Joseph Reina

Joseph Reina

3.5
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 38 years

Immigration Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

1140 Empire Central Drive, Floor 3, Suite #300, Dallas, TX

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

39 years

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1989

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 38 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1987

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Joseph Reina

1140 Empire Central Drive, Floor 3, Suite #300, Dallas, TX, 75247

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Joseph Reina's Reviews

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3.5 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by sueanne | March 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney

worst firm

very unprofessional and knowledgeable . My husband and I met with Mr. Reina once at the very beginning of our case and never ever saw him again. Our case was miss handled tons of hidden fees and never had the same attorney for more then 1 year. This firms turnover rate is high!!! tons of hidden fees ...and good luck getting anyone to answer an e-mail or a phone call. This firm changed my life in the worst way possible all due to their disorganization. Please run don't walk to any other firm. I could only wish i had this information.

Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2015 | Immigration

Think Twice...

PLEASE read this very carefully and reconsider. After months of process and having our meeting in Mexico we came back to discover that my family and I had to file and pay another fee with the USCIS. Something that was never brought up or mentioned during our many interviews. It has been months now... and the attorney refuses to talk to us and return our calls. He has his assistants talk to us but they are not successful with their responses. After thousands of dollars, we have yet to receive our green card. WHAT A SHAME!

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2013 | Immigration

Did not look at my file!?

I went to Reina & Baites in Dallas trying to get advice on my change of status, as I was marring an American citzen. He told us that he could take care of my simple case, as I had never been ilegal and my status was OK. I was under a student visa. Despite the fact that my husband and I had several ...questions, we woudl call the firm we had never success in talking to anyone but a voice message! despite e-mails and phone calls, we could never get answers to our questions. I am not talking about 48 hours delays, but one or two weeks delay in getting back to you. Expect to never talk to your attorney- we never talked to ours! Because we could not make the total payment by the time we had our interview, the attorney did not show up.During the interview we were questioned about my student visa- I had a 2 year home residence requirement. MY ATTORNEY DID NOT SEE THAT! Even though it was on the first page of my visa! therefore, we could not get my green card! After all the money we invested!

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2012 | Immigration

Highly Recommended!

I retained the Law Firm of Reina & Bates to handle my immigration case. I had a very complicated immigration case that involved criminal convictions. I was in order of removal and Mr. Reina and his law firm help me to gain my citizenship through my mother. I would recommend this firm to anyone who ha...s a loved one in a bad situation. Mr. Reina was always on top of everything and was very professional, prompt, and knowledgeable. I cannot find enough words to express my gratitude to Mr. Reina for his kind consideration in always being available to answer all my questions and offer suggestions but also in handling my case in a very smart, capable and extremely proficient manner. Thank you very much Mr. Reina!

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2012

No news is no news.

I met with Mr. Reina for a consultation, he was kind, nice, seemed knowledgeable and dedicated. Until I paid the $150. Never heard back from him, despite from what I understood, my case was easy (which would have meant easy money for him too). I tried to get ahold of him or someone and couldn't get p...ast the operator. When I finally could, the woman was so mean and disrespectful, I decided to find another lawyer. Yep.

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

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2014

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2004

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2003

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2000

Board Certified - Immigration Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

N/A

The Texas Lawyer, The Texas Lawyer

Work Experience

1991 - Present

President, Managing Partner, Reina & Bates

Associations

District of Columbia Bar

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2006

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chairman

2005 - 2006

Consulate of Mexico

Counsel

2003 - 2009

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Chairman

2003 - 2004

American Immigration Lawyers Association

National Liaison Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of Quilantan, 25 I&N Dec. 285 (BIA 2010)

Successful outcome

Matter of Deanda-Romo, 23 I&N Dec. 597 (BIA 2003)

Successful outcome

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Education

1987

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Georgetown University

B.S.F.S.

Speaking Engagements

N/A

CLE

Fundamentals of Immigration Law

Publications

2011

Waivers Book: Advanced Issues in Immigration Law Practice, 103 (2011). Waivers of Misrepresentation or Fraud in Procuring Visa or Entry

2009

AILA Texas Chapter Winter Conference To Your License - Hang on For Dear Life: Zealous Representation Before an Increasingly Hostile Agency

2009

Advanced Removal Issues: Dealing with the Thorny Problems, AILA Texas Chapter Winter Conference, (Nov. 2009). Advanced Removal Issues: Dealing with the Thorny Problems, AILA Texas Chapter Winter Conference, (Nov. 2009).

2009

14 Bender’s Immigration Bulletin 672 Coming to America: The “Immigration Dartboard” A Graphic Presentation of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Avenues into the United States

2008

34th Annual Criminal Law Course and Criminal Law Boot Camp Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You, State Bar of Texas

2008

34th Annual Criminal Law Course and Criminal Law Boot Camp Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You, State Bar of Texas

2008

Advanced Family Law Seminar and Boot Camp Divorce in the Immigration Context

2008

State Bar of Texas Immigration Law Institute Becoming a Permanent Resident of the United States: Consular Processing vs. Adjustment of Status

2003

27th Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law "Hyperequities" II: The Removal Case in Detention

2003

AILA Texas Chapter Winter Conference Waivers in Removal Proceedings, Fighting the Decline of Discretion

2002

Bender's Immigration Bulletin Cancellation of Removal After Matter of Jean

Languages

English

French

Italian

Spanish

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