE and speaks Spanish and French. She serves as the AILA Texas Chapter Advocacy Chair and the AILA Media Advocacy Committee as well as the...
Elissa I. Henry
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Elissa I. Henry
(512) 766-4529 1000 Heritage Center Circle
Round Rock, TX 78664
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfRound Rock, TX Immigration Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Immigration, Personal Injury and Probate
Baylor Law School
Elissa I. Henry serves clients looking for auto accident and pedestrian injury representation, probate and wills, and family based immigration. She assists individuals and families with a wide away of immigration matters such as family based visa applications, fiance visas, and naturalization/citizenship.

Elissa primarily practices in Williamson and Travis counties. Her clients primarily come from Round Rock, Hutto, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville.

Elissa attended New York University where she received her B.A. Elissa then attended law school at Baylor Law School in Waco, Texas. Elissa was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2016, and has served in various legal...
Bruce Coane
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Bruce Coane
Houston, TX Immigration Attorney with 42 years of experience
(713) 850-0066 5177 Richmond Avenue
Suite 770
Houston, TX 77056
Immigration and Employment
Pennsylvania State University - University Park
Mr. Coane received a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors from Penn State University in 1979. He received a Juris Doctor Degree in Law from the University of Houston in 1981, and is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas and has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United State Court of Appeals in Chicago, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Atlanta and San Francisco. He is also admitted to practice by the U.S. District Court for the Northern...
Julie Sparks
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Julie Sparks
Austin, TX Immigration Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(512) 952-2176 4402 Merle Dr
Austin, TX 78745
Immigration
University of Houston - Main Campus
Julie Sparks is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Immigration and Nationality Law. During her nearly 17 years of practice in this field, she has represented immigrants from more than 120 different countries. A passion for aiding individuals from around the world led Julie to give up a teaching career and pursue a law degree. The seed of this passion was planted when Julie met a Rwandan refugee in the 90s through her work in a homeless shelter. Her love for this area of law remains to this day. Clients and potential clients often tell...
Jason S. Finkelman
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Jason S. Finkelman
Austin, TX Immigration Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(512) 348-8855 100 Congress Ave.
Ste. 2000
Austin, TX 78701
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfImmigration
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Jason Finkelman is an Immigration Attorney working at the forefront of immigration law to assist international individuals with obtaining work visas, lawful permanent residence (“green cards”), and U.S. citizenship. He handles a variety of employment-based and family-based immigration matters for both U.S. and foreign companies, investors, startups, entrepreneurs, skilled workers, executives, families and students. Jason provides cutting-edge immigration legal services to clients across a wide-range of industries including high-tech, semiconductor, healthcare, higher education, energy, oil and gas, import/export, research, video game, as well as professional athletics, music, and entertainment to help them meet their immigration goals. Please...
Tatiauna J Holland
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Tatiauna J Holland
Houston, TX Immigration Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(832) 328-7877 2000 Crawford Street
Ste. 1109
Houston, TX 77002
Immigration and Business
Southern University Law Center
Tatiauna Holland is the owner and managing attorney of Holland Law Firm, PLLC. Tatiauna opened the Holland Law Firm in 2014 with the idea that real people with real problems want sound, solid legal advice. They want an attorney who can give straightforward solutions. She is determined to not be another attorney in a black or gray suit. She works diligently as an ally and guide through each client's immigration, business, and criminal defense needs. Tatiauna brings a wealth of diverse legal experience to private practice, including personal injury, family, criminal defense, immigration, and business law. Before...
