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J. Francisco Tinoco

Immigration Attorney at Houston, TX

5.0   87 reviews

also known as Francisco Tinoco

Licensed for 21 years

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(281) 971-9081
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Patricia
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  1. Immigration
    80%
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  2. Personal injury
    10%
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  3. Corporate and incorporation
    5%
    We help obtain the best results! 20 years of experience makes a real difference.

    24 years

  4. Litigation
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    We help obtain the best results! 20 years of experience makes a real difference.

MORE THAN 23 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE! LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCY, CITIZENSHIP, INVESTOR AND WORK VISAS. FIRST CONSULTATION IS FREE! MAS DE 23 ANOS DE EXPERIENCIA! APOYAMOS CON RESIDENCIA PERMANENTE, CIUDADANIA, VISAS DE INVERSIONISTA Y VISAS DE TRABAJO. PRIMERA CONSULTA ES GRATIS!

Attorney Francisco Tinoco was born and raised in South Texas, from immigrant parents. 

After graduating from Edinburg High School located in Edinburg, Texas, Mr. Tinoco attended Columbia College in New York City, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in American History. 

After graduating from Columbia College, Mr. Tinoco attended the Law School at Columbia University, also located in the City of New York.  Mr. Tinoco was awarded the Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School, with a Certification from the Parker School of Foreign and Comparative Law.  Mr. Tinoco is licensed to practice law in Texas, New York and Washington, D.C. 

However, with respect to immigration cases, which are governed by federal law, Mr. Tinoco is able to represent clients from all over the United States and from all around the Globe.  Mr. Tinoco has succesfully represented clients from all over the United States, and internationally from Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, China, India, Myanmar, Phillipines, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Honduras, Guatemala, and Costa Rica, to name just a few.

After practicing law in New York City at Clifford Chance, LLP, a major international law firm, Mr. Tinoco decided to return to Texas to start his own law practice and help clients with their immigration applications, including investor visas and work visas, before U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services and before the U.S. Consulates and U.S. Embassies around the world,. 

Mr. Tinoco focuses his practice on family petitions, namely Adjustment of Status cases and Consular Process, Citizenship and Naturalization cases, I-601 and I-601A Waivers, VAWA, U Visas, E-2 and E-1 Investor Visa cases, and TN and L-1 work visas.

Mr. Tinoco is proud that he has helped thousands of families to legally live, work and remain in the United States. 

Immigration Laws are very complicated, and the right legal counsel matters. 

Attorney Francisco Tinoco is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced immigration lawyer, with more than 23 years of legal experience.  After an initial consultation, he will advise you if you have a good case.

The first consultation at our office is always free and personally with Attorney Francisco Tinoco. 

