The Law Office of Javier N. Maldonado, PC has a long and proud history of serving the immigrant community in the Houston metropolitan area.  Originally founded by nationally recognized attorney Nancy A. Falgout under her name, the firm provides superior and cost-effective legal assistance to immigrants and their families in navigating the immigration laws, obtaining permanent residency and citizenship, defending against removal, and keeping families united. Due to our depth of experience and extensive knowledge of immigration law, we have found solutions to the most complicated immigration issues so that individuals and families can obtain lawful status in the United States. Over the past 25 years, the firm has earned a reputation for ethical representation and exceptional results. Our work on behalf of clients is guided by the principles of respect for a person’s dignity, the right to fair treatment in governmental proceedings, and the value of family unity. We assist in the following areas:

• Family-based petitions
• Lawful permanent residency
• Naturalization/Citizenship
• Immigrant visa processing
• Fiancée visas
• Advice on the immigration consequences of criminal convictions
• Applications for visas for persons who have been abused and victimized such as VAWA, U visas, and T visas
• Removal/deportation defense
• Waivers of legal obstacles to lawful permanent residency such as fraud/misrepresentation, unlawful presence, removal/deportation orders, crimes, and other grounds
• Temporary Protected Status
• Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
• Parole