Matthew L. Trevena
Immigration attorney · Austin, TX · Admitted Texas 1993
About this attorney
Matthew L. Trevena is an accomplished immigration attorney based in Austin, Texas, with over three decades of dedicated legal practice. He has been Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since December 1997. Mr. Trevena holds an honors degree from the University of Texas School of Law, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Arizona State University.
Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Trevena has served in major legal leadership positions, including Chair of the Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). He has also chaired both the Advisory and Examinations Committees for Immigration and Nationality Law at the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. In recognition of his exemplary contributions to the legal community, he is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and was honored with the AILA President's Award for Outstanding Contributions and Advocacy on Behalf of Immigrants.
Mr. Trevena brings both technical rigor and compassionate advocacy to his legal work. Fluent in English and Spanish, he is committed to guiding individuals, families, and businesses through complex immigration challenges with strategic insight, deep institutional knowledge, and personal attention.
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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