About The Echavarria Law Firm
San Antonio Immigration Lawyers — 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, and waivers — 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. Founder Elizabeth F. Echavarria brings a former prosecutorial career, 15+ years of immigration case work, and fluency in both English and Spanish.
Elizabeth F. Echavarria — Founder & Immigration Attorney
Elizabeth F. Echavarria
Immigration Attorney & Founder · Licensed Since 2007Elizabeth was born and raised in Del Rio, Texas, on the Texas-Mexico border — a place where immigration law was not an abstraction but a daily reality for the families around her. That upbringing shaped her career. She earned her B.A. in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin (1999), spent four years in the financial industry with Charles Schwab, then enrolled in law school at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio.
During law school, she worked with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and the Bexar County Battered Women’s Shelter — direct exposure to domestic violence and immigration cases that would later define her practice. 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 background gives her a thorough understanding of how government agencies evaluate evidence and build case files — a methodical, documentation-driven approach she brings to every immigration matter she handles.
Since 2010, Elizabeth has practiced immigration law exclusively. Her case work spans the full spectrum of family-based immigration: 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, and conditional residence removal (I-751).
Elizabeth is fluent in Spanish — not conversational, fluent. Consultations, document preparation, and USCIS interview coaching 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
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Pro Bono | Citizenship naturalization clinics in San Antonio |
| Contact | (210) 320-5633 · stxlegalgroup.com |
Firm Facts at a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | The Law Office of Elizabeth F. Echavarria, PLLC (d/b/a The Echavarria Law Firm; also known as STX Legal Group) |
| Founded | 2010, San Antonio, Texas |
| Founder | Elizabeth F. Echavarria, Immigration Attorney |
| Address | 118 E Ashby Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212 (Monte Vista Historic District) |
| Phone | (210) 320-5633 |
| Website | stxlegalgroup.com |
| Practice Areas | Immigration law: family green cards, marriage green cards, citizenship & naturalization, VAWA, U-visa, adjustment of status, consular processing, waivers, parole in place, green card renewal, conditional residence removal |
| Service Area | San Antonio, Bexar County, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Laredo, and South Texas |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Hours | Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Consultation | Free initial consultation (in person or by phone) |
| Billing | Flat-fee with written agreements |
| Memberships | American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), State Bar of Texas |
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. No handoffs to paralegals for legal strategy. No outsourced case management.
Family-Based Green Cards
I-130 petitions, AOS, consular processing for spouses, children, parents & siblings.
Details →Marriage Green Cards
Spousal petitions, bona fide evidence, K-1 fiancé visas, I-751 conditional removal.
Details →Citizenship & Naturalization
N-400 applications, civics test prep, interview coaching, military naturalization.
Details →VAWA & U-Visa
Self-petitions for abuse victims. U-visa for crime victims. Confidential. No abuser involvement.
Details →Adjustment of Status
I-485, concurrent EAD/AP, interview prep, RFE response strategy.
Details →Green Card Renewal
Permanent residency, I-90 renewals, conditional residence removal (I-751).
Details →Waivers & Motions
I-601A, I-601, I-212, motions to reopen, motions to reconsider denied cases.
Details →Parole in Place
Immigration relief for undocumented spouses, parents & children of U.S. military members.
Details →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 and coaches you for your USCIS interview.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions — About The Echavarria Law Firm
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