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Licensed for 21 years
State TX
Status Eligible to Practice in Texas
Acquired 2009
Updated 02/07/2023
State DC
Status Good Standing
Acquired 2003
Updated 06/08/2022
State NY
Status Currently Registered
Acquired 2001
Updated 11/17/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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The Law Office of J. Francisco Tinoco, P.C.
5444 Westheimer Rd.
Suite 1000
Houston, TX, 77056
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The Law Office of J. Francisco Tinoco, P.C.
200 South 10th Street
Suite 802
Mcallen, TX, 78501
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Posted by Patricia | July 17, 2018
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Immigration case
Mr Tinoco helped us with my husband’s immigration case. We were in desperate need of a lawyer and had no idea of who to contact. My friend highly recommended Mr. Tinoco as he helped her father with a deportation case and was very successful. He has been very professional and diligent, my husband’s case was a bit complicated but he has been able to figure it out. He is always available to talk and if he can’t he answers in a timely manner. I would highly recommend him!
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Response from J. Francisco Tinoco November 10, 2022
Thank you for your comments and Excellent Review! Immigration Laws and immigration cases can be very complicated. We highly recommend that people seek experienced attorneys in the area of their legal need. We focus on Immigration Law and are extremely knowledgeable in these laws and these types of cases. If we accept your case, it is because we believe we can obtain a successful outcome. Thank you!
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Posted by Lily Ollervides | June 5, 2018
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Excelente servicio
Solo tengo excelentes palabras para hablar del profesionalismo del Lic. Tinoco. Tanto a mi esposo y a mis nos arreglo ciudadania y residencia muy rapido y a un excelente precio. Lo recomiendo ampliamente :)]
Response from J. Francisco Tinoco November 10, 2022
Lily, thank you for your Excelent Review! As you know our Law Firm is very experienced in Immigration Laws and highly successful in the cases we accept. It has truly been our pleasure to help you and your family in your immigration cases. Should you need anything else we will always be here to serve you.
Posted by Claudia | February 14, 2023
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Exelente Abogado de Emigracion
Muchisimas gracias al Abogado Francisco Tinoco muy eficiente y exelente en su trabajo.
Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2023
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Exelente Abogado
Me ayudaron mucho con mi caso excelente servicio y rápido. Recomiendo este abogado.
Posted by Alfonso | February 8, 2023
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Excelente Experiencia
Estamos muy agradecidos con el servicio proporcionado, el Abogado Tinoco nos llevó paso a paso en el proceso de adquirir la Visa con asesoría y con información acertada.
Posted by anonymous | February 7, 2023
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Residencia por matrimonio
Muchas gracias por su ayuda!!! Excelente trabajo recibi mi residencia y numero social en exactamente 1 año y 3 dias. Dios es bueno y uso a estas personas para poder estar legalmente en este pais. Ahora voi a tener la facilidad de trabajar y poder viajar con mi esposo ciudadano.
Posted by anonymous | February 4, 2023
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Best Immigration Lawyer in the RGV
I had a great experience working with the Law Office of Tinoco. His staff was extremely friendly and helpful with the process of obtaining my marriage green card and my naturalization a few years after. I have recommended him and his services to my family who also went through the same process and will continue recommending him based on my success story. ¡Gracias abogado!
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Posted by Jorge aranda | February 3, 2023
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Residencia
Me fue muy bien gracias al abogado me ayudo con mi recidencia y lo recomiendo mucho
Posted by Fernando | January 27, 2023
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Residente Permanente en solo 4 meses
El abogado Tinoco y sus empleados facilitaron mi proceso de arreglar. El proceso tardo solamente 4 meses y fue fácil sin problemas. 100% Recomendado!!!
Posted by BETZY | January 26, 2023
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MUY BUEN SERVICIO TRABAJAN TU CASO RAPIDÍSIMO
Fueron muy amables y muy al pendiente de mi caso! Me llamaban cualquier situación mi proceso duro tan solo 2 meses! Trabajo muy rápido, me lo recomendó una amiga porque también a ella le pareció muy buen servicio! Y lo confirmo y yo también ya recomendé a algunos que también les ha ido muy bien!
Posted by Rosalinda | January 23, 2023
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Residencia
Excelente trató mi proceso fue muy rápido en 6 meses me dieron mi residencia
Posted by Anhel | January 23, 2023
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Residencia
Mi experiencia fue buena todo el trato fue bueno todo el tiempo atendieron mis llamadas y mis mensajes el proceso fue rápido y no tuve ninguna dificultad
Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2023
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AoS I-485
We hired Mr Tinoco for a marriage based adjustment of status. The entire staff was very professional throughout the process. We were very fortunate to have the conditional green card approved in under 3 months. Highly recommended Mr Tinoco for any legal immigration assistance.
Response from J. Francisco Tinoco January 22, 2023
Thank you for your great review! We are extremly grateful and proud that your case for Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Residency based on marriage to a U.S. Citizen was Approved in Record Time, in 2 months and 1 week, and without the need for an interview with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. Simply amazing! You have helped our Office set a new record for the approval of a greencard. Approval in 9 weeks. Thank you for being excellent clients and Congratulations!
