Merita Rice

Merita Rice

also known as The Woodlands Immigration Attorney, The Rice Law Firm PLLC

4.9
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at The Woodlands, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

1095 Evergreen Circle, Suite 200, The Woodlands, TX

About Merita

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Adjustment of Status cases (green card for family in the USA), Immigrant Visas (green card for family abroad) of US Citizens filing for spouses, children, or parents. Green card for spouses and kids of permanent residents. Citizenship, DACA, etc.

18 years | 354 cases

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 17 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2008

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Rice Law Firm, PLLC

1095 Evergreen Circle, Suite 200, The Woodlands, TX, 77380

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Merita Rice's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

5 star (17) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Alana | June 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top-tier help with immigration cases

We hired Merita to help us first with with our Immigration Sponsorship in 2018 and later with our Removal of Conditions, from Jan to June of 2021. When we hired Merita in 2018 for the original Sponsorship case, her fees were around the same as others we consulted with, but our consultation with her s...tood out due to the quality of the advice and the expectations she set for the process. The experience was as good as it could be. Merita walked us through each step of the process, and gave clear instructions on what we should do. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for an Immigration Attorney.

Posted by Robert | April 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

Through the years with Merita she has always been professional, helpful, and goes above and beyond for every client. Would thoroughly recommend.

Posted by Xuemei | December 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Merita-Highly recommended!

My husband hired Merita to handle my K1 finance visa in November 2017 and the subsequent adjustment of status to obtain a green card in November 2018. Merita's fee was reasonable in view of the services she provided. Most importantly, she is a good attorney and provides very professional service. Wit...hout her help we would have had trouble negotiating the often confusing US immigration system. After I received the green card, Merita sent me helpful instructions on what to do in the next couple of years. I would definitely recommend Merita to friends and family if they needed a highly knowledgable and very effective immigration lawyer.

Merita Rice

Replied last December 12, 2019

Xuemei, thank you for your kind words. You and Michael were wonderful clients to work with!

Posted by James | November 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

James and Rocio

Merita was everything we could ask for she walked us through the process in grate detail. She has flexible hours and was willing to stay late to accommodate our work schedules. Always prompt to answer emails and any questions. She knew the process well explained everything about the process we ne...ed to know down to the day we received our Green cards. She has a no BS attitude and will not sugar coat conversations that was my favorite thing about her. straight to the point I should also mention the price was competitive I would 100% recommend Rice Law woodlands

Merita Rice

Replied last December 12, 2019

James, thank you for your sweet review! I am glad I could help in getting green cards for Rocio and Regina.

Posted by Gerel | November 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

excellent experience

Marita helped me with my green card and I received the new card much quicker than I expected! She is very professional.

Merita Rice

Replied last December 12, 2019

Thank you Gerel! I enjoyed working with you and Scott.

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Merita Rice's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Merita
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Varonica Cooper

Immigration lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Slatus

Immigration lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Merita. She is a very punctual attorney with great attention to detail, insuring that her cases are properly adjudicated and that all options are considered. A client represented by Merita is in excellent hands."

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Rick Villarreal

Probate lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Merita was very knowledgeable in the area of probate. She was easy to work with and very responsive. She provide timely and informative input on the matters we needed to settle prior to the hearing. I would look forward to working with her again."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Karla Prieto

Immigration lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Friend

"I've known Merita for several years now. Over the years we've had many, many conversations about immigration law. She's a very honest, dedicated, passionate, and diligent attorney. Merita serves her clients with utmost respect."

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Pamelia Barnett

Immigration lawyer

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Alicia Letzo-Cantillo

Immigration lawyer

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Varonica Cooper

Immigration lawyer

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Jeffrey Slatus

Immigration lawyer

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John Carlson

Probate lawyer

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Rick Villarreal

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2007

CALI Excellence for the Future Award, STCL

2001

National Honor Society, Lambda Epsilon Chi

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, The Rice Law Firm, PLLC

2008 - 2009

Attorney, Labanowski & Associates

2006 - 2006

Law Clerk, Roberts Markel PC

2001 - 2004

Paralegal, Roberts Markel Guerry LLP

Associations

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Houston Bar Association

The Woodlands Bar Association

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Education

2007

South Texas College Of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Southwestern Professional Institute

ABA approved Paralegal Certificate

Languages

English

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