Bertha Alicia Zuniga

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Bertha Alicia Zuniga

also known as Bertha A. Zuniga

4.9
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 45 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

2619 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX

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About Bertha

Biography

2024 Avvo Client's Choice Award. Most experienced in complex immigration cases. U.S. Immigration Judge, retired. Board Certified. Award for "Warrior Advocate", Immigration and Nationality Law Section, State Bar of Texas, due to effective representation in complex immigration removal matters.

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
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+ 8
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 45 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1980

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

ZUNIGA LAW, PLLC

2619 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX, 78212

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Bertha Alicia Zuniga's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

155 Client Reviews

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Posted by Yvette | August 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

So thankful to Ms. Zuniga and her staff

Ms. Zuniga is non-stop, 7 day a week working attorney. She made me feel confident from day one that she was the attorney that could make the difference. I had spoken to other attorneys that were willing to drain my bank account but not offering to fight for us. Pretty much they offered to send their ...assistant to the detention facility to speak to my husband and gather the information and then the attorney would show up to court to represent my husband. How impersonal is that, he would never have met my husband himself or ever see where the detainees are forced to live or recognize how they suffer. These people all have a story, a struggle as to why they choose to leave their parents, loved ones, all they have ever known and risk it all for a chance at a better, safer, more meaningful life on a dangerous journey to the USA. The fees were rediculous; instead of feeling like yeah we could win this case, I was thinking of ways to come up with this money. Never going to happen. Well my husband called me with the phone number of Bertha Zuniga. I googled and read about her life, work, and achievements. I found hope and I called her and set up a consultation. It's when I met her and she spoke of her fighting for my husband, and her giving it her all at an attainable price; and she would not charge extra each time she would go out to the detention facility to speak to my husband personally, that I had faith. From then on I felt a sense of comfort and relief that my husband would be coming back home to me and our three daughters. She is amazing and her staff is amazing as well. They answer your calls and return your calls ( staff and Attorney Zuniga). I felt comfortable to reach out to them; I could call Ms. Zuniga even on a Saturday or Sunday and she would answer or call me right back. Well, on the day of his court hearing that prosecutor was tough and pretty great at her job, cause she brought me down to feeling like a whipped puppy. However, I reminded myself that faith was on our side and with Ms. Zuniga we would not fail. She was just as tough in her gracious and sweet way. She never backed down and she won; she knew our case and was so prepared. That was a Friday and I was able to post his bail and he was released on that following Monday. She is still by our side and is now helping us to get his residency. I have so much faith in Ms. Zuniga. If you feel you have a hopeless case or have been to other attorneys and just feel financially beat; you have to reach out to Ms. Zuniga. She truly will make you feel like she is fighting for you as if you were family.

Posted by Maria | November 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Attorney

La Lic. Zuniga se compromete de manera personal en cada caso que representa. Su larga trayectoria profesional, y su experiencia como jueza, asegura que proveerá la mejor defensa posible en todos los casos de deportación que representa. Mi caso presentó aspectos muy complicados, pero la Lic. Zuniga lo...gró que saliera del centro de detención y que se resolviera favorablemente. Recomiendo sus servicios altamente.

Posted by M'Kayla | September 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing!

We hired Ms. Zuniga for my foster father's immigration case. She knew exactly what to do, and it all worked. She was thorough, and she told us step by step what we needed to do to win his case. We thank her so much for her hard work for our family and we recommend her 110% to anyone in our situation!...

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best immigration lawyer!!!!

In December 12 2015 I was detained by ice n sent to a immigration detention I hired a lawyer since I didn't know what was happening immigration came and pic me up from home. That lawyer never went to see me just took money from my family while in their I heard about ms zuniga n all her cases I immedi...ately told my family about her they called her n next day she went to visit me. I was lost everyone told me I was goin to get deported I had a Bby on the way a great job n never been away from my family all my life lived in the US. After my first visit with her she brought my hopes up n told me don't worry everything will b fine that I would b out by February that brought my hopes up my family gave her all the paper work she asked for she did her thing and by the 2nd of February I was hugging n kissing my family. She moved my courts faster every time she would go visit other clients she would call me up to see how I was doin she is a gift from god she's wonderful n very very professional she will defend you n talk to you like a mother something other lawyer don't have she's just the best!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Posted by Jorge | July 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Former U.S. Immigration Judge - Incredibly Talented Super Lawyer

I hired Ms. Zuniga to represent my husband who was arrested at the port of entry as he tried to return as a legal permanent resident alien. DHS was alleging that two misdemeanor assault convictions he had made him subject to deportation in April of this year. Ms. Zuniga told me that the convictions... did not make him deportable and she would file a Motion to Terminate. She told me and my husband to be patient and, that, that a soon as my husband had his first hearing, the Judge would already have my husband's Motion to Terminate. Ms. Zuniga also had an incredible knowledge that, because my husband obtained his legal permanent residence on December l, 1990 as an agricultural worker, he definitely was not subject to being removed. The Judge terminated the deportation proceedings on the two grounds, just as Ms. Zuniga said that she would. My husband is now with our family thanks to Ms. Zuniga

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Bertha Alicia Zuniga's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Morgan

Immigration lawyer | Mar 02

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"Bertha Zuniga's reputation precedes her and she is deserving of every ounce of sweeping approval and respect that she has earned in the legal community. Bertha is a tireless fighter and an equally compassionate counselor. When you hire Bertha, rest assured, she will channel all her energy to bust through barriers and to open doors for her clients. Make no mistake when it comes to legal wisdom; Bertha's engine is fueled by more than 3 decades of irreplaceable experience. I have conferred with Bertha on a number of complicated immigration matters and I am indebted to her for the selfless mentorship she's offered. I am proud to endorse this attorney."

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Linda Brandmiller

Immigration lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Can't say enough wonderful things about Bertha Zuniga. Her knowledge and experience make her a great attorney and combined with her passion and compassion she is a phenomenal advocate! She is particularly well-versed in asylum and detention issues and I can't recommend her highly enough. She will do WHATEVER she can to assist a client!"

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2023

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2022

Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2022

"Warrior Advocate", Texas State Bar, Immigration and Nationality Law Section

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Outstanding Woman of Distinction Award Recipient for 2017, The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC)

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, ZUNIGA LAW, PLLC

1995 - 2015

United States Immigration Judge, U.S. Department Of Justice

1980 - 1995

Attorney, Law Office of Bertha A. Zuniga

Associations

2015 - Present

Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit

Member

2015 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

National Immigrant Rights Project

Member

2010 - Present

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Board Certified Immigration and Nationality Law

2015 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Associatoin

Member

Education

1979

Indiana University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1975

University of Texas at El Paso

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

State Bar of Texas, Immigration and Nationality Law Section Spring Conference

Representing Your Client In Immigration Court

2017

10th Annual Women's Conference

Women Empowerment

2016

2016 Annual AILA Conference

Present Impact of Family Immigration History

2015

Houston Immigration Practitioners Meeting

Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude

2012

University of Texas School of Law

Practicing in Immigration Court

2010

Political Asylum Project of Austin

How to Present and Asylum Case

2008

University of Texas School of Law Annual Immigration Conference

Aggravated Felonies

Publications

2000

Aggrqavated Felony Outline Aggravated Felony Outline

Languages

Spanish

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