Iris Agnes Albizu-Rivera

Iris Agnes Albizu-Rivera

4.4
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family

Po Box 202943, Austin, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 13 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2012

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Puerto Rico for 20 years

State: Puerto Rico

Acquired: 2005

Active Attorney

No misconduct found

Location

Albizu Law Firm

Po Box 202943, Austin, TX, 78720-2943

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Iris Agnes Albizu-Rivera's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Claudia | January 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Para mi la peor abogada .

En mi caso . Me prejudico bastante !! En mi divorcio puso que el beneficiario Era mi ex y que El tiene el derecho a quitarme lo mio si yo no cumplo en pagarle lo q esta Robando Ella no tuvo el profesionalismo para aconsejarme y ayudarme. Tampoco tiene caracter para defender a su cliente . Last...ima que tengan preferencias. A y cobran por todo !! Hasta por 1 minuto en el telefono!!!

Posted by Ivan | March 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer and Firm

THANK YOU!!! I want to express my greatest thank you to Iris and her staff. We had an extremely difficult immigration case we have been working on for a year and a half and were unhappy with the way our previous lawyer was handling it. Once discussing the case with Iris, I was convinced she was the r...ight lawyer to follow through the case. It took less than year to completely resolve it. She was able to do so navigating through all the Covid-19 Pandemic challenges and especially the challenges the immigration agency went through. I highly recommend her services.

Posted by Maria | December 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excelente abogada

La abogada Iris y sus asistentes son excelentes. Me ayudaron a lograr mi residencia y también mi caso de familia. La recomiendo 100%

Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Court appointed attorney to my case

I had no choice but to choose 1 star, there wasn't an option to choose less. Ms.Iris not only did the worst job on my case, in my opinion I could've gotten better results representing myself, not only did I pay more then I would've even If didn't so anything at all, I also was put on a 120 months (1...0 years) civil probation because of her representing me. I don't know how she does when you hire her, but she was my court appointed attorney, which every lawyer I believe has to do a certain amount of pro bono case, trust me she did everything possible to get my case over with as quick as possible even if it hurt my case If this is how she works on the pro bono cases, I'm sure she doesn't do too much more when she's hired. I have no idea where her good reviews are coming from, from friends, family or legit, but my case is worst then It was when it began. In fact she barely replied to my email questions, an attorney I consulted through lawyer referral service for a $20 consultation fee guided me better, and filled out a child support modification application for me, she told me that I can modify my child support but since she is not assigned in that portion of the child support she is not allowed to fill out anything for me I can hire her I think she said at $200 per hour and she can fill out those 4 pages that took the other attorney less then 5 minutes to do out of good will. I'm sorry to say, but I wouldn't recommend Ms Iris even as a free court appointed attorney to anyone I know.

Iris Albizu-Rivera

Replied last November 27, 2019

I'm sorry that you feel this way and understand your frustration with the system. As you pointed out and I explained to you, my appointment with your case was limited to an area that I successfully achieved. I cannot work on areas that I'm not allowed as is not permitted by my appointment and ethical rules. I work hard for my clients no matter is the case is pro-bono, reduced fee or retained. That's why as you mentioned, I have good reviews despite your feelings. Please call my office to talk about your case if you still have concerns. I wish you the best of luck!

Posted by Walter Diosvel | June 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent work.

We are very grateful to the lawyer. Iris for her excellent work very impeccable. She gave us the immigration process to obtain permanent residency. My husband, a Cuban citizen who obtained permanent residency for him. We, a couple of the same sex, trust in Bogada the excellent things. We recommend he...r so that she can help them in their immigration cases they will be in very good hands.

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Iris Agnes Albizu-Rivera's Lawyer Endorsements

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Laura Ramos James

Immigration lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Friend

"Smart, hard-working, approachable, and caring. I've recommended Iris to my own clients for handling of their immigration and family law matters and trust that they're in great hands."

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Timothy Hutton

Unknown lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Other

"Top-notch attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Londergan

Family lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Iris is a hard working and dedicated litigator and negotiator. She is well versed in the law and works tirelessly for her clients. She is also bilingual which is an exceptionally beneficial skill to have as an attorney in Texas. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Iris. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Family lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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J. Shumaker

Immigration lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Albizu-Rivera is an experienced, excellent immigration attorney. I endorse her without reservation."

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Jared Adams

Immigration lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Iris is a well respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Susan Kassel

Immigration lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Iris is top notch and knows exactly what to do to help her clients. Definitely use her if you have an immigration or family court issue."

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Sean Cleary

Family lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Guy Haskell

Family lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this Ms. Albizu-Rivera without reservation."

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Tony Diaz

Immigration lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Iris Albizu is a hardworking, competent attorney that can help you with any immigration or family law issue that you may have. You will be glad that she helped you."

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Azzam Elder

Immigration lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Iris is a dedicated and passionate attorney who fights hard for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Albizu Law Firm

2008 - 2011

Contractor, CACI

2005 - 2008

Attorney, Albizu & Albizu

Associations

2012 - Present

National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Connecticut chapter)

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Education

2004

University of Puerto Rico School of Law

2000

University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Follow your Dreams

Mentorship for Young Latinas

Publications

2012

El Norte Newspaper El Asilo

N/A

El Norte Newspaper El Perdon Provisional

Languages

Spanish

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