Nicolas Chavez

Nicolas Chavez

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 24 years

Immigration Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

10830 North Central Expressway Suite 400, Dallas, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 24 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2001

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Chavez & Valko, LLP

10830 North Central Expressway Suite 400, Dallas, TX, 75231

Chavez & Valko, LLP

5555 Bridge Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX, 76112

Chavez & Valko, LLP

4913 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA, 70816

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Nicolas Chavez's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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Posted by Benito Reyna | June 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Visa H,L y Tramites de Ciudadania!!

La mejor decisión fue haber contratado los servicios de Chavez & Valko, LLP . El valor agregado que ellos te ofrecen no tiene precio. Confirmado... !La mejor firma de Abogados Migratorios en el Metroplex!. Mi mejor Experiencia en Visas H, L y asi como tramites de ciudadania.

Posted by Alfredo | May 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing Law Firm!

We started working with Mr. Chavez and his team Mid 2016. He guided us through every step and made everything look easy. Berenice, his paralegal, was extremely helpful throughout the process and provided us with constant updates. We had a few problems with USCIS, but both Mr. Chavez and Berenice were... in constant contact wiht us feel at ease. I would recommend their services to anyone, and I will be coming back in the future!

Posted by JOHN | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

MIRACLE WORKER, FINALLY WON MY CASE AFTER 15 YEARS BATTLE WITH ICE

I was referred to the law offices of Valko and Chavez by another attorney in Dallas who i had gone to seek assistance from concerning my immigration case. I met Mr. Chavez in 2007 following a remand of my case from the Fifth Circuit Court, see Omari v. Gonzales(2005). After the remand from the court ...i appeared pro se before the Immigration Judge(IJ) for cancellation of removal, by then i had been detained by ICE for almost four years and had exhausted my finances, after a series of hearings the IJ granted me Cancellation of Removal, the DHS appealed the decision on grounds that the IJ abused his own discretion I was ordered deported, what followed was another Petition for Review before the appeals court, there the court decided that I had not exhausted my Administrative Remedies since my previous lawyer failed to raise that issue before the IJ. After my attorneys then Jennifer Depalma of Om'yleven and Mayers submitted the petition the DHS agreed that my Fifth Degree conviction under Minnesota was not a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude(CIMT), on October the Board remanded the case back to the IJ and DHS was given an opportunity to provide more evidence to proof that my conviction was a CIMT after a series of hearings, the IJ disregarded the IJ's and ordered my removal again. I once again hired Mr. Chavez to represent me before the Board because I had a lot of faith in him after following his previous arguments before the Board. On April 28, 2017 the Board of Immigration Appeals agreed with Mr. Chavez's arguments and sustained our appeal and terminated Removal Proceedings, I can assure anybody with any Immigration issue to contact the Law Offices of Valko and Chavez, Mr. Chavez being Certified in Immigration Law knows the ropes when it comes to immigration matters. I highly recommend this law firm, try them out and you will the real positive results. Thanks Mr. Chavez and your team for a well done job!!!!!.

Posted by Agnes | April 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Totally Satisfied

Mr. Chavez and his team delevered what they promised and I got my green card way earlier than I anticipated. We first heard about this law firm through a friend who also had a great experience and excellent results. Beatriz, at the Ft Worth office was very friendly, and prompt. She communicated with ...us regularly and was available to answer our questions along the whole process. We had a great experience and excellent results at Chavez & Valko and definitely would reccomend to a friend.

Posted by Ilsa | February 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

They got me my resident card

I love these lawyers... from the beginning they did everything to help my case and were very informative about what I needed it to do. Being from Guatemala I thought it would be very hard but they made it look easy and it was. Just glad I hired them and Beatriz was very helpful. I would recommend the...m to anyone.

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Nicolas Chavez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Danny Russell

Immigration lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Liset Lefebvre Martinez

Immigration lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked directly with Nick for several years now and I can attest that he is an extraordinary intelligent attorney. Nick is dedicated to his clients and the practice of law. He is a true advocate and his appellate skills are unmatched. He is ethical and treats each client with respect."

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Gary Frost

Immigration lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Nick is a brilliant immigration attorney. His ability to see the nuances of case are second to none. When it comes to appealing a deportation order, there are only a handful of attorney's in the country that could even be considered his equal."

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Barry Sorrels

Immigration lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Nick is an excellent immigration attorney. Makes the compex simple and understandable for both clients and other attorneys."

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Martin Valko

Immigration lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nick is one the most knowledgeable and researched immigration attorneys I have known and worked with. Moreover, his appellate skills speak for themselves in light of referrals from colleagues nationwide and local immigration judges. I am proud to call him my law partner. - Martin Valko"

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Martin Valko

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2003 - 2010

Partner, Chavez & Valko, LLP

Associations

State Bar of Texas

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee

Member

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Member

Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Member

U.S.-Mexico Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Fuentes-Cruz v. R Gonzales (489 F3d 724)

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Education

2001

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Houston Immigration Clinic

1997

University of Texas System, El Paso

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

2013 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law Panelist, Federal Litigation Updates

2012

2012 UT CLE Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law “Hot Topics in Marriage-Based Immigration”

2012

2012 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law Speaker, Strategies in Complicated I-751 Cases, 2012 AILA National

2011

American Immigration Lawyer Association (AILA) Spring 2011 Texas Chapter Conference Appellate and Motions Practice before the Board of Immigration Appeals

2011

2011 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law Mock USCIS I-130/I-485 Adjustment of Status Interview

2010

Texas/New Mexico/Oklahoma Chapter Fall AILA CLE Conference in Mexico

When Marriages Go South (Playa del Carmen, Mexico)

2010

A Practical Guide to Removal Proceedings A Practical Guide to Removal Proceedings

2010

2010 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law Review of I-751s in Removal Proceedings

2009

Knowing your Immigration Rights

Knowing your Immigration Rights

2009

Knowing your Immigration Rights

Knowing your Immigration Rights

2008

University of Texas Immigration Law Seminar Removal Proceedings: The New Practice Rules

2008

Texas Chapter Fall AILA CLE Conference in Mexico UPL: Concerns, Tips and How to Get Involved

2008

Presenter, "Know Your Rights" Videoseminar for respondents

Relief in removal proceedings

2008

Immigration Law & Employer Compliance Business Immigration

2007

New "No-Match" Regulations: Employers on "Constructive" Notice that Employee May be Working Illegally and How To Avoid Penalties Immigration Law

2007

Knowing Your Immigration Rights

Knowing Your Immigration Rights

2007

Immigration & Naturalization Legal Clinic Immigration & Naturalization Legal Clinic

Languages

Spanish

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