Farah Kamal
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Farah Kamal
(713) 524-4529 7457 Harwin Drive, Ste 200
Houston, TX 77036
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfHouston, TX Immigration Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Immigration, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
South Texas College of Law
Kamal Law Firm, PLLC is a General Practice Law Firm serving Houston and surrounding cities including but not limited to Sugarland, Humble, Spring, Kingwood, Wharton, Richmond, Rosenberg, and Woodlands. Kamal Law Firm has an emphasis on family law (divorces, custody, child support, adoptions, name changes), immigration, business formation, tax matters, and bankruptcy. We have two office locations one in SW Houston and a second in North Houston.
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch
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Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch
Austin, TX Immigration Attorney
(855) 502-0555 1005 E 40th St. Austin, TX 78751
Austin, TX 78751
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfImmigration and Bankruptcy
University of Texas - Austin
When I started law school at the University of Texas, I wanted to work in the field of social justice. I decided to enroll in the Immigration Clinic as I knew I would be able to help because I could speak Spanish. My first assignment as a student at the Clinic was to visit the Hutto Immigrant Detention Center. It was here that I met with a detained family of asylum seekers who had a 5 month old baby girl, she was wearing a onesie issued by the prison. The girl's mom asked me if I would hold...
Lee Solomon
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Lee Solomon
Houston, TX Immigration Lawyer with 43 years of experience
(713) 957-2030 510 Bering Drive
Suite 300
Houston, TX 77057
Free ConsultationImmigration and Business
University Of Arkansas: Fayet
I focus my practice on family immigration matters, so if you are calling about a marriage or fiancee visa, or about obtaining a green card based on marriage to a U.S. Citizen, I will answer your call myself if I am not in a meeting or on the phone when you call. Once I determine from our phone conversation that we can help you, I will meet with you either during the week or on a Saturday or Sunday or Holiday morning so we can discuss the details of your situation and the options that are available to...
Ajay Choudhary
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Ajay Choudhary
Stafford, TX Immigration Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(832) 693-9394 12725 Royal Drive
Stafford, TX 77477
Free ConsultationImmigration
SMU Dedman School of Law
I am available 24/7 for a free phone consultation. I have been named one of the top lawyers in Houston by Houstonia magazine. I have been a lawyer in Texas for more than 20 years. My office is open 7 days a week. I look forward to hearing from you.
Loc Tan Dang
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Loc Tan Dang
Austin, TX Immigration Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(512) 900-3524 11442 N Interstate Hwy 35
Austin, TX 78753
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfImmigration, Bankruptcy and Personal Injury
Trinity Law School
Loc Dang is the founder and managing partner of Dang Law Group, PLLC, a firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. He has years of experience and works tirelessly while representing his clients. Utilizing the highest ethical and professional standards, Loc is known for aggressively safeguarding the rights of his clients to ensure the highest probability of successful results. His firm focuses on personal injury and Immigration cases. Dang Law Group handles numerous personal injury cases such as automobile accidents, 18-wheeler collisions, wrongful deaths, and offshore injuries. He and his team have a vast intricate knowledge and understanding of how insurance companies evaluate,...
Justin Michael Jackson
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Justin Michael Jackson
(512) 528-1900 1000 Heritage Center Cir.
Round Rock, TX 78664
Round Rock, TX Immigration Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Immigration, Divorce, Family and Probate
St. Mary's University School of Law
Justin M. Jackson is a native Texan, spending his early childhood in Edinburg, Texas and later graduating from Round Rock High School.

