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Francisco Javier Alvillar

Immigration Attorney at San Antonio, TX

5.0   56 reviews

also known as Frank Alvillar

  • Licensed for 16 years
    State TX
    Acquired 2007
    Status
    Eligible to Practice in Texas No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Francisco

Learn Francisco’s areas of practice.

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Practice area
  1. Immigration
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    Offers high quality legal services in the following areas: -Adjustment of Status -Naturalization -Consular Processing -Derivative Citizenship -Immigrant Visas -Nonimmigrant Visas -Investor Visas -Temporary Worker Visas -Removal Proceedings -Asylum and Withholding of Removal -Cancellation of Removal -Custody Redetermination -Immigration Related Criminal Issues

    16 years

Francisco was born and raised in Texas.  His grandparents were born in Mexico and immigrated to the United States in the 1930’s and settled in El Paso, Texas.  This background provides him with a deep personal connection to his immigration law practice.  He has practiced immigration and naturalization law exclusively and has more than five years of successful immigration experience working on behalf of his clients from all over the world including countries such as Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Brazil, Venezuela, Ethiopia, Somalia, France, Germany, United Kingdom, and Spain.   He has represented these clients in a wide variety of immigration matters from investor visas to defense from deportation to naturalizations.  

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Alvillar Law, PC
85 NE Loop 410
Suite 560
San Antonio, TX, 78216

