Max L. Christenson, Attorney at Law - Odessa, TX

Trusted Immigration and Legal Counsel in Odessa, Texas

Navigating the complex maze of United States immigration law requires knowledgeable guidance, seasoned courtroom advocacy, and steady leadership. For decades, Max L. Christenson, Attorney at Law has served as a cornerstone of legal support for immigrant families, foreign nationals, and workers throughout Odessa, Midland, Ector County, and the broader West Texas region. Admitted to practice in 1977 after earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center, attorney Max Lynn Christenson possesses nearly fifty years of focused legal insight. Over his distinguished career, he has successfully represented thousands of clients before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), and federal appellate courts.

Comprehensive Family Immigration and Visa Services

Uniting families across international borders is at the core of the firm's legal mission. When families need to hire an immigration attorney in Odessa, Max L. Christenson guides sponsors and beneficiaries through every step of the visa application process. The firm handles a wide variety of family immigration matters, including:

• Immediate relative and family preference petitions (Form I-130) for spouses, children, parents, and siblings of US citizens and lawful permanent residents.
• Adjustment of status filings to obtain green cards without requiring departures from the United States.
• Consular processing guidance, interview preparation, and assistance through US embassies and consulates worldwide.
• K-1 fiancé visas and provisional unlawful presence waivers (Form I-601A) to overcome entry bars.
• Petitions to remove conditions on residence (Form I-751) and lawful permanent resident card renewals.

Tenacious Deportation Defense and Removal Proceedings

Facing the threat of removal from the United States is one of the most frightening experiences an immigrant can endure. Attorney Max L. Christenson delivers aggressive deportation defense representation before the immigration courts in El Paso, San Antonio, and beyond. Whether an individual has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or issued a Notice to Appear (NTA), the firm investigates every avenue for deportation relief. The practice routinely represents clients pursuing cancellation of removal for non-permanent residents, political asylum, withholding of removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT), and emergency immigration bond hearings.

Citizenship, Naturalization, and Criminal Defense Intersection

Achieving United States citizenship is the ultimate goal for many lawful permanent residents. As an experienced citizenship lawyer, Max L. Christenson assists clients with Form N-400 naturalization filings, thorough criminal history evaluations, and preparation for naturalization interviews and civics examinations. Additionally, because criminal allegations can lead to automatic deportation or mandatory immigration detention, attorney Christenson provides invaluable criminal defense counsel. By evaluating criminal charges through an immigration lens, the firm works diligently to avoid deportable convictions and preserve the path to legal status.

Personalized Legal Advocacy and Dependable Experience

Unlike high-volume national firms where clients are treated like case numbers, Max L. Christenson offers direct, personalized attention. Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and multiple federal district courts, he provides unmatched trial experience. Offering bilingual services in English and Spanish, the office ensures open and transparent communication for the diverse West Texas community. If you need to find an experienced lawyer in Odessa to protect your legal status and keep your family together, contact the office today at 1227 East 10th Street to schedule an in-depth legal consultation.