Moises Leonel Barraza

Moises Leonel Barraza

4.8
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Aurora, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

1981 W Downer Place, Aurora, IL

About Moises

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Family-based immigration, asylum, deportation defense, lawful permanent resident cards, citizenship, employment authorization, deferred action, waivers, U Visas, appeals

16 years | 1,600 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 15 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2010

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Immigration Law Office of Moises L. Barraza, LLC

1981 W Downer Place, Aurora, IL, 60506

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Moises Leonel Barraza's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 26 reviews | Immigration

Posted by Victoriano and Gabriela | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I-601A Waiver Approved

Attorney Barraza has helped us achieve our goal, and we thought everything was done really well. Our waiver was approved and our family does not have to be separated or move to Mexico for 10 years!

Moises Barraza

Replied last August 30, 2017

You two were such a joy to work with! I loved the positive, joyful, and good humored relationship that you share which was so evidence during our office in person meetings. I hope I get to see you both again sometime!

Posted by Hector & Ana G. | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Satisfied Customer

We had hired an attorney before and that attorney could not resolve our immigration issues. We had consulted two others and they both said it could not be done. Finally, we heard of attorney Moises Barraza through a family member who lives in Illinois, we live in California, at any rate we scheduled ...a phone interview with him. After the interview he said, "I believe I can help you". We contracted him and started the process. A lot of paper work and going back and forth but, everything he asks for is important. We finally got our notice for the interview at the U.S embassy in Juarez Mexico. While we were there his office was constantly checking up on us because they knew we were very nervous and they assured us that they were there to support us if any legal issues arose. Everything went so smoothly, no issues whatsoever. Attorney Moises Barraza covered all the bases and left nothing to chance. We never met Attorney Moises Barraza in person nor did we go to his office, we did the whole process over the phone, internet and mail. We hope to soon visit this wonderful attorney to personally thank him for an exceptional service. We rate him more than five stars. Hector & Ana G.

Moises Barraza

Replied last August 30, 2017

Hector and Ana, I was so touched by Ana's recent in person visit to my office. Thank you so much for trusting me to help. Thank you also for the "thank you" gifts - my wife, mom, and I loved them! I hope your family is doing well.

Posted by Karina | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Asilo político familiar

La familia Campos Rodríguez primeramente damos gracias a Dios por habernos puesto en nuestro camino a el abogado Moises que junto con su esposa Sarah han hecho un gran trabajo, nos han ayudadomuchísimo con nuestro caso familiar. Nosotros llegamos este país a finales del año 2015 pues al principio n...os sentimos muy preocupados teniamos temor de que nos regresaran a nuestro país de origen ya que allá nos pasaron muchos problemas y nuestras vidas corrían peligro y por eso salimos de nuestro país luego ya estando aquí nos recomendaron a el abogado Moises nos pusimos en contacto con el y le hablamos de nuestro caso el ya nos explicó todo el proceso que teníamos que hacer para que todo saliera bien, desde ese tiempo que Moises llevó nuestro caso en proceso nosotros nos sentimos confiados de que todo saldría bien y siempre dejamos todo en manos de Dios y gracias a Dios todo ha sido un éxito hemos ganado nuestro caso y si Dios lo permite dentro de unos años tendremos nuestra residencia nos sentimos muy feliz. Moises es un excelente abogado lo recomendamos.

Moises Barraza

Replied last August 30, 2017

Familia Campos, ha sido un honor representarlos y esperamos ayudarlos con su residencia y ciudadania en el futuro primeramente Dios. Gracias por su ejemplo como familia de unidad, fe, y confianza en Dios. Estoy seguro que Dios tiene un plan de bendición tanto para ustedes como para este país a atraves de ustedes.

Posted by Jesus | December 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Un abogado muy conocedor

El abogado Moises me ayudó con mi aplicacion de accion diferida. Me gustó que él es muy conocedor y nos proporciono mucha informacion.

Posted by Jose | December 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Consular Processing - excellent and professional work

Moises Barraza is an excellent attorney, and most importantly, he's a man of faith. He does a great job and is very professional, kind, and attentive. I felt very happy and well supported having him help with my consular processing.

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Moises Leonel Barraza's Lawyer Endorsements

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Victor Aparicio

Immigration lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Moises is a diligent and caring attorney with a solid knowledge of immigration law."

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Robert Perkins

Immigration lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Ihighly recommend Moses Barraza for immigration cases, especially deportation cases. Moses has the right lend of intelligence and compassion needed to win cases and keep clients happy."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Top 10 Immigration Firm, America's Best Attorney

2021

Best Business of 2021 - Excellence, Three Best Rated

2020

Top Tier Lawyer, American Trial Academy

2020

Top Ranking Immigration Law Firm - .04% of U.S. Attorneys, American Association of Attorneys Advocates

2020

#1 Immigration Attorney in Aurora, IL, Three Best Rated

2020

Top 10 Immigration Law Firm - .05% of U.S. Attorneys, Best of the Best

2019

Top 1% of Lawyers in America, Premier Lawyers of America

2019

10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2019

Top 40 Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2019

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2019

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2018

Top 40 Under 40 Immigration Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2018

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2018

Top 10 Immigration Attorneys for Illinois, American Jurist Institute

2018

10 Best Immigration Law Attorneys (Client Satisfaction), American Institute of Legal Counsel

2017

Best Business of 2017 - Excellence, Three Best Rated

2017

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2017

Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network

2017

10 Best Immigration Attorney (Client Satisfaction), American Institute of Legal Counsel

2017

10 Best Law Firm - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2017

Top 40 Under 40 Immigration Lawyer Illinois, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2016

10 Best - Immigration Attorney (Client Satisfaction), American Institute of Legal Counsel

2015

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2015

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2013

Pro Bono Hero, American Immigration Lawyers Association

2010

Certificate in International and Comparative Law, Washburn University School of Law

2008

Comparative Law Certificate, Utrecht School of Law, Netherlands

2007

Alfred W. Benson Initiation, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Immigration Law Office of Moises L. Barraza

2010 - 2013

Associate, Robert A. Perkins & Associates

2008 - 2010

Legal Intern, Kansas Social and Rehabilitative Services Legal Department

2008 - 2008

Legal Intern, Law Offices of Miriam B. Riedmiller

2008 - 2008

Legal Intern, U.S. Congressman's Staff

2007 - 2007

Judicial Law Clerk, El Paso County Courthouse

Associations

2013 - Present

Board of Immigration Appeals

Admitted to Practice

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Executive Office for Immigration Review (nationally)

Admitted to Practice

Sample of Legal Cases

Asylum

Granted

Withholding of Removal under the Convention Against Torture

Granted

Unlawful Presence Waiver

Granted

Cancellation of Removal

Granted

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Education

2010

Washburn University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Texas, El Paso

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Kane County Bar Association Immigration Seminar CLE

U Visas: The Magic Fix?

2014

Immigration Reform or Not

Avoiding and Curing Immigration Bars

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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