Kelso Law Attorney Alma Chavez Achieves Top Texas Bar Exam Score

Kelso Law announced that attorney Alma Chavez has passed the Texas Bar Exam, scoring in the top 1-2% across the nation. Chavez, a Dallas native and civil litigator who joined the firm in 2022, demonstrated outstanding academic performance throughout her legal education, consistently ranking in the top 10-15% of her law school classes and earning Dean's Scholar recognition for five semesters at the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law. Her achievement on the bar exam underscores her dedication to legal excellence and positions her as a highly skilled practitioner within the firm.

Since graduating in May 2025, Chavez has focused her practice on personal injury, medical malpractice, and immigration law, areas where Kelso Law has built a reputation for trusted advocacy. The firm has secured over $20 million in compensation for Texas clients over the past decade, helping them cover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Chavez's fluency in Spanish and translation services have expanded the firm's ability to assist a broader client base, particularly in immigration matters where clear communication is critical. Her role enhances the firm's capacity to serve clients who have experienced accidents, medical malpractice, or visa and citizenship denials.

Chavez's bar exam success is not only a personal milestone but also reflects the firm's investment in nurturing legal talent. As Kelso Law grows, Chavez's achievement reinforces its commitment to high standards in legal representation. Her background as a Dean's Scholar and top-ranked student, combined with her practical experience at the firm, suggests she will continue to contribute significantly to client outcomes. The announcement emphasizes how individual accomplishments like Chavez's can strengthen a firm's overall service quality, particularly in specialized fields like immigration law where nuanced understanding and client rapport are essential.

In the competitive legal landscape, bar exam performance often correlates with a lawyer's ability to handle complex cases. Chavez's top-tier score indicates a strong grasp of Texas law, which is crucial for the firm's work in personal injury and medical malpractice litigation. This achievement may bolster client confidence and attract new cases, as high bar exam results are frequently viewed as a marker of competence and diligence. For Kelso Law, which has been operating for over a decade, Chavez's success adds to its track record of securing substantial compensation, such as the $20 million mentioned, and highlights its focus on recruiting and developing attorneys who excel academically and professionally.