Felipe D.J. Millan.
Immigration Attorney
Area of Expertise
I have dedicated my legal career to immigration law. Since 1996, I have worked exclusively in the defense of immigrants and their families. My practice focuses on:
- Immigration Law
- Federal Criminal Law
- Criminal Law
Education
I was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1985. In 1989, I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in History from Williams College in Massachusetts, one of the nation’s leading liberal arts institutions. After graduation, I returned to the Southwest and attended the University of New Mexico School of Law, where I received my Juris Doctorate in 1992.
Bar Admissions & Certifications
I am licensed to practice law in both New Mexico and Texas. I am also admitted to practice before:
- United States District Court for the District of New Mexico
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth, Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh Circuits
Additionally, I am board-certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of Texas.
Professional Experience
I began my legal career in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, practicing with the law firm Angulo, Calvo, Enríquez & González, S.C. I later joined Baker & McKenzie, working in both their Ciudad Juárez and Dallas, Texas offices.
In November 1994, I opened my private practice in El Paso, Texas. Since then, I have managed my law firm and regularly serve as a lecturer on immigration matters, sharing my knowledge with educational institutions and professional forums.
Why I work in Immigration
With over 30 years of experience, I see myself as an advocate—helping my clients obtain rights that are clearly theirs under the law or legal precedent. However, I also recognize that not every case fits neatly into existing statutes.
When advocacy alone is not enough, I act as a facilitator, working within the legal system to ensure that the intent of the law is honored just as much as its letter.
Languages
- English
- Español
