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Maria Carolina Ortuzar-Diaz
also known as Carolina Ortuzar-Diaz
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Carolina Ortuzar-Diaz is a Partner in Monty & Ramirez LLP’s immigration division, where she handles immigration court removal proceedings and appeals in circuit and federal court and before the Board of Immigration Appeals, as well as administrative proceedings with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Carolina has been practicing immigration law since 2009. Her experience includes a variety of family-based immigration matters, including representation in immigration court removal proceedings, handling immigrant and non-immigrant visa processing, consular processing, family-based petitions, citizenship, naturalization, waivers of inadmissibility, violence against women (VAWA) petitions, asylum and the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act.
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Licensed in Texas for 16 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2009
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Monty & Ramirez LLP
150 W. Parker Rd. Third Floor, Houston, TX, 77040
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Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very good lawyer
I am extremely grateful for the outstanding work and dedication of my attorney. From the very beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and always took the time to explain my case clearly and honestly. She guided me through a very stressful legal process with patience, confidence, and comp...
Posted by Esther | September 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very Knowledgeable - Great Immigration Lawyer!
Attorney Carolina did a great job helping my family with our father's citizenship. She was very professional and knew so much about immigration law. We had a consultation and left feeling so much more at ease with the citizenship process, because we had attorney Carolina in our corner. We watch attor...
Maria Carolina Ortuzar-Diaz's Lawyer Endorsements
"Carolina is an outstanding immigration attorney whose insight and professionalism set a high standard in our field. Her guidance and practical perspective have been invaluable to me as I’ve navigated complex cases and grown in my practice. I greatly appreciate her mentorship and generosity in sharing her expertise."
"Carolina is an excellent lawyer with a depth of knowledge in immigration law. Carolina's experience includes a variety of family-based immigration matters, including representation in immigration court removal proceedings, handling immigrant and non-immigrant visa processing, consular processing, family-based petitions, citizenship, naturalization, waivers of inadmissibility, violence against women (VAWA) petitions, asylum and the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act."
"Maria is an excellent immigration attorney and a zealous advocate for her clients. I recommend that you call her if you have any questions about any facet of immigration law."
"Carolina is knowledgeable, experienced and trustworthy. I endorse this lawyer."
"Carolina is compassionate, dedicated and committed to the clients and our profession. I endorse this lawyer because of her endless efforts on behalf of her clients, and because she is an excellent attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
N/A
South Texas Academic Merit, South Texas College of Law
Work Experience
2016 - 2016
Partner, Monty & Ramirez, LLP
2007 - 2008
Internship, First Court Of Appeals Houston, Texas
Associations
2011 - Present
Mexican American Bar Association of HoustonBoard Member
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Removal Case
Waiver was granted by Judge
Education
2009
South Texas College Of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of St. Thomas
MBA
1997
Catholic University of Chile, Valparaiso
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2021
Mexican Consulate of Houston
Immigration Update
Publications
2011
La Semana
Immigration Column
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers