Our Law Office Story
Discover the Journey of Attorney Luis Miguel Arango Petrocchi
Who is Attorney Luis Miguel?
Attorney Luis Miguel is the son of immigrant parents from Monterrey and Veracruz, Mexico. As the proud son of Mexican immigrants, he is a native, fluent Spanish speaker. Prior to starting his own practice, he served as the Senior Program Manager at an immigration nonprofit, where he managed a team dedicated to assisting lawful permanent residents become U.S. citizens. He also represents clients in removal (deportation) proceedings before the Dallas Immigration Court, and practices all other areas of immigration law.
Attorney Luis Miguel graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas in 2004 before receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Southern Methodist University in 2007. He later received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2012. While attending the OU College of Law, he earned the American Jurisprudence Award in the study of Legal Research, Writing and Advocacy. He was also awarded the Outstanding Student Pro Bono Award and Cindy Foley Criminal Defense Award for his dedication and zealous representation of immigrants in criminal cases.
In addition to his immigration program management experience, Attorney Luis Miguel served as Adjunct Professor of Legal Studies at Dallas College, where he taught courses in Immigration Law and Legal Research & Writing. He works closely with the City of Dallas Office of Welcoming Communities and Immigrant Affairs, and served as Chair of the Civic Engagement Task Force on Welcoming Communities.
Our Timeline
Commitment to Immigration Advocacy and Legal Excellence
Top 10 Texas Criminal Defense Attorney under age 40
Top 10 Texas Criminal Defense Attorney under age 40 by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Founded The Law Office
Founded The Law Office of Luis Miguel Arango Petrocchi, PLLC
Senior Program Manager at Catholic Charities Dallas
Promoted to Senior Program Manager at Catholic Charities Dallas, Immigration Legal Services
Member of the Educational Scholarship Committee
Selected as Member of the Educational Scholarship Committee for the Consulate General of Mexico in Dallas
Chair of the Civic Engagement Committee for the City of Dallas
Appointed Chair of the Civic Engagement Committee for the City of Dallas, Office of Welcoming Communities and Immigrant Affairs
Professor of Legal Studies at Dallas College
Adjunct Professor of Legal Studies at Dallas College. Immigration & Nationality Law, Legal Research and Writing
Dallas Site Leader
Appointed Dallas Site Leader of the New Americans Campaign by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network
Program Manager at Catholic Charities Dallas
Promoted to Program Manager at Catholic Charities Dallas, Immigration Legal Services
Pro Bono Award
Awarded Outstanding Student Pro Bono Award at the University of Oklahoma College of Law for dedication to defending immigrants in criminal court
Juris Doctor Degree
Juris Doctor degree from the University of Oklahoma, College of Law
American Jurisprudence Award
Earned American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Research, Writing and Advocacy
Bachelor’s degree
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Southern Methodist University
Graduated
Graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
Why work with Luis Miguel Arango?
As the son of immigrants, Attorney Luis Miguel personally understands the stakes in your case, and just how vitally important it is for you and your family to lawfully live and work in the United States. Our attorney will treat your case as if it were his own. Attorney Luis Miguel is trusted throughout the Dallas area for his effective representation, legal knowledge, and unique strategies and skills, ensuring our clients the best representation possible in their case.
Our firm is located in Dallas, Texas near Love Field Airport, off Mockingbird Lane. We serve areas throughout North Texas and the DFW area, including Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton counties. Attorney Luis Miguel has worked on a number of different cases in various courts and jurisdictions over his career, and our firm will use his trusted experience to help you and your family’s needs in both immigration and criminal matters. Let us work for you to make a difference in your life, and provide you the representation and service you deserve.
Professional Memberships
Recognized Memberships and Certifications