Michael Anthony Morgan

Michael Anthony Morgan

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum, Criminal Defense

8200 West Interstate 10, Suite 318, San Antonio, TX

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 70%

12 years | 1,800 cases

70%
Asylum 20%

12 years | 200 cases

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

12 years | 200 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 11 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2014

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

M.A. Morgan & Associates, PLLC

8200 West Interstate 10, Suite 318, San Antonio, TX, 78230

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Michael Anthony Morgan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 56 reviews

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Bad experience

Hello. I know there may be other positive experiences for other peoples at other times but this is just what I can tell from my own experience working with this lawyer and his firm. Others may have different opinions and that's perfectly fine but mine opinion is not good at all. I had a very bad expe...rience overall working with Mr. Morgan. From the very beginning before we made the contract and payment every looks great, good and fast communication, good explanation and interest to help etc. but just after we do the full payment up front everything changed for the worst. Very bad communication sometimes he or his workers respond a week or more later after we ask something, he or his workers did a lot of mistakes filling simple information in an application even after we sent the correct information to him more than once. Sometimes is look like he did not pay too much attention to the info we sent or not care too much or have a lot of other more priority clients I don’t know but is the feeling I have. At the end the application was not correct in a way that is acceptable for USCIS and was rejected. Mr. Morgan did not want to correct the application he just sent unacceptable for USCIS and just ask more money to make the correction. We paid a substantial amount of money for a good/acceptable application not for one USCIS will not even consider because was not aligned to USCIS requirements for the specific case. I may need to spend more money or time to properly do the application but not with Mr. Morgan. Of course he can have his own justifications about it that is a very human thing to do try to justify a bad work but this is how I feel after working with him and has to be a reason for that. If this review help anybody including Mr. Morgan to improve his work in the future I will be glad. If you decide disregard this is also fine my mission sharing my experience is done for the one will take it in consideration. I have no intention to harm anybody just share my very own opinion and experience that I cannot change. I wish the best of luck to Mr. Morgan and colleagues and hope he improve from this. Thanks P.S. The contract always include the preparation of the asylum application they know better I have the contract so was not only try to secure the release of my niece that by the way you know better my niece was naturally release it with all the girls she were with in the same situation and not because your intervention. The big part of this was the asylum application you know that and what you provided is unaceptable for uscis. I did try already to reconcile with your office but the response I got was "Please do not contact my office anymore" you know what you are doing but hey is human to try to cover a bad work. Good luck doing business like this. People in the world help yourself and find another lawyer. There are plenty of firms better and more professional, doesn't have to be this one. You will thank me later. This is not a duplicate review. This is just my review. If there are other reviews from the same network is because this affects directly other people that live in my house like my niece and nephew and they have their own right to say theirs own opinion and experience about this business. This bussines is trying hard saying anything to don't have any bad review but thats part of life if you do a bad work. You should learn how to live with bad reviews and improve from them and not desperately accuse of anything just to get rid of the bad review. Shame on you.

Michael Morgan

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Posted by Juan Alejandro Martinez L. | February 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

disappointed customer

Hello, this is based only in my own experience with this law firm. My main dissatisfaction is for the lack of professionalism of this lawyer and firm. Before the payment up front they required everything looks good but don't be fooled by that because after payment almost every time they said they are... going to call me back and they didn't. I have to wait sometimes more than a week to get any response from Mr. Morgan or his coworkers. Only if I insist hard every day they finally get to me by message or some times by call. Is very hard to communicate with these people. They said several times that I am going to receive all immigration communication from USCIS and I did not receive any of it. Only his firm received the communication so they have all control over it. I lost huge amount of time because the delays caused by Mr. Morgan and his firm. The application of asylum he finally made was wrong and unacceptable for USCIS taking in consideration the specifics of the case. The application must be written in a correct way acceptable for USCIS. We try to talk with the lawyer and try to fix this but all he want is more money. He even treated us bad by phone and email. He may said this is a misunderstanding of the contract that's a classic justification in the history of lawyers but he knows what he is doing and knows he did not deliver. An unacceptable application is like no application at all. To receive a poor service, low professionalism, delays, bad treatment and useless result please do yourself a favor and look for another lawyer. You can thanks me later.

