Oscar Adolfo Vela Jr

Oscar Adolfo Vela Jr

  • Criminal Law, Appeals & Appellate, Immigration Law ...
  • Texas
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• 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
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    There is a 2% fee for use of credit cards to cover the processing fee.
  • 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
- Current
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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
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
The Vela Firm
Laredo, TX, USA
Telephone: (956) 568-0221
Fax: (956) 568-0052