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John Benjamin Moore

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Avvo Rating9.5
  • El Paso, TX
  • Licensed for 9 years
  • Free consultation
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About John

I first came to El Paso in 1994 as a soldier Stationed at Ft. Bliss, TX.  My time here was initially interrupted by four tours of duty to the Middle East.  Because of these early formative experiences, I love to travel, learn of new and different cultures, food, and art.  I have lived in five countries including three Mexican states and six U.S. states plus the District of Columbia.

Practice areas

AsylumImmigration
  1. Immigration: 95%

    I practice all forms of U.S. immigration law including family, business, and removal defense. Having worked for the Department of Labor's Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals and the Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review, I have a unique behind-the-scenes perspective that helps my clients win their particularly difficult cases.

    10 years, 3,000 cases

  2. Asylum: 5%

    10 years, 100 cases

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

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Contact

Villalobos & Moore, LLP

1714 N. Mesa St.
El Paso, TX, 79902

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    PAActive201111/08/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers42
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Best Immigration Lawyers in El PasoExpertise2018
    Top LawyersThree Best Rated2018
    10 Best Immigration Attorneys in TexasAmerican Institute of Legal Counsel2017
    Best Immigration Lawyers in El PasoExpertise2017
    Top LawyersThree Best Rated2017
    10 Best Immigration Attorneys in TexasAmerican Institute of Legal Counsel2016
    Best Immigration Lawyers in El PasoExpertise2016
    Best Spanish-English Immigration Firm - USAAcquisition International Magazine2014
    Attorney General Honor ProgramUnited States Attorney General2011
    Judge John Morgan ScholarshipUniversity of Pennsylvania2008
    Royal M. Garff ScholarshipUniversity of Utah2002
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Managing PartnerVillalobos & Moore, LLP2013 - Present
    Managing AttorneyManey & Gordon, Pa2012 - 2013
    Attorney AdvisorU.S. Department Of Justice, Eoir2011 - 2012
    BALCA InternU.S. Department Of Labor, Office Of Adminidtrative Law Judges2010 - 2010
    Legal InternAmerican Bar Association, PROBAR2009 - 2009
    TeacherTeach For America2006 - 2008
    SergeantUnited States Army1994 - 1998
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    American Society for Access ProfessionalsMember2016 - Present
    Foro de Justicia Social - Cd. JuarezBoard Member2015 - Present
    U.S. Mexico Bar AssociationMember2014 - Present
    El Paso Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
    Alumni of the Ivy LeagueMember2011 - Present
    American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember2008 - Present
    American Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
    University of Pennsylvania Journal of Law and Social ChangeSymposium Editor2010 - 2011
    Penn Law Immigrant Rights ProjectPolicy Director2009 - 2011
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Nonviolent Migration5th Circuit Court of Appeals Hears Border Wall Arguments2008
    Nonviolent MigrationJuly 1 Brownsville City Commission Speech2008
    Nonviolent MigrationFeb. 19 Brownsville City Commission Speech2008
    Nonviolent MigrationJan. 23 Brownsville City Commission Speech2008
    Nonviolent MigrationEnvironmental Impact Statement during DHS Notice and Comment Rulemaking2007
    Nonviolent MigrationA New Day in Brownsville2007
    Nonviolent MigrationPresident Fox's Revolution of Hope2007
    Nonviolent MigrationThe Time for Freedom [of Movement] Has Come2007
    Nonviolent MigrationDehumanization , Hypocrisy, and the Practice of Democracy2007
    Nonviolent MigrationKingian Nonviolent Civil Disobedience applied to Immigration2007
    Nonviolent MigrationCalling All Who Believe in the Power and Philosophy of Nonviolence2007
    Nonviolent MigrationWhy You Should Oppose the Border Wall2007
    Nonviolent MigrationU.S. Quota System2007
    Nonviolent MigrationLessons from this week’s successful nonviolent immigration protest2007
    Nonviolent MigrationThoughts from Monterrey2007
    Nonviolent MigrationModern-day Indentured Servitude2007
    Nonviolent MigrationA Call to Preparation2007
    Nonviolent MigrationReconciliation2007
    Nonviolent MigrationThe Humility of Great Ideas2007
    Nonviolent MigratinMy Brief Analysis of the Two Bills2006
    Nonviolent MigrationMidterm Election Results and Possible Effects2006
    Nonviolent MigrationMinutemen at Columbia University2006
    Nonviolent MigrationFinancial Interest or Human Rights2006
    Nonviolent MigrationFear, Drugs, and Immigration2006
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of Pennsylvania Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2011
    University of UtahBS - Bachelor of Science2005
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Updating the U.S. - Mexico Partnership: Where Do We Go from HereImmigration Law during the Trump Administration2017
    JAG Immigration Law CourseImmigration for Soldiers and Families2015
    Immigration ConferenceImmigration Reform2014
    Effective Immigration Compliance for BusinessI-9 Compliance and Audits2013
    Legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Immigration Bond$1500 bond granted (lowest bond allowed)
    E-2 Investor VisaVisa Granted
    Immigration Bond$3500 bond granted
    Humanitarian ParoleHumanitarian Parole Granted
    AsylumAsylum Granted
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    Reviews

    (18)4.5 stars
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    Review John Moore

    Very good Immigration Lawyer

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    The best Immigration Law Firm in El Paso TX. They are effective and very professional. The whole law firm works towards their goal of providing good counsel. The are a great team that really care about immigrants and their families. I will totally recommend them. Great prices too. They resolved my immigration matter in a timely matter.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    El mejor abogado de inmigracion

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    Me ayudaron a que no me deportaran. Despues de bastante batallar con mi caso, Villalobos & Moore me cerraron mi caso ante el juez. Gracias a ellos voy a poder vivir y trabajar en los Estados Unidos y voy a poder trabajar. Ellos me van a seguir ayudando a conseguir mi residencia. gracias. excelentes personas y abogados.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Excelente abogado!

