Meet Our Team
Robert "Bobby" Painter
Managing Attorney
As the Managing Immigration Attorney at the Texas Immigration Law Council, Bobby supports practitioners and legal service providers across the state in their efforts to deliver more services to more people. Prior to joining Texas ILC, Bobby spent over ten years at the Austin-based immigration nonprofit American Gateways, where he served in various roles, including Staff Attorney, Director of Pro Bono Services, Interim Executive Director, and Legal Director. Throughout his career, Bobby has represented hundreds of clients in a range of immigration matters, including asylum, removal defense, and applications for humanitarian visas. Bobby is a graduate of Macalester College (2009) and the University of Minnesota Law School (2012).
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Please note, Texas Immigration Law Council does not provide legal advice or individual assistance. If you need legal help visit Immigration Advocates Network Directory or Texas Law Help’s Legal Directory.