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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
49 Client Reviews
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Posted by Nick | August 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
From impossible case to citizenship
Ana Maria was the only attorney out of 12 that got back to me and actually listened. She was incredible in her turn around time, she handled the cases herself and her entire team went above and beyond and was familiar with my case and only increased the value offered. I used her services for a gr...
Posted by Francisco | June 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
“Experience Matters”
After several years of delay, my husband and I decided to switch from our previous attorney and scheduled a consultation with Ana. She was extremely helpful and knowledgeable; and very charismatic and easy to talk to. We hired her for representation during an interview and after USCIS decided to requ...
Posted by Raj | August 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
ANA is a ROCKSTAR - I 100% recommend her. she saved my life!!
I am beyond thrilled to share my fantastic experience with Ana Maria Schwartz, who played an instrumental role in helping me secure my N-400 naturalization approval. Her exceptional expertise and dedication took me through one of the most challenging phases of my journey – receiving a Notice of Inten...
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 Shina | June 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
From a Student VISA to a US Citizenship
I'm writing this review to give the highest recommendation to Ana Maria Schwartz. I hired her at a time of very little immigration options with regards to extending my stay in the United States. She provided me with all the necessary information I needed to go from being a student with an OPT to gett...
I just had to reach out and say a big thank you for the super positive review you left about our journey together, from a student visa all the way to becoming a citizen. Your kind words have put the biggest smile on my face! I know it was a tough and complicated case, but your trust in me and your spouse's determination made it all worthwhile. I'm so proud to have been a part of your immigration process. Congratulations on becoming a citizen, Shina! You rocked it, and I'm so glad we made it happen together!
"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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A.B.
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