$ 275-300 per hour
also known as Luis F. Hess
A Houston Attorney licensed in Texas and with over years of experience practicing immigration law and business. Substantial experience handling all areas of Employment-Based (EB) immigration, Family-Based (FB) immigration, Non-Immigrant Visa and Investment matters.
Mr. Hess has a proven track record filing labor certification cases with the U.S. Department of Labor and various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions with USCIS, and represneting privately-held companies.
Mr. Hess is admitted to practice law in all courts of the State of Texas, all Immigration Courts throughout the United States and the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Texas. He holds a Master of Art (M.A.) Degree from the University of Arizona, a Juris Doctor (JD) and an Bachelor of Arts from Saint Louis University. He is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)..
- Employment-Based Immigration PERM - 1-140 (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3) and EB-5 (investment)
- Adjustment of Status & Consular Processing
- Work Permits (EAD) & Advanced Paroles (AP)
- Work Visas (H-1B - L-1A/B - TN's - O's & P's)
- Employer Compliance (I-9 Compliance Review & Sanctions - E-Verify)
- Investor Visas [E-1 (Treaty Trader) - E-2 (Treaty Investor)]
- Family Immigration [Immediate Relatives of USC's & LPR's - Fiance Visas (K)]
- Citizenship & Naturalization
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Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 2011
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2010
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013
282 Ed English Dr, Bldg #6 Unit B, Shenandoah, TX, 77385
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Posted by Water and Process Solutions LLC | November 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Water and Process Solutions LLC
Reconocimiento especial a Luís F. Hess y su equipo de trabajo. Su actitud de servicio, sus conocimientos, experiencia y su gran empeño, permitieron lograr en tiempo récord la consecución de la VISA E2 de Inversionista. Lo recomendamos a todos los extranjeros interesados para realizar procesos similar...
Posted by John | November 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Luis Hess, a dedicated attorney
My wife and I have been clients of Luis Hess for over two years. In that time, he has helped us with my wife’s J1 waiver, and our Green Card petition for change of status. He has always given us great legal advice and met with us numerous times to discuss our case. One time, we had an appointment and...
Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great attorney, good crew, interested in working for you.
Luis is a great attorney. He helped me with my adjustment of status(AOS) case. He understood the nuances of my case and was able to provide useful guidance. His presence during the interview was invaluable. You can get a sense that he is working for you instead of an attorney who just quote the law. ...
Posted by Marcel | March 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very knowledgeable and efficient with changing my non-Immigrant working visa
I had my first appointment with Luis mid December. We discussed my situation during a one hour meeting. He was very confident that he could help me to get a O1 visa. That proved to be correct. It took Luis and his team about 6 weeks to prepare and review the package. It must have been good, because t...
Posted by Arron | April 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Knowledgeable and Efficient
Luis is very knowledgeable and knows the ins and outs of immigration law. He kept us on track with deadlines and was concise with his forms. He had answers and examples for every question we had, even those not directly related to our circumstances. I would definitely recommend him to friends, an...
"I endorse this lawyer. Luis is a caring, self-less person who not only cares for his clients but for his staff and for his community. He will give the shirt off his back for his clients. He and his team work tirelessly to obtain the best results possible for their clients. There is no better choice for immigration in Texas."
"Mr. Hess and I worked on a case together and he is a great attorney, very knowledgeable in real estate matters, very responsive. I very much enjoyed working with Mr. Hess and highly recommend him as an attorney in real estate matters."
"Luis and I have worked on different projects and I can say his dedication is beyond reproach. He follows through, he cares, and he delivers. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Luis for several years and have great respect for him. He's reliable and has a big heart. His clients are truly fortunate to have him in their corner."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.
Reprimand issued in MO, 2013
updated on 10/25/2016A reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Court warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
10 Best Immigration Attorney - Texas, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2018
2018 Top Lawyer, Houstonia Magazine
2018
2018 Excellence in Immigration Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2017
2017 Top Lawyer, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Successfully Overseeing Annual Fiesta Universal Event, Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber
2010 - Present
Managing Partner, Luis F. Hess Law PLLC
2010 - 2010
Adjunct Professor, Saint Louis University
2009 - 2009
JAG, Air Force
2008 - 2008
Judicial Intern, Federal Court for the Southern District of Texas
2007 - 2007
Legal Intern, Usda Forest Service
2005 - 2007
College Instructor, University of Arizona
2003 - 2004
Intern, Gateway Legal Service
2016 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationFellow
2013 - Present
Woodlands Bar AssociationDirector
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationN/A
2001 - Present
Knights of Columbus3rd Degree
Received a $94,000 judgment against plaintiff/counter-defendant.
2010
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2007
MA - Masters
2006
N/A
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
N/A
2012
Non-Immigrant Visas and Green Cards: How to Obtain the Right Status
2012
Immigration Compliance in the Workplace
2007
Event History Analysis: A New I.D.E.A. and a New Approach to Diversionary Theory
2006
Rational Actors: Do Political Leaders React or Anticipate Changes in Public Opinion?
2004
From Promises to Policy: An Examination of How Presidents Achieve Success in Presidential-Sponsored Legislation
2010
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