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Biography
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.
More than 24 years of experience! Lawful Permanent Residence, Citizenship, Investor and Work Visas. The first consultation is free! Mas de 24 anos de experiencia! Apoyamos con Residencia Permanente, Ciudadania, Visas de Inversionista y Visas de Trabajo. La primera consulta es sin costo!
Attorney Tinoco has extensive experience in forming companies, including for our clients applying for Investor Visas. Our Investor Visa clients are predominantly from Mexico, with businesses in the produce, international trade, the manufacturing industries and small businesses.
Your first consultation is always with Attorney Tinoco! We help with family petitions for greencards, Citizenship, E-2 and E-1 investor visas, L-1 and TN work visas, Eb-1 and Eb-2 Visas. We have helped thousands of clients live, work and remain in the United States.
Attorney Tinoco focuses on immigration matters, but his practice also encompasses other legal areas, such as civil litigation cases. Attorney Tinoco has obtained millions of dollars of judgments for our clients. Attorney Tinoco recently obtained a jury verdict of $1.2 million in federal court.
Attorney Tinoco focuses on immigration matters, but his practice also encompasses other areas such as personal injury cases. Attorney Tinoco recently obtained a settlement of $5 million dollars for our client who suffered a work-related injury in an oil field related accident.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Immigration
80%
Personal Injury
10%
Corporate and Incorporation
5%
27 years
Litigation
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Pro bono
5 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 16 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 23 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 24 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of J. Francisco Tinoco, P.C.
5444 Westheimer Rd., Suite 1000, Houston, TX, 77056
The Law Office of J. Francisco Tinoco, P.C.
(956) 683-8305
Fax
200 South 10th Street, Suite 802, Mcallen, TX, 78501
The Law Office of J. Francisco Tinoco, P.C.
21 Waterway Avenue, Suite 300, The Woodlands, TX, 77380
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Posted by BETZY | January 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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!
J. Francisco Tinoco
Replied last January 26, 2023Betzy, Thank You for your Excellent Recommendation! Our enitre Team is very knowledgeable and works hard to ensure that our cases are approved without any problems. Immigration laws are very complicated and we aim to simplify them and make sure our Clients fully understand their cases. Your application for Employment Authorization (work permit) and Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Residency (greencard) were Approved in a matter of months, which happened IN RECORD TIME! But Most importantly, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) did not request any additional documents or information in your case and USCIS did not require an interview before a USCIS officer, which saved you time and stress. Thank you for recommending Our Office to your Friends and Family. Congratulations and Welcome to the United States!
Posted by Belen | December 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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 ...
J. Francisco Tinoco
Replied last December 13, 2022Thank 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!
Posted by Martin y Patricia | August 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
El fue nuestra mejor decision
Siempre hemos llevado la practica de ver varias opciones antes de contratar un servicio. Tenia yo una lista de 6 abogados para consultar antes de decidir quien se haría cargo de nuestro ajuste de status. El abogado Tinoco fue el primero en la lista y después de una cita de 20 minutos mi esposo y yo e...
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent help and work
Un excelente abogado, Todas mis dudas fueron aclaradas. He was very professional lawyer and staff. I hired Tinoco to handle my immigration case. He help with anything! Tinoco was there whenever I needed him to answer Any question!
Posted by Eric | September 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great Communication & Very Professional
Francisco Tinoco is a great immigration lawyer. He helped us through the entire process and showed us what we should do and why. He explained everything very well and helped with getting all our documents in order, and perfect. The result, a residency! overall just a great experience.
J. Francisco Tinoco's Lawyer Endorsements
"Excellent lawyer, will find out the issues and provide professional and adequate representation"
"I endorse this lawyer. He is kind, knowledgeable, and a real mensch"
"Excellent Attorney. He fights for his clients!"
"J. Francisco Tinoco is smart and capable."
"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."
"I endorse Juan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2023
America's Most Honored Lawyer - Top 10%, American Registry
2023
Client's Choice, AVVO
2023
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2022
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
2021
Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo
2021
America's Most Honored Lawyer - Top 10%, American Registry
2020
Client's Choice, AVVO
2020
Most Honored Lawyers 2020, American Registry
2020
Top Rated Attorney, Avvo
2019
Top Attorneys Top 10%, American Registry
2019
Excellence Award, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Excellence Award, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Top Attorneys, American Registry
2017
Top Attorneys, American Registry
2017
Distinguished Member, Lawyers of Distinction
1999
Certification from Parker School of Foreign and Comparative Law, Columbia University School of Law
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of J. Francisco Tinoco, P.C. - McAllen, TX and Houston, TX Offices
2004 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Wiggin & Dana, LLP - New Haven, CT Office
1999 - 2004
Associate Attorney, Clifford Chance US, LLP - New York City, NY Office
1998 - 1998
Judicial Externship, The Honorable Magistrate Judge Theodore H. Katz - Southern District of New York - New York City, NY
Associations
2018 - Present
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal CircuitMember
2017 - Present
Immigrant HopeBoard Member
2009 - Present
Hidalgo County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2014 - 2018
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2018
Mcallen Chamber of CommerceMember
2008 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of 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
Gonzales Morales v. USCIS
After trial in Federal Court Client's Naturalization was GRANTED.
Civil Litigation Client; Federal Court McAllen, Texas
$143,000 Judgment in favor of client
Confidential Personal Injury Client; McAllen, Texas
$150,000 Settlement for Client
Galvotec Alloys, Inc. v. Gaus Anodes Int'l, LLC, Federal Court Southern District of Texas
$287,170.87 Judgment in favor of client
The Law Funder, LLC v. Munoz, et al, Federal Court Southern District of Texas.
$2.9 million judgment in favor of client
Confidential Civil Litigation Client; Hidalgo County, Texas.
$863,423 Judgment in favor of client.
Confidential Civil Litigation Client; Hidalgo County, Texas
$377,344 Judgment in favor of client
Confidential Civil Litigation Client; Hidalgo County, Texas
$500,000 Settlement in favor of client
Education
1999
Columbia University School of Law - New York City, NY
Juris Doctor
1996
Columbia College - New York City, NY
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2024
Semana de Asesorias Legales Externas. Mexican Consulate.
Derechos Laborales, Visas de Inversion y Visas de Trabajo
2024
Invest, Live and Work in the United States! Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Investor Visas, Work Visas, Starting a Business in the United States
2023
Semana de Asesorias Legales Externas. Mexican Consulate.
Immigration Options to USA: Greencards thru Family, Work Visas and Investor Visas
2023
Know Your Labor Rights! - Conoce tus Derechos Laborales! Mexican Consulate.
Labor Laws and Immigration Laws for Workers
2023
Invierte, Vive y Trabaja en los Estados Unidos! Madrid, Spain
Invest, Live and Work in the United States!
2022
Semana de Asesorias Legales Externas - Consulado de Mexico
Soluciones a Preguntas de Inmigracion
2022
Labor Laws and Immigration Laws for Workers - Mexican Consulate
Labor Rights for Workers in the United States
2022
Attorney Francisco Tinoco- Conference Lima, Peru
How to Live and Work in the USA!
2021
Labor Laws and Immigration Laws for Workers - Mexican Consulate
Labor Rights for Workers in the United States
2020
MIGRACION HABLEMOS 2020 - Camera de Comercio Internacional
Work Visas, Investor Visas
2019
Agronegocios Conference - Mexican Consulate
Tourist, Work and Investor Visas
Publications
1999
American Review of International Arbitration
Editor
1998
American Review of International Arbitration
Editor
Languages
English
Spanish