never truly feel safe. It has become part of my daily life. 

Balderas-Ibarra is also facing a felony assault charge in Harris County with a court hearing scheduled for next week.

Under State Bar of Texas disciplinary rules, a lawyer convicted of certain serious or intentional crimes may face compulsory discipline. If the sentence includes incarceration beyond a condition of probation, the attorney must be disbarred. If the sentence is fully probated, the Board of Disciplinary Appeals may either suspend the attorney's license for the period of probation or order disbarment.

State Bar of Texas records show Balderas-Ibarra has held a probationary law license in Texas since January 2025. He has also been licensed in New Mexico since 2019.

Balderas-Ibarra does not appear in the American Immigration Lawyers Association's public attorney search. Membership in the private professional organization is not required to practice immigration law.

On Monday, Balderas-Ibarra told KPRC 2 via email,  I maintain my innocence and believe the focus should continue to be on my clients, rather than shifting focus onto me. Don't lose focus! 

He posted on video on Facebook Tuesday night saying he was able to secure U-Visas for the three men in the van with Salgado Araujo.