Raney LaSusa
After graduating with a B.A. (summa cum laude) in Foreign Languages from Southern Methodist University, Raney obtained her law degree from SMU in 2001. She worked for three years in Paris, France before returning to the U.S. to work for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), where she advised clients on the intricacies of complex federal lending regulations. Raney currently represents criminal defense clients, with an emphasis on how criminal law relates to federal immigration law. She also handles a wide range of immigration issues including employment-based and family-based matters. Raney has also represented a several clients in complex administrative law cases and has won judgments against national corporations. She is licensed to practice law in Texas and the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas. Raney is fluent in Spanish, French and Italian. In her free time, Raney enjoys travel, music, food and wine, and spending time with her family.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- DUI & DWI
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Texas
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- French: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Southern Methodist University
- J.D. (2001)
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- Dallas Bar Association
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- Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
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- Proposed Legislation for the 85th Texas Legislative Session, Dallas
- Municipal Justice Bar of Dallas
- Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity, Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Municipal Court Section
