Linda Alice Brandmiller

Linda Alice Brandmiller

4.6
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 22 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

Po Box 831183, San Antonio, TX

About Linda

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

50 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2004

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Location

Asociacion de Servicios para el Inmigrante (ASI)

Po Box 831183, San Antonio, TX, 78283-1183

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Linda Alice Brandmiller's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

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Posted by Linda Ruestow | September 20, 2018

Client

I have contacted Ms Brandmiller several times, by phone and email, and have always received a speedy and helpful response. In addition to her knowledge and accessibility, this lawyer exhibits a genuine concern and compassion that is very reassuring.

Linda Brandmiller

Replied last September 20, 2018

Thank you Ms. Linda and it is my continuing pleasure to try to help you with your nephew's case. If you have questions or a future need, please feel free to reach out to me again.

Posted by mohammed | August 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Worst lawyer ever!

Be careful and stay away from Linda Brandmiller, she doesn’t want to work neither do her job My story starts when I ICE detain me and I hired Linda to “expedite” my deportation the process, and nothing happened, When my court date was close told her I need to fight for a bond because it seems the ...fastest way to get out of detention and she told me we already went with deportation we cannot go for bond ASLO I am ineligible to get a bond, and even if I got lucky with a judge my bond gonna be high like 15000$ At the end, I got another lawyer who got me out on bond thanks to him DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME OR YOUR MONEY ON A LAWYER IS NOT WILLING TO FIGHT FOR YOU, Period.

Linda Brandmiller

Replied last August 29, 2018

I am confused by your allegations since I advised you from the beginning I did not believe it would be possible to expedite a removal (though I told you I would try) at the same time that you were requesting to remain in the U.S. Considering all of the time I spent on your case including visits to you at the detention facility, I believe it is an unfair characterization to say that I do not want to work to do my job. If you have any additional concerns please feel free to contact me personally. Best of luck.

Posted by SIMIN | September 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

success in getting green card

There are not adequate words to express how very grateful I am to Linda. I can testify that she is a very professional lawyer! In less than two years she helped me succeed in obtaining a green card.   As far as I know, that is faster than many people. However, I am not only happy with the green ca...rd. Throughout the whole process I felt her carefully focus on my case. Although we were in two different cities with most of our contact by e-mail, she still handled the case seriously, responding quickly to messages even though there was distance between us. I did not know much English before and I also did not hired interpreter for help. But it doesn't affect my communication with Linda. Linda can clearly understand what I want to say. Her comprehension ability is very good! which makes me very surprised! In the whole case she dealt with most of the work and I had almost no need to worry. I only needed to provide her with information and write my own declaration, which was used in my immigration application. My English grammar is not too good, so Linda had to correct my English. Linda is a lawyer but also a very good listener. I suffered horrible torture and abuse and she has been helping me out of the shadows in order to start a new life. She cared not just about my case but also about my mental health. Thank God!  So I am now her friend and I am so proud! I often think of her, because she is a sincere and practical person. Linda has taught me a lot! I really appreciate her! May God always bless her!  I will never forget her because she helped me a lot, and she is very professional! The feeling is that Linda used to be my lawyer but she is also my lawyer all my life!! I am very relieved that she continues to serve as my lawyer. I strongly recommend Linda to you! 我对她的感激之情是用尽多少语言也不能足够表达的。我可以很肯定的告诉你,这是一位十分专业的律师! 她仅仅用了1年10个月的时间就帮助我成功取得绿卡,据我所知,这比很多人要快。然而,我不仅因为取得绿卡而高兴,整个过程中我都能感受到她对我案件的专注度和细心,尽管我们在不同城市,平常大多数是通过电子邮件联系的,但她处理案件的认真,让异地的我都能感受到,而且她回复邮件的速度很快。 以前我不懂太多英语,我也没有聘请翻译帮忙,但这并不会影响我和琳达的沟通,琳达的理解能力很好,她可以清楚地明白我想说什么,这让我很意外! 在整个案件中她处理了大部分的工作,几乎不需要我操心。我只需要准备好她要的资料,还有一份需要我亲自写的自白书,这个是交给移民局的,仅此而已。我的英文语法不好,所以她也有纠正我的英文表达顺序。 她是一位律师,也是一位很好的倾听者,那段时间我被发生的事情折磨着,她一直帮助我走出阴影,开始新的生活,她不仅关心我的案件,还关心我的心理健康,能认识她是幸运的,感谢上帝!所以我现在得到了一个朋友,我感到自豪! 我经常会想起她,因为她是一位真诚和踏实的人,她教会了我很多!我真的很感激她!愿上帝永远保佑她!! 我永远不会忘记她,因为她帮助了我很多,还有她很专业!那种感觉就是,她曾经是我的律师,那她就一辈子都是我的律师!所以我决定,以后让她继续担任我的律师!把事情交给她我很安心。我也推荐给你们!!

