Removal Defense & Immigration Appeals Attorney
A tireless advocate fighting for you in immigration appeals, removal defense, habeas corpus, and matters before USCIS.
Based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, Attorney Robert Urenda of Robert Urenda Law, PLLC represents clients across the United States in high-stakes immigration matters. The firm focuses on removal defense before Immigration Judges nationwide, habeas corpus actions in federal court, and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. The firm also handles family-based immigration matters and administrative appeals before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Whether you are a green card holder placed in removal proceedings because of a criminal conviction or someone fighting to remain lawfully in the United States, we will protect your rights in court and zealously advocate to put you in the best position possible for a successful outcome.
Attorney Robert Urenda is fluent in Spanish. Se habla español.
Contact Us
Robert Urenda Law, PLLC
511 E. John Carpenter Fwy., Ste. 500
Irving, TX 75062
(214) 801-8118
robert@roberturendalaw.com
Areas of Practice
Appeals/ Motions to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal / Habeas Corpus Proceedings challenging immigration detention
Attorney Robert Urenda provides experienced representation in immigration appeals, motions to reopen, and federal court litigation, including habeas corpus proceedings challenging unlawful immigration detention. The firm represents clients nationwide, with a strong focus on cases arising in Texas.
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is the highest administrative court for immigration matters. As a skilled BIA appeals lawyer, Attorney Urenda handles appeals of removal (deportation) orders, motions to reopen based on new evidence, motions to reconsider legal errors, challenges to denials of relief such as asylum, cancellation of removal, and waivers. Strong appellate advocacy before the BIA requires precise legal briefing and a deep understanding of immigration law. The firm develops strategic arguments designed to reverse unfavorable immigration court decisions and protect clients’ rights.
When immigration appeals are denied by the BIA, further review may be available in the United States Courts of Appeals. Attorney Urenda represents clients in federal immigration appeals, including petitions for review before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Tenth Circuit, and Eleventh Circuit.
As an experienced federal immigration appeals lawyer, the firm handles: petitions for review of BIA decisions, stays of removal (deportation defense), constitutional and statutory challenges, complex legal issues involving detention and removal orders. Federal appellate litigation demands advanced briefing and knowledge of evolving immigration case law at the national level.
In addition to appeals, Attorney Urenda represents clients as an immigration habeas lawyer in Texas, filing federal habeas corpus petitions to challenge unlawful detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Habeas corpus actions may be filed in federal district courts, including:
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
These cases often involve: Prolonged or indefinite immigration detention, denial of bond hearings, due process violations, and unlawful custody following removal orders.
From BIA appeals to federal circuit court litigation and habeas corpus proceedings, the firm provides comprehensive representation at every stage of the immigration process. If you are facing deportation, appealing a denial, or challenging immigration detention, working with an experienced immigration appeals lawyer in Texas can make a critical difference in the outcome of your case.
Removal Defense in Immigration Court
If you or a loved one have received a Notice to Appear (NTA), the government has placed you in removal proceedings and seek to deport you from the United States. Obtaining counsel is crucial to placing you in the best possible position to prevent deportation from the United States. Attorney Robert Urenda has over a decade of experience exclusively practicing immigration law with an emphasis in removal defense and has presented many successful claims for relief such as cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, asylum, withholding of removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture, NACARA, and termination of proceedings. Attorney Robert Urenda will zealously fight for your rights in immigration court and will do everything possible to prevent deportation and secure you legal status.
Family Based Immigration Options before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Appeals/ Motions before USCIS & the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO)
Submitting your immigration paperwork before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Attorney Robert Urenda has over a decade of experience representing countless clients before USCIS in their family based immigration matters, including Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status; Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative; Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status; Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals; N-400, Application for Naturalization; N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship. He also represents clients in Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion to USCIS and the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO); and Form N-336, Naturalization Denial Appeals.
Robert Urenda’s experience and skills have led to successful outcomes before USCIS, and the AAO.
Robert Urenda Law, PLLC believes in the American dream. Our years of experience and hard work will help make your American dream a reality.
Get in Touch /Póngase en contacto
Whether you or your loved one needs experienced representation in removal defense or your immigration based appeal, please contact us by sending a text message to (214) 801-8118 or email to robert@roberturendalaw.com so that we may schedule a consultation to go over your case in detail. You may also schedule a consultation online in the portal to the left.
Ya sea que usted o su ser querido necesite representación con experiencia en defensa contra la deportación o en una apelación migratoria, por favor contáctenos enviando un mensaje de texto al (214) 801-8118 o un correo electrónico a robert@roberturendalaw.com para que podamos programar una consulta y revisar su caso en detalle. También puede programar una consulta en línea a través del portal que se encuentra a la izquierda.
Robert Urenda Law, PLLC serves clients throughout Texas and nationwide, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, Plano, Denton, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Cleburne, Alvarado, Amarillo, Lubbock, Austin, Taylor, Houston, Conroe, Livingston, Beaumont, Sugar Land, Richmond, Rosenberg, Katy, San Antonio, Pearsall, Dilley, Karnes City, Waco, College Station, San Angelo, Corpus Christi, Robstown, El Paso, Laredo, Del Rio, Rio Grande City, Raymondville, La Villa, Los Fresnos, and Port Isabel.
The firm also represents individuals in matters arising from detention and removal proceedings connected to immigration facilities in Texas, including Prairieland Detention Facility in Alvarado, T. Don Hutto Residential Center in Taylor, South Texas ICE Processing Center in Pearsall, Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Dilley, Karnes County Immigration Processing Center in Karnes City, Joe Corley Processing Center in Conroe, IAH Polk Adult Detention Facility in Livingston, Coastal Bend Detention Center in Robstown, East Hidalgo Detention Center in La Villa, El Valle Detention Facility in Raymondville, Port Isabel Service Processing Center in Los Fresnos, Webb County Detention Center in Laredo, and, in El Paso, the El Paso Service Processing Center and ERO El Paso Camp East Montana.