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    El despacho de abogados de Villalobos & Moore me oriento de la mejor manera en mi problema de inmigracion. Son demasiado atentos. Realmente estoy sorprendido de su servicio y su pasion por ayudar a los undocumentados. Los recomendaria ampliamente a cualquier persona con necesidad de respuestas. Definitivamente el mejor despacho en El Paso de Abogados de Inmigracion.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Great Immigration Attorney

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    As an employee and client of Mr. John Moore I have developed great appreciation for all the hard work he puts into all his clients. Mr. Moore helped me through my Adjustment of Status. He was very professional and made me feel a lot confident during my interview. He cares for military families and guides them through the immigration process. I highly recommend Mr. Moore.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Very knowledgeable and professional. No better than him.

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    I have my Work Visa thanks to him. He answered all my questions and concerns and was able to successfully win my case. He is an Ivy League graduate that works in Immigration because of his passion to help immigrants. He will be my Immigration Lawyer forever.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Most professional & human attorney I've ever dealt with!

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    The team at Villalobos & Moore couldn't be any better! They are all kind, attentive to their clients, spend whatever time is required to understand cases, and they are really committed to their job! I couldn't feel in better hands for my case!
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney

    VERY HAPPY

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    I am very pleased with you guys!! Very professional, no lies and excelent timing ☺️ I myself would hire you guys all the time i needed to! And i recommend you guys to all my friends who ask for a good Immigration Law firm!! God Bless you guys... And keep doing a awesome job!!!
    John Moore's response: Thank you so much for taking time to review my staff and me. We place honesty before everything, and I'm so glad to have served you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you in the future.

    Excellent

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    I'm really glad that I heard about Villalobos and Moore. They helped me through my entire immigration process, and everything came up very well. I really recommend This Business if you have an immigration process to go through.
    John Moore's response: Thank you for your kind words. We pride ourselves on winning because we believe in the rights of our clients to live and work where they choose.

    Great attorney!

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    If you need an attorney while in El Paso, Texas I would completely recommend you put you case in the hands of Villalobos & Moore. I was fairly getting to El Paso when my mother was arrested for saying goodbye to my brother at the airport. She is illegal and therefore got taken under custody. I schedule with other attorneys to see what they could do for my mom yet I could easily tell they are crappy unprofessional attorneys!!! Yeah it's hard to get to the attorney yet not impossible and worth the wait. Don't trust other attorneys that only say they can do so much yet just want the cash. Blessings for all the hard work you and your team do for the people!!!!
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    John Moore's response: What happened to your mother was a complete injustice. I'm so happy that she is now safely free from detention and free to live her life with her family, without risk of deportation. Thank you for your review!

    Me ayudaron a salir de inmigracion

    5.0 stars

    Posted by

    La firma Villalobos & Moore me ayudó a salir bajo fianza. A pesar de no saber quiénes eran me hicieron sentir en confianza y todo salio muy bien. Un amigo dentro de la prisión me los recomendo, yo le pedí a mi esposa que los contactara y tomaron mi caso. Gracias a Dios y a ustedes todo salio bien. Estoy agradecido por ellos. Abogados previos ya me habían dicho que no se podía hacer nada y que me iban a deportar y John Moore al abogado manejado de Villalobos me dijo que el si podía hacer algo. Hoy voy de regreso a mi casa a Arkansas con mi familia. Doy gracias por ellos.
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    John Moore's response: Muchas gracias por tu resena amigo. Estoy muy contento que estes con tu familia en tu casa y que no te detengan mas.
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    Lawyer Jeremy Michael Smith

    Jeremy Smith, Unknown Attorney on Nov 10, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer. He uses his experience and ability to communicate well and thoroughly to the benefit of his clients.

    Lawyer Kurt Duane Elkins

    Kurt Elkins, Immigration Attorney on Nov 9, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Jeremy Michael Smith

    Jeremy Smith, Unknown Attorney on Nov 10, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer. He uses his experience and ability to communicate well and thoroughly to the benefit of his clients.

    Lawyer Kurt Duane Elkins

    Kurt Elkins, Immigration Attorney on Nov 9, 2015
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    Mark Oxford, Immigration Attorney on Nov 6, 2015
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    I endorse this attorney John Moore. Highly recommended.

    Lawyer Shan Dimitris Potts

    Shan Potts, Immigration Attorney on Nov 6, 2015
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    Mr. Moore is very knowledgeable in the field of immigration law.

    Lawyer Pezhman Pakneshan

    Pezhman Pakneshan, Unknown Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

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    Annie Vine, Immigration Attorney on Jan 23, 2015
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    Mr. Moore is an excellent immigration lawyer. I consult with him over legal issues frequently and he always brings fresh eyes to the situations. He's honest and trustworthy. I would recommend him to anyone seeking immigration counsel.

    Lawyer John M O'Brien

    John O'Brien, Immigration Attorney on Oct 2, 2014
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    An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

    Lawyer Pamela Genghini Munoz

    Pamela Munoz, Immigration Attorney on Sep 3, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    John is dedicated and knowledgeable, and his care for the outcome of his clients' cases shows in his work.

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    • Hourly Rates $250-$350/hour
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