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John Benjamin Moore

Immigration Attorney at El Paso, TX

4.3   18 reviews

About John

Learn John’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  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.

    12 years, 3,000 cases

  2. Asylum
    5%

    12 years, 100 cases

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.

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Licensed for 11 years
State PA
Status Active
Acquired 2011
Updated 02/26/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Villalobos & Moore, LLP
1714 N. Mesa St.
El Paso, TX, 79902

Reviews

4.3 / 5.0
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Posted by Jessica | May 17, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired 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 immigration matter in a timely matter.
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Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
El mejor abogado de inmigracion
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.
Posted by Raul Soto | April 28, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excelente abogado!
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.
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Posted by Nohemi | November 13, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Immigration Attorney
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.
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Posted by Benjamin | November 5, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very knowledgeable and professional. No better than him.
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.
Posted by Fernando Castaneda | June 19, 2015
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Most professional & human attorney I've ever dealt with!
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!
Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2015
VERY HAPPY
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!!!
Response from John Moore June 12, 2015
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.
Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2015
Excellent
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.
Response from John Moore June 12, 2015
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.
Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2015
Great attorney!
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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Response from John Moore June 12, 2015
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!
Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2015
Me ayudaron a salir de inmigracion
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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Response from John Moore June 12, 2015
Muchas gracias por tu resena amigo. Estoy muy contento que estes con tu familia en tu casa y que no te detengan mas.
Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2015
More than satisfied
I am more than satisfied with the services I did obtain from the firm Villalobos and Moore. They worked with me in my process to obtain a Residence Visa through a National Interest Waved Case. This is one of the most difficult cases a Migration Lawyer could face since these cases dealt with international scientists or very specialized professionals who are interested to migrate and to contribute with the enrichment of the American Society. These cases demand Law Specialists with sufficient knowledge and clear understanding of the particular talents of each applicant, and this is one of the most important strengths of Villalobos and Moore. All of the members and staff of this firm are very kind, friendly, and professional and are always taking care of the needs of their customers. Mr. John Moore and all his team are very honest, and they transmit a lot of confidence to their customers. My wife and I corroborate the quality of their services when we received great comments about the quality of our file from the Officers at the American Consulate in Ciudad Juarez when we attended to our final interview. Overall, I feel more than satisfied with the services we received and I truly recommend working with Villalobos and Moore to anyone interested to conduct any immigration process. They will make very easy and very trustworthy the entire process.
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Response from John Moore June 12, 2015
It has been my pleasure to be a part of the great work that you are providing the United States, Mexico, and particularly the border region and immigrants, wherever they find themselves. Thanks again for the review!
Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2015
Great Work
John Moore is an excellent attorney. He helped my family and I with our immigration process. Very professional and very organized. We are very happy to have worked with him. We highly recommend him.
Response from John Moore June 12, 2015
Thank you for the review, and also for the fruit basket. It was delicious! I'm so glad that we were able to overcome the obstacles in our way such that you, your wife, and particularly your daughters, were able to immigrate in a timely fashion, so that nobody was left behind. If you ever need anything in the future, please let us know!
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Posted by Guadalupe. Sanchez | March 15, 2015
The BEST
John Moore is our attorney . My husbands case was difficult and he was not eligable for a bond. With the help of John Moore and his professional work and team he tried very hard i trust his knowledge and we had good results i am impresed. With his work i can now be with my family again do to his good work. I Strongly recomend him
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Response from John Moore June 12, 2015
Yes, other attorneys said that they could not secure a bond, a careful understanding of the law told me that we could. I'm so glad that your family is reunited. Thank you for your review!
Posted by Francisco Varela | November 12, 2014
Best for Immigration Bonds!
He was able to help my mother stay in the US by winning her a low bond in front of an Immigration Judge. Simply the best lawyer I have dealt with in years. He is very talented.
Response from John Moore June 12, 2015
These are very kind words. Thank you Mr. Varela for the review! If there is ever anything else I can do for you and your family, please let me know.
Posted by Barroso | September 3, 2014
Best Immigration Lawyer Firm
When I began looking for an Immigration Lawyer, I tried to have the best firm according to my expectations, and fortunately, I reach Villalobos & Moore. John Moore and his team are really focused on your requirements and take you in a fast step-by-step process in order to achieve your goals. In my case, I was looking for a Business Visa, and, of course, I got it! Additional to the results achieved, the most important was that they really understand my case and always gave me a true personal attention, and believe me, I think this put them apart from others firms. Thanks Luis, Benjamin, Maria and of course John, for all your great support. Osvaldo Basfleet LLC
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Response from John Moore June 12, 2015
Thank you for your review Osvaldo. You're a great client!
Posted by David M Clinton | October 23, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired 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.
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Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired 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 them robbed you! It cost me around $6000 and still nothing!
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Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2016
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted 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.
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 15 minutes
  • Hourly Rates $ 250-350 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.4 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Managing Partner
  • Villalobos & Moore, LLP
  • 2013 - Present
  • Managing Attorney
  • Maney & Gordon, Pa
  • 2012 - 2013
  • Attorney Advisor
  • U.S. Department Of Justice, Eoir
  • 2011 - 2012
  • BALCA Intern
  • U.S. Department Of Labor, Office Of Adminidtrative Law Judges
  • 2010 - 2010
  • Legal Intern
  • American Bar Association, PROBAR
  • 2009 - 2009
  • Teacher
  • Teach For America
  • 2006 - 2008
  • Sergeant
  • United States Army
  • 1994 - 1998
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Education

  • University of Pennsylvania Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2011
  • University of Utah
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 2005

Legal Cases

  • Immigration Bond
  • $1500 bond granted (lowest bond allowed)
  • E-2 Investor Visa
  • Visa Granted
  • Immigration Bond
  • $3500 bond granted
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Associations

  • American Society for Access Professionals
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • Foro de Justicia Social - Cd. Juarez
  • Board Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • U.S. Mexico Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • El Paso Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2012 - Present
  • Alumni of the Ivy League
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • University of Pennsylvania Journal of Law and Social Change
  • Symposium Editor
  • 2010 - 2011
  • Penn Law Immigrant Rights Project
  • Policy Director
  • 2009 - 2011
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Top Lawyers
  • Three Best Rated
  • 2018
  • Best Immigration Lawyers in El Paso
  • Expertise
  • 2018
  • 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
  • 2017
  • Best Immigration Lawyers in El Paso
  • Expertise
  • 2016
  • 10 Best Immigration Attorneys in Texas
  • American Institute of Legal Counsel
  • 2016
  • Best Spanish-English Immigration Firm - USA
  • Acquisition International Magazine
  • 2014
  • Attorney General Honor Program
  • United States Attorney General
  • 2011
  • Judge John Morgan Scholarship
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • 2008
  • Royal M. Garff Scholarship
  • University of Utah
  • 2002
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Publications

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Speaking Engagements

  • JAG Immigration Law Course
  • Immigration for Soldiers and Families
  • 2015
  • Immigration Conference
  • Immigration Reform
  • 2014
  • Effective Immigration Compliance for Business
  • I-9 Compliance and Audits
  • 2013
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Attorney endorsements

Received (8)
Given (9)
Endorse John
Unknown Attorney | 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."
Immigration Attorney | Nov 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Nov 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this attorney John Moore. Highly recommended."
Immigration Attorney | Nov 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Moore is very knowledgeable in the field of immigration law."
Unknown Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | 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."
Immigration Attorney | 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."
Immigration Attorney | 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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