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Jennifer Walker Gates

Jennifer Walker Gates

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration, Domestic Violence, Asylum

505 E Huntland Dr Ste 300, Austin, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Walker Gates Vela PLLC

505 E Huntland Dr Ste 300, Austin, TX, 78752-3744

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Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2015 | Domestic Violence

I feel so lucky...and you will too.

Finding Jennifer was the best thing to have happened to my case. If you If you are looking for an attorney with invaluable experience then please keep reading. In domestic violence or immigration cases you will not find a better person suited for the job. She is all fact, no nonsense wrapped in a kin...d and generous person. In fact her knowledge about new laws will blow you away, and leave you feeling at peace. We had a tough case by all accounts and everything considered, but she made the whole process seem effortless while working so hard to win for us, and we did win. So from my personal experience I feel so lucky to have been referred to Jennifer. I can't imagine having to navigate the complexities of ever changing immigration laws without Jennifer and I'm a well read person. The entire office staff will blow you away with their kindness and generosity. They will work tirelessly to help you and that is the truth. I can't thank them enough. Please do yourself a favor and stop searching now, it will be so worth it.

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Jose Vela

Immigration lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"It is a pleasure to work with Jennifer at Walker Gates Vela as a partner and colleague. She is an excellent attorney and a fierce advocate for her clients. From complex asylum cases to simple adjustments, Jennifer can easily handle most any type of immigration work. But the best compliment she gets come from clients that bring home cooked food or send her sweet notes and cards. Jennifer has my highest recommendation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Mayoral Proclamation of Appreciation - Jennifer Walker Gates Day, City of Austin

2016

Pro Bono Award, Travis County Women Lawyers' Association

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Co-Founder, Attorney, Walker Gates Vela PLLC

2009 - 2013

Founder, Attorney, Law Office of Jennifer Walker Gates

2006 - 2009

Attorney, Catholic Charities

2005 - 2006

Associate, Tindall & Foster Now Foster Quan

Associations

2015 - Present

American Gateways

Board Member, Past Board Chair

2007 - 2010

Open Door Preschool

Board Member, Past Board Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Khalaf v. Nielsen et al

Client naturalized

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Education

2005

University of Texas School of Law

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

1994

University of Texas, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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