Nicolas Chavez
Managing Partner - Fort Worth at Chavez & Valko, LLP
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Fort Worth, TX
5555 Bridge Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76112
About Nicolas Chavez
Education
- University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas, 2001J.D.
- Honors: University of Houston Immigration Law Clinic, 2000
- The University of Texas, El Paso, Texas, 1997B.A.
- Major: Criminal Justice
- Honors: With Honors
Representative Cases
- City of El Cenizo v. Texas, 890 F.3d 164 (5th Cir. 2018)*
- Mata v. Sessions, 678 F. App'x 198 (5th Cir. 2017)*
- Marques v. Lynch, 834 F.3d 549 (5th Cir. 2016)
- Crane v. Johnson, 783 F.3d 244 (5th Cir. 2015)*
- Villas at Parkside Partners v. City of Farmers Branch, Tex., 726 F.3d 524 (5th Cir. 2013)*
- Gomez-Perez v. Lynch, 829 F.3d 323 (5th Cir. 2016)*
- Nino v. Holder, 690 F.3d 691 (5th Cir. 2012)
- Lopez-Dubon v. Holder, 609 F.3d 642 (5th Cir. 2010)
- *On behalf of Amicus Curiae, American Immigration Lawyers Association
Classes and Seminars
- Law Practice Management in Challenging Times: Tips and Strategies for a Successful and Well-Balanced Business, AILA Texas Chapter Spring Conference, El Paso, TX (2022).
- Law Practice Management: Thriving In The Post-COVID-19 World. State Bar of Texas, TexasBarCLE, Immigration Law 101 Conference (2022).
- Post-Apocalyptic Hot Topics in Family Immigration, UTCLE Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law. Austin, TX (2021)
- Don’t Gamble With The Future: Immigration Consequences of Drug Convictions. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. NACDL’s 14th Annual Defending Modern Drug Cases Seminar. Las Vegas, NV (2021)
- What to Consider When Taking an Immigration Case. State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting. Dallas, TX (2020)
- Federal Court and BIA Update. UTCLE Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law (2020)
- Practice Management for Immigration Attorneys. UTCLE Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law. Austin, TX (2019)
- Family Basics. State Bar of Texas, TexasBarCLE, Immigration Law 101 Conference. Houston, TX (2019)
- Emerging Inadmissibility Issues. State Bar of Texas, TexasBarCLE, 16th Annual Advanced Immigration Law Conference. Houston, TX (2018)
- Hidden Grounds for Visa Denial. UTCLE Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law. Austin, TX (2018)
- Immigration Fraud and Remedies. UTCLE Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law. Austin, TX (2017)
- Jewish Latino Advocacy: Advancing Our Common Interests, AJC Jewish/Latino Alliance Panel. Dallas, TX (2017)
- Law Firm Management, Marketing & Best Practices, 1st Annual CIL CLE Conference, Orlando, FL (2017)
- Overcoming and Preventing Marriage Fraud Findings, UTCLE Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law. Austin, TX (2016)
- Mardi Gras and Motions: Filing Motions Before EOIR. AILA Texas Chapter Fall Conference, New Orleans, LA (2016)
- Ethics and Practice Management. State Bar of Texas, TexasBarCLE, Immigration Law 101 Conference. Houston, TX (2016)
- Federal Case Law Update. UTCLE Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law. Austin, TX (2015)
- I-601 v. I-601A Waivers. State Bar of Texas, TexasBarCLE, 13th Annual Advanced Immigration Law Course. Houston, TX (2015)
- Whose Burden is it Anyway? AILA National Conference. Boston, MA (2014)
- Federal Court and BIA Update. AILA National Conference. San Francisco, CA (2013)
- Strategies in Complicated I-751 Cases. AILA National Conference. Nashville, TN (2012)
- Hot Topics in Family-Based Adjustments. UTCLE Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law. Austin, TX (2012)
- Strategies for Success in Problematic Naturalization Cases. AILA Audio Seminar (2011)
- A Mock USCIS I-130/I-485 Adjustment of Status Interview. UTCLE Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law. Austin, TX (2011)
- Yippee-Kai-Yay, This Is How It’s Done Before the BIA: Appellate and Motions Practice before the BIA. AILA Texas Chapter Spring Conference. Oklahoma City, OK (2011)
- Review of I-751s in Removal Proceedings. AILA National Conference. Washington, D.C. (2010)
- When Marriages Go South. AILA Texas Chapter Fall Conference, Playa de Carmen, Mexico (2010)
- A Practical Guide to Removal Proceedings: A Two-Day Workshop and Training on Removal, Relief and Adjustment. UTCLE Immigration Law Conference. Dallas, TX (2010)
- Unauthorized & Unethical Practices of Immigration Law – Concerns, Tips and How to Get Involved. AILA Texas Chapter Fall Conference. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (2008)
- Removal Proceedings: The New Practice Rules. UTCLE Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law. San Antonio, TX (2008)
- Immigration Law & Employer Compliance, Sterling Institute CLE Seminar, Dallas, TX (2008)
- Knocking on Heaven’s Door: “Arriving Aliens” and “Applicants for Admission.” AILA National Conference. New York City (2022)
Qualifications
Other Affiliations
- Super Lawyers – Top Rated Immigration Lawyer, 2022
- Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and AILA Texas Chapter
- Texas Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Dallas, TX, 2004 - Present
- Immigration Legal Advisor, Consulate General of Mexico, Dallas, 2011 - Present
- University of Texas CLE Immigration Law Conference Committee, 2010 – 12, 2015 – Present
- State Bar of Texas Immigration CLE Planning Committee (2015 – 2018) , 2015 - 2018
- Leadership Fort Worth, TX, Class of 2011
- Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
- Dallas Bar Association
- Immigration & Nationality Law Section, State Bar of Texas
- AILA Amicus Curiae Committee (2011 – 2018), 2011 - 2018
- AILA USCIS Dallas Field Office Liaison Committee, 2007
- Consulate General of Mexico, 2011 - Present (Immigration Legal Advisor)
Fees
- Accepts Credit Cards
Office Info
Other Colleagues
- 6 years of experience
- 5 years of experience
- Immigration
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