Gregory J. Guarino Jr.

Gregory J. Guarino Jr. is a Houston immigration lawyer and associate attorney who represents clients in a wide range of immigration matters. He focuses on helping individuals and families address immigration challenges, including asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and related immigration needs. His Spanish language skills support clear communication with clients, and his practice is centered on helping people pursue lawful status and stability in the United States.

Attorney Guarino earned his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law Houston after receiving a B.A. in Government from the University of Texas at Austin. While in college, he studied abroad in Spain, where he learned Spanish. His education in law, government, and language provides a strong foundation for advising immigration clients, understanding legal systems, and explaining complex procedures in practical terms.

Attorney Guarino previously worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Galveston County. He later served as Managing Attorney at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, where he led the Unaccompanied Children’s Immigration Program for many years. This experience gives him practical insight into public service, child immigration issues, court-related procedures, and the needs of vulnerable clients navigating difficult immigration matters.

Gregory J. Guarino Jr. is recognized for his commitment to immigration clients and for his work educating other lawyers on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and asylum. He has presented at many Continuing Legal Education courses on those topics. Admitted in Texas, before the Supreme Court of Texas, and before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Attorney Guarino helps clients pursue immigration goals with informed and compassionate guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Naimeh Salem & Associates PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• South Texas College of Law Houston
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• South Texas College of Law Houston
  BA in Government

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