$ 250-300 per hour
also known as Raluchukwu E. Nwankwo
Immigration Attorney | Advocate for Justice | Executive Leader
Ral Obioha is a nationally recognized immigration attorney with over 14 years of experience and a reputation for fearless, client-centered advocacy. She is the Principal Attorney at the Law Office of Ral Obioha and Executive Director of CIRDDOC, a leading human rights and gender equality nonprofit.
A graduate of Howard University School of Law and American University Washington College of Law (LL.M., Summa Cum Laude), Ral is admitted to practice in Texas and Maryland, including multiple appellate and federal courts. She has been honored as a Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers annually since 2021 and was named Eastern Mennonite University’s 2021 Young Alum.
Ral previously served on the State Bar of Texas Immigration & Nationality Law Council and is an active member of AILA. Her legal insights have been featured on CNN, ABC, CBS, and Al Jazeera, where she speaks on immigration, justice, and global equity.
Known for her precision, compassion, and strategic expertise, Ral ensures every client feels informed, empowered, and prioritized. Her firm’s guiding principle: No human is illegal, and every case matters.
Schedule a consultation via her website.
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Posted by Nina | January 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional service
I had the pleasure of Ral handling a legal situation for me and I was pleased and well informed all the way. Ral made sure that every step of the way I was fully informed and knew the options available to me. Being in a different time zone, Ral was always available to me and reachable at all times. I...
Glad to be of service!
Posted by Nna | January 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
AN ATTORNEY YOU CAN COUNT ON
I thought it was impossible getting a US visa, but for the first time Ral made the Visa Interview very smooth. She paid attention to every detail from the application to the interview stage like I was the only client. My long awaited Visa is here now.
Congrats on your immigrant visa, Nna!
Posted by Yves | January 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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I had an issue with USCIS and she provided me with incredible advices even before I officially hired her. Has my attorney she was so generous, professional and quick to give me updates about to my case. Throughout the process she used all her resources to help reopen my case. I'd definitely recommend...
Thank you, Yves!
Posted by Eno | January 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Super grateful & 100% satisfied!!!!!!
Where do I start to express my appreciation for Ral from meeting her to the success of my very well put together application which took a record time of 4 months from sending in the paperwork to being called for interview and then approval. Ral works very fast, she is accurate, excellent response tim...
Thank you, Eno! Happy to help, anytime!
Posted by Angele | January 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Outstanding Lawyer
We retained Ral’s services after denial of my spouse’s I-130 and 1-485. The reason for denial was non-appearance for an interview even though we never received the interview notice. With Ral’s help we were able to show that the USCIS sent the notice to the wrong address. Thanks to Ral, our case was ...
Thank you, Angele!
"I endorse this lawyer. Ral is a knowledgeable and experienced member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)."
"The answers of Ral are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"Ral's attention to detail is impeccable and the passion she brings to her practice is beyond measure. You can never go wrong if you go with Ral. I endorse her without any reservations."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ral is a great attorney, and well respected in her fields of practice. Keep up the good work!"
"I endorse this lawyer.She is effective and dedicated to her clients. She is well respected by the legal community as well as the bench"
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"Ral is a very hard-working, careful lawyer and well-researched attorney! She works hard to make the best case for her clients. If you want a lawyer who invests her best time and effort in your case, you should certainly hire Ral to obtain good value for your money."
"Ral is one of the brightest, most talented lawyers I have encountered. She is very knowledgeable and she is a fierce advocate for her clients. She is dedicated to every case and does her best to ensure a favorable outcome. I endorse this lawyer."
"Simply stated if you need a great lawyer you need to choose Attorney Obioha respected by her peers and loved by her clients you can't ask for more! I endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer because she is actively engaged in keeping the public informed without regard to her own objectives. She spends countless hours maintaining a professional image via Avvo and her online presence. Being tech savvy and dedicated to the practice are rare and invaluable qualities in an experienced attorney like Ms. Obioha."
"Ms. Nwankwo knows the law, cares about her clients, and has a positive, enduring spirit. She cares about what's right, and always fights the good fight. An avid researcher, she constantly sharpens her quiver of legal arguments through constant and committed case law review. She is professional and hardworking. We need more lawyers like her. I absolutely endorse this lawyer."
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Texas Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2022
Texas Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2021
2021 Young Alum Award, Eastern Mennonite University, Virginia
2021
Texas Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2016 - Present
Principal Attorney, The Law Office of Ral Obioha, PLLC
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2012
Master of Laws
2011
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2008
Bachelor of Science
2023
How to Adjust Status After a Final Order of Removal
2022
Immigration and Community Based Work
2021
Bias and Race in Immigration Law: Issues faced by Black Immigrants
2017
The Social Worker's Role in Aiding Undocumented Youth
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My I 485 seems invalid error on uscis side i360 approved on 13th March 2020 still waiting ?
04 Oct 2021
I’m a visa E-2 dependant. I’m waiting for the E-2 visa renewal but I have a valid Driver License. Can I travel to Puerto Rico?
05 Oct 2021
IR2 changed to F11 on CEAC?
06 Oct 2021