Reviews

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Posted by Elisa | April 4, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Everything was a succes!
Arregló la ciudadania Norteamericana de mi hija. de la mejor manera tanto profesional como cuidadosa con el tramite. Estoy muy contenta con todo, el trato ,el seguimiento y el éxito de dicho caso!
Posted by Mayra | March 3, 2022
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Immigration Lawyer
Mr. Alvillar came highly recommended by another family, and I witnessed first hand his professional and human way to handle the consultation. He was very straight forward and made it easy to understand the situation, the cost and next steps.
Posted by Jigar | March 31, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Extremely professional and competent Attorney
I worked with Mr. Alvillar and his office on my Green Card and and naturalization over a period of 3 years. It was a moderately complex case or so it seemed to me. There was not a single instance where my questions were not answered or there was a delay or mistake in paperwork. I had a perfect experience working with them. I strongly recommend him if you want a smooth and hassle-free immigration services. Thank you!
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Posted by Jose zelaya | February 27, 2019
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Awesome attorney
Mui buen abogado rrapidos i mui eficiente I tienen presio justo lo rrecomiendo te mantienen iformado todo el tienpo
Posted by Anaí Serna | November 29, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Solicitud de Residencia
Estamos muy contentos de haber solicitado los servicios de Mr. Alvillar y su equipo de trabajo ellos siempre estaban muy pendiente de nuestro caso. El proceso de solicitud de Residencia de mi esposo Oscar fue todo un éxito y un proceso muy rápido. Mr. Alvillar es un abogado muy profesional,serio,amable,honesto. Siempre le estaremos agradecidos por el servicio que nos brindó. Deseamos mucho éxito en el futuro para su práctica. 100% recomendado!
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Posted by Veronica Lopez | August 2, 2018
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Ajuste de status
Estamos muy contentos de haber solicitado los servicios del abogado Francisco Alvillar para el proceso de solicitud de Residencia,es un abogado muy profesional,serio,amable,honesto y sobre todo le gusta ayudar a la gente a solucionar sus necesidades de imigracion.Siempre estaremos agradecidos con él y su equipo.Si estas buscando un BUEN abogado no dudes en llamarlo.
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Posted by Jesus | January 18, 2018
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La experiencia de my proceso migratorio
yo tenía visa de turista toda my vida desde pequeño venía de vacaciones termine mis estudios universitarios y me decí a venir a buscar suerte en Estados Unidos a trabajar estuve viviendo en Estados Unidos 4 años conocí a mi esposa y decidimos casarnos una ves casados decidimos comenzar con el proseso migratorio así que con familiares y amigos me recomendaron muchos abogados de San Antonio Texas con cada uno fui e ise una sita pues absolutamente todos los abogados que consultaba me decían que my proceso era muy fácil solo el problema era my permiso de viaje todos tenían el mismo pretexto que el permiso y así que unos decían que ellos no querían tomar mi cazo y otros me decían que si tomaban mi cazo pero iba a costar más de 8000 dollares llego el punto que me iba desanimado cada ves más hasta que un día por medio de una abogada de raises me llamo y me dijo que el señor abogado Francisco alvillar el hacía casos así como el mío y que no era muy caro llame con la secretaria programé una cita y fuimos my esposa y yo platicamos con el le conté mi cazo el problema de que no tenía my permiso de viaje y etc. El nos dijo que no era ningún problema y el sabía la manera de ayudarnos fijamos una fecha el precio de todo el proseso y bueno pues comenzamos con el papeleo la verdad yo siempre tenía miedo porque los demás abogados me decían cosas imposibles y el decía que no que todo iba a salir bien así que siempre tenía miedo pero no todo lo contrario siempre en abogado alvillar estuvo en todo momento al pendiente de mi proceso jamás tube ningún problema todo se iso de acuerdo a cómo el iba señalando el proceso todo muy pero muy bien sus secretarias muy amables en todo momento siempre que tenía una duda y llamaba siempre me resolvían my duda con mucha cordialidad lo que más aprecio del trabajo del abogado alvillar el día de mi cita migratoria todo estaba muy bien solo el permiso de nuevo el representante de migración comenzó a decir que mi permiso y comenzó el problema y my abogado se puso de pie y le mostró las pruebas de lo que avía pasado con mi permiso y el historial de toda mi visa recuerdo que el representante de migración se quedó callado y dijo lo voy a checar por mi propia cuenta si lo que tú abogado me caba de enseñar es correcto te va a llegar tu recidencia en 2 semanas si no es así te voy a llamar a una nueva corte y en 4 días llego mi residencia todo el trabajo que hizo el abogado alvillar fue muy bueno así que se los recomiendo es un abogado onesto no es muy caro y siempre ba estar con ustedes en todo momento este fue mi testimonio grasias a Dios todo salió bien y espero que a alguien mas le sirvan los servicios del abogado alvillar
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Posted by KC | October 18, 2017
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Great service
Mr. Alvillar and his staff are very professional and always available to guide you through your process. Very knowledgeable and helpful, they will answer all your questions and be honest about possible outcomes. They will get your documents ready and on a timely manner. Excellent lawyer, very happy with his services.
Posted by Mo | September 27, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
E2 Visa Approval and Renewal
Francisco Alvillar was so great from the start of the process and walked me through every step. He was open and Honest with me about possible outcomes and how to handle things. I used him for my E2 Visa and my E2 Visa Renewal. And i plan on using him again in the future for my change of Status. Not only is he turstworthy , he is also a great man!
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Posted by Brenda M | May 4, 2017
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100% Confiable, Profesional muy recomendable!
En nuestra familia, el abogado Alvillar ha trabajado con varios casos y estamos muy satisfechos con sus servicios... son un equipo muy profesional muy humano muy confiable y siempre que sabemos de alguien que necesite un abogado de inmigración, nosotros lo recomendamos a el y a su equipo de trabajo.
