Business Details
45 Years
experience
Trusted Immigration & Legal Services in Richardson, TX
Founded in 1981, Yu, South & Associates is a minority and woman-owned law firm with over four decades of experience serving international and local communities. Our team combines 100+ years of collective legal expertise across immigration, family, criminal, and business law. We pride ourselves on personalized service, multilingual support, and a deep understanding of immigration matters, having represented clients from diverse backgrounds including over 50% of our staff who are immigrants themselves.Our attorneys are licensed in multiple jurisdictions and utilize advanced technological tools to deliver efficient, high-quality legal solutions. We specialize in complex immigration cases, business formation, criminal defense, and family law while maintaining a client-centric approach that values every case as a personal responsibility. Our global perspective and local knowledge position us to serve both organizational and individual clients with tailored legal strategies.
Services
Immigration Law
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Business Formation
Patent & Trademark
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined immigration law expertise since 1981
- Our team includes multilingual attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions
- We provide personalized service with a 50%+ immigrant staff perspective
- Our practice combines advanced technology with traditional legal excellence
- We maintain a client-centric approach with case-specific attention
Services
Immigration Law
Our immigration practice provides comprehensive solutions for employment-based visas, family petitions, asylum applications, and deportation defense. We represent corporations and individuals in PERM labor certifications, H-1B petitions, and complex immigration litigation. Our team specializes in cases involving visa overstays, citizenship applications, and international adoption processes.
Family Law
We handle all family law matters including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support determinations, and prenuptial agreements. Our attorneys also manage adoption cases, name changes, and protective order applications while prioritizing clients' family interests and legal rights.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense team represents clients facing charges with potential immigration consequences. We handle domestic violence cases, DUI/DWI offenses, drug-related charges, and federal criminal matters while protecting clients' immigration status throughout the legal process.
Business Formation
We assist businesses with entity selection, incorporation, and compliance requirements. Our services include contract drafting, merger agreements, and regulatory compliance for corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit organizations operating locally and internationally.
Patent & Trademark
Our registered patent attorney provides trademark searches, application filings, and intellectual property litigation. We handle patent infringement cases, technology licensing agreements, and international trademark registrations to protect clients' innovations and brand assets.
People
Becky L. Yu
Founding Attorney
Immigration law expert with 40+ years experience, former Assistant DA handling death penalty cases, and corporate counsel for international companies. Specializes in complex immigration cases and family-based petitions.
Brian M. South
Managing Attorney
Summa Cum Laude graduate with expertise in criminal defense, family law, and business litigation. Handles complex cases with potential immigration consequences and commercial disputes.
Herbert Joe
Patent Attorney
Board-certified forensic examiner with multiple science and law degrees. Specializes in patent litigation, trademark protection, and intellectual property disputes across international jurisdictions.
Abraham C. Yu
International Law Consultant
Legal scholar with expertise in international business and immigration law. Holds multiple advanced law degrees and provides strategic counsel on cross-border transactions and immigration policy.
Ana Marie Terry
Immigration Legal Assistant
Experienced legal assistant with 12+ years handling employment-based and family immigration petitions, deportation defense, and citizenship applications under attorney supervision.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialize in?
We handle all aspects of US immigration law including employment-based visas, family petitions, asylum cases, deportation defense, and business immigration solutions.
Do you offer criminal defense services with immigration implications?
Yes, our criminal defense team specializes in cases with immigration consequences, including deportation risks and visa status protection.
What family law services are available?
We provide comprehensive family law services including divorce, child custody, prenuptial agreements, adoption, and name changes.
Can you assist with business formation and compliance?
Yes, we help businesses with entity formation, contract drafting, mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Do you handle patent and trademark cases?
Our registered patent attorney handles trademark applications, patent searches, and intellectual property litigation nationwide.
