Mauricio Pena, Asylum Attorney in San Antonio, Texas
Over 9 years of legal practice · focused on Asylum, Deportation, and Employment
Associate
San Antonio, TX
Practicing asylum in San Antonio since 2017.
- 9+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Mauricio Pena is an associate based in San Antonio, TX. The practice focuses on Asylum, Deportation, and Employment. Mauricio has over 9 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- San Antonio, TX
- Experience
- over 9 years
- Known for
- Asylum · Deportation · Employment
- Handles Asylum, Deportation, and Employment matters from San Antonio, TX.
- Over 9 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Mauricio Pena: Mauricio Pena is an associate based in San Antonio, TX. The practice focuses on Asylum, Deportation, and Employment. Mauricio has over 9 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Mauricio Pena
Mauricio concentrates on asylum, deportation, employment, general, and green cards. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mauricio handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Asylum
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Deportation
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Employment
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General
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Green Cards
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Immigration
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Personal Injury
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Asylum cases in San Antonio, Texas
Mauricio takes asylum matters in San Antonio, 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 Mauricio agrees to represent you.
Deportation cases in San Antonio, Texas
Mauricio takes deportation matters in San Antonio, 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 Mauricio agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in San Antonio, Texas
Mauricio takes employment matters in San Antonio, 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 Mauricio agrees to represent you.
General cases in San Antonio, Texas
Mauricio takes general matters in San Antonio, 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 Mauricio agrees to represent you.
Green Cards cases in San Antonio, Texas
Mauricio takes green cards matters in San Antonio, 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 Mauricio agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Mauricio Pena — Over 9 years of Texas asylum experience
Mauricio Pena is an associate based in San Antonio, TX. The practice focuses on Asylum, Deportation, and Employment. Mauricio has over 9 years of legal experience.
Mauricio Pena is a lawyer practicing immigration law, deportation, green cards and 4 other areas of law. Mauricio has been licensed for 9 years. Mauricio practices in San Antonio, TX.
Mauricio's approach to asylum cases
Mauricio Pena is a lawyer practicing immigration law, deportation, green cards and 4 other areas of law. Mauricio has been licensed for 9 years. Mauricio practices in San Antonio, TX.
The kind of cases Mauricio takes
Mauricio reviews new inquiries case-by-case for asylum, deportation, and employment matters in San Antonio and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Mauricio Pena's legal education and bar admissions
St. Mary's University
J.D. · 2017
Jurisdictions
Mauricio's state bar admissions
Texas
2017 · ACTIVE
Mauricio studied at J.D. in St. Mary's University.
Law school and academic background
Mauricio completed J.D. in St. Mary's University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Mauricio runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Mauricio Pena's office in San Antonio
Mauricio's primary office is at 601 NW Loop 410 Ste 250, San Antonio, TX, 78216-5535. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Mauricio Pena — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new asylum attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Mauricio usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Mauricio charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mauricio'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; Mauricio will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a asylum attorney in San Antonio, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many asylum 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 Mauricio
Mauricio discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in asylum practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every asylum 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. Mauricio confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Mauricio's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many asylum practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Mauricio Pena
How much does it cost to hire Mauricio for a asylum case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Mauricio walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Mauricio offer a free consultation?
Mauricio charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mauricio's office. Some asylum attorneys offer free consults — check Mauricio's current terms during booking.
How long do asylum cases in Texas typically take?
Simple asylum 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. Mauricio gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Mauricio take my case if I'm outside San Antonio?
Mauricio 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 — Mauricio 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 Mauricio?
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. Mauricio will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Mauricio accepting new asylum clients right now?
Mauricio's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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