Michael Morgan

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Posted by Yoana | February 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Yoahana Torres

Muchas gracias al abogado Michael Morgan por su ayuda a resolver mi caso con mucha amabilidad y eficiencia 100% recomendado

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2021

Customer

Mr.Morgan is exceptional he explained with great detail what needed to be done , he listened and understood with much sympathy all my questions and explained the most sincere way possible for me to understand. Mr.Morgan Thank you for your courtesy and time

Posted by Mayra | November 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

U-Visa

Hello my name is Mayra and I wanted to say that if you are looking for a good immigration lawyer, Michael Morgan is the best! He not only helped my husband but he also stood by our side every step of the way. Just when we thought everything was lost, he showed us that anything and everything is possi...ble. All I can say is NEVER LOOSE YOUR HOPE WITH MICHAEL.. My #1 lawyer for life!

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Michael Anthony Morgan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bertha Zuniga

Immigration lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I retired as a U.S. Immigration Judge after 20 years with the U.S. Department of Justice. Now, having returned to private practice, I have had the opportunity to work with attorney Michael A. Morgan. He is very knowledgeable regarding the immigration laws. Most importantly, he is passionate about obtaining the best results in representing his clients in immigration matters. I have personally referred an extremely difficult case to him and his partner wherein they were able to obtain the best results. He is a strong advocate for his clients. He does not quit in his pursuit of justice in immigration matters for his clients. I respect and admire his tenacity. Absolutely blessed to have him as a colleague!"

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Eric Pursley

Unknown lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have personally witnessed Michael Morgan go above and beyond to make countless sacrifices of his time and his personal life on behalf of his clients. You will never find a more dedicated attorney to your cause nor find more competent representation. The extensive preparation combines with his natural charisma and talent, which you will notice immediately upon meeting with him, to create results that speak for themselves. I would have no doubts or reservations in hiring Michael Morgan to represent me or in sending any of my clients to him for his areas of practice."

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Curtis Lucas

Immigration lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"If I had to choose any attorney to work alongside with: Michael Morgan would top the list. Michael is a determined, hard-working, dedicated attorney who never loses sight of the end goal for his clients. He's a fantastic Immigration attorney, and an even better person."

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Christopher Lankford

Immigration lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a passionate, intelligent attorney. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of an immigration lawyer."

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Justin Flint

Immigration lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Morgan is an excellent attorney who combines an understanding of the law with compassionate and zealous representation of his clients. It is unfortunate that our government has taken such oppressive measures against immigrants to this country; those who have come here or who live here under the threat of arrest and/or deportation could not be better served than by being represented by Michael. He is fighting the good fight daily."

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Alice Warburton

Personal injury lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Morgan is an exemplary lawyer. He is highly respected by attorneys and judges alike. When a judge or opposing counsel sees that Michael is your lawyer, your case will be taken seriously."

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Claudia Hernandez

Immigration lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Morgan is a fantastic attorney. He truly cares about his clients and is committed to getting the best results possible in their cases. He is not only aggressive in court, but is always thinking of new creative legal arguments. I would recommend him to anyone in need of representation."

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Andres Fernandez

Immigration lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Morgan is an outstanding lawyer who stands out immediately because of his dedication, transparency and thoroughness. He is, in my opinion, as fierce an advocate as individuals in difficult situations can get. He is also a very good researcher and enjoys learning the law as much as defending it in a court room. It is a great combination."

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Jose Cumbas

Immigration lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael Morgan is a dedicated lawyer and one of the finest men and lawyers I've had the pleasure to know. Michael possesses an incredible work ethic and knowledge of the law. I've never known another lawyer more prepared and focused. Michael is a passionate advocate for his clients and their causes. He has been instrumental in the devolvement of my career, by daring me to jump into this magnificent endeavor of helping others and reuniting families."

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Sarah Kocian

Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Mireles

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is hardworking and dedicated to his clients. I am confident if I refer a client to Michael, he will do his best to get the best outcome possible for them."