Linda Brandmiller

Replied last September 04, 2017

Thank you for your kind thoughts Simin. I was so pleased to help you when other agencies had turned you away. I am thrilled that you have now become a resident after having suffered so much abuse and that you are happy and healthy and will soon become a citizen! It has been my honor to help you and thank you for considering me as a friend as well as your lawyer..

Posted by Elsa | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best lawyer

My husband and I had a great experience working with Linda. We live in Wisconsin. Linda was worth every penny. Linda is super sweet and honest, she help me with my brother case he was in South Texas Detention center even though other lawyers told me that was a really difficult she decided to fight... with us and help us release him from the detention center God bless her and her work and I will recommend her 100%

Linda Brandmiller

Replied last August 30, 2017

I don't give up easily and I am SO happy that I was able to successfully reverse the negative credible fear interview decision! Best of luck with your brother's case and thank you for providing me with the necessary information to get him the lowest bond possible which is offered by immigration. It was a pleasure to assist your family with this case.

Posted by Perla | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer ever.

I have not met another lawyer as kind as her. She has helped my cousin get his permit and she even drove hours away to get a signature from a judge. I do not know anyone else willing to do this. In my opinion she goes above and beyond to help her clients. When I have questions she always responds in... a timely manner. I would highly recommend her to anyone else.

Linda Brandmiller

Replied last July 04, 2017

It is my great pleasure to especially help abused, abandoned and neglected children navigate this system. Thank you for your kind words and hopefully soon he achieves residency :)

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Linda Alice Brandmiller's Lawyer Endorsements

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Pete Singh

Immigration lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Brandmiller is truly an amazing person and a zealous advocate for her clients. She always seems to have the best solution for any complex legal issue. She is extremely hardworking, intelligent, diligent and is sincerely compassionate towards her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Yasmin Voglewede

Immigration lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Had it not been for Linda, I never would have discovered my love for immigration law. She is passionate and persistent when it comes to her clients. She's a fair attorney, and I'm glad I can count her as a colleague and friend. I highly recommend her."

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Anne Ohlrich

Immigration lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Linda is an amazing and passionate attorney who truly cares for her clients and in insuring their rights are protected. Her knowledge of immigration law is encyclopedic, and her opinions are invaluable when it comes to exhausting all legal remedies. I highly recommend Linda!"

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Bertha Zuniga

Immigration lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Brandmiller's expertise in immigration and nationality law matters is outstanding. In addition, she's passionate about her work as well as a very caring attorney."

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George Chumillo

Immigration lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Linda is a caring and brilliant legal professional with a passion for her clients and the law. I'm proud to endorse her and highly recommend you consult with her for your immigration needs."

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Carrie Nguyen

Immigration lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am very impressed with Linda's excellent quality of work, particularly on her preparation with clients on their credible fear interviews. She is a creative (essential in winning asylum) and passionate lawyer who will fight till the end for her clients. She fought hard for an asylum client who almost got deported if it wasn't for her determination to get him another credible fear interview. I highly recommend Linda as a trustworthy and excellent immigration lawyer."

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Lincoln Strawhun

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Linda on several cases. She is intelligent and passionate about the clients she serves."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2019

updated on 08/26/2019

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2015

Champion for Social Change Award, Texas Association Against Sexual Assault

Work Experience

2009 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, University of the Incarnate Word

2006 - 2012

Contract Attorney, Ebe & Associates, P.C.-

2006 - 2012

Director of Immigration Services, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio

2005 - 2006

Contract Attorney- General Litigation, Office Of The Attorney General Texas

2004 - 2005

Staff Attorney, Harkins, Latimer, & Dahl, P.C

Associations

2014 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Chair- Laws Relating to Immigration & Nationality

2011 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Fellow

2005 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2005 - Present

Texas Pro Bono College

Member

2003 - Present

Order of the Barristers

Member

2011 - 2013

State Bar of Texas

Vice Chair- Laws Relating to Immigration & Nationality

Sample of Legal Cases

Trafficking Victim

TRAFFICKING VISA APPROVED

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Education

2003

St. Mary's University School of Law

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

Speaking Engagements

2016

Annual Crime Victim Services Conference

The Undocumented Immigrant: Hidden Victim of Domestic Violence, Crime, and Human Trafficking

2015

Seminar on GBV and Women’s Health

Gender Based Violence (GBV) and the Immigrant/Migrant Population

Publications

Languages

American Sign Language

Spanish

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