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Ruby Lichte Powers
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Biography
Originally from San Antonio, Texas and Lexington, Missouri, Ruby Lichte Powers received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas and her law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law.
Highlights of her travels include a year as a Rotary high-school-exchange student to Belgium; a semester in Cuernavaca, Mexico; two months in Turkey, her husband’s country of birth; and a year in Barcelona as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar. Promoting Rotary's community service programs and projects, Ruby has spoken to Rotary clubs and audiences in seven countries, seven states, and three languages.
She has interned for a U.S. Senator twice and worked for the Committee on Homeland Security for the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. Her immigration experience includes clerkships and full-time positions at various firms and non-profits in Texas. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and various other professional organizations in her community.
She is fluent in Spanish and proficient in French. Ruby is also a dual-citizen (Mexican and American).
With a passion for service and justice coupled with multi-cultural understanding and an interest for immigrants, Powers dedicates her law practice 100% to immigration law.
Practice Areas
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Immigration
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18 years | 1,000 cases
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Licensed in Texas for 17 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2008
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Powers Law Group, P.C.
1311 Enid St, Houston, TX, 77009
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Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2012 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Review for Ruby Powers on I-601
My husband and I hired Ruby Powers earlier this year for a I-601 waiver. While I'm somewhat pleased with her services there were issues. I was hesitant about writing this review but I feel that this review might help future clients and Ruby as well. Some of the pros is that she does everything online...
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Replied last December 27, 2012We strive for excellent customer service and we regret that the client did not feel they received this. The client did receive an I-601 waiver approval through the Juarez pilot-program in record time. We worked with the client around the clock with the waiver and contacted them regularly while in Mexico. Like all cases, the waiver was reviewed by me, my assistant, and the client countless times. We are happy that they have been reunited with their family in the United States. The Law Office of Ruby L. Powers continues to have an excellent track record with I-601 waiver approvals and client satisfaction. Since this case was submitted in August 2012, our office has grown with more full-time staff and a larger office. Furthermore, we no longer can submit waivers to Juarez directly via waiver appointments, as we must now use the Lockbox filing system, thereby eliminating the time-sensitive nature of submissions.
Ruby Lichte Powers's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ruby is an exceptional attorney. She is highly professional, caring, and compassionate. She has experience with a wide variety of complex immigration matters and is an excellent choice for an attorney. I highly endorse her skill and professionalism in immigration matters."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ruby is an extremely well respected attorney in our community due to her hard work and dedication to the practice of immigration law in her practice."
"Attorney Ruby Powers is very passionate about her clients, and very committed to our profession. She is an excellent litigator, and she is always up to date with the latest changes in the immigration law. I endorse this lawyer because she is outstanding, and very well known and respected in the immigration community for working tirelessly on behalf of her clients."
"Ruby Powers volunteers free time answering questions on AVVO to assist those needing help with immigration problems. She is well respected by both judges and attorneys. Since our offices are both on the Katy Freeway, I have referred clients to her with great success. I wholeheartedly endorse her!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Ruby is top notch and a hard worker. She puts her clients first. If I have a question in immigration, she is the one I turn to for questions."
"Ruby is an a fantastic attorney with the knowledge and skill set to handle any immigration matter. She is my "go to" attorney for my clients seeking an immigration attorney referral."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is an outstanding immigration lawyer and and an excellent person."
"Ruby is one of the most dynamic attorneys I've ever met. She simply loves what she does. I love discussing the law, changes in law, and seeking creative solutions to cases with her."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Ruby and I worked together at a different law firm. She is an excellent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable about immigration matters. Other lawyers look to her for advice, particularly about waivers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Powers covered a hearing for us and she did an excellent job."
"It's been a pleasure getting to know Ruby over the past couple of years. She's personable, caring, and dedicated to representing her clients with compassion, honesty, and understanding through the immigration process."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very good and caring. She is very thorough and will help you."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ruby worked with me at Quan, Burdette & Perez. She is dependable, knowledgeable and someone you can always count on."
"Ruby is very dedicated to her clients and works hard to achieve the best possible result in each matter. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ruby Powers is an excellent immigration attorney. I know that she has extensive experience with family-based immigration especially I-601 waivers and consular processing. She will do a great job."
"I attended law school at Carolina Law in Chapel Hill, NC with Ruby Powers. She has always felt a strong desire to practice immigration law and zealously represent immigrant community. As a fellow immigration attorney, I respect her opinion and advice and would be more than happy to be represented by her if I were her client."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2016
Award for Excellence, Better Business Bureau
2016
Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2015
Award for Excellence, Better Business Bureau
2015
Top Women in Business, H Texas Magazine
2015
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2015
Scholar, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
2014
Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2014
40 Under 40, Houston Business Journal
2014
Award for Excellence, Better Business Bureau
2014
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2013
Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2013
Award for Excellence, Better Business Bureau
2012
Gold Star Certificate, Better Business Bureau
2011
Gold Star Certificate, Better Business Bureau
2011
Pro Bono/Community Involvement Appreciation Award, Neighborhood Centers Inc.