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Joel Reynolds

Immigration lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Friend

"Michael is a very capable and knowledgeable attorney. He has personally shown me the ropes of drafting documents for immigration cases and knows the judicial process like the back of his hand. Michael is a passionate advocate for his clients and will tirelessly represent their best interests in the court of law. You will not find a better attorney to fight tooth and nail for your cause."

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Jonathan Watkins

Immigration lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a razor-sharp attorney. He goes above and beyond for his clients and has a great understanding of immigration law. I would highly recommend Michael as your lawyer, he will devote what he needs to in order to resolve your legal matter successfully."

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Jason Milam

Immigration lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike is a passionate, intelligent advocate for his clients. He gives a great deal of attention to each of the matters that he is entrusted to handle. I would highly recommend him for criminal, personal injury, or immigration cases."

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Andres Fernandez

Immigration lawyer

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Christopher Lankford

Criminal defense lawyer

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Taylor Romero

Litigation lawyer

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Justin Flint

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Phillip Rice

Intellectual property lawyer

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Richard Stirling

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dirk Ashbaugh

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bertha Zuniga

Immigration lawyer

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Claudia Hernandez

Litigation lawyer

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Curtis Lucas

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Caruso

Personal injury lawyer

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Mary Mireles

Business lawyer

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Jonathan Watkins

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Milam

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joel Reynolds

Criminal defense lawyer

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Eric Pursley

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2018

Best New Law Firm, Reisman Awards

2018

Most Innovative Immigration Law Firm - USA, Acquisition International

2018

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2017

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2017

10 Best Attorneys - Texas, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2012

Dean's Scholarship, Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business

2011

Dean's List, Baylor University School of Law

2009

Dean's Scholarship, Baylor University School of Law

2009

Dean's List, University of Alabama

2009

Cum Laude, University of Alabama

2008

Dean's List, University of Alabama

2007

Dean's List, University of Alabama

2006

Dean's List, University of Alabama

2005

Dean's List, University of Alabama

2005

National Hispanic Scholar, National Merit Scholarship Program

2005

Presidential Scholarship, University of Alabama

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Principal Attorney, M.A. Morgan & Associates, PLLC

2014 - 2016

Associate, Immigration Law Office

2013 - 2014

Clerk, Law Office of Whitney Fanning

2013 - 2013

Clerk, Caruso Law Offices

2012 - 2013

Intern, Texas Appellate Attorney

2011 - 2011

Intern, Dallas Public Defender's Office

Associations

2018 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Western District of Texas chapter)

Member

2018 - Present

Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit

Member

2016 - Present

San Antonio Young Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - Present

State Bar of Texas, General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm Section

Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Immigration and Nationality Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Matter of S-B-

Granted Asylum

In the Matter of P-S-G-

Granted CAT (Protection under the Convention Against Torture)

In the Matter of N-S-L-

Granted Asylum

In the Matter of B-M-K-

Granted Asylum

In the Matter of A-S-B-

Granted Asylum

In the Matter of S-B-

Granted Asylum

In the Matter of B-S-B-

Granted Asylum

In the Matter of M-D-B

Granted Asylum

In the Matter of M-A-B

Granted Asylum

In the Matter of R-C-F

Motion to Reopen Granted

In the Matter of M-H-D

Granted Asylum

In the Matter of M-Q-G

Granted (Motion to Reopen)

In the Matter of F-L-P

Granted (Withholding of Removal)

In the Matter of W-R-A

Granted (Withholding of Removal)

In the Matter of G-R-B

Granted (Motion to Reopen)

In the Matter of M-T-D

Granted (Asylum)

In the Matter of R-S-C

Granted (Motion to Reopen)

In the Matter of M-H-I

Granted (Motion to Reopen)

State of Texas v. L-P-L

Case Dismissed (Cruelty to Livestock Animal)

In the Matter of J-G-M

Granted (Withholding of Removal)

In the Matter of E-G-C

Granted (42A)

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Education

2014

Baylor University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2014

Baylor University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2009

University of Alabama

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2007

Universidad de Alcala

Speaking Engagements

2018

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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