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Ana Maria Schwartz is the daughter of immigrants from Chile and most of her family still resides there. She has traveled, lived, studied and volunteered on five continents. Prior to focusing on immigration issues, Ms. Schwartz worked in the fields of criminal law, software licensing, and small business law.
Ana Maria Schwartz earned her Bachelor's Degree from Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania where she majored in Political Science and minored in Spanish. During her time at Bryn Mawr College, she volunteered with Spanish-speaking communities in Philadelphia and brought United Nations officials to the College to speak on various international matters.
Ms. Schwartz furthered her education at the Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, where she earned a Juris Doctorate in 2003. During law school, Ms. Schwartz spent a summer studying international law in Rome, Italy. She also served as Vice President of the Law School's Student Bar Association and Vice-President of the Latin American Law School Association. In addition, she was awarded a Hispanic Bar Association as well as a S.P.A.C.E. scholarship for her contributions to the community.
Ms. Schwartz volunteers her time to the Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA) where she has worked with TPS and VAWA claims. She is also an Executive Board member of the Southwest Texas Chapter of Hostelling International.
Ms. Schwartz is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She is fluent in Spanish and proficient in French and Italian.
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2417 Dunlavy St., Houston, TX, 77006
106 E. 6th St., Suite 900-123, Austin, TX, 78701
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Posted by Miriam J | March 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A lawyer with integrity !
Ana Maria and her staff are amazing! We are so happy to have found this firm. The top 3 reasons why we chose Ana Maria as our immigration lawyer are: 1. Integrity 2. Expertise 3. Strong communication. I have had Ana handle my DACA renewals, Advance parole permit, and green card application that was ...
Posted by Guillaume | March 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
5 star service!!
I did my immigration process with Ana Maria about 12 years ago and till this day, she has helped me with questions and things I needed. She was so great and professional with my case, I had the easiest time with my immigration interviews. If you are looking for a knowledgeable immigration pro, hire A...
Posted by Brenda | April 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Residency Approval
From DACA to my residency approval, Ana Maria has been a great lawyer. My husband would ask her a thousand questions and she would never hesitate to answer them. She would go in depth with every questions and will stop along the way to make sure we were following. With every step we took in our case ...
I hope this message finds you well and thriving! As we reach another milestone in your journey, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful review you left as my client, starting from DACA and now to your Legal Permanent Residency. It has been an incredible privilege to be by your side throughout this transformative process. Seeing you grow, overcoming challenges, and finally achieving your Residency, fills me with immense pride and joy. Your determination and resilience have been truly inspiring. Thank you for trusting me to handle your immigration matters. Your confidence in my services means the world to me. I am so looking forward to being there for you all the way through your citizenship! Wishing you boundless happiness, success, and fulfillment in your newfound status as a Legal Permanent Resident!
Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent immigration attorney!
Atty. Schwartz is, not only an authority in U.S. immigration law, but she also showed compassion and understanding in what could’ve been a stressful adjustment process from DACA to permanent residency. She was prompt, up-to-date on any changes at the USCIS and she communicated with me directly to ma...
Though I may not know your identity, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the positive review you left about our interactions. Your feedback has truly touched my heart. I'm thrilled to hear that you found me compassionate and understanding throughout the immigration process. My utmost goal is to provide support and empathy to all my clients during what can be a challenging journey. Thank you again for placing your trust in me. Wishing you all the best on your immigration path and beyond!
Posted by Victoria | December 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Knowledgeable and empathetic
Ana helped me with my family reunification process through an overseas embassy, it was a long process but she was there every step of the way supporting us. I felt more than prepared for my consular interview and everything went smoothly and I got the green card approved.
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We work hard on our immigration cases, even when the process take years from start to finish. Consular processing can be particularly challenging due to the constant changes that everyone is just expected to keep up with. We are so happy that everything went well and hope you are settling into your new home now.
"Attorney Schwartz is a no nonsense attorney with a true passion for her clients. You have a great attorney who really cares here."
"I have known Annie for a number of years and can attest to her extraordinary passion and devotion to her clients and the immigration community. Any client should feel at ease having her by their side!"
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2000
S.P.A.C.E. Scholarship, Temple Law School
2008 - Present
Owner, Schwartz Immigration Law, PLLC
2014 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association
2004 - Present
State Bar of Texas
2009 - 2011
Austin Young Lawyers Association
2008 - 2011
Austin Bar Association
2005 - 2011
Hostelling International, Southwest Texas CouncilSecretary
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Granted citizenship after appeal
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2003
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