Law Offices of Manuel Solís: Cases, Fees, Offices and Process

What is the Law Offices of Manuel Solís?

The Law Offices of Manuel Solís is a private law firm that serves mostly Spanish-speaking immigrant families. Its About page says the firm was founded by attorney Manuel Solís, "a tireless advocate for immigrant rights," and describes its commitment as "fighting tirelessly to keep families together." The home page headline is "Attorneys for Immigration & Accidents," which sums up the two halves of the practice.

The firm groups its work into six main areas on its services page:

• Immigration and deportation defense: deportation defense, asylum, U visas, VAWA, residency and citizenship.
• Accidents and personal injury: car, truck and workplace accidents and medical negligence.
• Criminal defense: DUI/DWI, misdemeanors, felonies and appeals.
• Family law: divorce, custody, child support and adoption.
• Insurance claims: denied claims and auto, health and life insurance disputes.
• E-2 investor visas: visas for investors and entrepreneurs.

The firm explains why it handles criminal cases alongside immigration: "a criminal charge can directly affect an immigration case." Its home page also says the team numbers "more than 200 professionals" and that it provides "legal representation throughout the United States." Immigration is federal law, which is why one firm can take immigration cases from many states. Accident, insurance, criminal and family cases depend on state law and on where an attorney is licensed, so those services are offered from fewer offices (details below).

Two things set the firm's site apart from many others. First, everything is published in both Spanish and English, and the firm says you do not need to bring an interpreter or ask for a special appointment to be helped in Spanish. Second, much of its writing is aimed at people without legal status. Its FAQ says plainly: "Much of the firm's work is with people who have no status or whose status has expired."

Who is Manuel Solís, and who are the attorneys?

Manuel Solís is listed as Principal Attorney and Founder, based in Houston. His profile lists a Juris Doctor and bar admissions in Texas and the federal courts. In his own biography he writes that "during the nearly three decades since I started working as a lawyer, I have come to know immigrants well," and that he feels "enormously blessed to serve as a tool to fulfill their dreams." The home page says that "many of our attorneys share the personal experience of immigrating to the U.S."

The attorneys page names 19 lawyers by office. Titles are shown as on the site; ask the firm which attorney will handle your case and where that attorney is licensed.

Attorney Juan Solís appears in videos on the accident and insurance pages. Client reviews shown on the testimonials page also thank non-attorney staff by name, such as document preparers and case assistants. If you want to know who will prepare your forms and who will appear with you in court, ask.

Is the Manuel Solís law firm legit?

People often ask this before handing documents or money to an immigration office. Here is what can be checked:

• Named attorneys with listed bar admissions. The site names 19 attorneys by office, and the founder's profile lists Texas and federal court admissions. Any lawyer's license can be looked up with the state bar where they practice, for example the State Bar of Texas.
• Published street addresses. The offices page gives a street address and phone number for each of 17 locations, and marks which ones are by appointment only.
• An anti-fraud notice. The home page carries a security notice: "Our only official website is manuelsolis.com. We have no other pages. Some sites impersonate us to commit fraud." The firm lists its official channels as the website, 1-888-676-1238 and WhatsApp (713) 876-3560, and says to call the official number "before handing money or documents to anyone."
• Published client reviews. The testimonials page shows video stories and a selection of Google reviews it describes as "verifiable on Google Maps," with the note that "past results do not guarantee future outcomes."
• Standard legal disclaimers. The site says its information "is general guidance and does not replace legal advice about a specific case."

The impersonation warning is worth taking seriously with any immigration firm. Before you pay, confirm you are on manuelsolis.com or talking to one of the numbers listed on that site.

Immigration services, one by one

The immigration page groups the work into five areas, each offered from all 17 locations according to the site.

Family petitions. The page lists who can petition: permanent residents for a spouse and unmarried children under 21, and U.S. citizens for a spouse, children, parents and siblings. The firm says it guides the sponsoring relative through the I-130 and then the adjustment of status for the green card. Its FAQ also covers waivers for people who must leave the U.S. for a consular interview, and a client review on the site describes help with the consular process in Ciudad Juárez.

