Abraham Jesus Galaviz

Abraham Jesus Galaviz

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Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 13 years

Immigration Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

9950 Westpark Drive, Suite 606, Houston, TX

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Licensed in Texas for 13 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2012

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Galaviz Law Firm, PLLC

9950 Westpark Drive, Suite 606, Houston, TX, 77063

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Posted by Jenny | October 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you Abraham!!

Abraham did an Amazing job with my ex husband’s case as he was being detained in Texas for two months. My ex had a past issue that came up while he was flying back from Cabo with our daughter. My sister found Abraham on line sent an email and I was called immediately the following morning. Abraham w...ithout a doubt jumped on this case, was in communication with the family and informed us of updates as to the next steps are. He not once doubted that he could not win the case, he was very professional and clear as to what may happen but fought with us to make sure my ex husband comes home to our daughter and family. I am so grateful for having Abraham front line for us, my ex husband told me there were times when he wanted to give up but Abraham would remind him not to give up, he has a family to go home to. Thank you to Abraham my ex husband is back home as we celebrate his home coming we are thankful for having Abraham on our side and staying strong with us as he would were all fighting for his release on this side of the Bay Area. We truly appreciate Abraham!

Posted by Maria and Luis (Immigration Court Case Update) | September 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration Court Update-Husband Won!!!

I would like to say, "Thank you Attorney Abraham J. Galaviz", for preparing, representing, and winning my husband's removal case in immigration court today! My husband entered the United States over 23 years ago, had several entries, remained illegally, and had few misdemeanors in criminal court.... Aside from the language barrier my husband was struggling in understanding the process and couldn't remember information that was vital to his case, but Attorney Galaviz once again (previously represented and obtained an immigration bond; September, 2014) took the time to explain the process and even did a similar mock trial of what the court would look like today; including questions and testimony. Following this, my husband was more confident, calm, and prepared. Attorney Galaviz provided the court evidence, witness testimony, and presented a very strong case which was a complete shock when the government attorney (the one that wants to deport you/your loved one) stopped the proceeding and recommended to the immigration judge to end the removal proceedings against my husband, the judge agreed, and granted his green card! Attorney Galaviz is professional, honest, hard-working, and dedicated. If he can help you, he will tell you and if he feels that your case is weak or little possibility in winning he's not going to take your money, like many other attorneys have no problem in doing so! My husband, children, and I will forever be grateful to this wonderful, one of a kind, sincere immigration Attorney; Abraham J. Galaviz. Maria and Luis, (09/26/2019)

Posted by Fahad | September 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great attorney and firm!

My oath ceremony for US citizenship is tomorrow but I would not have gotten this far if it wasn’t for Mr. Galaviz and his law firm’s team. They are kind, patient and will listen to your concern about your case with respect. My case was very difficult but with the help of Mr. Galaviz and his team we w...ere able to beat the case. I highly recommend anyone who needs immigration relieve or advice to his firm and last but not least I want to say thanks to Mr. Galaviz and his team for all the hard work they put in to my case and I truly appreciate it.

Posted by Christin K | June 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Attorney!!

My husband and I were coming back from vacation in Mexico when he was detained at the airport. He is a permanent resident but had a past charge from a couple years ago that was solved with local authorities but not with immigration. We didn't understand at the time that if you are a green card holde...r and have an arrest, you have to resolve it with both local authorities AND immigration. I reached out to several other attorneys but I didn't receive the necessary attention needed to get my husband out as soon as possible. Mr. Galaviz was very attentive and personable. He answered all my questions and was honest with me that it wouldn't be easy but there was a way. He made the whole process easy to understand and does require a lot of paperwork but everything he asked for was helpful in winning my husband's case. Mr. Galaviz gave me the hope I lacked at times and thanks to all his hard work and dedication my husband is now home with us. I would highly recommend this attorney to all those in need.

