Battle Tested. War Ready.
About Attorney
Iris Guerra Bravo
Striving to be the Best Immigration Attorney in McAllen, TX
Former ICE Prosecutor
Biography
As a first-generation United States Citizen raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Iris Guerra Bravo wanted to ensure that her community had access to exceptional and experienced legal representation. To achieve this goal, she attended and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in History and minor in Government. She later earned her Juris Doctor from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas. After successfully earning her law degree and obtaining her Texas law license in 2008, she returned to her roots and began her career.
Her career spans over 16 years of public service, representing the Department of Homeland Security as a Deputy Chief Counsel and Assistant Chief Counsel at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as well as the State of Texas as an Assistant District Attorney and Assistant Public Defender for Hidalgo County.
She has litigated thousands of cases, including complex immigration matters and misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, and has provided expert legal guidance to law enforcement officers across various federal and state agencies.
Her mission is to advocate and deliver justice to individuals, families, and businesses by providing ethical and insightful legal counsel and navigating complex legal challenges with strategic foresight and steadfast resolve.
MISSION
To advocate and deliver justice to individuals, families, and businesses by providing ethical and insightful legal counsel and navigating complex legal challenges with strategic foresight and steadfast resolve.
Vision
To be the trusted legal partner for immigration and federal employment law across Texas and beyond, empowering clients to achieve their goals with integrity, expertise, and unwavering commitment to justice.
Practice Areas
The Guerra Bravo Law Firm provides specialized legal services, including:
Immigration law
Employment-Based visas, Student visas, Family-Based visas, removal defense, appeals, worksite enforcement defense, naturalization applications, and U.S. citizenship claims.
Federal employment law
Representation in disciplinary actions and adverse employment actions before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSBP).
Representation in allegations of discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation before federal agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Litigation
Courtroom representation and appellate advocacy
Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Juris Doctor (2008)
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in Government (2005)
Education
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Juris Doctor (2008)
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in Government (2005)
Expertise
Serving Clients Across McAllen, Brownsville, Laredo, Texas, Rio Grande Valley, and within the United States.
Employment-Based Immigration
Supporting businesses and individuals secure work and investor visas.
Worksite Enforcement Defense
Protecting businesses and employees in immigration compliance investigations and enforcement actions.
Family-Based Petitions
Helping families navigate immigration pathways to stay together or reunite with loved ones.
Removal Defense and Appeals
Strategic representation for individuals facing removal or deportation, including appeals.
U.S. Citizenship Claims
Assisting individuals in their journey to becoming citizens or protecting their citizenship from fraud findings.
Experience and
Achievements
Iris's expertise is rooted in her in-depth knowledge of immigration law and federal procedures and her ability to navigate complex legal landscapes. Her notable achievements include:
Successfully litigated thousands of immigration cases under three presidential administrations.
Served as a subject matter expert for ICE in juvenile immigration matters, worksite enforcement, U.S. citizenship claims, and federal litigation.
Recipient of multiple federal agency awards, including the 2020 Principal Legal Advisor “One OPLA Award” for COVID-19 Federal Litigation and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service’s Director’s “Partnership Award.”
Why Choose Guerra Bravo Law Firm?
With a proven track record of results and a client-focused approach, Iris Guerra Bravo brings insider knowledge of federal policies and processes, offering clients unmatched expertise in achieving their legal goals. Whether it's navigating the complexities of immigration law or representing federal employees in employment related actions, the Guerra Bravo Law Firm is battle tested and ready to go to war for you.
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