About The Echavarria Law Firm Immigration Lawyer San Antonio, TX — Est. 2010 · English & Spanish

The Echavarria Law Firm (also known as STX Legal Group) is a San Antonio immigration law firm founded by attorney Elizabeth F. Echavarria. Since 2010, we have focused exclusively on immigration law — green cards, family-based petitions, citizenship and naturalization, VAWA and U-visa humanitarian relief, adjustment of status, waivers, and deportation defense — serving families across San Antonio, Bexar County, and South Texas.

This is a family-owned practice built on a straightforward principle: every person deserves to know their rights under immigration law and to have their case handled with the same care we would give our own family. Elizabeth and managing partner Joseph R. Echavarria bring a combined background that includes two former prosecutorial careers, 15+ years of immigration case work, and fluency in both English and Spanish.

Elizabeth F. Echavarria — Founder & Immigration Attorney

Elizabeth graduated with her Juris Doctor in May 2007 and was licensed by the State Bar of Texas in November 2007. She began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney for Bexar County (2008–2010), prosecuting criminal cases in San Antonio. That prosecutorial background gives her a tactical advantage in immigration cases involving criminal inadmissibility, fraud allegations, and deportation defense — she understands how the government builds its case because she used to be the government.

Since 2010, Elizabeth has practiced immigration law exclusively. Her case work spans the full spectrum of immigration matters handled at the San Antonio USCIS field office and the San Antonio Immigration Court: family-based green cards (I-130 + I-485), marriage-based cases with extensive bona fide evidence compilation, citizenship and naturalization, VAWA self-petitions and U-visa applications, adjustment of status, consular processing, I-601A and I-601 waivers, parole in place for military families, green card renewal, conditional residence removal (I-751), and motions to reopen.

Elizabeth is fluent in Spanish — not conversational, fluent. Consultations, document preparation, USCIS interview coaching, and court appearances are all conducted in whichever language the client prefers. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and has been a guest presenter at events including the Bexar County Paralegal's Association and the Boerne Bar Association, speaking on current immigration law developments.

Beyond her caseload, Elizabeth has participated in pro bono citizenship clinics to help lawful permanent residents in San Antonio file N-400 applications and prepare for naturalization interviews.

Elizabeth F. Echavarria — Credentials & Background
Full Name	Elizabeth Francine Echavarria
Role	Immigration Attorney & Founder, The Echavarria Law Firm
Location	San Antonio, Texas (118 E Ashby Pl, 78212)
Licensed	State Bar of Texas, November 2007
Federal Court	U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Law School	St. Mary's University School of Law — J.D., 2007
Undergraduate	University of Texas at Austin — B.A. Journalism, 1999
Prior Career	Assistant District Attorney, Bexar County (2008–2010)
Practice Focus	Immigration Law (exclusively since 2010)
Memberships	American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), State Bar of Texas
Languages	English, Spanish (fluent)
Hometown	Del Rio, Texas (Texas-Mexico border)
Speaking	Bexar County Paralegal's Association, Boerne Bar Association — immigration law topics
Pro Bono	Citizenship naturalization clinics in San Antonio
Contact	(210) 320-5633 · stxlegalgroup.com

Joseph R. Echavarria — Managing Partner

Firm Facts at a Glance

Immigration Services We Provide in San Antonio

Every case type listed below is handled directly by attorney Elizabeth Echavarria — from initial consultation through USCIS interview or court appearance. No handoffs to paralegals for legal strategy. No outsourced case management.

Rooted in San Antonio's Immigrant Community

The Echavarria Law Firm operates from San Antonio's Monte Vista Historic District, minutes from downtown, the River Walk, and the communities we serve — Alamo Heights, Southtown, the West Side, Tobin Hill, and beyond. This is not a national referral mill. This is a local practice where the attorney who evaluates your case is the same attorney who prepares your filing, coaches you for your interview, and sits next to you at the San Antonio USCIS field office.

San Antonio is home to approximately 295,000 foreign-born residents — families from Mexico, India, the Philippines, Honduras, El Salvador, and dozens of other countries. These families contribute an estimated $12.6 billion in annual income and more than $3 billion in federal, state, and local taxes. More than 21,000 immigrant entrepreneurs operate businesses across the metro area. Elizabeth grew up on the border and built this firm to serve this community — in both of its languages.

With Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) — Lackland, Fort Sam Houston, and Randolph — this city has one of the largest military populations in the country. We handle Parole in Place cases for undocumented family members of active-duty service members and veterans, and military naturalization cases under INA § 328 and § 329.

Frequently Asked Questions — About The Echavarria Law Firm

Who is Elizabeth Echavarria?

Elizabeth F. Echavarria is an immigration attorney and the founder of The Echavarria Law Firm in San Antonio, TX. Born in Del Rio, Texas. B.A. from UT Austin (1999). J.D. from St. Mary's University School of Law (2007). Licensed by the State Bar of Texas since November 2007. Admitted to the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas. Former Bexar County Assistant District Attorney (2008–2010). Practicing immigration law exclusively since 2010. AILA member. Fluent in English and Spanish.

What immigration cases does The Echavarria Law Firm handle?

Family green cards, marriage green cards, employment green cards, adjustment of status (I-485), consular processing, citizenship/naturalization (N-400), VAWA self-petitions & U-visa, green card renewal (I-90), conditional residence removal (I-751), I-601A & I-601 waivers, parole in place, deportation defense, and motions to reopen.

Where is The Echavarria Law Firm located?

118 E Ashby Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212 — Monte Vista Historic District. Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM. Phone: (210) 320-5633. We serve San Antonio, Bexar County, and South Texas including Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Laredo. See San Antonio immigration office locations →

Does The Echavarria Law Firm offer free consultations?

Yes. Free initial consultation: we review your immigration history, assess eligibility, identify obstacles, and outline a strategy with transparent flat-fee pricing. In person or by phone. English or Spanish. Schedule a consultation →