Robert Daniel Cates
Immigration attorney · Conroe, TX · Admitted Texas 2013
About this attorney
Robert Daniel Cates is an immigration and family law attorney based in Conroe, Texas, serving individuals and families throughout the greater Houston area and beyond. Drawing deep personal motivation from witnessing his Colombian mother and aunt navigate the complexities of obtaining legal residency, he understands firsthand the profound impact of having compassionate, capable legal representation. Over the course of his career, he has successfully guided thousands of clients through challenging immigration hurdles.
Mr. Cates earned his Juris Doctor from the SMU Dedman School of Law in 2011, having previously graduated cum laude from Baylor University. His early legal career included service as a staff attorney with Catholic Charities St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance and practice as an associate attorney at Jaime Barron, P.C. In 2015, he founded Cates Law, PLLC | Immigration Law Group, focusing on removal defense, family-based petitions, employment-based immigration, and consular processing.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Robert emphasizes clear, transparent communication to ensure clients feel supported at every step of their legal journey. As an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and a continuing legal education presenter, he remains committed to providing strategic, highly personalized counsel tailored to the unique goals of every client.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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