Julie Renee Sparks

Julie Renee Sparks

4.8
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 21 years

Immigration Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

4402 Merle Drive, Austin, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 21 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2004

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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J. Sparks Law, PLLC

4402 Merle Drive, Austin, TX, 78745

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Julie Renee Sparks's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anthony | November 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Service!!!

I am thrilled to write this review for my amazing immigration attorney, Julie Sparks, and her paralegal expert and right hand, Christina, Esquivel! From our very first consultation, their expertise in marriage based green cards was evident. They managed to complete our entire process with incredibl...e speed and efficiency, far exceeding our expectations for a timeline. What truly set them apart was their meticulous organization, and clear communication. They provided a comprehensive checklist and timeline from day one, ensuring we understood every step. The preparation of our background details was flawless; they left no room for error, which I am convinced, was key to our swift approval. Every question we had was answered promptly and patiently, which greatly reduced our stress. The Sparks law firm operates like a well oiled machine, but never at the expense of personal care. They transformed what is often a daunting and lengthy process into a smooth, predictable, and surprisingly stress-free journey. We were prepared for a wait of many months, but thanks to their exceptional skill and proactive approach, our case was approved in record time! I cannot recommend their service highly enough. If you are seeking an attorney who delivers excellent, efficient, and successful results, look no further! Julie Sparks is worth every penny……and I am convinced that she walks on water! -Anthony Gallup

Posted by anonymous | May 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She doesn't care for her clients only $$

DO NOT HIRE THIS ATTORNEY... I have paid money to hire this attorney.. not so professional and insulting attorney regarding my case. This attorney just wants you to pay for consultation and once the money is paid she wont care for the case. SHE DOESNT CARE FOR HER CLIENTS.. you are just a number to t...his law firm. STAY AWAY !!!!

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

Hello to everyone who ready this review, My name is Lambert Munyawera. I am usa citizen but my wife came on Fiancé visa, we did all process and file change of status by ourselves but our case get denied, we missed some items in our case. After denying our case, I decided to find Immigration Lawyer, ...and that time I had no recommendation, I used google to find immigration Lawyer and I was so Lucky and I mean it I was really so Lucky,I found sparks immigration Law Farm, Our case was really complicated but when I met Julie sparks, she told me that everything will be alright. When I am going to thank Sparksimmigration, I can’t really find words ( I became wordless). They treated our case with professional manner, they treated us as family and I will never thank them enough. When they started our case, the lockdown also started , because of Covid19. We did everything online, but all sparks immigration workers ( family), are so great, phone calls, emails, everything was online but they did more than a great job for us. The case was really complicated but they made it easy. But most important thing is the words of encouragement, and hope they use when they are talking to you. The last thing that touched my heart forever is the way Julie sparks drove all the way to San Antonio to help us with interview. And because of her the interview went smoothly, and my wife is a green card holder. I can never thank sparksimmigration Law Farm enough let me stop here by saying that Sparksimmigration, is champion in immigration cases. Finally, I recommend everyone who have immigration case, Please go to Sparksimmigration, and you will thank me Later.

Posted by Keyur | February 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Immigration Layer in Austin.

Best Immigration Layer in Austin. No price for consultation. Fair price for the services offered. Julie and her team has best knowledge about immigration and gives honest and best legal advice. Very kind, Extremely helpful and highly experienced. There was a situation i needed urgent consultation and... her assistant gave me appointment on that very same day and even i got call from Julie that she can help me over phone if that is helpful and that was so courteous of her. I would Highly Recommend J Sparks Law, PLLC to everyone!

Posted by Fatima | September 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excelente servicio

Nosotros la contratamos para mi caso de residencia permanente y siempre fue muy atenta y clara en las dudas que teníamos junto con su asistente Jennifer siempre nos brindaron un excelente servicio hasta el último momento en que recibí mi residencia permanente

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Julie Renee Sparks's Lawyer Endorsements

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Janet Burnett

Immigration lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. She is prompt, competent, intelligent and kind. She is an excellent attorney and gets results!"

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Jeremiah Walters

Immigration lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the absolute privilege of working for Ms. Sparks for over a year. In that time, I witnessed the vast array of legal skills she possessed and her seemingly unending wealth of knowledge concerning her practice. Her recent Board Certification in Immigration Law speaks volumes about her tenacity and dedication to her craft. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kristin Boscia

Immigration lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Julie is an excellent attorney. She is knowledgeable, dedicated to her clients, and persistent. Even with complicated cases, she takes the time to understand the facts and looks for creative solutions to problems, which are different for every individual case."

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Maria Cobarrubias

Immigration lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julie is an outstanding attorney. She goes above and beyond to help her clients and give back to the community. I met her through several workshops where we both volunteered ."

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Aubrey Morgan

Immigration lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ms. Sparks is a true professional - extremely knowledgeable and capable, and she cares about her clients on a personal level. It is absolutely a pleasure to work for her!"

