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Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriquez
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Michelle L. Saenz-Rodriquez
Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
2720 N. Stemmons Freeway
Suite 1200
Dallas, TX 75207
Phone: (214) 637-5700 | Fax: (214) 637-5707
http://www.sralawonline.com
Legal Topic
Immigration
Preferred New Clients
All types of cases, mainly complex cases or removal cases-all family based.
Sub-Categories
Immigration
- Citizenship or Naturalization
- Removal or Deportation
- Permanent Resident (Green Card)
- Political Asylum & Refugees
- Undocumented Workers
- Visas
Bar Admissions
TX, May 1992
Bar Number: 17514890
Other Court Admissions
Texas, 1992
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, 1994
Association Memberships
State Bar of Texas
Continuing Education
Over 75 hours in CLE credits and teaching credits for the State Bar of Texas.
Papers and Publications
Yes, I have published several articles that are available online through the University of Texas.
Example Cases
I have done many asylum cases from Zimbabwe over the last five years. I also help people immigrate to the United States based on a family relationship (usually United States spouse). I regularly do waiver cases in Immigration Court. I also do appellate cases with the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Education
Degree:
B.A.
School:
University of Texas
City:
San Antonio
State:
TX
Year:
1987
Focus and Accomplishments:
English
Degree:
J.D.
School:
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
City:
Lansing
State:
MI
Year:
1991
Focus and Accomplishments:
Law
Number of Attorneys
2
State Licensed In
Texas
Firm Focus and History
Saenz-Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. is a Dallas, Texas-based law firm focusing exclusively on the area of immigration law for the last decade. Our immigration and naturalization attorneys are respected throughout the Untied States for their exceptional legal advocacy and proven knowledge of the immigration process. By helping our clients understand the challenges they face, we help them to protect their interests.
We pride ourselves on handling complicated immigration issues, and offering every client the aggressive, fearless representation they deserve. We care about helping individuals find safety in political asylum, seize opportunity and rekindled family relationships here in the United States.
Our attorneys are passionate about supporting individuals as they attempt to qualify for their green card or assertively defending their rights when brought before a deportation hearing.
Previous Employment Summary
I was a Judicial law Clerk for Executive Office for Immigration Review under the Attorney General's Honor Program. I then worked for a small law firm for three years, then established Saenz Rodriguez & Associates, P.C. in 1995
Activities and Awards
Adjunct Professor Baylor School of Law - Immigration Law, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Dallas District Office USCIS Liaison, AILA National Mentor, Frequent speaker on Immigration topics for University of Texas School of Law Continuing Education Department, Immigration Advisor National Hispanic Institute
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Knowledge of the law is critical in all cases. I believe that in order to be successful in a case, the lawyer and the client must both understand the overall goal and have a clear understanding of the relevant legal issues involved in a case.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Yes.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Very rarely; this is a very dangerous practice in a very complex area of the law.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
It has been a dream since I was a very young child.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I worked with seven immigration judges right out of law school, I learned a lot about immigration from the court perspective and I think that makes me a better lawyer.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I grew up on the border and it was something that came very natural to me.
What do you like best about your career?
I love dealing with the clients. The work that I do really has an impact on many lives. There is great satisfaction that comes with uniting a family who has been separated or helping someone escape persecution and find freedom and safety in the United States.
Tell us about your law firm:
We are an aggressive law office that is willing to work hard to find innovative solutions to most immigration cases. We are known for taking cases that no one else is willing to even look at due to the complexity of the case. We try our best to find the best possible way to deal with every case, even those that may seem hopeless.
What are your strengths and style?
Cases are handled by attorneys who are very client oriented and take time to get to know their clients. Our vast experience in removal cases has provided us with ability to handle difficult cases with alternative approaches that tend to be overlooked by the traditional or less experienced practitioner. The attorneys are a husband and wife team who have worked together for years and have a lot of litigation experience in immigration court.
I am very direct with the court and with my clients. I can be aggressive when necessary and I take a positive approach to all of my cases.
Personal Interests:
I am a mom of two young children and I am involved in school activities as well as community activities. I am active in sports and teach religious education in my church.
Office Manager/Assistant
Evelyn Yanes
Fax
(214) 637-5707
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Spanish
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
There is a $100 consultation fee and once there has been a plan of action established, then a fee will be set. There is a huge range of legal fees depending on the process. Most cases are quoted at a fixed price, up front. The retainer fee can run from $1,500 - $5,000 depending on the complexity of the case.
Hourly Rates
$300
Free Initial Consultation?
$100 and the fee is applied to any future legal work.
Typical Retainer
$1,500 - $5,000
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