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Harry J. Joe, Immigration Attorney in Dallas, Texas

JMA Firm PLLC

Dallas, TX

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Harry J. Joe is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Immigration. Currently practicing at JMA Firm PLLC.

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Dallas, TEXAS
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attorney
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Immigration
  • Handles Immigration matters from Dallas, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026).

About Harry J. Joe: Harry J. Joe is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Immigration. Currently practicing at JMA Firm PLLC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Harry takes on

Harry concentrates on immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Harry handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Immigration cases in Dallas, Texas

Harry takes immigration matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Harry agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Harry J. Joe — immigration lawyer in Dallas

Harry J. Joe is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Immigration. Currently practicing at JMA Firm PLLC.

Harry Joe’s clients receive the benefit of over forty years of experience in immigration and nationality law. For corporate clients, Harry provides support and advice in nonimmigrant visa matters, permanent residence filings, immigration-related corporate compliance issues, due diligence review, and immigration program development. Harry also represents employers in Worksite Enforcement proceedings under IRCA, and in litigation in the United States Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, and Federal District Courts and Court of Appeals. In addition, he appears before the United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs and at U.S. Consuls around the world, and the United States Department of Labor and its Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals. He also brings to bear his considerable experience in assisting US citizen and permanent resident clients seeking to file petitions on behalf of family members.

Harry is a Founding Member of JMO Firm, PLLC and is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been since 1980. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and his Juris Doctorate Degree from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis.

Harry has written and presented extensively on immigration law and is a nationally known speaker.

How Harry handles immigration matters

Harry Joe ’s clients receive the benefit of over forty years of experience in immigration and nationality law. For corporate clients, Harry provides support and advice in nonimmigrant visa matters, permanent residence filings, immigration-related corporate compliance issues, due diligence review, and immigration program development. Harry also represents employers in Worksite Enforcement…

The kind of cases Harry takes

Harry reviews new inquiries case-by-case for immigration matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Washington University in St. Louis

    J.D. · 1975

  • University of North Texas

    BA · 1970

Jurisdictions

Harry's state bar admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of

    ACTIVE

  • Texas, Board Certifi

    ACTIVE

Harry studied at J.D. in Washington University in St. Louis and BA in University of North Texas.

Law school and academic background

Harry completed J.D. in Washington University in St. Louis and BA in University of North Texas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Harry runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Harry has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine, 2003 to present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Martindale Hubbell, 1982 to present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA: Corporate Immigration

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Distinguished Law Alumni Award, Washington University School of Law, 2004

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly Magazine, 2003 to present (2026). Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Martindale Hubbell, 1982 to present (2026). Best Lawyers in America — International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA: Corporate Immigration (2026).

Locations

Harry J. Joe's office in Dallas

Harry's primary office is at 12655 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas, 12655. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

JMA Firm PLLC

12655 North Central Expressway

Dallas, Texas 12655

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Hiring guide

How to hire Harry J. Joe — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new immigration attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Harry usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Harry charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Harry's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Harry will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a immigration attorney in Dallas, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many immigration matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Harry

Harry discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in immigration practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every immigration matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Harry confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Harry's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many immigration practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Harry J. Joe

  • How much does it cost to hire Harry for a immigration case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Harry walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Harry offer a free consultation?

    Harry charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Harry's office. Some immigration attorneys offer free consults — check Harry's current terms during booking.

  • How long do immigration cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple immigration matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Harry gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Harry take my case if I'm outside Dallas?

    Harry is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Harry will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Harry?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Harry will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Harry accepting new immigration clients right now?

    Harry's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Immigration attorneys serving Dallas, Houston and Austin in Texas

Harry handles immigration matters throughout Texas. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified immigration attorneys in that community.

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