Kiara Ibanez

Kiara Ibanez is an associate attorney at Zepeda Law Firm, PLLC in Fort Worth, Texas. She focuses on immigration law and works with individuals navigating the U.S. immigration system and seeking lawful status. Ibanez brings more than six years of immigration law experience to her practice and works closely with the firm’s legal team to address client questions and case needs. Her approach emphasizes protecting immigrant rights, careful case preparation, and clear communication throughout the legal process.

Ibanez earned her J.D. from Ave Maria School of Law in 2021, graduating cum laude and ranking tenth in her class. She was invited to participate in the law review and presented an article addressing issues affecting the immigrant community. She previously earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Spanish, graduating magna cum laude. Her academic background and immigration-focused legal training support her ability to research complex issues, evaluate evidence, and develop legal arguments for clients.

During law school, Ibanez devoted more than 50 hours to pro bono service and became involved with immigration law organizations. She also interned with immigration attorneys and nonprofit organizations, including Americans for Immigrant Justice. She joined Zepeda Law Firm to practice immigration law in October 2021. Her work involves examining individual circumstances, identifying supporting evidence, researching applicable immigration laws, and developing strategies designed to help clients pursue available immigration options.

Kiara Ibanez is a member of the State Bar of Texas Immigration and Nationality Law Section and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Her background includes continued involvement with immigration and Latino law organizations and a longstanding commitment to immigrant communities. Ibanez combines legal research, persistence, and client communication to help individuals understand their cases, address immigration challenges, and pursue lawful pathways available under U.S. immigration law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Zepeda Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Latino Law Society organization
• Member, Immigration & Nationality Law Section
• Member, Immigration Law Society organization

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Ave Maria School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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