Immigration Law

       Family Law & Criminal Law        Serving Harris County, TX & Surrounding Counties

                       Immigration Law                       
    Unfortunately, many people believe that the "practice" of immigration law is simply filling out forms.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  In American Jurisprudence, this body of law is one of the most complicated and difficult areas to comprehend.  The code has been described as a "complex and byzantine web" with laws "that are confusing and contradictory."  It  therefore should not be a surprise to learn that deciphering this tangle of rules and regulations can leave even members of the legal profession - attorneys - feeling baffled and frustrated.  

    Compounding this problem, immigration law can be harsh and very unforgiving when those that are inexperienced in navigating this "maze" make an unintentional error.  An innocent mistake or omission can have detrimental consequences.  To illustrate just how serious this can be, imagine that an application is sent for filing and by mistake, a required document or supporting evidence was not included.  When the omission is discovered, filing of the case may be refused and the entire package returned to the applicant.  Under those circumstances, correcting the error and then refiling will be necessary, provided a 2nd chance to resubmit the application is allowed.  In some situations, refiling may not be permitted and the end result is that the previous immigration opportunity is lost, due to a simple documentary omission.      

    Do not gamble with your immigration goal.  If you are seeking a green card, a visa for your fiancee/spouse, citizenship, need deportation/removal defense, or have other immigration issues, call my law office for a consultation.  I am familiar with and understand the complexities of this system because I have practiced in the immigration field for over 13 years.  I will analyze your case and based on your immigration objective, advise you whether the current U.S. Immigration system will work for you - or against you.

                        Family Law
Collaborative Law: I am an advocate of Collaborative Family Law because it is an extraordinarily different approach to resolving conflicts in family cases through a procedure that is both analytical and civilized.  Unlike the adversarial approach to domestic issues which can be extremely destructive, foster hostility, and is drenched with negativity, the collaborative law method is highly constructive and facilitates cooperation, which leads to creative, fair solutions that ultimately result in a far more positive outcome for all parties.  Divorce, child visitation, custody, support, modification of existing orders, and paternity are family law based legal matters where the collaborative method, rather than the usual adversarial process, may be an appropriate alternative for the parties to consider.

    Would you like to know more about Collaborative Family Law?  Contact my office and arrange for a consultation. I will assess your current situation and advise whether you are a good candidate for the collaborative law method in your family case.  If collaborative law is not the best choice for you, I will explain the non-collaborative law steps we can take to try and achieve an amicable resolution to your family law matter.  Divorce, visitation, custody, support, or modification issues do not have to become a "war" between the parties.

Litigation: If the circumstances of your case are such that the collaborative route is not an option, the following is a brief summary of how I approach non-collaborative family cases.

   Since the majority of family cases are not and should not be treated as a "Declaration of War" between the parties, I first utilize every resource available to settle the issues - resources that do not require "combat" in open court.  My primary goals will be to achieve the best possible outcome for you and to reach an out-of-court agreement that will end the conflict.  If, after exhausting those remedies, it is apparent that litigation is the sole avenue remaining to resolve the case, then and only then, will I resort to a costly "battle" in the courtroom.