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Posted by Ana C. | January 13, 2023
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Residencia
Buen servicio y muy profesional! Requerimos el servicio de trámite de residencia permanente por matrimonio y nos brindaron toda la asesoría necesaria, nos acompañaron en cada paso del proceso y todo concluyó satisfactoriamente.
Response from J. Francisco Tinoco January 16, 2023
Ana, Muchas Gracias por tomar el tiempo para compartir tu excelente experiencia con nuestra oficina! Bienvenidos a los Estados Unidos! Ana, Thank You for taking the time to share your excellent experience with our office! Welcome to the United States!
Posted by Eduardo | January 4, 2023
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Good Lawyer
todo muy bien! muy buen abogado. me ayudo con todo muy bien. Mucha ayuda y muy amables. Les recomiendo que hagan consulta con este abogado!
Response from J. Francisco Tinoco January 4, 2023
Eduardo, Muchas Gracias por tomar el tiempo de compartir tu excelente experiencia con nuestra oficina. Bienvenido a los Estados Unidos! Eduardo, Thank You for taking the time to share your excellent experience with our office. Welcome to the United States!
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2022
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Great experience
Highly recommend! My experience with them couldn’t of been better. Got my case approval faster then I thought! Thank you!
Response from J. Francisco Tinoco December 22, 2022
Thank you for your kind words! We are glad your case was approved in a faster time than was expected.
Posted by Alfonso Mayorga | December 13, 2022
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Excelente
Fue una atención excelente desde el inicio del trámite hasta el final y también voy a hacer el trámite de mis hijos
Response from J. Francisco Tinoco December 13, 2022
Muchas Gracias Alfonso por tus comentarios. Tratamos de brindar un servicio profesional y exitoso en cada caso. Muchas felicidades a bienvenidos a los Estados Unidos! Thank you Very Much Alfonso for your wonderful comments. We always try to provide a service that is professional and successful for our clients in every case. Congratulations and Welcome to the United States!
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Posted by Shunashy | December 8, 2022
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Naturalization process
Mr. Tinoco and his team helped me with my naturalization process, everything went good and their service was excellent
Response from J. Francisco Tinoco December 13, 2022
Thank you Shunashy for your Excellent Review! As you personally know, Attorney Tinoco helped you prepare for your Naturalization interview and exam, and you performed wonderfully! Congratulations on your Application for Naturalization to U.S. Citizenship!
Posted by Belen | December 6, 2022
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Great Lawyer. He help me to get Visa E2
Excellent Lawyer, He personally take my case, he was very clear of all the requirements for this E2 Visa and always disposition to answer ALL my questions. I’m the type of person who check all possible options and Lawyer Tinoco meet with all requirements like experience, affordable, trustworthy, He make me feel confident. He support me to get my Visa E2 for 48 months. ! I’m so happy and very grateful with him and his team.
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Response from J. Francisco Tinoco December 13, 2022
Thank you Belen for your Excellent Review and your wonderful comments! Our Law Office focuses on all immigration matters, including family petitions for Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Residency, Citizenship and Naturalization, TN and L-1 Work Visas, Treaty Trader (E-1) and Investor Visas (E-2). From the initial consultation with Attorney Tinoco, he will advise you whether you have a good case and if we can accept your case. If Attorney Tinoco decides to accept your case, it is because he believes in you and your case, and that we can help you achieve a successful outcome of your case, based on current immigration laws and requirements. It gives us great pleasure that your E-2 Investor Visa case was Approved and that it was Approved for four years. We will see you again in four years! Best of Luck to you and your business endeavours in the United States. Please keep in touch!
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Posted by Ma Trinidad Martinez | November 28, 2022
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Residencia Permanente
Mi Residencia la obtuve sin entrevista Excelente. Excelente, Servicio y Atención, Mil Gracias y Bendiciones
Response from J. Francisco Tinoco November 28, 2022
Thank you very much for your excellent recommendation! Your case was as we advised and the bonus was that an interview was not required in your case, thanks to the documents and evidence that we submitted from the beginning of your case with the submission of your packet with the immigration office or U.S.C.I.S. It was truly a pleasure to personally deliver your lawful permanent residence card! Welcome to the United States! Muchas Gracias por tu alta recomendacion! Tu caso fue como te avisamos y el premio es que no fue necesario una entrevista en tu caso, gracias a los documentos y evidencias que presentamos desde el inicio de la entrega de tu paquete ante las autoridades migratorias o U.S.C.I.S. En verdad fue un gusto entregarte tu tarjeta de residencia permanente personalmente! Bienvenida a Los Estados Unidos!
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Contingency 33%-40%
  • Pro bono 5 %
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Law Office of J. Francisco Tinoco, P.C.
  • 2008 - Present
  • Associate Attorney
  • Wiggin & Dana, LLP
  • 2004 - 2005
  • Associate Attorney
  • Clifford Chance US, LLP
  • 1999 - 2004
  • Judicial Externship
  • The Honorable Magistrate Judge Theodore H. Katz - Southern District of New York
  • 1998 - 1998
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Education

