"...I was very impressed with their professionalism, responsiveness and approach. Whenever I emailed them an inquiry, they always had the reply on the same day, even after my case was completed..."- Xing Li Wang, M.D., Ph.D., Texas

Firm News

Office Closing on Memorial Day

Badmus Immigration Law Firm will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2008 in observance of Memorial Day.  All federal and state government offices are closed as well.

 Happy Memorial Day!

New Team Members Join Badmus

We are pleased to announce that Pamela Powell and Janie Mata have joined the Badmus Team.  Pamela is Executive Assistant to Ann Badmus.  She received her bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies in 2007 and also has her paralegal certificate from Kaplan Univeristy in Iowa.  She has worked in law firms for a number of years and brings extensive experience and customer service to the firm.

Janie joined Badmus as a paralegal.  She holds an associate’s degree in legal studies and is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.  She has experience working one-on-one with clients both through her prior legal experience and most recently at a municipal workforce development agency.  She brings compassion and competence to her new position.

We are very fortunate to have these two new team members.

USCIS head, Emilio T. Gonzalez, Announces Resignation

On March 13, 2008, Director of USCIS, Emilio T. Gonzalez, announced his resignation.  To read the story, click here.

To read Michael Chertoff’s comments, from the Department of Homeland Security, click here

 By Michelle Richart

Badmus Opens Abilene Office

Badmus Immigration Law Firm PC is excited to announce that we recently opened a satellite office in Abilene, Texas. The office will be manned several times each month by attorney Michelle Richart, primarily on Mondays and Fridays. To make appointments to come to our Abilene office or to schedule a consultation, please contact our main line at 469-916-7900.

The address of our new office is:

1049 North Third, Suite 707
State National Bank Building
(located inside Browning Eyssen, PC)
Abilene, Texas 79601

Badmus Immigration Law Firm, PC, looks forward to better serving our clients in the Abilene area.

Seminar Announcements

Badmus Immigration Law Firm will present a free Physician Immigration Tele-Seminar on Thursday, February 21, 2008 from 7:00 p.m to 8:30 p.m. CST.  This is an opportunity for physicians and healthcare employers to get their immigration questions answered.  Contact fkilgore@badmuslaw.com for registration.

Attorneys Ann Badmus and Martha James will present immigration law updates for employers at the Annual Labor Law Conference for HR Managers and Business Owners sponsored by Urban League of Greater Dallas. Labor law information will also be presented by employment law attorneys.  This information seminar will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel, 2015 Market Center Boulevard, Dallas, Texas. For registration information, contact Ralph Adams at 214-915-4683.

Michelle Richart is a Correspondent with Nebraska TV

Click here to see Michelle Richart’s comments on the Kelsey Peterson case out of Lexington, Nebraska, where the 25 year old teacher is accused of kidnapping her 13 year old immigrant student and fleeing to Mexico.

New Faces

Badmus Immigration Law Firm is pleased to announce our newest team members. Joining us are attorney Michelle Richart, paralegals Jennifer Green, LaToya Craft, and Shakinia Mackey, legal secretary Francene Kilgore, and administrative assistant, Nancy Pena.

All of us welcome the opportunity to serve you.