Business Details
45 Years
experience
Trusted Immigration and Legal Services in Dallas
We are a minority and woman-owned small business with over 80% of our staff from attorneys to supporting personnel being women professionals. Over 50% of our team members are immigrants themselves, giving us deep personal and professional insight into immigration matters. Founded in 1981, we have served international business communities for decades, combining global vision with specialized expertise in US immigration laws, international trade, foreign investment, and intellectual property. Our team of attorneys, contractors, and affiliated law offices is equipped with advanced technological tools to deliver efficient, high-quality legal services. We maintain a client-centric approach, treating each case with the personal attention it deserves while maintaining the capacity to handle high-volume processing.Our professional services extend to organizational and individual clients, offering comprehensive solutions in immigration, family law, criminal defense, business litigation, and estate planning. We pride ourselves on multilingual support and a deep understanding of cultural nuances, ensuring effective communication and tailored legal strategies. Our firm's longevity and reputation are built on 100 years of combined experience across diverse legal jurisdictions. We are committed to ethical practice, transparency, and delivering results that meet the highest expectations of our clients. At Yu, South & Associates, your case is not just a matterit's a personal commitment to your future.
Services
Immigration Law
Family Law
Criminal Defense
International Trade
Estate Planning
Patent & Trademark
Business Litigation
Deportation Defense
Employment Law
Multilingual Legal Support
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined legal experience across multilingual and multicultural teams.
- Our firm specializes in complex immigration cases with personalized, culturally informed strategies.
- We maintain a client-centric approach with direct attorney communication and transparent processes.
- Our team includes board-certified forensic experts and licensed professionals in multiple jurisdictions.
- We provide comprehensive legal solutions spanning immigration, family law, criminal defense, and business litigation.
Services
Immigration Law
Our immigration practice provides comprehensive solutions for employment-based visas, family-sponsored petitions, asylum applications, and deportation defense. We represent clients before USCIS, immigration courts, and federal appellate courts. Our team handles complex cases involving international business transfers, investor visas, and immigration compliance for corporations.
Family Law
We offer strategic representation in divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, prenuptial agreements, and adoption cases. Our attorneys specialize in handling family law matters with immigration implications, ensuring culturally sensitive solutions while protecting clients' rights in Texas courts.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense team represents clients facing charges with potential immigration consequences. We handle DUI, drug offenses, and felony cases in Texas state courts, focusing on minimizing immigration impacts through strategic plea negotiations and trial advocacy.
International Trade
We provide legal counsel on import/export compliance, customs seizures, and international joint ventures. Our practice includes representing businesses in trade disputes, regulatory compliance, and cross-border transactional matters involving US trade laws and foreign investment regulations.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include wills, trusts, healthcare directives, and guardianship declarations. We create customized plans for families, including provisions for children's education trusts and mental health care directives, ensuring comprehensive asset protection and legacy planning.
People
Becky Yu
Founding Attorney
Immigration law expert with 30+ years of experience. Former Assistant DA handling death penalty cases. Holds law degrees from China University of Political Science & Law and Southern Methodist University.
Brian South
Managing Attorney
Summa Cum Laude graduate from St. Mary's University School of Law. Specializes in criminal defense and immigration intersection cases. Licensed in Texas since 2000 with extensive trial experience.
Herbert Joe
Patent Attorney
Board Certified Forensic Audio/Video Examiner with multiple law and science degrees. Specializes in patent litigation and trademark law with technical expertise in cybersecurity and digital evidence analysis.
Abraham Yu
International Law Consultant
International business law scholar with advanced degrees from SMU and China University of Political Science & Law. Focuses on China-US business relations and immigration policy analysis despite non-licensure in Texas.
Ana M. Terry
Senior Legal Assistant
Experienced immigration legal assistant with 12+ years handling employment-based and family-based petitions. Specializes in removal defense cases and deportation litigation support for complex immigration matters.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialize in?
We handle employment-based visas, family-sponsored immigration, deportation defense, asylum cases, and complex immigration litigation across North Texas and internationally.
Do you offer multilingual legal support?
Yes, our team includes multilingual attorneys and staff fluent in Chinese, Spanish, and other languages to better serve diverse client needs.
Can you assist with business immigration compliance?
Our firm provides comprehensive business immigration solutions including H-1B visas, corporate compliance audits, and international employee transfers.
What family law services are available?
We offer divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, prenuptial agreements, adoption services, and child support modifications with immigration-sensitive counseling.
Are your attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions?
Our legal team holds licenses in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and federal courts including USPTO, with cross-border legal expertise in international trade matters.
How do you handle urgent immigration cases?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize urgent matters through expedited filing processes and immediate attorney consultation during business hours.