Posted by Marivel Huerta | December 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Reliable, Trustworthy, Hardworking Attorney

On April 21,2015 vacationing from Mexico.My husband a U.S.A. permanent resident was detained @George Bush Airport(Houston, TX) Due to past charges from his teenage years that consisted of battery on a Leo(officer),controlled substance,possession of marijuana. Confused &scared w/possibility of my hus...band being deported,I went online for a lawyer TX & FL. I left msgs for 7 lawyers & only received 4 return calls.Each lawyer would say pretty much the same thing,needed a retaining fee upfront in order to see him,“I’m like really?”,@this point all we wanted was an answer to one question,“would he be deported?” they all kept telling me they needed to work on his case to give me some type of answer but that I needed to hire them first,one lawyer that I can remember very prestigious & ranked @ 10 on AVVO he sympathetically calmed me down spoke to me & sounded legit that something can be done,so I retained him to go see my husband &give some type of peace of mind as he was in a chaotic mindset.Following days the retained lawyer goes & visits my husband telling him“will see,that He had a difficult case in hand & didn’t seem to have a fighting chance due to his charges”my husband not happy w/that answer desperately looked for a 2nd opinion w/out me knowing,he was referred to Abraham Galaviz. My husband called & met w/Galaviz right away,Galaviz started looking into his issues &pinpointing what is what,explaining to my husband that he had a fighting chance,meanwhile I got a call from the lawyer I retained w/the news that he wouldn’t be able to help my husband due to him moving to the Conroe facility &he didn’t travel that area but that he could refer me out to a good colleague,if he would of disclose that he didn’t travel throughout the state of TX I would of never wasted my $on him &use that amount towards a permanent lawyer.We hired Galaviz which started working on the case right away.Submitted a motion of cancellation of removal by June he had his 1st court appearance,after that the ball was rolling,every time they came up w/something Galaviz was ready to counter act &defend my husband rights of being in the USA,the judge approved release in Sept2015 but the TA(trial attorney) fought that decision & Judge granted another month of proof to revoke grounds of release, Galaviz diligently prepared for the following court hearing in mid Oct.which TA fail to comply in a timely manner or evidence nor had sufficient grounds to revoke Galaviz’s motion(s).This case was such a roller coaster &intense we thank God for putting Galaviz in our path,my husband returned home Oct2015. In 2016 we consulted w/FL lawyers to apply for citizenship since we are FL residents, over 5 lawyers reviewed my husband’s past charges & court rulings,advised him to stay as a permanent resident & not to bother in applying as he would not be eligible,we called Galaviz in Dec2016, shared what the FL lawyers were saying & again, Galaviz w/confidence ASSURED us that my husband would not have a problem in obtaining citizenship,we hired Galaviz,immediately w/in the same month he filed the application for citizenship by Feb2017 we received notice for biometrics &receive study guide for the citizenship interview &test. By Sept2017 we received the interview appt but due to Hurricane Irma we had to reschedule,which Galaviz’s office took care of that.In Oct2017 my husband was scheduled for the citizenship interview in Florida.He expressed concerned due to all the red tape & issues w/immigration court in the past in Texas that we requested Galaviz to be present just in case something was to come up, he’s proven over &over to be a hands on lawyer to get it done right the first time.My husband past the test & interview, we waited 21 days as instructed by USCIS for decision.As of 12/01/17,my husband is a UNITED STATE NATURALIZED CITIZEN &Galaviz is to thank for his honesty, hard work, &patience due to our anxiety,we guarantee you;you hire Galaviz,he will have your best interest at heart.

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Curtis White

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"Abraham is a very professional, capable, organized and passionate attorney."

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Joel Balderas

Immigration lawyer | Feb 05

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"Mr. Galaviz is patient and well organized when discussing matters with his clients, I have seen this first hand. He stays on top of current issues surrounding immigration law and is well practiced in many matters that effect our community."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Founding Attorney, Galaviz Law Firm, PLLC

Associations

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Lawful Permanent Resident Keeps Green Card

The Immigration Judge agreed with our defense, and relief was granted in Client’s case, allowing him to keep his green card.

Lawful Permanent Resident Status Won

After fighting his case for more than a year in jail, the Client was granted adjustment of status and released from custody.

Arrested for Possession of Marijuana

After fighting this case for several weeks, and showing the Office of Chief Counsel that they could not meet their burden of proof, the charges were withdrawn and the case dismissed. Our Client was released from custody and reunited with his family.

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Education

2012

Thurgood Marshall School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2012

Texas Southern University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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The University of Texas At San Antonio

Languages

Spanish

English

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