2011
Pro Bono Appreciation Award, Tahirih Justice Center
2009
Gulf Coast Leadership Award, Rotary International Distrct 5890 Leadership Awards Committee
2008
24th Annual Texas Leadership Forum, The John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute
2008
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
2007
The Winston Crisp Award for Student Leadership, University of North Carolina School of Law
2004
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, Rotary Foundation
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Founding Attorney/Owner, Powers Law Group, P.C.
2009 - 2009
Associate Attorney, Garza and Associates
2008 - 2009
Associate Attorney, Scott and Associates, PLLC
2008 - 2008
Law Clerk, Tindall and Foster now Foster
2007 - 2008
Student Attorney, Univerisity of Houston Immigration Law Clinic
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, Coane and Associates
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, Quan, Burdette, and Perez
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, Texas Riogrande Legal Aid Inc
Associations
2014 - Present
Rotary E-Club of HoustonFounding Member
2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAdvocacy Co-Chair
2014 - Present
Houston Hispanic Chamber of CommerceMember
2013 - Present
Texas Board of Legal SpecializationImmigration and Nationality Law
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAILA Practice Management Committee
2010 - Present
Better Business BureauAccredited
2010 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationSpeaker's Committee Panel
2009 - Present
Casa Juan DiegoPro Bono Attorney
2009 - Present
Mexican-American Bar Association of HoustonMember
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Houston Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationTexas NM OK Chapter DMV Liaison
2011 - 2013
American Immigration Lawyers Association - Rome ChapterMember
2008 - 2009
Rotary Club of Houston SkylineCo-Founder, Charter Member, and President-Elect
2005 - 2010
Rotary Foundation AlumniLocal Chapter Past President
Sample of Legal Cases
I-601 Waiver for Fraud/Misrepresentation - Mexico
Approved
I-130 Petition for Alien Relative - Brazil
Approved
I-601 Waiver for Fraud/Misrepresentation - Houston/Jordan
Approved in less than 2 months!
I-130 Petition for Alien Relative - Ecuador
Approved in less than 5 months
I-601 Waiver for Fraud - Canada
Approved
Matter of ACL
Approved
Matter of SP
Immigration judge granted asylum and withholding of removal
Matter of C
Approved
Asylum Nepal
Successful Nepal Asylum Application
Matter of Guerrero
Adjustment of Status Approved
Asylum Nepal
Successful Bhutan/Nepal Asylum Application
Matter of OA
Successful VAWA Adjustment in Court
Education
2008
University Of North Carolina
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Texas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Texas Chapter AILA Spring Conference
Law Practice Management
2015
Lawline.com CLE
Provisional Waivers: 2 years later
2015
2015 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law
Ethics and Practice Management in the Digital Age
2014
Immigration Law 101
Immigration Law Practices
2014
2014 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law
Law Practice Management
2013
2013 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law
Common Staffing Nightmares: What Keeps You Up at Night?
2012
Solo & Small Practice: Business School for Immigration Lawyers
20 Tips for Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
2012
Recent Changes in I-601 Waivers
Recent Changes in I-601 Waivers
2012
LawLine.com
I-601 Waviers
2012
Fourth Annual AILA Open House
How to Launch Your Own Immigration Practice
2012
2012 Solo & Small Practice: Business School for Immigration Lawyers
Marketing Tips for Law Firms
2011
2010
South Central Rotary Youth Exchange
Rotary Youth Exchange
2010
Rotary Club of the Galleria-Area Meeting
Immigration Law
2010
Rotary Club of Houston Heights - Meeting Speaker
Immigration Law
2010
John L. McReynolds Middle School Career Day
Immigration Law and Career Choices
2010
Houston Westchase Rotary Club - Meeting Speaker
Immigration Law
2010
District 5890 Membership Committee Meeting
Rotary Membership
2009
Rotary District 5890 Interact Conference
Rotary opportunities for youth
2009
Rotary District 5890 Gulf Coast Leadership Conference
Attracting young Rotary members
2009
Rotary ASETS
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships
2008
Rotary International Conference
Rotary Foundation Alumni Chapters
Publications
2013
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Common Staffing Nightmares: What Keeps You Up at Night?
2013
The Houston Lawyer
Immigration Issues Unique to a Plaintiffs’ Practice
2013
Houston Latino Magazine
Employment and Investment Immigration Options in the United States
2012
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Running your Law Firm Remotely
2011
Articles Base
Family-Based Immigration in the US
2011
Articles Base
United States Citizenship and Naturalization
2011
Articles Base
US Waivers
2009
AVVO
Top Ten Ways to have a successful Asylum Interview
Languages
English
Spanish
French
Ukrainian
Turkish
Russian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
My husband just went to jail and i have an AOS interview what do i di?
16 Aug 2010
Q&A
How to check an EAD clock?
25 Feb 2010
Q&A
How long does my husband have to wait to try & fix papers after being deported for the first time?
29 Dec 2009
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Immigration Law: Provisional Waiver Rule Effective March 4, 2013
03 Jan 2013
Legal Guide
NEW: Centralized I-601 Waiver Filing Process - I-130/NVC/Visa Appt/I-601 Waiver
22 Aug 2012
Legal Guide
Ciudad Juarez I-601 Waiver Timeline: From I-130 to I-601
25 Aug 2011