Alfonso Venegas

Alfonso Venegas

Law Office of Alfonso Venegas, PLLC

Immigration & Naturalization Law Lawyers in Harlingen, TX in Harlingen, TX

Harlingen, TX956-887-3981
Immigration & Naturalization LawFiancé PetitionsWaiversCitizenship & NaturalizationVisasDeportation & Removal

About Alfonso Venegas

Mr. Venegas provides representation before immigration courts, assists with visa requests before the Department of Homeland Security, and handles consular processing worldwide. Mr. Venegas has many years of experience advising individuals and corporations on immigration and commercial matters in Mexico, the United States and Spain. His international immigration practice is comprised of advising individuals in naturalization, citizenship and visa applications, as well as companies in placing their employees internationally. He has received recognition for his work as a volunteer in pro bono initiatives with various organizations, including ProBar in Texas and the Victim's Compensation Fund for the Victims of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks in New York. Mr. Venegas has served as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and is a member of various organizations, including among others, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Houston Maritime Arbitration Association and the Illustrious Bar Association of Mexico (Ilustre y Nacional Colegio de Abogados de Mexico). He is also a member of the American Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.

Education

Legal Education

  • Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico, 1990
  • J.D.
  • Universidad de Valencia Facultad de Derecho, Valencia, Spain, 2006
  • LL.M.
  • Major: Maritime Law
  • University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, Connecticut, 1995
  • Languages
  • English
  • Spanish

Pro Bono Activities

  • Victims Compensation Fund for the victims of Sept. 11th Terrorist Attacks in New York
  • Pro Bar, South Texas - Pro bono Representation to Immigrants
  • Trial Lawyers Care, Free Legal Help for 9-11 Victims, 2001 - 2002
  • Ancillary Businesses
  • Real Estate in Mexico and Spain
  • Immigration to Mexico and Spain

Published Works

Articles

  • Attorney Alfonso Venegas contributed for 5 years to the Global Business Immigration Practice Guide

Bar Admissions

  • Mexico, 1992
  • New York, 2000
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2001
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 2001
  • Spain, 2008
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 2010
  • Texas, 2022

Other Affiliations

  • American Arbitration Association (Arbitrator)
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Member)
  • Houston Maritime Arbitration Association (Member)
  • Illustrious Bar Association of Mexico (Ilustre y Nacional Colegio de Abogados de Mexico) (Member)
  • American Bar Association (Member)
  • New York State Bar Association (Member)

Attorney Details

Full NameAlfonso Venegas
FirmLaw Office of Alfonso Venegas, PLLC
Address913 E. Harrison Street, Suite 6, Harlingen, TX 77004
Phone956-887-3981
Phone832-201-5356
Websitewww.venegaslawfirm.com
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