Claire Doutre

Claire’s interest in immigration law was sparked by her own experience as she was born in
France and immigrated to the United States and then to Argentina as a child. Claire loves
learning new languages and she appreciates the importance of different cultures. Claire’s
immigration law clinic professor is the person who inspired her to become an immigration
attorney and try to make an impactful difference to defend immigrants’ rights.
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Claire started practicing immigration law in Houston, Texas, representing refugees and asylum
seekers, including vulnerable children in removal proceedings at one of the largest legal service
providers in the country. Claire also represented clients in family-based petitions as well as
naturalization. Claire has over a decade of experience in representing clients in front of EOIR,
USCIS and ICE in various jurisdictions. Claire has presented trainings about humanitarian law to
large law firms and corporations across the country. Claire believes in the importance of
trauma-informed representation throughout the legal process and making sure that her clients
clearly understand their options.
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Claire is fluent in French and Spanish.
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Claire is barred in the state of Texas and solely engaged in the federal practice of immigration
law.

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