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Ruby Lichte Powers

Dedicated and compassionate immigration law firm. Houston-based, Global Reach.

Simply the BEST Immigration lawyer in town!!!!!

- Bay, a Immigration client

Good Lawyer who really know what her profession is.

- Prakash, a Immigration client

Overview

Avvo Rating

9.2

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Experience
Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

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22 Reviews

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16 Peer Endorsements

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Contributor level 12

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Practice Areas

100% Immigration
4 years, 150 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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Law Office of Ruby L. Powers

One Riverway

Suite 1700

Houston, TX 77056

Office: 713-589-2085

Fax: 713-481-8799
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One Riverway

Suite 1700

Houston, TX 77056

Office: 713-589-2085

Fax: 713-481-8799
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Languages Spoken

English
French
Spanish

About Me

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Originally from San Antonio, Texas and Lexington, Missouri, Ruby Lichte Powers received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas and her law... more

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Client Reviews

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22 reviews

“Simply the BEST Immigration lawyer in town!!!!!”

Posted by: Bay, 2010-11-29 about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I had a very complicated and was in limbo for about 3+ years. I submitted my naturalization form in 2007 with another attorney and was told that INS... more

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“Good Lawyer who really know what her profession is.”

Posted by: Prakash, 2010-11-24 about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Ruby first Thank you so much for saving me.I am so glad that i found you as my lawyer For my asylum case which is recently been approved.Actually... more

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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

16 endorsements

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Ruby is very dedicated to her clients and works hard to achieve the best possible result in each matter. I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Avery Carson , Houston (TX), 4 months ago

Ruby Powers is an excellent immigration attorney. I know that she has extensive experience with family-based immigration especially I-601 waivers and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Shiva Gill , Houston (TX), 5 months ago

Résumé

License

3 years since Ruby Lichte Powers was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Texas	Eligible To Practice In Texas	2008	03/09/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Associate Attorney at Garza and Associates	2009–2009
Associate Attorney at Scott and Associates, PLLC	2008–2009

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University Of North Carolina	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2008
University of Texas	Government	BA - Bachelor of Arts	2003

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Pro Bono Appreciation Award	Tahirih Justice Center	2011
Pro Bono/Community Involvement Appreciation Award	Neighborhood Centers Inc.	2011

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Accredited	Better Business Bureau	2010-present
Pro Bono Attorney	Casa Juan Diego	2009-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 12

Answers:	187	Legal Answers
	2	Best Answers
	34	Answers marked as good
Guides:	3	Legal Guides
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

Matter of ACL

Outcome: Approved

Matter of SP

Outcome: Immigration judge granted asylum and withholding of removal

Matter of C