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Oscar Adolfo Vela Jr
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Biography
• For over 20 years, Oscar A. Vela, Jr. has maintained an active litigation practice trying a variety of criminal, civil, and immigration cases. Oscar also maintains an active appellate practice concentrating on federal and state criminal law, civil law, immigration law, and administrative law. Oscar has argued before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on 7 occasions and has argued before the 4th Court of Appeals on 2 occasions. Oscar A. Vela, Jr. also served as President of the Laredo Webb County Bar Association from 2004-2005.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Fees
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
I accept contingent fee agreements on some cases
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24004967
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- 5th Circuit
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
- Spanish
Education
- Texas Southern University
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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- University of Texas - Austin
- B.A. (1992) | Economics
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Awards
- President
- The Laredo Webb County Bar Assocation
- In Recognition and Appreciation for Contributions and Leadership to the Laredo-Webb County Bar Association.
- President Elect
- The Laredo Webb County Bar Association
- In Recognition and Appreciation for your Contribution to the Laredo-Webb County Bar Association
- Award of Merit
- The Laredo Webb County Bar Association
- In Recognition and Appreciation for your Contribution to the Laredo-Webb County Bar Association
- Spark Plug Award
- The Laredo Webb County Bar Association
- For Dedication, Contribution and Service to the Laredo-Webb County Bar Association
Professional Associations
- Texas State Bar # 24004967
- Member
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- The Laredo Webb County Bar Association
- Past President - 2004-2005
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- The Laredo Webb County Bar Association
- Board of Directors
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Speaking Engagements
- Balancing State and Federal Practice, Hanging Your Own Shingle, Laredo, Texas
- Laredo Webb County Bar Association
- Overview of Balancing a State and Federal Practice
- Expunctions - A General Review of the Expunction Process in Texas, Criminal Law Power Update, Laredo, Texas
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association
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