Employment-based residency. The page mentions eligibility for people who entered legally with a still-valid permit, or who had a petition filed before 30 April 2001 with a willing employer.

Citizenship. The page lists common paths (five years as a permanent resident, marriage to a U.S. citizen, military service, children of citizens) and notes the English citizenship test. The site also offers a citizenship test question bank with answers in English and Spanish.

The firm describes its immigration method in four steps: contact, analysis of your immigration history and evidence, a legal strategy for your goal, and support until you reach your status.

Deportation defense and detained family members

The deportation defense page covers five kinds of work:

• Cancellation of removal under INA Section 240A(b). The page lists the requirements as the firm explains them, including at least 10 years of continuous presence before the Notice to Appear, good moral character, and exceptional hardship to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse, parent or child.
• Immigration bonds, including bond redetermination hearings when ICE sets a bond too high or denies one, and alternatives to detention such as electronic monitoring.
• ICE detainees: urgent help for families, including visits to clients in detention centers.
• Criminal consequences: how a conviction or plea can affect an immigration case. The page urges anyone not a citizen to talk to an immigration attorney before pleading guilty to any charge.
• Appeals and motions: appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), motions to reopen or reconsider, and federal court review. The page stresses that deadlines are short, citing 30 days for a BIA appeal.

The firm outlines a six-step defense process: emergency evaluation, case analysis, legal strategy, evidence preparation (affidavits, medical records, proof of presence, hardship documents), court representation, and follow-up or appeals.

If a family member was detained. The firm runs a separate Detained Clients page with the message "Don't sign anything. Call first." Its detention line is 832-598-0914, which the page lists as available Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 9 PM Central. It asks callers to have four things ready: the detainee's full name, A-Number if known, the date and place of detention, and your relationship to the person. The page also links to official government tools, including ICE's Online Detainee Locator, immigration court case status (EOIR) and USCIS case status, and lists the addresses of several Texas detention centers.

Asylum, U visas and VAWA

Each of these has its own detailed page. In short, as the firm describes them:

Political asylum. The page explains the five protected grounds (race, religion, nationality, political opinion, particular social group), the difference between affirmative asylum (filed with USCIS) and defensive asylum (in immigration court), the general one-year filing deadline, credible fear and reasonable fear interviews, and two related protections, withholding of removal and the Convention Against Torture. The firm's four steps are evaluation, preparation of your declaration and evidence, filing Form I-589 and preparing you for the interview or hearing, and representation before the asylum officer or judge.

U visa for crime victims. The page covers who may qualify (victims of qualifying crimes who suffered substantial abuse and help law enforcement), the police or prosecutor certification (Form I-918 Supplement B), the bona fide determination that can bring a work permit while the case waits, the I-192 waiver for people with past immigration problems, and which family members can be included as derivatives. It also covers what the firm does when police won't sign the certification.

VAWA self-petition. The page explains that VAWA lets certain abuse victims petition for residency on their own with Form I-360, without the abuser's knowledge or cooperation, and stresses that men and parents abused by adult U.S. citizen children can also apply. It lists the evidence the firm gathers (personal statement, medical records, messages, photos, support letters) and says police reports are not required. The firm's own estimate is 12 to 24 months for full approval.

All three pages stress confidentiality and offer a confidential consultation. The firm has city pages for asylum, U visa and VAWA cases in Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles and other cities where it has offices.

E-2 investor visas

The E-2 page is aimed at entrepreneurs from treaty countries who want to run a business they have invested in. The firm lists the main requirements as nationality of a treaty country, a substantial investment, a real operating business, and at least 50% ownership or operational control. It says there is no official minimum investment but that it recommends "amounts starting at $100,000 USD" for a stronger case. It notes that the E-2 is not a green card, but can be renewed while the business operates and covers a spouse and children under 21.

The firm's six steps are an initial consultation, project analysis, legal structuring of the company, review of a business plan (which it says must be written by a financial specialist), case preparation, and filing with USCIS or a consulate plus interview preparation.

