Katherine (“Katie”) Hawkins is a dedicated immigration attorney based in North Texas, with a strong commitment to serving diverse communities. She graduated from Texas A&M University School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2018. Before pursuing a legal career, Ms. Hawkins worked as an elementary school teacher in South Louisiana, where she taught third and fourth graders. Ms. Hawkins holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Louisiana Tech University, which she utilizes to provide trauma-informed legal care. Her journey into law was inspired by witnessing a grandmother’s determined fight to protect her grandchildren and access the justice system. This experience fueled her passion to bridge the gap between the broader community and the legal world.

Mr. Meza is the founder and lead attorney of The Meza Law Firm, PLLC. A bilingual practitioner fluent in both English and Spanish, he focuses his legal work on immigration and criminal law. Since establishing his firm, Mr. Meza has represented numerous immigrants and U.S. citizens, adults and juveniles, facing criminal charges, offering a deep understanding of the unique legal hurdles immigrants encounter when arrested. His combined knowledge of immigration and criminal proceedings allows him to take immediate steps to help clients protect their legal status and future in the United States. Over the years, Mr. Meza has managed hundreds of cases, guiding individuals and families through both the immigration process and the criminal justice system. He is a determined advocate committed to helping clients preserve their rights and remain with their loved ones. Known for his negotiation skills and passionate approach, Mr. Meza provides steadfast representation rooted in integrity and compassion. He believes every client deserves to be treated with dignity and given the highest level of care and attention. A lifelong resident of Fort Worth, Texas, Mr. Meza draws personal insight from his family’s immigrant experience—his mother and wife both came to the United States from Mexico. This connection fuels his drive to serve the immigrant community. He attended both Catholic and public schools in the Fort Worth and Arlington areas before earning his law degree from Texas Southern University School of Law in Houston. To speak with Mr. Meza about your case, call The Meza Law Firm at 817-732-6392 or complete our online contact form.

Benson Varghese is a Board Certified Criminal Defense lawyer and the founder and managing partner of Varghese Summersett. Collectively, the attorneys at Varghese Summersett bring together more than a century of criminal law experience and have helped thousands facing the biggest problems in their lives. Benson is a former prosecutor and an experienced litigator who has tried more than 100 cases before Texas juries. He represents individuals charged with the most serious state and federal criminal offenses. Benson has been named an Entrepreneur of Excellence, a Minority Leader in Business, a Top Attorney, and a Super Lawyer Rising Star, among other accolades. He is the immediate past president of the Board of the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and is an avid supporter of numerous philanthropic and non-profit organizations. In 2019, Benson was named the Outstanding Young Lawyer of Tarrant County. He received his undergraduate degree from SMU and his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law.