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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 Lillie | May 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Amazing Attorney and I601 Guru!
Ana Maria Schwartz is AMAZING! My husband had a difficult case and was detained when I reached out to her. Not only did she help me find an excellent local attorney who helped get my husband out of detention after little over a month, but then she proceeded to do what she does best — put together an ...
Dear Lillie- I am deeply touched and honored by your amazing review. Thank you for your kind words and for placing your trust in me to handle your husband's difficult immigration case. I was so happy I could help you find an excellent local attorney who facilitated your husband's release from detention. It was a true team effort, and I'm glad we were able to work together to achieve a positive outcome. Preparing the I-601a application was a crucial part of the process, and having it approved without an RFE is a testament to how hard you worked on everything. Navigating the 601a application can indeed be emotionally challenging, and I'm glad I could be there to provide guidance and alleviate some of the anxieties you were facing. Your well-being and peace of mind were always my top priorities. Thank you for acknowledging the hard work of my staff as well. It was our pleasure to be there for you every step of the way and keep you informed about the progress. Thank you for your heartfelt review. It has been a privilege to be a part of this significant journey in your lives. Sending my best wishes to you and your family!
Posted by Lelicia | February 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Wonderful Experience
Ana Maria was very easy to work with. I was on a tight deadline and she was very dedicated and also easy to get in touch with. I never had to leave a message; there was always someone that answered the phone. Emails were returned timely. She pushed us to get the documents we needed without making it ...
Lelicia- Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience working with me. I understand how crucial deadlines can be, and I'm glad I could dedicate myself fully to your case and be easily accessible whenever you needed assistance. Communication is key, and I'm delighted that we were able to stay in touch seamlessly throughout the process. Thank you for your trust and for allowing me to be a part of your journey. Sending my best wishes to you!
Posted by Jin | February 06, 2015 | Immigration
Highly recommended
I retained attorney Ana Maria Schwartz for my permanent residency petition in 2013. She and her office have been very responsive and helpful throughout the whole process. Ms. Ana is knowledgeable about the process and the immigration system. She explained the process and the potential scenarios that ...
Posted by Kelli | February 06, 2014
Highly Recommended
Ana Maria Schwartz was the best lawyer we could have asked for in our case. She calmed our fears and gave us the knowledge to go into the interview prepared. She was very responsive to questions and was invaluable in guiding us through this complicated process.
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2011 | Immigration
Outstanding Attorney!!
My wife had a very complicated case which involved an I-601 waiver for illegal presence, an Adjustment of Status and a FOIA request, among other things. We have had some issues with other lawyers in the past, so after doing some diligent research we heard great things about Ana and decided to go wit...
"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
Approved
2003
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1998
A.B.
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Italian
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