Bertha Alicia Zuniga

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Bertha Alicia Zuniga

also known as Bertha A. Zuniga

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 46 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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Awards

Client's Choice
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Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 46 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

156 Client Reviews

Showing 51 - 55 of 82 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Mariela | September 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Ms. Zúñiga will put her whole heart into your case

We had the great pleasure of hiring Ms.Zuñiga after my brother heard from other detainees and guards at the South Texas Detention Center that she was the BEST lawyer to represent anyone and that she will always win her cases. We originally had hired a younger attorney that promised it would be fa...irly easy to get a bond for my brother’s case. The younger lawyer, as it turned out be, had no experience in complicated cases and on my brother’s bond hearing, the judge denied his bond. At this point he had been detained for almost 2 months- His case was definitely complicated- He had 2 DWIs pending at that time and illegally overstated in the country, plus he had already being denied a bond. When we first hired Ms. Zúñiga, we knew right away that there was no comparison with the previous lawyer- Ms. Zúñiga’s personality, attention to detail and complete devotion and involvement to the case was obvious from day one - not to mention her outstanding credentials. She asked of every single piece of paperwork and information that would help fight his case once again. She will think outside of the box and be creative to aggressively fight your case to the end- She even thought of getting copies of my brother’s Uber receipts and tremendous amount of money spent on Uber to prove that his second DWI was a simple bad decision to drive on the day he was detained and not a common thing to do. Ms. Zúñiga put a packet together to defend my brother on his last opportunity when he was granted a bond hearing- We knew it was going to be tough and she had mentioned that - she never ever said it would be easy but that she will fight til the end to get him out. And sure enough, her devotion to the case and her huge talent of being creative and knowing what to say and how to lead with your case finally granted him a bond! She was once and for many years on the other side as an Immigration Judge, so trust me she knows exactly what moves the needle and how to defend your loved one. As family to a person being detained, you are in the hands of your attorney and you put all your faith that she will do the best to get your loved one out of detention. Ms. Zúñiga will answer to EVERY single email at any time, ANY DAY. Even when we visited my brother at the detention center, you will always see her there even on weekends! -that’s how devoted she is! Her work ethic and compassion to the case she’s fighting for is admirable. She WILL PUT HER WHOLE HEART and experience into your case to make sure you are reunited with your family. We have no words that could ever express how grateful we are for all that she did for our family. It is truly a nightmare to be in a situation like this- I promise. But she will always see the light at the end of the tunnel and represent your loved one like no one else would.

Posted by Miguel | September 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Getting her to represent me in my case is the best thing that could have happened to me. Thank you for everything Ms. Zuñiga

Ok I know that most of us who use the internet to look for reviews about something would want to know a straight up answer, so I’m going to give it to you without any preamble, then elaborate some more, just in case you’re interested in more details. Bertha A Zuñiga is nothing short of amazing, she i...s so smart and clever, and just the most compassionate and professional attorney. She has shown a genuine interest in helping me with my situation before anything else right from the start. My case was more complicated than the average, she thought of ways to fight my case that no other attorneys had thought of and did everything in her power to get me out of detention and reunite me with my wife and family; this after I was left almost with no hope or other options by another attorney we had hired in the beginning. There is a very important point I want to stress for people that are in a situation where they need an immigration attorney, and that is, do your research and make sure you hire someone with the experience and the right credentials to represent you, that is very important. I know from personal experience how difficult it is to go through something like this, and that is why I strongly recommend that you get yourself or your loved one the right representation. Believe me, there’s no one better than Bertha A Zuñiga. My wife and I are very happy and satisfied with the way she fought for me and I’m forever grateful for what she did for me and my family.

Bertha Zuniga

Replied last September 08, 2018

Thank you Miguel for your patience and understanding. I'm sorry that your first lawyer with so little experience was not successful in your case. Your case needed to be prepared meticulously in order to obtain the best result. Your pain was my pain and I had to find a way to save you!!!!

Posted by Marisol | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

La Mejor!!

I will always be Grateful and in Debt with Ms. Zuniga, she won my husbands case which it was a hard case, I thought it was impossible to win for the felony that he has. She defended my husband like she would of defended a family member. She has so much Experience and Knowledge that she is Simply the... Best! Sincerly I Thank You Deeply in my Heart for what you did for Us, God Bless you Always! My Family is Complete Thanks to You Ms. Zuniga.

Bertha Zuniga

Replied last June 28, 2018

I've been practicing immigration law since 1980 and was an Immigration Judge for 20 years. Now, I have the opportunity to defend immigrants again. The knowledge and expertise comes in handy when the case is super complicated.

Posted by Linda | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Blessed to have found her!!!

I had no idea where to start when my husband was detained by immigration. I contacted an attorney in our hometown, Waco, and the only name she gave me was Bertha Zuniga. I quickly figured out that this was the only name I needed. I contacted Bertha's office and gave them our information. Bertha, hers...elf, contacted me very quickly and visited my husband promptly. He was detained on Thursday and Monday morning we hired her as our attorney. She did everything she said she would and she did it quickly. I could always get a hold of her for any questions I might have and she communicated with me every step of the way. I highly recommend her and believe she is the best immigration attorney out there. Even the guards in the detention center assured my husband he had nothing to worry about with Bertha in his corner. They were right, she had him out in 48 days and back with his family! We are forever greatful for all Bertha did for us and feel extremely blessed that we found her!!

Bertha Zuniga

Replied last June 28, 2018

I am blessed that I have grateful clients that I am able to represent. Linda has her husband from Canada back with her and their children.

Posted by Sai Sandeep | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Strong people stand up for themselves, But stronger people stand for others.

Thank you for representing me in my Immigration matter, It was a very stressful situation but you were always there. You fought extremely hard for me and family, We are extremely pleased with the outcome. I received more than I expected. You are truly a blessing and I can't thank you enough. Because ...of your efforts I have got my Status back. Once again I should thank you for helping me stand up for my rights, I owe a debt of gratitude to you. I want to thank you being there for me when my life was falling apart. You are a gift to all who find themselves in need for guidance and justice. I trust and believe you continue to use your gifts to be everything. Thank you so much for trusting me and fight for rights. This wouldn't have been possible without you.

Bertha Zuniga

Replied last June 28, 2018

Mr. Sandeep from India had serious removal charges against him which I was able to overcome and he is now free.

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Bertha Alicia Zuniga's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Morgan

Immigration lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2024

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

2024

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

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

2023

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

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

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

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

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

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

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

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

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

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

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

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

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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

10th Annual Women's Conference

Women Empowerment

2017

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

Representing Your Client In Immigration Court

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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