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45 Years
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Trusted Immigration and Legal Services in Richardson, TX
Yu, South & Associates is a minority and woman-owned law firm established in 1981, specializing in immigration, family, criminal, and business law. With over 100 years of combined experience, our multilingual team provides personalized legal solutions for individuals and organizations. We pride ourselves on combining global expertise with a client-centric approach, offering services in immigration compliance, family law, criminal defense, business formation, and intellectual property.Our attorneys are licensed in multiple jurisdictions and bring decades of experience in both U.S. and international legal matters. We maintain a commitment to diversity, technological innovation, and efficient service delivery while prioritizing client needs in every case.
Services
Immigration Law
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Business Formation
Patent & Trademark
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years combined legal experience across multiple practice areas
- Our multilingual team serves diverse international client needs
- We provide personalized attention while maintaining high-volume capacity
- Our attorneys hold advanced degrees in law and specialized certifications
- We combine global perspective with local community understanding
Services
Immigration Law
Our immigration practice provides comprehensive solutions for employment-based and family-based immigration cases. We handle visa applications, green card petitions, asylum claims, and deportation defense. Our team specializes in complex cases involving international businesses and families navigating U.S. immigration laws.
Family Law
We offer family law services including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and prenuptial agreements. Our attorneys handle adoption cases, foster care matters, and family court litigation with sensitivity to clients' personal circumstances and legal rights.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense team represents clients facing charges with immigration consequences. We handle DUI cases, drug offenses, and federal criminal charges while protecting clients' immigration status through strategic legal defense.
Business Formation
We assist businesses with entity selection, incorporation, and compliance matters. Our services cover contract disputes, mergers and acquisitions, and international business transactions for corporations and startups operating domestically and globally.
Patent & Trademark
Our intellectual property practice handles patent and trademark applications, infringement litigation, and international IP protection. We assist clients with technology patents, brand trademarks, and cross-border intellectual property disputes.
People
Becky L. Yu
Founding Attorney
Immigration law expert with 30+ years experience. Former Assistant DA and international corporate counsel. Holds law degrees from China University of Political Science & Law and Southern Methodist University.
Brian M. South
Managing Attorney
Licensed in Texas since 2000. Specializes in criminal defense, family law, and business litigation. Summa Cum Laude graduate from St. Mary's University School of Law with extensive trial experience.
Herbert Joe
Patent Attorney
Board Certified Forensic Audio/Video Examiner with 5 advanced degrees. Specializes in patent litigation and trademark protection with technical expertise in cybersecurity and intellectual property law.
Abraham C. Yu
International Law Consultant
International business expert with 40+ years experience. Holds multiple advanced law degrees and specializes in China-U.S. business relations, international trade, and immigration policy analysis.
Ana Marie Terry
Immigration Legal Assistant
Experienced immigration assistant with 12+ years handling employment-based and family-based petitions. Provides case management support for deportation defense and visa application processes.
Questions
What immigration services do you offer for businesses?
We provide H-1B visas, PERM labor certifications, I-9 compliance audits, and corporate immigration solutions for multinational companies.
Can you help with family-based immigration cases?
Yes, we handle marriage-based visas, fiancé petitions, family reunification, and deportation defense for family members.
Do you represent clients in criminal immigration cases?
Our team defends clients facing criminal charges with immigration consequences including DUI, drug offenses, and federal charges.
What business law services do you provide?
We offer entity formation, contract disputes, mergers and acquisitions, and international business transaction services.
How do you handle international intellectual property cases?
We manage global patent and trademark registrations, infringement litigation, and cross-border IP protection strategies.
What makes your firm different from other immigration lawyers?
Our multilingual team combines 100+ years of experience with specialized expertise in complex immigration cases and international business law.
