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

Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Tracey | February 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer in Texas

In 2015 I was detained for 6 weeks in Houston for a minor incident in 1998. I went through 3 different immigration lawyers, paid thousands of dollars and they did absolutely nothing to help me for the 9 years I was on parole. But in 1 year of meeting Mrs Zungia she cleared up my case at an affordabl...e rate and is now assisting me become a US citizen. Don't waste your time looking for another immigration lawyer (others are like sleazy car salesman) Mrs Zungia is a former immigration judge. She knows the immigration law like the back of her hand and has a fantastic team backing her up.

Posted by Libertad | September 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excelente abogada

"Dra.Zuniga." reprento cómo una ,madre,psicóloga,consejera ,abogada, el caso de Mi Hermano Alejandro Romero.. para que se pudiera quedar en el país, con toda su autoridad hablando con bases y demostrando pruebas, la señora Zuniga con su dinamismo ,experiencia pudo ganar el caso tan difícil . mis pa...dres estuvieron pagando mucho dinero con varios abogados y nada resolvían... Gracias a Dios contactamos con Dra. Zuniga , excelente abogada y muy profesional. Gracias mi doctora en nombre de toda mi familia ...

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Just go on and hire her, you won't regret it

Her profile says it all, 100%. I had a very difficult case and was in removal proceedings after a failed asylum case amongst other issues. After spending upwards of over 60k with other attorneys throughout my journey, I found Ms. Zuniga on this site. I was very impressed by her profile and reviews.... Ms. Zuniga is very upfront and honest in telling you what she thinks about your case. When I hired her, she was very specific about what she needed from me. I did not divert from that, when I tried, she set me right back on track. I remember feeling discouraged about my case, and she also set me right back on track by encouraging me. She is very personable and easy to work with. Removal order was entered in 2015. Other attorneys kept misleading me and charging me, and eventually I found Ms. Zuniga. My case should have taken years, even after the master hearing, but since I hired her, 1 year to date, I am here to say that we WON the case and cancellation of removal was granted. Best part, it was granted without me having to go to trial. What an absolute miracle. Speaking of attorney fees, VERY FAIR. And for me personally, working the magic in my case in exactly one year, I couldn't have asked God to direct me to a better attorney. A piece of advice also to those seeking services, be very involved in your case and ask questions. Ms. Zuniga is very personable. In conclusion, I will say it again, HIRE Ms. Zuniga to represent you and you will not regret it.

Posted by Kester and Michelle | June 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

A superb lawyer!

Hats off to Bertha Zuniga! My husband and I are so Thankful , for all the support, hard work and dedication she put in these few months and worked on our assylum case, which we won yesterday after spending 9 years in the USA, with a couple of lawyers who were only a waste of time and money. Unlike... other attorneys, she doesn't hand over the case file to a legal assistants and rest, infact she personally works on each case herself. She is someone who will not sleep until she's given her best! She is very straight forward, unlike the kind who will beat about the bush or give you false hopes. For our family she was a hope of light in the dark. Like us, if anyone of you out there, is looking for someone who can genuinely help you when no one else can.... the best attorney to approach is Ms Zuniga....We can assure you, that you won't be disappointed!

Bertha Zuniga

Replied last June 09, 2022

Kester and Michelle: Congratulations !!! You get to stay in the U.S. with your children!!! Thank you for believing in me!!! Ms. Zuniga

Posted by Emmanuel Limon | April 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Attorney (please read our story)

My father was detained by ICE as of September 2020. We quickly took action and hired a well known group of attorneys in Austin, Texas. This group attempted to bail my father under bond without any success. In return, they said my fathers case was too difficult to win and advised us to not invest any ...further, that doing so would be unwise and practically a waste of money. My family and I have little to not many resources, and with that expense itself, we were left with hardly any resources and little to no hope of getting my father out. One night we spoke to my father on the phone where he told us about an attorney that was very well known among those who had been destined in the facility. This attorney was Bertha Zuniga, located in San Antonio, TX. She gave my family a sense of hope we were slowly losing. She was professional, organized through the whole process. Her 40 plus years of experience showed, asking for paperwork that previous attorneys hadn’t, potentially information that benefited my father’s case. She fought hard until the end. Never once did we once feel like we werewhere carrying this burden all by ourselves. If I’m sincere, it wasn’t an easy time for my family and I. Being a 22 year old, and having to sustain my family all by myself was difficult, and very stressful, to say the least. Thankfully, all of this was worth it at the end. She gave us what no other attorney ever tried to do, bring our father back. My father was released on March 25, 2020. If you have any loved ones going through something similar, please don’t hesitate. You will not regret it! Highly Recommended!!! I can’t stress this enough, “Thank you so much!” Attorney 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

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Languages

Spanish

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