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
Client's Choice
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+ 8
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 71 - 75 of 112 reviews | Immigration

Posted by Melissa Lozano | August 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

La mejor abogada de inmigración!

Mi familia no pudo haber contratado a una mejor abogada para mi caso. Estuve detenida por casi 13 meses y medio, y ningun abogado me pudo sacar. Nadie nos daba esperanzas, pues mi caso era muy complicado, pero gracias a Bertha todo salió bien. Toda mi espera dentro de una detención valió la pena grac...ias a ella. Todos los abogados me dijeron que era mejor pedir salida voluntaria, y pelear mi caso en Mexico, y el único otro abogado que tomó mi caso no hizo NADA!! Cuando conocí a Bertha supe que era una buena abogada, y que ella me ayudaría a ganar mi caso.... no me equivoque! La mejor decisión que hicimos mientras estuve detenida fue contratarla. Gracias a ella ahora estoy con mi familia, mis palabras jamás serán suficientes para expresar el agradecimiento que sentimos hacía ella. Si usted o alguien que conoce está buscando una buena abogada.. Bertha Zuniga es la MEJOR! No se arrepentirá.

Bertha Zuniga

Replied last August 08, 2018

Gracias Melissa: Tuviste fe en mi y aguantantes el tiempo que te dije seria necesario para que salieras como residente de este pais ! Gracias a Dios, a tu familia, y a ti que pusieron su confianza en mi.

Posted by Marbella Armstrong | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing Lawyer!!

May of 2016 I consulted with Judge Zuniga about my sister. After she was detained by ICE. She was very helpful from the beginning. My sister's case was very particular. But with the right support from Judge Zuniga we were able to gather all the right paper work and my sister was released in just 2 m...onths. I will recommend Judge Zuniga to anyone. She is very professional and amazing to work with. Quick to respond to any of my questions even at the oddest times of the day. Thanks to Judge Zuniga I have my sister back.

Bertha Zuniga

Replied last June 28, 2018

Ms. Armstong's sister's immigration case was definitely a challenge. There was a lot of planning, preparation and research to be able to present this case in the best manner possible. As a Judge, I always complimented the attorneys that prepared and documented their cases well. In my professional opinion, if the documentation on the case presented beforehand to the Judge is well-prepared, the Judge sits on the bench with a positive view of the case and there are more favorable results.

Posted by Linda | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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 Blanca | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Angel's exist and our family's angel is Bertha.

My daughter who has battled with mental illness since she was 18 years-old was arrested for misdemeanors and ended up in deportation jail and was about to lose her residence status in the US. She came to the US since she was 4 years-old and we have no family or friends in Mexico, who could help her. ...She has three daughters here who adore her and the youngest is four years old . The whole family has been fearing the worst and not knowing how to help her kids and what would happen to her because severely disabled and alone in Mexico. Just when I thought everything was lost and all I had was prayers, when I was so tired and had given up Bertha learned of my daughter's case and took her under her wing. Bertha represented my daughter Pro Bono and got her case pardoned. She asked me to meet her and listened to my story. All she said was, " I learned something very important about your daughter, she is loved." This is what she used to save my daughter and her family. Just when I was out of hope and had given up I turned to God because I could no longer carry that cross on my own and he sent Bertha. She is an angel who has come into our lives and given us hope not only saved my daughter and her family, but has shown us that God never left us. I wish that all the blessings that you have given us get multiplied in your life and that you find the strength and the love in you to keep helping others. Thank you with all of our hearts. I want you know we are doing ok. Erica interacts with her daughter all day she is laughing and being a mom, coming out of the horrors that she lived. Thanks you for all their laughter and the good that they have found in their lives. I promise I will do my best to make this count, help others, and help her be the best mom and human being she could be. Thank you and God Bless you.

Bertha Zuniga

Replied last June 28, 2018

I am thankful that God has given me the wisdom and experience to be able to help unite families.

Posted by Andrea | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very grateful and blessed

My family and I are very thankful to have found Bertha Alicia Zuniga because my fathers case was very difficult. Before we found her we've had two other lawyers fighting for his case and they both promised they would fight hard for his case but they didn't and said the case was too difficult. After s...everal months someone recommend us to contact mrs Zuniga because we heard she was a good lawyer.. once we did she gathered everything she needed, she met up with us a lot and talked about how the case could turn out or not. On the final court day for my dad we were all nervous but confident because she did a lot, more then any other lawyer did.. the judge decided to let my dad stay here instead of deporting him. We are just very thankful we are back to having a happy family thank to her.. I really recommend on hiring mrs Zuniga she's an excellent attorney

Bertha Zuniga

Replied last June 28, 2018

Five United States citizen daughter's futures were hanging on the balance if their dad was removed from the United States. I am thankful that I have been able to utilize all of my life-long experience to be able to help unite families.

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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

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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