Liset Lefebvre Martinez
also known as Liset Lefebvre, Liset Lefebvre Martinez
About Liset
Biography
Mrs. Liset Lefebvre has over 16 years of experience and has personally handled hundreds of cases in her career. She is a Board Certified Immigration Attorney by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She has reunited many families through true advocacy. Mrs. Lefebvre will ethically and passionately represent you before the Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals, USCIS and ICE. She exclusively practices immigration law and will personally handle your case.
Her practice includes Removal Defense, Family Based Immigration, Citizenship and Naturalization, Motions to Reopen and Reconsider and Appeals before the EOIR and the Board of Immigration Appeals, Business and Investor Visas, and I-9 Compliance.
Mrs. Lefebvre received her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. While in law school, Mrs. Lefebvre studied in England at the University College of London, Faculties of Law where she focused her legal studies on Comparative Law and Transnational Litigation. Based on her interest in international law, she also clerked at Bacciardi & Partners, an international corporate law firm, in Italy. Mrs. Lefebvre also clerked for the United States 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, Bankruptcy Appellate Panel in Denver, Colorado, and upon graduation for the 383rd District Court in El Paso, Texas.
Prior to venturing into immigration law, Mrs. Lefebvre participated in the defense of complex commercial litigation matters. She handled a broad range of cases including construction defect, contract dispute, and product liability matters.
Mrs. Lefebvre is a member of:
- American Immigration Lawyers Association since 2008,
- Texas Bar Association,
- Dallas Bar Association,
- Dallas Bar Association, Immigration Law Section Treasurer (2022-Present)
- Served as the EOIR Oakdale Immigration Court Liaison (2015-2016),
- Served as the AILA Dallas Section Coordinator (2011-2012),
- Serves as the AILA Dallas Section Coordinator (2018 to 2022),
She is recognized as a Texas Super Lawyers in 2021, 2022, 2023 and has been named D Best Lawyers in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
In January 2020, Mrs. Lefebvre was selected by the Dallas Bar Association to participate in the 2020 DBA WE LEAD program, Women Empowered to Lead in the Legal Profession. She is currently an active alum.
In September 2018, she was inducted into the Texas Bar College, an honorary society of lawyers who are among the best trained attorneys in Texas.
Also, Mrs. Lefebvre is often invited to speak at AILA immigration conferences around the country. She is admitted to practice law in the State of Texas.
Mrs. Lefebvre is fluent in Spanish, and conversational in Italian.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
19 years | 5,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 19 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2006
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Location
Lefebvre Law Firm, PLLC
5700 Tennyson Parkway, Suite 300, Plano, TX, 75024
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Liset Lefebvre Martinez's Reviews
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98 Client Reviews
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Posted by Indy | April 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent immigration lawyer!
I cant say enough positive feedback about Liset Lefebvre. She is not only very professional and prompt, but also warm and genuinely interested. She was always available to answer my questions or concerns about my n-400 application. My citizenship interview was approved today, and I am glad she was t...
Liset Lefebvre Martinez's Lawyer Endorsements
"Liset Lefebvre Martinez is an exceptional attorney who is at the forefront of representation regarding a wide variety of immigration issues, including complex family immigration cases. Ms. LeFebvre presented on a panel with me regarding immigrant waivers at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Texas Conference, and I was impressed by her outstanding knowledge and experience regarding waivers in family-based immigration cases. I highly recommend her."
"Liset is a smart and passionate attorney. Client's love her and the Immigration Judges, government lawyers and immigration officers respect her."
"Liset is a very knowledgable immigration attorney and a great person all around. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Martinez is consistently thorough and knowledgeable in her advice and care of those in need."
"Attorney Lefebvre is a high-caliber immigration law litigator. She aggressively represents the interests of her clients in immigration court proceedings. Furthermore, she compassionately guides her clients through the complexities of the law. Thus, she strikes the perfect balance of being aggressive in court and compassionate with her clients. I endorse her without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have a mutual client. She handled his immigration case and I handled his criminal case. Very nice to work with and she provided me with information that was helpful in my case. Our client was also very happy with her hard work and professionalism."
"Liset's advocacy and true dedication to her clients is unparalleled. She is an exceptional attorney and well respected in the community."
"Liset Lefebvre is a true litigator who cares deeply about her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is smart, diligent and a zealous advocate for her clients. I admire her tenacity!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Lefebvre is an excellent attorney. She is highly skilled at working efficiently, while also giving each case the attention and detailed analysis it deserves. Furthermore, she is a compassionate advocate who instills trust in her clients."
"I have worked with Ms. Lefebvre in the past, and I can say, without reservation, that she is an outstanding attorney and advocate for her clients. She is extremely knowledgeable in immigration law and will go the extra mile to help her clients. I am proud to endorse this attorney."
"I have known, and worked directly with Ms. Martinez Lefebvre for a number of years. She is an outstanding attorney with stellar ethics, who fights for her client's rights."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
2023 Best Lawyers, D Magazine
2022
2022 Best Lawyers, D Magazine
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
2021 Best Lawyers, D Magazine
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Client's Choice Award 2012-2019, Avvo
2020
Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2019
10 Best Attorney - Immigration Law Division, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2005
Clarence Bartholic Award, University of Denver Sturm College of Law
2005
American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Ethics, University of Denver Sturm College of Law
2004
Who's Who Among American Law Students, Who's Who In American Law
2002
National Collegiate Business Merit Award, National Merit Scholarship Corporation
2002
All American Scholar Award, United States Achievement Academy
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Owner, Lefebvre Law Firm, PLLC
2016 - 2019
Partner, Verdin Law Firm, LLC
2011 - 2016
Managing Attorney, Chavez & Valko, LLP
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Reina, Bates & Kowalski
2007 - 2008
Attorney, Middleberg, Riddle & Gianna
2006 - 2007
Attorney/Case Manager, United States Small Business Administration
2005 - 2006
Judicial Law Clerk, 383rd District Court
Associations
2018 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2018 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationDallas AILA Co-Coordinator
2008 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAffiliate Member
2007 - Present
Dallas County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2005 - Present
Phi Delta PhiBarrister
2015 - 2016
AILA (Mid-South Chapter)EOIR - Oakdale Liaison
2011 - 2012
Dallas AILA ChapterDallas AILA Co-Coordinator
2008 - 2012
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Granted - Green Card in Immigration Court
Granted
Granted
Granted
Granted
Granted by Immigration Judge
Education
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2013
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
2012
Options for Victims of Domestic Violence
2012
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Publications
2018
2017
2017
Languages
Italian
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
What happens to my Interview when I move after receiving the N400 Interview notice, and should I message USCIS about it?
11 Oct 2023
Which is the date from which the 30-day deadline starts? Date on USCIS portal or date on letter?
12 Oct 2023
Do I need to fill out a form for Change of employer?
15 Aug 2023