Sebastian Jose Simon

Sebastian Jose Simon

4.9
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

2323 South Voss Rd.,, Suite 635, Houston, TX

About Sebastian

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

18 years | 1,000 cases

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 12 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2013

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Simon Law Group, PLLC

2323 South Voss Rd.,, Suite 635, Houston, TX, 77057

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Sebastian Jose Simon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

61 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rocio | March 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Overall!

Mr. Simon and everyone at his firm are very professional, they deliver what they promise. They are always willing to answer any questions, we dealt throughout our process with Ms. Nancy she is great!. Excellent customer service and fees are accessible, strongly recommend Mr. Simon and team for any i...mmigration process. Excelente abogado y equipo- recomendado para cualquier caso de immigracion. Muy profesionales y sus precios son razonables. Nancy siempre disponible para ayudar y contestar sus preguntas.

Posted by Tesfaye | December 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very professional and gets the job done

I’m very satisfied with the representation that I received from Simon Law Group, PLLC. I was kept well informed and updated with my case and always explained all my options to me. I was also satisfied with his confidence and determination to handle my case with the promptness and urgency my case des...erves. Finally I got my 10 years green card.....I highly recommend them!

Posted by Arnaly | December 6, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Excelente!

Súper recomendado el Abogado Sebastian! Excelente profesional, me ha asesorado en mi caso de asilo y ha sido de gran apoyo! Muchas Gracias!

Posted by Nicolas | November 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best !!! He is the one you need.

First of all Thank you so much. Sebastian and his team did a great job on my case. they were with me each steps. They always found the right strategy to go with to fix the situation. Today I have my green card. I will definitely work with Sebastian again anytime me or a family member need an immigrat...ion lawyer. Price was reasonable and he offered me a payment plan.

Posted by Bianca | August 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Green card

I feel Simon was a great help during the process. He was very attentive and did the whole diligence though the process.

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Sebastian Jose Simon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Pablo Nossa

Immigration lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sebastian is an excellent attorney and is compassionate, dillihent, and extremely bright."

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Pegah Rahgozar

Immigration lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Diego Galer

Immigration lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Simon is a great Immigration Attorney. I have referred him deportation and other complex cases and he provided an excellent and very professional service. All the referred clients stated that they are very happy with his services."

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Curtis White

Unknown lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sebastian is a very sharp and professional attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Wright

Immigration lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sebastian Simon is an attorney that I have used numerous times to consult on Immigration matters in relation to my cases. As a Criminal Defense Attorney, I know all to well how important competent Immigration Counsel can be. Sebastian fits that bill. I would highly recommend Sebastian Simon."

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Randal Moore

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."

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Geoffrey Hoffman

Immigration lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sebastian Simon is a caring and excellent attorney. I have consulted with him on several cases in the past and have seen first-hand how committed he is to his clients. He is also well-versed in immigration law. I also applaud him for his commitment to public service."

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Amin Alehashem

Immigration lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I absolutely endorse Sebastian. For as long as I've known him, he has treated his clients with respect and dignity. As someone who immigrated to the U.S. himself, he has a deeper empathy and understanding for those going through the immigration process. His knowledge of the law, compassion, likability, and tireless work ethic make him one of the finest immigration attorneys in the business. Anyone with immigration related issues would be wise to consult with Sebastian."

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Hector Lopez

Immigration lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sebastian is a a great attorney and committed to his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Ramirez

Immigration lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Simon is very knowledgeable in the field of Immigration Law."

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Aaron Moyse

Immigration lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Simon is an excellent attorney, who is very honest and caring for his clients. I discuss complex legal issues with him due to his great knowledge of immigration law."

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Tony Parada

Immigration lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Immigration law is very complex so you need to hire an attorney who has past experience in dealing with the immigration agency and/or the immigration courts. I have personally witnessed Mr. Simon in court and he can honestly say that he is very knowledgeable of the law."

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Ignacio Pinto-Leon

Immigration lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sebastian Simon is a respected, talented colleague in the Houston Area. I recommend this lawyer without hesitation."

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Valdemar Reyes

Immigration lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sebastian is a competent and conscientious attorney who has extensive experience in removal (deportation) proceedings. He cares about his clients, and is a zealous advocate for each one. I highly recommend him."

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Alan San Miguel

Immigration lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sebastian is a very committed attorney. He has great experience and is a great ally to his clients."

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Anuj Shah

Immigration lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Sebastian is a good professional and does solid, diligent work for his clients. I recommend his services highly."

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Ruby Powers

Immigration lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Sebastian for a few years as local Houston immigration attorney. I know he is passionate about immigrants and is dedicated and enthusiastic. He has a lot of immigration court experience. A good attorney to have in your corner. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Pablo Nossa

Immigration lawyer

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Diego Galer

Immigration lawyer

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Curtis White

Immigration lawyer

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Andrew Wright

Criminal defense lawyer

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Geoffrey Hoffman

Immigration lawyer

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Amin Alehashem

Unknown lawyer

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Hector Lopez

Immigration lawyer

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David Ramirez

Immigration lawyer

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Aaron Moyse

Unknown lawyer

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Tony Parada

Immigration lawyer

Ignacio Pinto-Leon headshot
Ignacio Pinto-Leon

Immigration lawyer

Valdemar Reyes Jr. headshot
Valdemar Reyes

Immigration lawyer

Anuj Arun Shah headshot
Anuj Shah

Immigration lawyer

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Alan San Miguel

Immigration lawyer

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Ruby Powers

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Houston's Top Immigration Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2015

Appreciation for Pro Bono Certificate, Texas Civil Rights Project

2015

Houston's Top Immigration Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2015

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Houston's Top Immigration Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2014

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Managing Partner, Simon Law Group, PLLC

2010 - 2016

Owner, Law Office of Sebastian J. Simon

2008 - 2010

Associate, Private Immigration Law Firm

2006 - 2007

Law Clerk, Neil A. Weinrib & Associates

Associations

2013 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Speakers Bureau

2012 - Present

Texas Civil Rights Project

Board of Councilors

American Bar Association

Member

Hispanic Bar Association of Houston

Member

Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Texas chapter)

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cancellation of removal for LPR

Approved

Adjustment of status

Approved

I-485 appeal

Approved

Adjustment of status in court

Approved

Adjustment of status

Approved

Naturalization

Approved

Adjustment of status

Approved

Parole request

Approved

Parole request

Approved

Cancellation of removal for LPR

Approved

Naturalization

Approved

Parole request

Approved

Naturalization

Approved

Naturalization

Approved

Naturalization

Approved

Naturalization

Approved

Adjustment of status with I-601 waiver

Approved

Naturalization

Approved

Bond request

Approved

Cancellation of removal

Case granted and client got his green card.

I-601 waiver Ciudad Juarez

Approved

Cancellation of removal for LPR

Approved

Cancellation of removal for non-LPR

Approved

Bond request

Approved

El Salvador I-601 waiver

Approved

Adjustment of status

Approved

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Education

N/A

American University, Washington College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

N/A

Universidad Diego Portales

Attorney at Law

Speaking Engagements

2014

Know your rights

Executive action-who benefits

2014

Alianza Mexicana Immigration Forum

Secure communities and deportations

2014

Acción Ejecutiva para estudiantes y padres

Acción Ejecutiva

Publications

2012

AVVO Immigration and Criminal Convictions

2010

AVVO What to do if detained by Immigration

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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