Martha E. Garza

Martha E. Garza is an experienced immigration attorney and the owner and managing attorney of Garza & Associates Attorneys At Law in Bellaire, Texas. She focuses exclusively on immigration law and provides comprehensive legal representation to individuals, families, and businesses. Her practice covers family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, nonimmigrant visas, citizenship, and removal defense. Ms. Garza is known for handling complex immigration matters with precision and strategic planning. She directly supervises all firm cases and ensures that each client receives clear guidance, thorough analysis, and strong advocacy throughout the legal process. Her work reflects a deep understanding of immigration procedures and federal regulations.

Ms. Garza earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas-San Antonio, graduating summa cum laude. She later obtained her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center. During law school, she was a Dean’s Scholarship recipient, a member of the Hispanic Law Student Association, and served as a law clerk for several professors. She has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1992.

Ms. Garza has successfully represented hundreds of clients before USCIS, Immigration Courts, and the U.S. Department of State with more than two decades of legal experience. She regularly assists clients with visas, labor certifications, family petitions, and deportation defense. Her work has led to published decisions in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Board of Immigration Appeals, demonstrating her impact on immigration law. She is admitted to practice before the State Bar of Texas, the U.S. Supreme Court, multiple U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Martha E. Garza is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and has served in key liaison and committee roles. She also speaks at legal conferences and advises attorneys on immigration consequences of criminal matters, helping protect clients’ legal rights and future opportunities. Her commitment ensures lawful solutions, procedural accuracy, and representation for clients navigating complex immigration systems.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Garza & Associates
• Member, Hispanic Law Student Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of Houston Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas–San Antonio
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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