John Benjamin Moore

John Benjamin Moore

4.2
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 14 years

Immigration Lawyer at El Paso, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

1714 N. Mesa St., El Paso, TX

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

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.

14 years | 3,000 cases

95%
Asylum 5%

14 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 14 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Villalobos & Moore, LLP

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

Villalobos & Moore, LLP

1201 N. Mesa Street, Suite H, El Paso, TX, 79902

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John Benjamin Moore's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

5 star (15)
4 star (0)
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1 star (4)

Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Money for nothing

Visit USCIS website before hiring an immigration lawyer. All the answers are there to start the process. We hired this law firm only for our case to be given to an lazy clerk. After months of waiting, sending the necessary information to file the 130 form, this clerk literally told us he was ove...rwhelmed with other cases and didn't address our case yet. No apologies or refund. A law firm with no integrity

Posted by David M Clinton | October 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lost 3500.00 for nothing

John Benjamin Moore, Did not represent us and did nothing on our case, did not sign at the court house to show that he was representing my wife. Being a fellow veteran he made promises that he did not keep. My wife relied on me and I made a huge mistake with MR. Moore, don’t make the same mistake I ...made, on top of this he requires you to pay all your money up front.

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

ZERO COMMUNICATION

I signed a contract in 2015 today is 2017 and still no visa! I been bounced from person to person 4 to be exact and still no green card! They have never responded any emails, and when I called they are always out of town or emergencies. I would never recommend this attorney please people don't let t...hem robbed you! It cost me around $6000 and still nothing!

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

I never got a call back

I do not because this attorney never returned my call. I called him three times to schedule a consultation and never bothered to call me. The receptionist did not even give me an apology for not getting call back. Really poor customer service I definitely not recommend him.

Posted by Jessica | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very good Immigration Lawyer

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 im...migration matter in a timely matter.

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John Benjamin Moore's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeremy Smith

Unknown lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He uses his experience and ability to communicate well and thoroughly to the benefit of his clients."

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Kurt Elkins

Immigration lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Oxford

Immigration lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney John Moore. Highly recommended."

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Shan Potts

Immigration lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Moore is very knowledgeable in the field of immigration law."

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Pezhman Pakneshan

Unknown lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Annie Vine

Immigration lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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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 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."

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Pamela Munoz

Immigration lawyer | Sep 03

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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Pamela Munoz

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Manuel Acosta-Rivera

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Jeremy Smith

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Claudia Ochoa

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Mark Oxford

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Shan Potts

Immigration lawyer

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John Lawit

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Andrea Freiberger

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Annie Vine

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated

2018

Best Immigration Lawyers in El Paso, Expertise

2017

Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated

2017

Best Immigration Lawyers in El Paso, Expertise

2017

10 Best Immigration Attorneys in Texas, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2016

Best Immigration Lawyers in El Paso, Expertise

2016

10 Best Immigration Attorneys in Texas, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2014

Best Spanish-English Immigration Firm - USA, Acquisition International Magazine

2011

Attorney General Honor Program, United States Attorney General

2008

Judge John Morgan Scholarship, University of Pennsylvania

2002

Royal M. Garff Scholarship, University of Utah

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Partner, Villalobos & Moore, LLP

1900 - Present

Partner, Villalobos & Moore, LLP

2012 - 2013

Managing Attorney, Maney & Gordon, Pa

2011 - 2012

Attorney Advisor, U.S. Department Of Justice, Eoir

2010 - 2010

BALCA Intern, U.S. Department Of Labor, Office Of Adminidtrative Law Judges

2009 - 2009

Legal Intern, American Bar Association, PROBAR

2006 - 2008

Teacher, Teach For America

1994 - 1998

Sergeant, United States Army

Associations

2016 - Present

American Society for Access Professionals

Member

2015 - Present

Foro de Justicia Social - Cd. Juarez

Board Member

2014 - Present

U.S. Mexico Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

El Paso Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Alumni of the Ivy League

Member

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2011

University of Pennsylvania Journal of Law and Social Change

Symposium Editor

2009 - 2011

Penn Law Immigrant Rights Project

Policy Director

Sample of Legal Cases

Immigration Bond

$1500 bond granted (lowest bond allowed)

E-2 Investor Visa

Visa Granted

Immigration Bond

$3500 bond granted

Humanitarian Parole

Humanitarian Parole Granted

Asylum

Asylum Granted

Adjustment of Status

Marriage Fraud case terminated and AOS granted

TN Scientific Technician

Visa Granted

E-2 Investor Visa

Visa Granted

TN Scientific Technician

Visa Granted

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Education

2011

University of Pennsylvania Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Utah

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Updating the U.S. - Mexico Partnership: Where Do We Go from Here Immigration Law during the Trump Administration

2015

JAG Immigration Law Course

Immigration for Soldiers and Families

2014

Immigration Conference

Immigration Reform

2013

Effective Immigration Compliance for Business

I-9 Compliance and Audits

Publications

2008

2008

2008

2007

2007

Nonviolent Migration The Humility of Great Ideas

2007

Nonviolent Migration Reconciliation

2007

Nonviolent Migration A Call to Preparation

2007

Nonviolent Migration Modern-day Indentured Servitude

2007

Nonviolent Migration Thoughts from Monterrey

2007

Nonviolent Migration U.S. Quota System

2007

Nonviolent Migration President Fox's Revolution of Hope

2007

Nonviolent Migration A New Day in Brownsville

2006

2006

Nonviolent Migration Fear, Drugs, and Immigration

2006

Nonviolent Migration Financial Interest or Human Rights

2006

Nonviolent Migration Minutemen at Columbia University

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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