Kareneva Law Firm PLLC - Carrollton, TX
Led by Dr. Elena Kareneva, an immigrant attorney with over 25 years of legal practice and former consultant to the Mexican Consulate, Kareneva Law Firm PLLC provides dedicated immigration representation in Carrollton, Texas. The firm has guided over 4,000 DACA recipients and clients from 36 countries through family green cards, citizenship, hardship waivers, and deportation defense.
Compassionate Immigration Legal Counsel in Carrollton, Texas
Navigating the complex maze of United States immigration law requires not only deep statutory mastery but also profound empathy for the immigrant journey. Situated at 1622 East Belt Line Road, Suite 200 in Carrollton, Kareneva Law Firm PLLC delivers strategic, client-centered immigration counsel to individuals, families, and workers throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and worldwide. Founded by Dr. Elena Kareneva, who herself traversed the immigration process as a foreign-born scholar, the practice was built on the core belief that every aspiring immigrant deserves dignified, diligent advocacy. When you need to find a lawyer who will evaluate your case honestly and map out a realistic path toward lawful status, Kareneva Law Firm provides trusted, responsive guidance every step of the way.
Dr. Elena Kareneva earned her Juris Doctor from the Texas Tech University School of Law and has been licensed by the State Bar of Texas since 1997. Over her distinguished career spanning more than a quarter-century, she has served as an attorney consultant to the Mexican Consulate in Dallas and San Francisco, maintained longstanding membership in the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and earned recognition among the top immigration practitioners in North Texas. Having successfully guided more than 4,000 Dreamers through Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and assisted immigrants hailing from more than 36 nations, her office is equipped to overcome procedural bottlenecks. Whether you seek to hire an attorney for marriage-based adjustment of status or need a lawyer urgently to contest a deportation notice in immigration court, the firm provides accessible, culturally attuned representation.
Family-Based Immigration and Permanent Residency
Uniting families remains the cornerstone of American immigration policy. Serving as experienced family immigration lawyers, Dr. Elena Kareneva and her legal team handle immediate relative petitions, fiancé visas (K-1), adjustment of status applications, and consular processing across overseas embassies. The firm also prepares provisional unlawful presence hardship waivers (Form I-601A) and affirmative humanitarian protections under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and U-visas for victims of crime, ensuring family members achieve lawful permanent resident green card status without prolonged separation.
Citizenship, Naturalization, and DACA Programs
Achieving U.S. citizenship is the ultimate milestone for permanent residents. Functioning as dedicated citizenship lawyers, the firm prepares candidates for naturalization (Form N-400), resolves continuous residence complications, and assists clients through challenging USCIS interviews. As proud legal advocates for Dreamers, the firm also handles initial DACA applications, biennial renewals, and advance parole travel authorizations that allow young immigrants to build prosperous futures.
Deportation Defense and Removal Proceedings
Confronting removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) carries life-altering stakes. Operating as aggressive deportation defense lawyers, the firm defends clients detained by ICE or issued Notices to Appear. The attorneys present compelling arguments for cancellation of removal, political asylum, withholding of removal, and bond redetermination hearings to keep families together.
Business and Employment-Based Visas
For international entrepreneurs and religious workers, the firm acts as capable business and work visa lawyers, assisting with non-immigrant work classifications, religious worker visas (R-1), and employment-based immigrant visa petitions.
The Kareneva Law Firm Difference
- Over 25 Years of Immigration Experience: Licensed in Texas since 1997 with thousands of approvals.
- Diplomatic and AILA Credentials: Former consultant to the Mexican Consulate and active AILA member.
- Proven Champion for Dreamers: Successfully represented over 4,000 DACA youth across Texas.
- Multilingual Communication: Fluent legal services in English, Spanish, and Russian.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located along the prominent East Belt Line Road corridor, just east of historic Downtown Carrollton.
Building Location
This one-story brick professional office building hosts multiple local legal offices and is situated in a highly accessible commercial block near Josey Lane.
Parking Details
A dedicated customer surface parking lot is available directly in front of the building, offering free parking spaces for visitors.
Public Transit
Served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit Route 229 (North - Addison Transit Center); nearest stop is at Belt Line @ Warner.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main front lobby of the building on East Belt Line Road. Suite 200 is located on the ground floor, immediately accessible from the main hallway.