Leading attorney in South Texas Se habla español
Aggressive defense. Personal attention.
Your trusted bilingual counsel.
A single-attorney office on Britton Avenue in Rio Grande City, serving South Texas since 2009. Big-firm intake, small-firm phone call, in whichever language your family is most comfortable speaking.
- Bilingual at every step, in every conversation
- Direct attorney access, no middlemen
- WhatsApp 24/7 for emergencies and arrests
Practices
Focused practice. Real courtroom experience.
Four core practice areas, all handled by the attorney personally. No referrals out, no handoffs.
Criminal Defense
State and federal criminal defense from arraignment through trial, available in English and Spanish.
Family Law
Divorce, custody, and child support handled with care for the people and children involved.
Immigration
Family-based immigration, removal defense, and naturalization, with bilingual representation.
Personal Injury
Representation for South Texans hurt in car wrecks, 18-wheeler collisions, and on-the-job accidents.
Meet the Attorney
J.M. Chema Garza
Founder, Attorney at Law
RGV native. UT Pan American + St. Mary’s Law. 200+ South Texas families served across personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and immigration.
Areas we serve
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Rio Grande Valley
Metro Area · South Texas
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Starr County
County · Rio Grande Valley
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Hidalgo County
County · Rio Grande Valley
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Cameron County
County · Rio Grande Valley
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Nueces County
County · South Texas
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Ready to talk about your case?
Call the firm or schedule a consultation. We speak Spanish and English. Initial consultations are confidential.