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.

Practice Areas

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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

Showing 16 - 20 of 23 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Sofia | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Immigration Lawyer

My only regret was not hiring Mrs. Zuniga sooner! Our first lawyer gave us no hope and basically said it was a difficult case and little to do for him. Made us feel like every attorney would say the same. Kept taking our money and ran. Garza law firm would not answer our questions we had and needed t...o know about the case and paperwork. After 9 months when we fired the first attorney, Mrs. Zuniga fought hard with my husband's case and was persistent on his court date and in less than 2 weeks he was out. She is an amazing lawyer, persistent , knowledgeable, and determined. She let us know everything she was doing step by step with his case.

Posted by Andrea | December 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Miracle Worker

We initially hired a different immigration attorney for my husband’s case who fed us false hopes and promises. We decided to consider hiring a different attorney due to many inconsistencies with our first attorney. My husband, who was detained at the South Texas Detention Complex at the time, heard m...any good things about Bertha Zuniga and suggested that we look into hiring her. I spoke with her on multiple occasions before hiring her and was amazed at the fact that she gave me advice and guidance before we even paid her or officially hired her. After Ms. Zuniga took on my husband’s case, she got right to work gathering all the necessary information to be fully prepared for his case. There was a noticeable difference between our previous attorney and Ms. Zuniga. She was very clear and upfront about what our expectations should be and what she needed from us to help her. I was always very confident in the information she gave us and was impressed by the way that she represented my husband at every single one of his hearings. It was also very helpful that she would communicate with us a majority of the time instead of through assistants or receptionists. Despite the difficulties in his case due to a criminal conviction and mistakes made by our previous lawyer, Ms. Zuniga fought for my husband every step of the way. She knows exactly what she is doing, what information she needs and what process she should take to make sure that your case has the best possible outcome. She puts a lot of time and effort into every case that she takes. Thanks to all of her hard work and effort, she was able to have my husband released from detention with legal status in time for him to spend Christmas with our family. We cannot put into words the gratitude that we feel toward Ms. Zuniga. I would 100% recommend Bertha to anyone looking for an immigration attorney. She fights hard for all her clients as if they were family and has the experience and knowledge to ensure that you have the best chance possible in your case.

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 anonymous | April 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer

After hearing really good comments About Bertha Zuniga My family hired her after I was detained. My family was very pleased with the results. she always kept us up to date & always made sure that everything was in place. She had a very nice personality, & she has always shown that she's very dedicate...d to her work which shows that she puts all in to it. From the very first time I consulted her I knew I had a very good chance because she was very up straight and explain things as they were. she always told me things as they where & never gave me false hope. thanks to her I'm now with my family and I couldn't have picked a better lawyer.

Posted by Edith | September 14, 2015 | Immigration

Don't look any more for a better lawyer! She is the best of the best!

We hired the law firm of Martha Garza for my brothers case that involved ICE and removal proceedings back in March. We were blessed with Ms. Bertha Zuniga being assigned to our case. Right away within that first week she drove all the way to Conroe detention center to meet with one on one with my bro...ther. That showed her interest in him and made my brother and us feel very comfortable with her. She spent lots of hours working on his case and prepared us with what we needed to gather. Any time I need to talk to her and she was in the office she was there for us. Many times we emailed and she was very efficient on getting back to me right away. I know that she cares for her clients because she learned a lot of my brother and our family. She went several times to Conroe to meet with him as needed and kept us posted. That is one plus thing of being informed so that you know that they are working for you and your loved one! Ms Bertha Zuniga is on top of her work and being that she is a retired immigration judge is very knowleable. Her hard work and with all our prayers my brother was granted to stay in the USA with his family!

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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:  9.7 (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

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Languages

Spanish

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