Cathy Sue Compton
Immigration attorney · San Antonio, TX · Admitted Texas 1994
About this attorney
Cathy Sue Compton is a dedicated and highly respected trial attorney based in San Antonio, Texas, with decades of legal experience specializing in criminal defense and immigration law. Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Ms. Compton is widely recognized for her courtroom skill and has successfully represented clients facing complex, high-stakes state and federal charges across South Texas and the Hill Country.
Prior to focusing on private defense work, Ms. Compton served as Family Justice Division Chief for the Hays County District Attorney's Office, where she prosecuted high-profile cases, directed trial divisions, and mentored emerging attorneys. Her academic background includes earning a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in 1993, following both a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts from Texas Tech University. She has also contributed to the academic community as an adjunct university professor.
Ms. Compton is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, enabling her to offer clear, compassionate, and direct communication to a diverse community of clients. Known among colleagues and adversaries as a formidable litigator, she combines thorough case preparation, determined advocacy, and a client-centered philosophy to protect the rights, freedoms, and futures of those she represents.
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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