Stephen Joseph O'Connor
Immigration attorney · Austin, TX · Admitted Texas 2007
About this attorney
Stephen Joseph O'Connor is an experienced immigration attorney and managing partner at Morales & O'Connor PLLC, based in Austin, Texas. With nearly two decades of legal experience, Mr. O'Connor focuses his practice exclusively on immigration and nationality law, guiding families, individuals, and employers through complex immigration challenges with skill and precision.
Mr. O'Connor earned his Bachelor of Arts from Duke University, his Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America School of Law, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Georgetown University Law Center. He brings rare institutional perspective to his practice, having served as an Assistant Attorney for the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Prior to establishing his own firms, he also practiced at FosterQuan LLP, further broadening his insight into federal immigration enforcement and defense strategies.
Dedicated to community education and legal advocacy, Mr. O'Connor authored a weekly immigration column for El Mundo Newspaper and remains active in prominent organizations such as the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the National Lawyers Guild. Fluent in Spanish, he approaches every matter with personalized attention, compassion, and a tireless commitment to defending his clients' rights.
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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