Villalobos and Moore - El Paso, TX
Villalobos and Moore is a premier El Paso immigration law firm featuring Ivy League credentials and cross-border licensure in the United States and Mexico, offering elite advocacy in deportation defense, military parole in place, and employment visas.
Comprehensive Immigration Legal Solutions in El Paso, Texas
Immigration law in the United States is an intricate and fast-evolving legal field that requires exceptional strategic knowledge, meticulous documentation, and determined representation. Conveniently situated along Gateway Boulevard West in Central El Paso, Villalobos and Moore provides top-tier immigration counsel to individuals, multinational families, active-duty service personnel, and corporate employers. Established in 2014, the firm brings together an exceptional blend of cross-border legal knowledge, holding legal licenses and extensive operational background in both the United States and Mexico to bridge the gap between two legal systems.
Co-founder John Benjamin Moore earned his Juris Doctor from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Law School and is a proud former U.S. Army Sergeant who completed four combat tours in the Middle East and was stationed at Fort Bliss. Having served in the Department of Justice Honors Program advising federal immigration judges across Texas, attorney Moore brings rare insider knowledge of court procedures and administrative review. Together with partner Martha Villalobos, who provides profound background in corporate cross-border governance, their legal team offers unmatched representation. Whether you need to hire an attorney to protect a loved one from removal or find a lawyer to secure lawful permanent residency, Villalobos and Moore delivers transparent, personalized, and relentless legal service.
Tenacious Deportation Defense and Federal Immigration Litigation
Confronting removal proceedings is a harrowing ordeal that demands immediate and assertive courtroom action. The deportation defense lawyers at Villalobos and Moore provide comprehensive representation before immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals:
- Cancellation of removal: Building robust legal cases for lawful permanent residents and non-permanent residents facing deportation, establishing exceptional hardship to qualifying family members.
- Immigration bond hearings: Seeking immediate bond hearings and custody redeterminations to secure the release of detained immigrants from regional detention centers.
- Asylum and withholding of removal: Representing individuals fleeing persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion.
- Waivers of inadmissibility: Crafting persuasive provisional unlawful presence waivers, fraud waivers, and criminal inadmissibility relief packages.
Family-Based Immigration and Military Parole in Place
Uniting families and protecting military households is a cornerstone of the firm practice in the El Paso and Ciudad Juárez border region:
- Family immigration petitions: Filing immediate relative petitions, fiancé visas, consular processing at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juárez, and adjustment of status applications.
- Military immigration benefits: Leveraging attorney Moore military background to secure military parole in place, deferred action, and expedited naturalization for spouses and relatives of military personnel.
- Citizenship and naturalization: Guiding lawful permanent residents through naturalization interviews, English and civics requirements, and complex continuous residency issues.
Business Visas and Corporate Cross-Border Solutions
The firm assists domestic and multinational corporations in acquiring foreign talent and navigating international commerce:
- Work visa categories: Facilitating TN visas for qualified Mexican and Canadian professionals, H-1B visas for specialty workers, and L-1 intra-company transfers.
- Investor and business immigration: Advising foreign entrepreneurs on E-2 treaty investor visas and employment-based permanent residence.
- Corporate I-9 compliance: Conducting comprehensive immigration audits and advising employers on lawful hiring practices and prevailing wage standards.
Compassionate Client Care and Accessible Counsel
At Villalobos and Moore, clear communication and empathy guide every client interaction. As a fully bilingual English and Spanish practice, the firm ensures clients are completely informed throughout each phase of their immigration journey. Prospective clients benefit from free consultation options, direct access to legal staff, and flexible payment plans designed to keep premier legal defense accessible to all.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the commercial hub of Cielo Vista North / Eastside El Paso, positioned next to the major Interstate 10 corridor.
Building Location
The law office is located within The Gateway Building, an imposing multi-story professional office tower with arched glass architecture, situated adjacent to Bassett Place Mall.
Parking Details
A large open surface parking lot surrounds the office tower, offering plenty of free public parking for clients and visitors.
Public Transit
Served by Sun Metro Route 25 (Chelsea); nearest stop is at Bassett Place.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main double-door entrance of The Gateway Building, proceed to the main lobby, and take the elevator up to the 2nd floor to locate Suite 270.