Atty. Lance E. Curtright
Lance Curtright, a native of Lincoln, Nebraska, has practiced immigration law since 2001. He is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Immigration Law Attorney · Serving Houston, TX
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About Lance E. Curtright at a Glance
Lance E. Curtright is a immigration attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at De Mott, Curtright & Armendariz LLP. Educated at University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of Dallas (BA, 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lance E. Curtright
- Lance Curtright, a native of Lincoln, Nebraska, has practiced immigration law since 2001
- He is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Under Mr. Curtright's lead, DMCA's Litigation Section was awarded the 2013 Best Litigation Department of the Year by Texas Lawyer magazine
- Mr. Curtright has successfully represented hundreds of clients in deportation proceedings
- His successes include published decisions in Iruegas-Valdez v.2017 U.S.App.LEXIS 1152 (5th Cir
- January 23, 2017)
- Hosseini v
- Johnson, 826 F.3d 354 (June 17, 2016)
- Villegas-Sarabia v
- Johnson, 2015 WL 4887462 (W.D
- Texas Aug. 17, 2015)
- Amrollah v
- Napolitano, 710 F.3d 568 (5th Cir. 2013)
- Matter of Lamus, 25 I&N Dec. 61 (BIA 2009)
- see also Mortera-Cruz v
- Gonzales, 409 F.3d 246 (5th Cir. 2005)
- He has published articles about immigration law in several law magazines and is a frequent speaker at immigration law conferences
- He serves as the Immigration Customs and Enforcement liaison for the San Antonio district
- Mr. Curtright earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Dallas (UD) in Politics
- While at UD, he studied in Rome, Italy for a semester
- He graduated from UD cum laude in 1998
- After college, Mr. Curtright attended law school at the University of Nebraska
- He was selected to be on the school's National Moot Court team
- The team competed against teams from other law schools in mock appellate cases
- They placed second in their region and were able to advance to the final national rounds
- In law school, Mr. Curtright was selected to the "Order of Barristers" based upon his advocacy skills
- He graduated from law school with distinction
- Mr. Curtright is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Federal Bar Association, and the San Antonio Bar Association
- Mr. Curtright is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the Western District of Texas, the Southern District of Texas, the Northern District of Texas and Texas State courts
- He speaks Spanish
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Lance E. Curtright's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lance E. Curtright handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Immigration Law in Houston
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Houston Choose Lance E. Curtright
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lance E. Curtright's practice in the field of immigration.
Focused Immigration Practice
Concentrating on immigration means Lance E. Curtright's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Lance E. Curtright attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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