Accidents and personal injury

The accidents page opens with the firm's main message for injured workers and drivers: it represents clients "regardless of your immigration status." Its home page FAQ adds that not having documents "does not take away your right to claim after an accident or to be paid for your work." The page lists five kinds of cases:

• Car accidents: the firm says it negotiates with the insurer and arranges independent medical studies to document current and future injuries.
• 18-wheeler accidents: tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle crashes.
• Medical malpractice: medical and pharmaceutical errors.
• Plant explosions: industrial and refinery accidents.
• Work injuries: construction and demolition injuries, falls, defective machinery, back, shoulder and knee injuries, factory and warehouse accidents, and missing safety equipment.

The firm's four-step process is contact, analysis of the evidence, negotiation with the insurer or employer, and support until compensation is received. The site lists 15 locations for accident cases and has a dedicated Houston Accidents office at 6705 Navigation Blvd.

Insurance claims

The insurance page focuses on property claims where an insurer denies, delays or underpays. It lists:

• Fire claims: fire, smoke and water damage, including contents and temporary living expenses.
• Hail and wind damage to roofs and structures.
• Tornado claims, including total losses.
• Frozen pipes and water damage from winter storms.
• Insurer disputes: denial, delay and bad faith, including breach-of-contract lawsuits.

The firm says it sends independent adjusters and experts to document the loss. Its four steps are policy analysis, expert investigation, a formal claim, and litigation and collection if needed. The site lists 14 locations for insurance cases. Its FAQ says insurance cases are also handled on contingency (see cost).

Criminal defense

The criminal law page covers domestic violence charges, assault and battery, DWI, theft and property crimes (including shoplifting, embezzlement, identity theft, fraud and bad checks), and prostitution and solicitation charges. The firm's four steps are contact after an arrest, review of police reports and evidence, a defense strategy, and court representation. The page lists 9 locations: the Houston-area offices, League City, Chicago and Memphis.

The firm's FAQ answers common criminal questions in general terms, such as what counts as an arrest, what happens at arraignment, and what to do if you missed a court date. For non-citizens, the deportation page's warning is the key point: talk to an immigration attorney before any plea.

Family law

Family law is offered from only two offices: Chicago and Memphis, according to the family law page. Services listed are divorce, child custody and child support, with a four-step process of private consultation, documentation, negotiation or mediation, and court representation if needed. The FAQ says that when both spouses agree, the firm can act as a mediator rather than represent one side. The home page also mentions alimony and adoption under family law.

Where are the offices?

The offices page lists 17 locations in five states. The About page and testimonials page describe 10 of them as staffed physical offices; the other 7 are marked "By appointment only," so call before you go.

Opening hours for offices other than Houston Principal were not on the pages we checked; call the office. Which services each office offers also varies: immigration is listed at all 17, accidents at 15, insurance at 14, criminal defense at 9, and family law at Chicago and Memphis only.

How much does the Manuel Solís law firm cost?

The firm does not publish attorney fees or a price list. What it does say:

Costs that are not attorney fees. Government filing fees (USCIS, courts) are separate from what any lawyer charges; the firm's blog has an article on the 2026 USCIS fee table. Immigration bonds are paid to the government, not the firm: its deportation page says bonds "generally start at $1,500 and can exceed $25,000," and its detained-clients page notes the full bond is refundable if all conditions are met.

Is the consultation free? The site confirms a free evaluation for accident cases. The consultation form promises a reply within the next business day and says "No commitment," but the site does not say that immigration, criminal or family consultations are free. Ask when you call.

Payment methods and payment plans are not described on the pages we checked.