Mr. Jackson received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and obtained his law degree from St. Mary’s Law School, graduating magna cum laude (top 3% of his class).

While in law school, he was a member of the Law Review and interned with the Hon. Judge Emilio Garza of the Federal 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Luis F. Hess
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Luis F. Hess
Shenandoah, TX Immigration Attorney with 14 years of experience
(281) 205-8540 282 Ed English Dr
Bldg #6 Unit B
Shenandoah, TX 77385
Immigration, Business and Real Estate
Saint Louis University School of Law
A Houston Attorney licensed in Texas and with over years of experience practicing immigration law and business. Substantial experience handling all areas of Employment-Based (EB) immigration, Family-Based (FB) immigration, Non-Immigrant Visa, and Investment matters.

Mr. Hess has a proven track record filing labor certification cases with the U.S. Department of Labor and various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions with USCIS and representing privately-held companies.

Mr. Hess is admitted to practice law in all courts of the State of Texas, all Immigration Courts throughout the United States and the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Texas. He...
Edward C. Okwueze
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Edward C. Okwueze
Houston, TX Immigration Attorney with 10 years of experience
(832) 798-9850 6671 Southwest Fwy, Suite 442
Houston, TX 77074
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfImmigration, Criminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
Southern University Law Center
Regardless of the legal issue you are facing, Edward Okwueze will fight to protect your rights and best interests. He works tirelessly for his clients. As a result, he has attained hundreds of dismissals of criminal charges in Texas. Edward offers free consultations, so call Edward & Associates today at (832) 798-9850 to discuss your case.
Gary ILAGAN
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Gary ILAGAN
Houston, TX Immigration Attorney with 28 years of experience
(713) 772-2300 6588 Corporate Drive, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77036
Immigration
AV-rated, Board Certified, experienced immigration lawyer providing innovative solutions to companies of all sizes and their employees in the healthcare, oil & gas services, engineering, biomedical research, financial services, media, telecommunications, education, entertainment, information technology, industrial services and other industries. Strong emphasis on hospitals, healthcare systems, assisted living centers, home health companies, foreign healthcare recruiters, and their employees, including Physicians, Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Medical Technologists. Handle Form I-9 Audits. Represent foreign investors as well as individuals in family-based immigration, Naturalization and complex U.S. citizenship cases.
Susham Mahendra Modi
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Susham Mahendra Modi
Houston, TX Immigration Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(832) 514-4030 1415 North Loop West
Suite 612
Houston, TX 77008
Immigration
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Susham M. Modi focuses his practice on serving individuals who are dealing with immigration law issues. In addition to his private practice as owner of The Modi Law Firm, PLLC, he was an Adjunct Professor of Law and was a Clinical Supervising Attorney at the University of Houston Law Center's Immigration Clinic. The clinic helps individuals from all over the globe with their immigration concerns, providing pro bono services. Attorney Modi was responsible for supervising and teaching upper-level students working on various complex immigration cases. He has also co-taught Asylum/Refugee Law. Before moving to Houston, he worked as an Attorney...
ADRIANA ELENA BELLO ROOSEN
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ADRIANA ELENA BELLO ROOSEN
Houston, TX Immigration Attorney with 8 years of experience
(281) 503-1455 13501 Katy Freeway
Suite 1510
Houston, TX 77079
Immigration
Ms. Adriana Bello focuses her immigration work on business immigration matters, such as Employment Based Extraordinary Abilities or National Interest Waiver residence petitions, E2 Investors Visas, L1 Intracompany Transferee visas, among others. Due to her strong business background, Ms. Bello has developed a niche in assisting foreign highly qualified professionals and reviewing their business and work opportunities in the United States. As an immigration lawyer she believes that “you’re really trying to tell a person’s story and explain why that person seeks an opportunity to permanently stay in the United States. I’ve always liked the fact that everybody has their...
Lindsay G Gray
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Lindsay G Gray
Austin, TX Immigration Attorney with 14 years of experience
(512) 856-4899 3800 N. Lamar Blvd.
Suite 200
Austin, TX 78756
Immigration
University of Denver
Lindsay Gray practices immigration law in Austin, TX. She primarily handles humanitarian immigration cases, include family-based petitions, adjustment of status, crime victim visas, VAWA petitions, asylum applications, removal defense, waivers, and appeals.
Ivan Crespo
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Ivan Crespo
Conroe, TX Immigration Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(832) 838-4200 113 Simonton St.
Conroe, TX 77301
Free ConsultationImmigration, Criminal, DWI and Family
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico
Abogado Hispano con mas de 20 años de experiencia y autorizado a litigar casos Estatales y Federales. Atendemos principalmente casos Criminales, Inmigración, Familia y Apelaciones. Tenemos gran experiencia defendiendo casos de alcohol, abuso sexual y defensa de insanidad mental, entre otros. Bilingual attorney admitted to practice Law in Texas, the U.S. Federal Southern District of Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. For the past years, I have been litigating and providing advice in the areas of Criminal law, Immigration, Appellate, and family law. I have strong experience litigating DWI, mental...
Ricardo Tapia
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Ricardo Tapia
Houston, TX Immigration Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(346) 442-8426 12941 North Fwy Suite 402
Houston, TX 77060
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfImmigration
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico
Myron Morales
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Myron Morales
Houston, TX Immigration Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(713) 352-7701 1880 S. Dairy Ashford Road
Suite 212
Houston, TX 77077
Immigration
South Texas College of Law
Myron Morales has over a decade of experience assisting individuals and companies with immigration compliance. He has broad experience in the energy and IT industries and has advised on matters in Angola, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Prior to joining Morales & Associates, PLLC, Mr. Morales served as the Manager of Ernst & Young’s U.S. Immigration Law Practice in Calgary, Canada. His practice is now based in Texas.
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