Who We Are

Lance Curtright, a native of Lincoln, Nebraska, has practiced immigration law since 2001. He is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Mr. Curtright has successfully represented hundreds of clients in deportation proceedings. His successes include the published decision Matter of Lamus, 25 I&N Dec. 61 (BIA 2009) (Immigration Judge may not deny a motion to reopen based solely upon the government's opposition). He has written articles about the applicability of the unlawful presence bar to immigrating to the United States and has spoke about immigration law related issues at immigration law conferences.

Scott Benson, a native of Utah, began work in the field of immigration law in 2001 as an attorney for a non-profit organization in Salt Lake City, where he represented many immigrants and refugees before federal agencies and the immigration court system. Many of these persons also had needs above and beyond immigration, and Scott represented them before state courts and administrative courts in matters ranging from guardianship to criminal defense to public benefits adjudication.

Alex is from San Antonio, Texas. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in History with a minor in Political Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio and his law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in the state of Texas and has been part of the firm since 2009. Alex became interested in immigration issues while he studied at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Prior to joining DMCA, Alex clerked for the Honorable Judge Bruce Black in the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico.

Juan Carlos brings his extensive experience as a former federal prosecutor and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) attorney to our firm.

FORMER FEDERAL PROSECUTOR
•Assistant United States Attorney, 2005 to 2007, Dallas, Texas
•Prosecuted drug trafficking crimes
•Prosecuted firearms offenses
•Prosecuted immigration offenses
•Argument before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in two published cases
◦United States v. Garcia-Arellano, 522 F.3d 477 (5th Cir. 2008)
◦United States v. Flanders, 468 F.3d 269 (5th Cir. 2006)

Attorney Robert A. Jimenez practices in the area of criminal law, and has represented clients in a broad array of both felony and misdemeanor cases. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Robert was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2008. He was a solo practitioner until joining the firm in 2011. Robert is dedicated to helping clients at each stage of their case, from pre-trial hearings all the way through trial.

Monica obtained her law degree from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2008. While there she was an Octa-finalist in the Jenkens & Gilchrist Annual First-Year Moot Court Competition, and Executive Articles Editor (2007–2008) and Staff Writer (2006-2007) for The Scholar (St. Mary’s Law Review on Minority Issues). She obtained her Bachelor of Arts (Major: English; Minor: Spanish) from Southern Methodist University in 2005.