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Naji Khatib

Immigration lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Without question, Julie is one of the best immigration attorneys you will encounter, period. Of course, she is very knowledgeable about immigration law, but what sets her apart is the fact that she is just incredibly sharp, which is a surprisingly rare quality to find in an attorney. She can analyze a problem quickly, and figure out the best approach to resolving it, and she can explain it in plain language. I'll also add that she is a very skilled writer. Aside from all of that, she is dedicated to her clients. I've witnessed her go above and beyond for them, time and again. Many of her clients have gone on to become close friends. But ultimately what really makes Julie special is that she is a good person, and good people are hard to find. She's personable, a master at her craft, and I can't recommend her enough."

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Kimberly Hill

Immigration lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Julie since childhood. She is a dedicated, focused attorney with a passion for pursuing justice in the immigration system."

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Autumn Lewis

Immigration lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for Julie Sparks when she practiced in Los Angeles. I have seen first hand how much she cares about each and every one of her clients and how hard she fights for them. She is incredibly knowledgeable in the complicated field of Immigration law. Julie taught me how to be a true advocate for our clients and how a highly ethical lawyer practices law."

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Jeffrey Jung

Immigration lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There are precious few people who can think as profoundly, work as diligently, and care as sincerely as Julie Sparks. I have personally seen her grapple with the most complex cases and emerge with the elusive and effective solution. Her powerful advocacy in court is matched by the wise counsel she gives her clients, and she has an extensive knowledge of the law's intricacies. I know that she has touched many lives, both through the clients whose families she has preserved and through the many young attorneys she has mentored. Immigration law is truly a calling for Ms. Sparks. She has the intellect to confront the difficulties of this field and the compassion to sustain her clients through the uncertainties and ordeals of the process."

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Danish Shahbaz

Immigration lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Julie is very dedicated to her clients and really cares for their best interest. She is very knowledgeable about Immigration Law and has practiced in many Immigration Courts throughout the United States."

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Kate Soulsby

Immigration lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Julie is a brilliant attorney. I have referred many satisfied clients to her. She is diligent, hard working and obtains outstanding results for her clients. Julie will do what it takes to assure the best possible results for her clients."

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Nancy Hanna

Immigration lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Julie is dedicated to, and passionate about, immigration law and is an exceptional advocate. I've seen time and time again how her compassion has earned her client's trust and her acumen, their respect. I recommend her without hesitation."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Mark Morales

Immigration lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I was fortunate to have met Julie a while back. Now, I'm even more fortunate to add such an accomplished and well regarded partner to the practice. While her track record of success speaks for itself, it's her concern for her clients and tireless efforts on their behalf that sets her apart. She is truly a one of a kind person and lawyer."

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Amira Al-Alami

Immigration lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Evan Delgado

Immigration lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Julie is an exceptional lawyer. More importantly, her integrity is beyond reproach. I would refer my most valued client to her without so much as a second thought."

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Maria Cobarrubias

Immigration lawyer

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Jeremiah Walters

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aubrey Morgan

Family lawyer

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Ryan Huie

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kate Soulsby

Family lawyer

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Danish Shahbaz

Immigration lawyer

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Cynthia Lucas

Immigration lawyer

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Danuta Villarreal

Immigration lawyer

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Jeffrey Jung

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Mark Morales

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Beacon of Justice Award, National Legal Aid and Defender Association

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Owner, J. Sparks Law, PLLC

2014 - 2019

Partner, Morales & Sparks, PC

2012 - 2014

Asylum Clinic Instructor, Pepperdine School of Law

2011 - 2014

Founder and Executive Director, Vail Center for Immigrant Rights

2009 - 2012

Immigration Law Instructor, California State University - LA

2008 - 2012

Pro Bono Attorney Coordinator, NALEO

2004 - 2005

Associate Attorney, Jenkens & Gilchrist

2004 - 2010

Pro Bono Attorney, National Center for Refugee and Immigrant Children

2004 - 2014

Attorney, Sparks Law Firm, A Professional Corporation

Associations

2015 - Present

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2004 - Present

Texas Bar Association

2008 - 2012

Southern California AILA Chapter

Pro Bono Liaison

2007 - 2010

Los Angeles County Bar Association

2007 - 2008

Southern California AILA Chapter

ICE Liaison

Sample of Legal Cases

Return after deportation

Visa granted

Removal of conditions on residency

Permanent residency granted

Asylum from Mexico

Asylee status granted for all

Asylum from Honduras

Asylum granted

Robbery and U visa

U visa granted and later green card as well

Family Immigration

Client obtained US Visa

Abuse of husband in marriage

VAWA granted

Green card/DWI

Green card application approved

Deportation Defense

Prevented Deportation

Deportation/Removal Defense

Permanent residency granted

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Education

2004

University of Houston Law Center

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

1997

Baylor University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

AILA National Fundamentals Conference Asylum

2013

DACA Presentation Deferred Action

Publications

2008

Immigration Law Today Pro Bono Profile

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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