$ 250-300 per hour
Ral E.N. Obioha
also known as Raluchukwu E. Nwankwo
About Ral
Biography
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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Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in Texas for 10 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 14 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Ral Obioha, PLLC
7324 Southwest Freeway, Suite 595, Houston, TX, 77074
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Practice Areas
Immigration (55)
Lawsuits & Disputes (7)
Contracts & Agreements (4)
Divorce & Separation (3)
Consumer Protection (2)
Administrative Law (1)
Appeals (1)
Criminal Defense (1)
Debt Settlement (1)
Landlord & Tenant (1)
Litigation (1)
Personal Injury (1)
Power Of Attorney (1)
Real Estate (1)
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Wills & Living Wills (1)
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Case Results (60)
Recommendation (41)
Practice Area Knowledge (40)
Professionalism (32)
Advocacy (28)
Responsiveness (23)
General Knowledge (19)
Communication Style (17)
Character & Conduct (11)
Staff & Support (11)
Compassion (10)
Cost of Services (6)
Punctuality (5)
Trustworthiness (4)
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Posted by Nonso | July 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Incredible Law Firm
I was recommended the services of the Law Office of Ral Obioha by a family member and from the moment I had the consultation with Ral, I was very confident in moving forward with their services. Fast forward 8 months after my decision, I am a US Green Card holder. Ral Obioha and her team take dedic...
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Replied last June 16, 2023Thank you for making the decision to hire our legal services! We enjoyed working with and FOR you!
Posted by Nwanoruo | May 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Social worker
I strongly recommend Ral to especially those that lost hope in their immigration status, I gave up because my previous application was denied. Meeting Ral restored hope back and after filling for the second time, I got my green card. Thank you Ral law firm you guys know how to address immigration...
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Replied last June 16, 2023Thank you for trusting us! Congratulations again!
Posted by Ayemere | April 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Simply the best
Profesional, knowledgeable, dedicated, committed, caring, kind, excellent, detailed. I can go on and on and on. They are simply the best. This a team you want by your side.
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Replied last June 16, 2023Thank you for your review!
Posted by David | March 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best Immigration Lawyer on the Planet!
If your looking for a lawyer to help guide and prepare you for every step towards becoming a U.S. citizen then the Law Office of Ral Obioha is the best choice you will ever make! Ral guided me, prepared me, advised me and stood by me throughout my 5 year journey towards attaining my U.S. citizens...
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Replied last June 16, 2023Thank you, David! We were glad to be part of your immigration journey!
Posted by Sydney | March 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
All you will ever want for your immigration needs
Ral and her team are honestly the best! She helped my husband and I go through the filing process from changing his status from visitor to permanent resident with conditions, removing conditions, then to citizenship. She held our hands the entire way, explained things completely, prepped us for inter...
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Replied last June 16, 2023Thank you for your kind review, Sydney! We loved working with you and your husband.
Ral E.N. Obioha's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Obioha is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients."
"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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Experience
Honors
2023
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
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Principal Attorney, The Law Office of Ral Obioha, PLLC
Associations
Texas Young Lawyers Association
Member
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Texas chapter)
Member
Nigerian Lawyers Association
Member
Education
2012
American University
Master of Laws
2011
Howard University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2008
Eastern Mennonite University
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2023
2023 AILA Midwinter Conference
How to Adjust Status After a Final Order of Removal
2022
Yale University
Immigration and Community Based Work
2021
2021 Black History Month
Bias and Race in Immigration Law: Issues faced by Black Immigrants
2017
Columbia University, School of Social Work
The Social Worker's Role in Aiding Undocumented Youth
Publications
Languages
English
Igbo
Activity
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Q&A
My I 485 seems invalid error on uscis side i360 approved on 13th March 2020 still waiting ?
04 Oct 2021
Q&A
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
Q&A
IR2 changed to F11 on CEAC?
06 Oct 2021