On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the Board of Immigration Appeals disbarred Attorney Ruben L. Reyes, prohibiting him from practicing law before the Board, the Immigration Courts, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), effective July 11, 2025. The disciplinary action follows Reyes’s disbarment by the Supreme Court of New Mexico on May 20, 2025.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Ruben L. Reyes.”
In response to the New Mexico disbarment, the Disciplinary Counsel for both the Executive Office for Immigration Review and DHS jointly filed a petition for Reyes’s suspension from practice before the immigration authorities. The Board accepted this petition, resulting in an immediate suspension order issued to Reyes.
The Board’s decision stems from Reyes’s failure to respond to the allegations outlined in the Joint Notice of Intent to Discipline. According to the applicable regulations, his lack of a timely answer constitutes an admission of the allegations, leaving the Board with no option but to uphold the proposed disbarment.
The Board emphasized that the proposed sanction aligns with the gravity of the situation, particularly in light of Reyes’s previous disbarment in New Mexico. The disbarment order not only prohibits Reyes from practicing law but also mandates that he comply with directives from the Board and notify them of any further disciplinary actions against him.
The Disposition states:
“The Board hereby disbars the respondent from practice before the Board of Immigration Appeals, the Immigration Courts, and DHS, effective July 11, 2025.”
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Reyes is an immigration attorney in Phoenix, Arizona.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
