Choosing a Lawyer & Legal Fees (Page 2)

Board Certification in Immigration and Nationality Law is a voluntary credential awarded by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. It is not required to practice immigration law in Texas, but earning it requires passing a written exam, demonstrating significant experience in the field, and receiving favorable evaluations from peers and judges. Here is what the certification actually requires and how to verify whether an attorney holds it. What the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Is The Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) is an arm of the State Bar of Texas. It certifies attorneys in 24 legal specialty areas —...

Are you searching for help with your immigration case? You may wonder about immigration attorney vs lawyer. Many people use these terms the same way. But do they mean the same thing? Understanding the difference matters a lot. It can affect who you hire and how safe your case is. When comparing an immigration attorney vs lawyer, the key is credentials. An attorney has passed the bar exam. A lawyer may or may not have done so. At Adan G. Vega & Associates, PLLC, we have over 45 years of immigration law experience. We are board-certified by the Texas Board...

The first meeting with an immigration attorney is an evaluation — of your situation, not of whether the attorney likes you. Knowing what the attorney is looking for, what to bring, and what questions to answer clearly will make the consultation more useful and help you understand what to expect from the process. What Happens at the Consultation The attorney reviews your immigration history. They ask where you were born, how and when you entered the United States, what immigration status you have held, whether you have any criminal history, and what you are trying to accomplish — a green...

Before you hire an immigration attorney, you can look up their bar record, disciplinary history, and professional credentials in a few minutes using free public tools. In Texas, attorney discipline is public record. Here is how to check it and what to look for. The Texas State Bar Attorney Search The Texas State Bar maintains a public directory of all licensed attorneys in the state. Go to texasbar.com and use the "Find a Lawyer" tool. Enter the attorney's name or bar number. The result shows: Current license status (active, inactive, suspended, disbarred) Year of admission to the Texas bar Whether...