Posted by mario | January 19, 2017
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| Hired Attorney
excellent service
He is a excellent lawyer. Acts more than just your lawyer he is your friend. He is very kind and helpful and is responsible in his work. I am grateful for what he did for me and my family. I would recommend him if you are having immigration problems.
Posted by Elmar | October 3, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Great service and professionalism!
Our case was very complicated, however, Mr. Avillar and his staff helped every step of the way. They were very throughout with all of the paperwork and communicated with us the most possible. They were reasonably prompt with issues we came upon. My family and I are very grateful for their efforts and dedication to our case.
Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
He knows how to handle COMPLICATED cases!
Let me say that my case was EXTREEMLY COMPLICATED, and had a lot of different twists and turns over the last 13 years. I really mean it when I say “COMPLICATED”. It was not just about filling out 20 pages of citizenship application which anyone can do! It was going 13 years back and trying to explain my complex immigration history; it was looking up specific laws and regulations; it was pulling out immigration case studies to see if my particular case has a chance of winning. I have interviewed several attorneys, and Mr. Alvilar was the only one who was willing to fight for my case. He is defiantly highly educated person with tons of experience. He is extremely motivated and honest; he will tell you exactly how your case is going to turn out. I’ve had 4 different attorneys in the past handling my case, and Mr. Alvilar by far one of the best. He defiantly has passion to practice law and helping his clients. His office staff is also excellent. They will return your calls and emails immediately. I was extremely anxious weeks before my interview thinking what IF’s… He spend an hour on a phone with me calming me down and reassuring. (not a lot of attorneys would do that) Well, I am happy to say that I just got approved for my citizenship!!!
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Posted by Mark | June 21, 2016
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Fiancé K visa
Francisco and staff were fantastic and very professional. They kept us up to date and informed through every stage of the visa process and we're always available and approachable. They made everything easy for us and we really felt the visa process went so much quicker and stress free with their help. We would highly recommend Alvillar law.
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Posted by Ramon | January 20, 2016
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Professional and accurate!
My documents were ready on-time and perfectly made. I got the TN Visa without any trouble. I recommend this lawyer's services for any immigration purposes.
Posted by Juan | January 8, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Peace of Mind
Mr. Francisco Javier Alvillar-Immigration Attorney gave us the "Peace of Mind" with the sincere passion for excellence in immigration law. I would refer Mr. Alvillar to anyone who needs help with immigration issues. As a US military veteran of 20 plus years, I am forever grateful for Attorney Alvillar expertise on the military benefits to fulfill one's dreams which we weren't aware. I would encourage anyone with Immigration issues and especially as a U.S. military Veteran this is the attorney that knows how to win battles and doesn't become a war zone environment in our experience with him. Don't procrastinate as we did and prolonged the agony. Attorney Alvillar shoots from the hip and has the compassion of what he does with lots of patience for a reasonable price $$$. There was no gimmicks and step by step in the process from beginning to the very end is what I admired the most before the case with closed. I salute and blessed having hired this remarkable Attorney Alvillar.
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Posted by Gregory | December 30, 2015
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Very professional and efficient
Muy agradecidos con la resolución de nuestro caso. Sabíamos que sería bien complejo nuestro proceso, pero el abogado Francisco Avillar maneja bien las leyes de inmigracion y desde el principio siempre nos mostró las mejores opciones a seguir. Él y su bien formado equipo de trabajo siempre estaban muy pendiente de todas las partes nuestro proceso y siendo muy profesionales también amables con mi esposa y conmigo. Francisco Avillar es un excelente abogado; gracias por todo. Deseamos mucho éxito en el futuro para su práctica.
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Posted by Jessica | November 30, 2015
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The best immigration lawyer - HIGHLY Recommend!
We found Francisco after being unsatisfied with a previous lawyer, after meeting him one time we knew our case was in the best possible hands. His confidence, knowledge and passion for immigration law is one of a kind. My AOS was a little complex and Francisco did EVERYTHING he could do to ensure that our case will be approved and to ensure we were confident. He genuinely cares about his clients. He explained all possible scenarios and he prepared us extensively for the interview...5 months from filing I have my green card in my hands with absolutely no problems. I will always be grateful to Francisco and his team and highly recommend him to anyone seeking an immigration lawyer!
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Posted by Aileen | October 8, 2015
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Wonderful!!
Francisco was wonderful from the first time I spoke to him to even after our Immigration case was finished. He helped me to understand the process, and comforted me with all the fears that I had since was out of state. I would recommend him to ANYONE!!! Between him and his staff I felt well taken care of!
Posted by Nathalie | September 17, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
grateful for my lawyer!
sr. alvillar is a great lawyer. he has a real passion for his profession. he was very helpful with my immigration case. he guided us through the whole process and he's always reachable if you have any questions or doubts. if you're looking for a lawyer with compassion and guidance, then I highly recommend sr. alvillar!
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner/Attorney
  • Alvillar Law, PC
  • 2008 - Present
  • Associate
  • De Mott, McChesney, Curtright and Armendáriz, LLP
  • 2007 - 2008