What happens when you contact the firm

1. Reach out. Call 1-888-676-1238, message WhatsApp (713) 876-3560, or fill in the consultation form with your name, phone, email and a short description. The form page says to tell them "in less than a minute what you need."
2. Hear back. The site says a team member will contact you within the next business day, and the consultation page shows "Reply in < 24h" and "100% Confidential."
3. Gather papers. The firm suggests having any paperwork on hand, such as court notices, receipts from earlier filings or an accident report, though it says "none of it is required for the first conversation."
4. Case evaluation. An attorney reviews your history and evidence and proposes a legal route. For immigration the firm calls this analysis and strategy; for accidents, analysis and negotiation.
5. Fee agreement. For immigration, you get a quote for the specific filing. For accidents and insurance, the work is on contingency.
6. Your case moves forward. The firm prepares and files forms, gathers evidence and represents you at interviews or hearings. Existing clients can use the "Client Access" portal linked in the site menu.

The firm can send text messages about appointments, documents and case updates if you opt in on the form. You can reply STOP at any time.

How it compares with other options

Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere

Questions to ask at your first consultation

1. Is this consultation free for my type of case, and if not, what does it cost?
2. Which attorney will handle my case, and where is that attorney licensed?
3. Who will prepare my forms and be my day-to-day contact?
4. What is the total quoted fee, what does it include, and are government filing fees extra?
5. For an accident or insurance claim: what percentage is the contingency fee, before and after a lawsuit is filed, and who pays case costs if we lose?
6. Is my nearest office staffed every day, or by appointment only?
7. How will you update me, and how fast should I expect replies?

How to get started

1. Confirm you are on the official site, manuelsolis.com, or using one of its listed numbers.
2. Call 1-888-676-1238 or message WhatsApp (713) 876-3560. For a detained family member, call 832-598-0914.
3. Or fill in the consultation form; the firm says it replies within one business day.
4. Check the offices page for the nearest location and whether it is by appointment only.
5. Have any notices, receipts or reports ready, and bring your questions from the list above.

Visit the Law Offices of Manuel Solís

Terms you'll see on the site

• ICE: Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the federal agency that detains and deports.
• EOIR: the Executive Office for Immigration Review, which runs the immigration courts.
• BIA: the Board of Immigration Appeals, which hears appeals from immigration judges.
• A-Number: the "alien registration number" the government assigns to a person's immigration file.
• Cancellation of removal: a form of relief an immigration judge can grant to some people in deportation proceedings.
• Bond: money paid to the government so a detained person can be released while the case continues.
• I-130, I-140, I-360, I-589, I-918: USCIS forms for a family petition, an employment petition, a VAWA self-petition, an asylum application and a U visa petition.
• EAD: Employment Authorization Document, a work permit.
• VAWA: the Violence Against Women Act, which lets some abuse victims self-petition for residency.
• SIJS: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, for some young people who were abused, abandoned or neglected.
• Contingency fee: the lawyer is paid a percentage of what is recovered, and nothing in attorney fees if nothing is recovered.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

All pages checked on 19 October 2026.

1. Home page: manuelsolis.com/en
2. About us: manuelsolis.com/en/nosotros
3. Attorneys: manuelsolis.com/en/abogados
4. Manuel Solís profile: manuelsolis.com/en/abogados/manuel-solis
5. Services overview: manuelsolis.com/en/servicios
6. Immigration: manuelsolis.com/en/servicios/inmigracion
7. Deportation defense: manuelsolis.com/en/servicios/defensa-deportacion
8. Political asylum: manuelsolis.com/en/servicios/asilo
9. U visa: manuelsolis.com/en/servicios/visa-u
10. VAWA: manuelsolis.com/en/servicios/vawa
11. E-2 investor visa: manuelsolis.com/en/servicios/visa-e2
12. Accidents: manuelsolis.com/en/servicios/accidentes
13. Insurance claims: manuelsolis.com/en/servicios/seguros
14. Criminal defense: manuelsolis.com/en/servicios/ley-criminal
15. Family law: manuelsolis.com/en/servicios/familia
16. Offices: manuelsolis.com/en/oficinas
17. Consultation form: manuelsolis.com/en/consulta
18. FAQ: manuelsolis.com/en/informacion/faq
19. Detained clients: manuelsolis.com/en/clientes-detenidos
20. Testimonials: manuelsolis.com/en/testimonios