Federal Criminal Defense & Immigration Attorney

Strategic Representation in Federal Criminal Cases and Complex Immigration Matters Throughout the United States.

Federal Court • Immigration Court (EOIR) • USCIS • ICE & Detention

Trusted by Families Across the Rio Grande Valley.

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Zelene Zaleta

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Meet the Lawyer

Attorney Zelene Zaleta represents clients in federal criminal defense and complex immigration matters nationwide. Her practice is built on direct attorney access, individualized strategy, and clear communication from the beginning of a case through its resolution.

Whether defending a client in Federal District Court or advocating before Immigration Court, USCIS, or ICE, Attorney Zaleta approaches every case with careful preparation, strategic advocacy, and a commitment to protecting her clients’ rights and future.

Experience in the Courtroom. Leadership in the Profession.

Attorney Zelene Zaleta combines extensive litigation experience with active leadership in the legal community, providing strategic and highly personalized representation in complex federal criminal and immigration matters.

  • Federal CJA Panel Attorney
  • Federal District Court Experience
  • Immigration Court and Board of Immigration Appeals Representation
  • Federal Sentencing Advocacy
  • Bilingual Representation in English and Spanish

Federal Criminal Defense

  • Drug Conspiracy
  • Fraud
  • Grand Jury Representation
  • Sentencing Advocacy

Immigration Law

  • Removal Defense
  • Family-Based Immigration
  • Citizenship & Naturalization
  • Immigration Appeals

Why Choose Us

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Direct Attorney Representation

Work directly with Attorney Zelene Zaleta throughout your case—not a case manager or junior associate.

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Personalized Legal Strategies

Every case receives a tailored legal approach based on your unique circumstances and goals.

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Focused Legal Experience

Benefit from extensive experience in Federal Criminal Defense and Immigration Litigation.

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Honest Legal Guidance

Receive straightforward advice and clear communication from the very beginning.

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Bilingual Representation

Legal services are available in both English and Spanish to help clients communicate with confidence.

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Nationwide Immigration Services

Experienced representation for complex immigration matters across the United States.

What Our Client Says

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