Education

  • University Of Arizona
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2006
  • University of Texas
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 2000

Associations

  • San Antonio Bar Association, Immigration and Nationality Law Section
  • 2011 - Present
  • San Antonio Bar Association
  • 2011 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • 2008 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law
  • Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • 2017

Publications

  • Elite Attorney Magazine
  • Deferred Action, Good or Bad for the Country?
  • 2015

Speaking Engagements

  • University of Incarnate Word
  • Life After F-1 and J-1 Visas
  • 2016
  • Divorces Involving Lawful Permanent Residents: Obligations and Impact of From 1-864, Affidavit of Support
  • Immigration Law
  • 2016
  • Nuts and Bolts of Immigration Law
  • Immigration Impact of Criminal Convictions in Texas
  • 2015
  • San Antonio Brown Bag Lunch Series
  • The Basics: How an Immigrant Obtains a Green Card
  • 2015
  • "Pregunatas a un Abogado" - TV Program
  • Asylum Law and Related Issues
  • 2015
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Attorney endorsements

Received (22)
Given (28)
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Immigration Attorney | Nov 27
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Frank Alvillar is intelligent, articulate, and extremely knowledgeable on a breadth of immigration matters. For a few years now, I've consulted with Frank on immigration removal cases. He's one of those rare attorneys that has both an expert grasp of the statute and regulations as well as a down-to-earth, practical understanding of the way that people and agencies work."
Immigration Attorney | Jun 10
Relationship: Friend
"Mr. Alvillar has a dedication to his clients that gives lawyers a good name. I've trusted Mr. Alvillar in the past to provide advice in various areas of law, and he has proven to be extremely knowledgeable. I have the utmost respect for him, and would not hesitate recommending him to my friends and clients."
Immigration Attorney | Aug 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Alvillar consistently makes thoughtful answers on Avvo."
Immigration Attorney | Aug 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Francisco without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and is a superb litigator."
Unknown Attorney | Feb 02
Relationship: Other
"Highly skilled and respected in the community. I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Oct 08
Relationship: Other
"Mr. Alvillar consistently makes thoughtful answers on Avvo. I endorse this lawyer"
Immigration Attorney | Oct 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Grateful to have a sharp legal mind as a fellow immigration attorney."
Immigration Attorney | Nov 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Alvillar's answers on AVVO and thoughts expressed in them are, in my opinion, examples of well-thought approach to advising the askers as well as expressions of knowledge and understanding of the law."
Immigration Attorney | Nov 01
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Oct 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Francisco regularly provides thoughtful and correct answers on Avvo. I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Jun 26
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Frank is an excellent immigration attorney and has several years of experience. I highly recommend him."
Unknown Attorney | May 14
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very competent lawyer and cares for his clients and in particular the Latino community. I often refer clients to him who require representation in Texas and will continue to do so in the future."
Unknown Attorney | May 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Alvlillar professionally for three years and have referred several immigration clients to him. None have complained about him or his staff; and, several had great praise for him and his dedicated work ethic. Mr. Alvillar is a true champion of the people he represents."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Francisco is an excellent lawyer. I have worked with him on a number of matters and have always found him to be very knowledgeable about immigration law. A dedicated lawyer, he always works hard for his clients."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 22
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a good friend of mine and we have worked together on several immigration matters. He is always well prepared, knows the law and is ready to make an excellent argument on behalf of his clients. He cares about his clients and fights hard to keep them together. I highly recommend him."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 18
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I recently worked with Mr. Alvillar on a matter and his attention to case strategy was very impressive. He was prepared at each step of the process and was always ready to respond in an impactful way."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Francisco is an excellent immigration lawyer, who I have personally known to handle several removal cases including asylum, cancellation of removal, and individuals with criminal records. He has a firm grasp of immigration law, and is first rate in handling the most complex cases."
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San Antonio Immigration Lawyer Francisco Javier Alvillar
Francisco Javier Alvillar
Immigration Attorney
San Antonio, TX
Licensed for 16 years