On Friday, July 11, 2025, the Board of Immigration Appeals suspended attorney Ruben L. Reyes from practicing law before the Board, Immigration Courts, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The decision follows his disbarment by the Supreme Court of New Mexico, effective May 20, 2025.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Ruben L. Reyes.”
The suspension stems from a joint petition filed on June 12, 2025, by Disciplinary Counsel Catherine M. O’Connell of the Executive Office for Immigration Review and Disciplinary Counsel Amy S. Paulick of DHS. The petition sought Reyes’ immediate suspension, citing his disbarment as grounds under federal regulations.
The Board of Immigration Appeals granted the petition, enforcing the suspension pending the final resolution of the disciplinary proceedings.
As part of the order, Reyes is required to promptly notify, in writing, all clients with active cases before the Board of Immigration Appeals, Immigration Courts, or DHS about his suspension. He must also maintain records to demonstrate compliance with this directive. The suspension order allows the Board to set aside the suspension if good cause is shown and it serves the interest of justice.
The Disposition states:
“The petition is granted, and the respondent is suspended from the practice of law before the Board of Immigration Appeals, the Immigration Courts, and DHS, pending final disposition of this proceeding.”
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Reyes is an immigration attorney in Phoenix, Arizona.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
