A native of New Braunfels, Texas, Attorney Gonzales completed her Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science in 1979 at the University of Texas at Arlington. With plans to begin a civil service career Attorney Gonzales joined the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a federal government agency. At the same time she furthered her studies in government administration obtaining a Master’s of Arts degree in Political Science with a concentration in Public Administration.

With the support of her supervisor, an attorney at EPA, Attorney Gonzales entered The University of Texas Law School and graduated in 1984. In 1984 she began clerking for a prominent downtown AV rated immigration law firm and became an associate in 1985 when she received her license to practice law in the State of Texas. In 1990 the firm dissolved and Attorney Gonzales established her firm and continues to limit her practice to immigration.

She has been a member of the State Bar of Texas since 1985. She has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 1986. She has previously held memberships in the College of the State Bar, American Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association and Mexican American Bar Association as well as the Better Business Bureau.

Mindful that her firm has been blessed in many ways, Attorney Gonzales’ practice philosophy is based on two faith-based principles: “To whom much is given, from him much will be required”. “Never tire of doing good.” www.gospel.com. Immigration is about helping people. It’s not just about filling out forms. It’s about making sure that the federal government connects a face with a form and exercises its authority in granting the benefits sought by our clients.

Attorney Gonzales is married to Ramon Gonzales.

MEET THE STAFF

Ramon Gonzales, a native of Dallas, Texas is a 1987 graduate of Dallas Baptist University. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Ramon gained 10 years corporate Accounting experience before going on to law school. He graduated in 1995 from Texas Wesleyan University with a doctorate in jurisprudence. At the firm, Ramon is the case manager for employment-based clients. He primarily drafts H-1B petitions and other employments related immigration petitions.

Maria Benitez is the senior legal assistant. Maria has many years of experience in the immigration field. She previously served as VAWA Coordinator for a non-profit agency for 12 years. She also gained additional immigration experience with other immigration practitioners. Maria meets with client, prepares employment based petitions and employment based adjustment of status applications and other immigration related applications.

Millie Estrada is also a legal assistant. She is in charge of greeting clients, responding to status inquiries and scheduling appointments. She also drafts family based petitions, applications and attends naturalizations interviews with our clients.

Bonica Ayala and Joy Sanders attend the University of North Texas and work in the office on a part-time basis as legal interns. Joy primarily handles all RIR and labor certification processes and procedures. Billing issues and other administrative duties are handled by Bonica.