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Law Firm Overview

Chavez & Valko is a full-service immigration law firm specifically handling cases relating to U.S. immigration and naturalization law, and visas to other countries. We represent individuals and businesses in a broad range of immigration matters including "green cards," work and family visas, and deportation defense cases.

In consideration of the ever-changing and complex immigration laws, our goal is to simplify the process for our clients while keeping them informed of the process step-by-step. We will carefully analyze a legal situation, and if appropriate, explore other creative and legal alternatives that could save time and money for our clients in the long term. Immigration law is our passion. We have an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of immigration law, provide supportive and understanding service, and attentive and informative service throughout the entire legal process. As such, we have written articles on immigration topics in the local media, taught seminars, and have appeared in radio and television programs to discuss immigration issues in our community.

Immigration attorneys at Chavez & Valko have an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of immigration laws, provide supportive and understanding legal services, and are attentive and informative to our clients' needs throughout the entire process. Moreover, immigration attorney Nick Chavez is an expert in immigration laws as he is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law.

Our clients range from individuals to families, and from small businesses to a publicly trade U.S. company with over $8 billion in annual sales. Among others, we have been representing and have counseled Fortune 500 and other multi-national companies, Grammy-nominated pianist, MLB and NFL trading card manufacturer, medical doctors and nurses, clergy and ministerial staff, World Champion Track & Field athletes and Olympians, a professional race car team and driver, and several NHL players.

We often speak with prospective clients who were frustrated with the immigration process because (1) their case proceeded too slowly, (2) they were unable to reach their attorney, and (3) the legal process was "invisible" to them. Our passion is to help individuals and companies fully resolve their immigration law challenges quickly and completely, by:

-          Efficiently processing each petition

-          Sending case reports to clients to keep them informed

-          Remaining easily accessible to clients. For convenience we are open on Saturdays to further help clients reach us to discuss their legal matter.

It is for this reason that our Dallas and Fort Worth immigration lawyers and our exceptional staff strive to provide the best possible legal services to our clients, with relentless pursuit of their immigration relief under the law. Immigration laws and regulations are dynamic in nature and change constantly, and our lawyers stay on top of latest developments and attend mandatory continuing legal education classes. Best of all, all of Chavez Valko attorneys have also thought other immigration lawyers and presented at such CLEs.

Immigration lawyers Nicolas Chavez (Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality law), Martin Valko and Gary Frost are highly experienced in resolving all types of immigration law challenges. Our team's credentials include:

-          Presenters and instructors regarding family- and employment-based immigration, employer compliance and ethical issues in employment-based immigration, naturalization, immigrants' rights and immigration consequences of criminal activity

-          Members of American Immigration Lawyers Association, U.S.-Mexico Bar Association and the Texas State Bar Standing Committee on Laws Relating to Immigration and Nationality, Texas Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Contractors Association of DFW, and World Affairs Council of Dallas

-          Member of AILA Liaison Committee to the USCIS Dallas District Office

An immigrant to this country, our firm's attorney Martin Valko is uniquely positioned to assist other foreign nationals as he has been through the entire immigration process himself. A high school exchange student (J-1), college student (F-1) and an H-1B worker, and having to experience the infamous wait for visas at U.S. consulates abroad, Martin Valko understands the importance of zealous representation, and our clients are very appreciative of his relentless drive in obtaining their immigration benefit.

Immigration law is often compared to tax law in its complexity. Do not struggle alone with complicated state and federal immigration laws and the varying immigration laws of other countries. We have helped thousands of individuals, families and businesses resolve their immigration law challenges. Contact us for a low-charge initial consultation to discuss how we can help you, your family or your business.

Areas of Practice

• Immigration & Naturalization Law 100%

West Practice Categories

Immigration & Naturalization Law, Asylum, Deportation, Immigration, Naturalization & Citizenship, Visas