Roberto Javier Rivera

Roberto Javier Rivera

also known as Javier Rivera

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum, Family

4119 Montrose, Ste 550, Houston, TX

About Roberto

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 75%

17 years

75%
Asylum 20%

17 years

20%
Family 5%

17 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 16 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2009

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Rivera & Shirhatti, PC

4119 Montrose, Ste 550, Houston, TX, 77006

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Roberto Javier Rivera's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Immigration

Posted by Yuliesky Torres | April 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excelente abogado

El abogado Rivera llevó mi caso de asilo político y logramos ganar el caso en la corte de migración. Excelente trabajo y muy profesional, lo recomiendo

Posted by Manoj | April 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Helpful legal advice.

I have been taking Javier's legal services for almost 3 years now, barring some small hiccups, which is part and parcel of the distance, I have never had any issues in dealing with him. Always prompt in answering, taking care of all the documents and legal recourse in handling my immigration process.... I'm glad I have had to deal with Javier to handle my and my family's case. Thank you.

Posted by Abrahan Carpio | April 24, 2024 | Immigration

Excellent Support

Javier was helping us in the process of EB2 from A to Z, He created an extraordinary documentation and supporting the whole family during the process. During the process, we were informed all the time and advised on what will be next and what needed to be completed. I absolutely recommend this Lawyer... for his dedication, professionalism, and human sense to deal with people providing the best possible solution always. For sure anyone who consult Roberto Javier Rivera will get the best possible advice/solution and will be in excellent hands.

Posted by Andre Smith | May 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended

Javier's been helping my family the past 5years with immigration process. Not always easy, but Javier stood by us every step of the way. Always professional, extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy and always friendly. Now with GC in hand. Thanks for everything!!!

Posted by Ben | March 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Won an "impossible" case

Thanks to Javier my wife and I now live in the same country and hold green cards. I talked to multiple lawyers before hiring Mr. Rivera. All of them said our case was impossible. Mr. Rivera not only gave us the hope that my wife could come to America, he delivered on that promise. I'm Australian..., my wife is Russian. We met in America but my wife was deported due to a visa violation (she worked for tips in a restaurant while on a travel visa). I elicited the help of a different lawyer, attempting to return my wife to America, it only made the situation worse. The charges against my wife were upgraded and she had a lifetime ban on entering the US. I talked to many lawyers, Mr. Rivera was the only one who said the case could be won and my wife returned to America. With Mr. Rivera's help, I obtained a National Interest Waiver, my wife obtained a waiver on her life-time ban and was able to return to the U.S. This is despite the fact that I am not an American and only held an E3 visa at the time. With Mr. Rivera's further help, we then both applied for Green Cards and were successful. We now live in America together as permanent residents and my wife's life-time ban has been removed. Mr. Rivera coached us through all the processes and created strong case files for each application. I couldn't be happier with the results, with Mr. Rivera's conduct or his track record. I work for an international oil company which hires a lot of international talent. I have recommended Mr. Rivera to all my colleagues and, if you are reading this, I recommend him to you.

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Roberto Javier Rivera's Lawyer Endorsements

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Varsha Shirhatti

Immigration lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Javier has an expansive and in-depth knowledge of immigration law and above all, is compassionate towards clients. I highly recommend him."

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Lucero Saldana

Immigration lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Angie Turner

Immigration lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Javier for several years. With no hesitation, I will go to him for all my questions regarding immigration court. No matter what curve ball legal issue I have, he is always there to help guide me with where to find the answer or how to approach the problem. He is my unofficial co-counsel on many research cases and without his guidance, I would not be where I am today. I highly endorse Mr. Rivera and highly praise his skills as an immigration attorney."

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Darrell Steidley

Immigration lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the opportunity to work closely with Javier Rivera on several legal matters. Mr. Rivera takes his professional responsibility to his clients seriously and that commitment is reflected in his work. I practice personal injury trial law and I have no second thoughts referring immigration cases to Javier Rivera and his firm."

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Christopher Bondani

Immigration lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Attorney Rivera extensively and I wholeheartedly endorse him as a practitioner. Not only is he professional and competent but I know his clientele are consistently satisfied with his performance and attention. I give him my highest endorsement."

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Dana Dayagi

Immigration lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"R. Javier Rivera is a knowledgeable and committed attorney. I have known him for 8 years. He is driven and understands the needs of his clients, always going the extra mile to make sure they are represented in the best manner possible. He handles complex immigration cases competently and his knowledge of the law is extensive and very impressive. I have referred immigration cases to R. Javier Rivera for the past 4 years and the clients were always very pleased with the way he handled their cases."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Roberto. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jennifer Dillingham

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse R. Javier Rivera. He is extremely efficient and competent in matters related to criminal defense and immigration law. He has been able to adequately assist my clients in their immigration needs. I appreciate his quick responses and ability to communicate with me. He is a true asset to his firm."

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Varsha Shirhatti

Immigration lawyer

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Lucero Saldana

Immigration lawyer

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Dana Dayagi

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Jennifer Dillingham

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2024

Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2022

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Pro Bono College, Texas State Bar

2016

Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2013

Who's Who, Latino American Who's Who

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Managing Attorney, Rivera & Shirhatti, PC

2015 - 2020

Senior Attorney, De Mott, McChesney, Curtright, & Armendariz, LLP

2012 - 2015

Attorney, Willy, Nanayakkara, Rivera & Goins

2011 - 2012

Associate, Frye Steidley Oaks & Benavidez

Associations

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association- AILA

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Immigration and Nationality Law Section

Member

2020 - 2021

State Bar of Texas: Committe on Laws Relating to Immigration and Natiionality

Vice Chair

2015 - 2021

State Bar of Texas: Committe on Laws Relating to Immigration and Natiionality

Member

2011 - 2021

Texas Lutheran University Alumni Board of Directors

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

National Interest Waiver (NIW)

Application Approved

P-3 Cultural Performer Visa

Approved

Asylum- Pakistan

Asylum Granted

Dhuka v. Holder No. 12-60169 (5th Cir. 2013)

Precedential Decision Issued After Oral Argument

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Education

2010

University of Houston

2009

Florida Coastal School of Law

2004

Texas Lutheran University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

Break Free from Delays and Seize Your Case's Momentum

Empowering Action with Writ of Mandamus

2022

Intersection of Family Law and Immigration

Immigration and Family Law

2021

Intersection of Immigration and Family Law

Immigration and Family Law

2019

Immigration Primer and Family Preparedness Clinic Family Immigration

2017

St. James Family Life Center: Immigration Community Meeting

Immigration

2016

What Criminal Defense Attorney's Need to Know About Immigration: Updates on Tx Ineffective Claims, Writs and Padilla CLE

Criminal Law and Immigration

2016

Texas Young Lawyers Association- 10 Minute Mentor 10 Things All Criminal Defense Attorneys Need to Know About Immigration

2015

Immigration Basics CLE

Immigration Basics

2013

Faith and Immigration Immigration

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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