Martin Valko
Managing Partner - Dallas at Chavez & Valko, LLP
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Dallas, TX
10670 N Central Expy, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75231
About Martin Valko
Education
- Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas, 2004Master of Laws (LLM)
- Law Review: Yearbook of International Financial and Economic Law, Notes Editor
- Oklahoma City University School of Law, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2002Juris Doctor (JD)
- Comenius University School of Law, Bratislava, Slovakia, 2005Bachelor of Law (BL)
- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 1997Bachelor of Science (BS)
- Major: Psychology
Languages
- Slovak
- Czech
Classes and Seminars
- OPT and STEM Extension - Understanding F-1 Students and Their Employment Opportunities, 46th UTCLE Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law, September 30, 2022
- Presentation with the Slovak Ambassador to Mexico about the Mexico-US relations under President Biden and the students of the University of Matej Bel in Slovakia, University of Matej Bel in Slovakia and the Slovak Embassy in Mexico, March 25, 2021
- International Students in the Workplace, Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business, October 24, 2019
- Employer Workplace Compliance Overview, Northwest Dallas Business Association , August 15, 2019
- International Students in the Workplace, the DEC@Addison Treehouse , March 20, 2019
- Law Firm Management and Best Practices, National Immigration Lawyers Association (CIL), March 22, 2017
- H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas & Alternatives for International Students, Southern Methodist University International Student and Scholar Services, March 2, 2017
- H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas & Alternatives for International Students, Southern Methodist University International Student and Scholar Services, November 2, 2016
- Employer Strategies in H-1B and Immigrant Visa Processes for DFW Metroplex Accounting Firms, SMU Cox School of Business Accounting Department Advisory Board, April 22, 2016
- H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas for Foreign Students, Southern Methodist University International Student and Scholar Services, March 9, 2016
- H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas for Foreign Students, Southern Methodist University International Student and Scholar Services, October 13, 2015
- Speaker, Immigration law and Classroom issues for Educators at the Teacher's Law School, American Board of Trial Advocates at the UNT Law School in Dallas, September 26, 2015
- H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas for Foreign Students, Southern Methodist University International Student and Scholar Services, March 13, 2015
- Speaker, Presidential Executive Action (DACA II, DAPA), Mexican Consulate General in Dallas, TX, December 2, 2014
- H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas for Foreign Students, Southern Methodist University International Student and Scholar Services, October 23, 2014
- H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas for Foreign Students, Southern Methodist University International Student and Scholar Services, March 20, 2014
- Alternatives to H-1B Classification for Graduating Students, DFW-LINC Leading International Networking Clinic, March 10, 2014
- H-1B Information Session at SMU, Southern Methodist University International Student and Scholar Services, October 11, 2013
- Speaker, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Mexican Consulate in Dallas, September 8, 2012
- Speaker, Nonimmigrant Derivative Beneficiaries and Household Members, 2012 AILA National Conference, June 13, 2012 - June 16, 2012
- Speaker, Waivers of Inadmissibility (I-601; I-212), University of Texas CLE, October 20, 2011
- Co-chair, AILA Spring 2011 Texas Chapter Conference, American Immigration Lawyers Association, April 14, 2011
- Presenter, The I-9 Form: Employer's Compliance Responsibility, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank, January 18, 2011
- Presenter, Temporary and Permanent Work Visas, Dallas Federal Reserve Bank, January 18, 2011
- Speaker, "Overview of the Immigration Laws", Oklahoma City University School of Law, September 21, 2010
- Speaker, "Overview of the Immigration Laws", The Fort Worth Breakfast Club, November 25, 2009
- Speaker, AILA Fall 2009 TX/NM/OK Chapter CLE Conference (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico), American Immigration Lawyers Association, November 6, 2009 - November 7, 2009
- Speaker, "Federal, State, and Immigration Consequences of Family Violence Convictions", CLE panel presenter for Tarrant County Mexican-American Bar Association, November 14, 2008
- Presenter, "Know Your Rights" Videoseminar for respondents, American Immigration Lawyers Association, October 1, 2008
- Speaker, "Employers' Ethical Obligations - Immigration Law & Employer Compliance", Sterling Institute CLE Seminar, February 15, 2008
- Speaker, "No-Match" Regulations: Employers on "Constructive" Notice that Employee May be Working Illegally and How To Avoid Penalties, Hispanic Contractors Association of DFW, September 6, 2007
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Texas
- District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
Other Affiliations
- Board Member, National Czech and Slovak Museum & Library (2015-2020)
- Board Member, Consular Corps of Dallas/Fort Worth
- Committee Member, AILA National USCIS Service Centers Liaison Committee (SCOPS/Texas Service Center, 2014-2015)
- Committee Member, AILA National USCIS Field Operations Liaison Committee (2013-2014)
- Member, Dallas World Affairs Council; Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce; Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; U.S.-Mexico Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas; District of Columbia Bar; Dallas Bar Association; American Immigration Lawyers Association; Dallas and Texas Young Lawyers Associations
- Dallas Bar Association
Fees
- Accepts Credit Cards
Office Info
Other Colleagues
- 11 years of experience
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