  • Columbia University School of Law
  • Juris Doctor
  • 1999
  • Columbia College
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1996

Legal Cases

  • The Law Funder LLC v. Sergio Munoz, et al
  • Federal Jury Verdict in favor of our client in the Amount of $1.2 million
  • Maldonado v. USA
  • U.S. Passport Granted in Federal Court
  • USA v. Client
  • Successful Not Guilty Verdict After Jury Trial in Federal Court
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Associations

  • Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
  • Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • Immigrant Hope
  • Board Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • Hidalgo County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2009 - Present
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Member
  • 2009 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2014 - 2018
  • Mcallen Chamber of Commerce
  • Member
  • 2013 - 2018
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2008 - 2016
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Elite Lawyer
  • Elite Lawyers of America
  • 2023
  • Elite Lawyer
  • Elite Lawyers of America
  • 2022
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2022
  • Distinguished Member
  • Lawyers of Distinction
  • 2022
  • America's Most Honored Lawyer - Top 10%
  • American Registry
  • 2022
  • Top Rated Lawyer
  • AVVO
  • 2022
  • Top Rated Lawyer
  • Avvo
  • 2021
  • America's Most Honored Lawyer - Top 10%
  • American Registry
  • 2021
  • Most Honored Lawyers 2020
  • American Registry
  • 2020
  • Client's Choice
  • AVVO
  • 2020
  • Top Rated Attorney
  • Avvo
  • 2020
  • Top Attorneys Top 10%
  • American Registry
  • 2019
  • Excellence Award
  • Lawyers of Distinction
  • 2019
  • Top Rated Lawyer
  • Avvo
  • 2019
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2019
  • Excellence Award
  • Lawyers of Distinction
  • 2018
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2018
  • Top Attorneys
  • American Registry
  • 2018
  • Top Attorneys
  • American Registry
  • 2017
  • Distinguished Member
  • Lawyers of Distinction
  • 2017
  • Certification from Parker School of Foreign and Comparative Law
  • Columbia University School of Law
  • 1999
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Publications

  • American Review of International Arbitration
  • Editor
  • 1999
  • American Review of International Arbitration
  • Editor
  • 1998

Speaking Engagements

  • Semana de Asesorias Legales Externas - Consulado de Mexico
  • Soluciones a Preguntas de Inmigracion
  • 2022
  • Attorney Francisco Tinoco- Conference Lima, Peru
  • How to Live and Work in the USA!
  • 2022
  • Labor Laws and Immigration Laws for Workers - Mexican Consulate
  • Labor Rights for Workers in the United States
  • 2022
  • Labor Laws and Immigration Laws for Workers - Mexican Consulate
  • Labor Rights for Workers in the United States
  • 2021
  • MIGRACION HABLEMOS 2020 - Camera de Comercio Internacional
  • Work Visas, Investor Visas
  • 2020
  • Agronegocios Conference - Mexican Consulate
  • Tourist, Work and Investor Visas
  • 2019
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Attorney endorsements

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Max Rosenberg
Immigration Attorney | Aug 25
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer. He is kind, knowledgeable, and a real mensch"
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David Square
Immigration Attorney | Oct 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Excellent lawyer, will find out the issues and provide professional and adequate representation"
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Margie Arellano
Immigration Attorney | Sep 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Excellent Attorney. He fights for his clients!"
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Michael Reyes
Immigration Attorney | Nov 29
Relationship: Friend
"J. Francisco Tinoco is smart and capable."
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Asma Din
Immigration Attorney | Oct 25
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked with J. Francisco Tinoco on several Immigration matters. He has a strong grasp of the law and truly cares about his clients."
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Michael Waddington
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Juan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Mario Flores
Immigration Attorney | Jun 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Paco is very competent in immigration and federal law. He has a very knowledgeable staff which makes attaining results efficient and easy. I have learned a lot from him and know that he will remain a vital legal mentor."
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Beth Di Santo
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Aug 23
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Francisco is a skilled advocate for his clients and well-respected by his colleagues. He has a superior work ethic and credentials."
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Houston Immigration Lawyer J. Francisco Tinoco
J. Francisco Tinoco
Immigration Attorney
Houston, TX
Licensed for 21 years
Free Consultation
Virtual consultation available
(281) 971-9081 Message Website