Ignacio Pinto-Leon

Ignacio Pinto-Leon

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration, International Law

14511 Old Katy Road, Suite 360, Houston, TX

About Ignacio

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

We assist foreign individuals with removal (deportation) defense in immigration court, permanent residency, naturalization, asylum, adjustment of status, and other immigration-related matters.

18 years

90%
International Law 10%

Testifying expert witness in Mexican law assisting U.S. litigators. Licensed to practice law in Mexico. Adjunct professor of Mexican law at the University of Houston Law Center (UHLC). Founding member, American Academy of Mexican Law Experts®

26 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Pinto-Leon Law Firm, PC

14511 Old Katy Road, Suite 360, Houston, TX, 77079

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Ignacio Pinto-Leon's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2011 | Family

Residence and Citizen Ship

I will recomend Ignacio Pinto strongly because he really cares about me when I hired him as of my lawyer for my dougthers documents and he was allways on top of everything and even better he kept me with any updates just right away that's why I said " if you are looking for a lawyer that it cares abo...ut you just get in touch with Ignacio he will help you and he is very honest"

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Sherrie Travers

Immigration lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ignacio Pinto-Leon volunteers free time answering questions on AVVO to assist those needing help with immigration problems. He is well respected by both judges and attorneys. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Lloyd Van Oostenrijk

Immigration lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ignacio has an extensive knowledge of immigration law as well as expertise in Mexican law matters. If you are looking for an attorney to represent you or assist you in an ongoing matter, I highly recommend him."

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Sebastian Simon

Immigration lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ignacio is an excellent attorney. He has great experience dealing with complex immigration and international law matters. I most certainly endorse him."

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Diego Galer

Immigration lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Pinto-Leon is very knowledgeable in immigration matters. He strives to do the best for his clients. I definitely recommend his services."

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Linda Ramirez

Real estate lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Other

"I recently asked Mr. Pinto-Leon a question about Mexican law. I was very impressed with the depth of his response, as well as his professional courtesy."

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E.Z. Ilionsky

Immigration lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Superb attorney with a grasp for the final details which makes him stand out in the profession. Highly recommended for any business immigration needs."

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Azwar-Radi Rashid

Immigration lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ignacio Pinto-Leon studies his cases very well, and has very good legal strategies."

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Joshua Paulin

Immigration lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Ignacio through our mutual membership in the American Bar Association, as well as through his participation in a discussion group of some of the most aware, client-centered lawyers practicing today. If you're looking for a good, experienced immigration lawyer, I highly recommend Ignacio!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Pro Bono Hero, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Adjunct Professor, University Of Houston Law Center

2009 - Present

Principal, Pinto-Leon Law Firm, PC

2007 - 2020

Principal, JurisMex Corp.

Associations

2022 - Present

American Academy of Mexican Law Experts®

Founding Member

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cancellation of Removal for Permanent Resident

Cancellation of Removal GRANTED

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Education

2006

University of Houston Law Center

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

2002

Universidad Panamericana Campus Guadalajara

Speciality in Constitutional Law and Amparo

1999

Universidad Panamericana Campus Mexico City

Licentiate in Law (Licenciado en Derecho)

Speaking Engagements

2010

CLE for law clerks / presentation for interns at the US District Courts for the Southern District of Texas

The United States and Mexico: Two Legal Systems Compared (Differences & Similarities)

2010

2010 National Solo and Small Firm Conference What Solo & Small Firm Lawyers Should Know about Mexican Law

Publications

2008

Law Trends & News: Practice Area Newspaper. American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo & Small Firms Division Mexico’s Taxation of Income Earned in Mexican Territory by Artisits and Athletes, Nonresidents of Mexico

2006

CURRENTS: INT’L TRADE L.J., S. TEX. C.L. Fair and Equitable Treatment under International Law: Analyzing the Interpretation of NAFTA Article 1105.1 by NAFTA Chapter 11 Tribunals

2000

GRIN Academic Publishing El Enriquecimiento Ilícito (in Spanish)

Languages

Spanish

English

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