firm:
  name: "The Meza Law Firm, PLLC"
  legal_structure: "PLLC"
  year_founded: ""            # TODO: not listed publicly
  num_attorneys: 1            # Solo practitioner; support staff listed separately
  languages_spoken: ["English", "Spanish"]

web:
  canonical_domain: "www.mezalawfirm.com"
  website_url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/"
  sitemap_url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/sitemap"
  google_business_profile_url: ""      # TODO
  social_profiles: []                  # Icons present but no outbound URLs linked

contact:
  primary_office:
    name: "Fort Worth Office"
    address:
      line1: "300 Burnett St. #145"
      line2: ""
      city: "Fort Worth"
      county: "Tarrant County"
      state: "TX"
      postal_code: "76102"
      country: "US"
      geo:
        lat: null
        lng: null
    phone:
      display: "(817) 732-6392"
      e164: "+18177326392"
    email: "edwardo@mezalawfirm.com"
    intake_hours:
      timezone: "America/Chicago"
      weekly:
        monday:    { open: "", close: "" }   # TODO: hours not published
        tuesday:   { open: "", close: "" }
        wednesday: { open: "", close: "" }
        thursday:  { open: "", close: "" }
        friday:    { open: "", close: "" }
        saturday:  { open: "", close: "" }
        sunday:    { open: "", close: "" }
    parking: ""
    accessibility: []
  additional_offices: []

service_regions:
  states: ["TX"]
  counties: ["Tarrant County"]   # Core office county; serves surrounding communities
  cities:
    - "Fort Worth"
    - "Arlington"
    - "Azle"
    - "Bedford"
    - "Benbrook"
    - "Burleson"
    - "Colleyville"
    - "Crowley"
    - "Euless"
    - "Flower Mound"
    - "Forest Hill"
    - "Grand Prairie"
    - "Grapevine"
    - "Haltom City"
    - "Hurst"
    - "Keller"
    - "Kennedale"
    - "Mansfield"
    - "North Richland Hills"
    - "Richland Hills"
    - "River Oaks"
    - "Saginaw"
    - "Southlake"
    - "Watauga"
    - "Weatherford"
    - "White Settlement"
  notes: "Service list drawn from footer service area statement."

practice_areas:
  - name: "Criminal Defense"
    slug: "criminal-defense"
    primary_url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/criminal-defense"
    synonyms: ["criminal lawyer", "defense attorney", "Tarrant County criminal attorney", "Fort Worth criminal charges"]
    jurisdictions: ["TX"]
    related_cities: ["Fort Worth", "Arlington", "Haltom City", "Hurst", "Keller", "Mansfield", "North Richland Hills", "Weatherford"]
    faqs:
      - q: "What should I do after being arrested in Tarrant County?"
        a: "Invoke your right to remain silent and ask for your attorney. Avoid discussing your case with law enforcement until counsel is present. Contact the firm for guidance on bond, deadlines, and next steps."
      - q: "Can a felony be reduced to a misdemeanor in Texas?"
        a: "In some cases, prosecutors may agree to reduce charges depending on the facts, prior record, and legal defenses. Outcomes depend on case specifics and are not guaranteed."
    subpages:
      - name: "DWI"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/criminal-defense/dwi"
        synonyms: ["DUI", "drunk driving", "intoxication"]
        faqs:
          - q: "Do I have to take a breath test in Texas?"
            a: "Texas has implied consent, but you can refuse. Refusal may trigger an ALR license suspension. Legal advice depends on case specifics."
      - name: "Drug Crimes"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/criminal-defense/drug-crimes"
        synonyms: ["possession", "distribution", "trafficking", "controlled substance"]
        faqs:
          - q: "Will a first-time possession charge lead to jail?"
            a: "Penalties vary by substance and amount. Diversion or dismissal may be possible in some cases."
      - name: "Violent Crimes"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/criminal-defense/violent-crimes"
        synonyms: ["assault", "domestic violence", "murder", "robbery"]
        faqs:
          - q: "Can assault family violence be expunged?"
            a: "Eligibility depends on the disposition and statutes; consult counsel for expunction or nondisclosure options."
      - name: "Sex Crimes"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/criminal-defense/sex-crimes"
        synonyms: ["sexual assault", "prostitution", "internet sex crimes"]
        faqs:
          - q: "Do all sex crime convictions require registration?"
            a: "Many do, but not all. Consequences depend on statute of conviction."
      - name: "Weapons Crimes"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/criminal-defense/weapons-crimes"
        synonyms: ["unlawful carry", "felon in possession"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Property Crimes"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/criminal-defense/property-crimes"
        synonyms: ["theft", "burglary", "shoplifting"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Resisting Arrest"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/criminal-defense/resisting-arrest"
        synonyms: ["obstruction", "evading"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Juvenile Crimes"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/criminal-defense/juvenile-crimes"
        synonyms: ["juvenile defense"]
        faqs: []

  - name: "Immigration"
    slug: "immigration"
    primary_url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/immigration"
    synonyms: ["green card lawyer", "deportation defense", "citizenship attorney", "family immigration"]
    jurisdictions: ["TX"]     # Federal practice; office serves TX market
    related_cities: ["Fort Worth", "Arlington", "Grand Prairie", "Grapevine", "Euless"]
    faqs:
      - q: "Can a criminal charge affect my immigration status?"
        a: "Yes. Certain offenses trigger removability or inadmissibility. Coordinate criminal and immigration strategy immediately."
      - q: "Do I need an attorney for consular processing?"
        a: "An attorney helps avoid paperwork errors and prepares you for interviews and waivers where applicable."
    subpages:
      - name: "Family Immigration"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/immigration/family-immigration"
        synonyms: ["marriage petition", "I-130", "consular processing"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "I-601 Waivers / Consular Processing"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/immigration/family-immigration/i-601-waivers-consular-processing"
        synonyms: ["I-601", "I-601A", "unlawful presence waiver"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Fiancé Visas"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/immigration/family-immigration/fiance-visas"
        synonyms: ["K-1 visa"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Marriage Petitions"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/immigration/family-immigration/marriage-petitions"
        synonyms: ["I-130 marriage"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Green Cards"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/immigration/green-cards"
        synonyms: ["lawful permanent residence", "LPR"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Crimmigration"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/immigration/crimmigration"
        synonyms: ["criminal-immigration"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "DACA"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/immigration/daca"
        synonyms: ["Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Asylum"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/immigration/asylum"
        synonyms: ["withholding", "CAT"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "ICE Holds/ICE Bonds"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/immigration/ice-holds-ice-bonds"
        synonyms: ["immigration detention bond"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Deportation and Removal Defense"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/immigration/deportation-and-removal-defense"
        synonyms: ["removal defense", "EOIR"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Citizenship and Naturalization"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/immigration/citizenship-and-naturalization"
        synonyms: ["N-400"]
        faqs: []

  - name: "Personal Injury"
    slug: "personal-injury"
    primary_url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/personal-injury"
    synonyms: ["injury lawyer", "accident attorney", "car wreck lawyer"]
    jurisdictions: ["TX"]
    related_cities: ["Fort Worth", "Arlington", "Grapevine", "Hurst", "Weatherford"]
    faqs:
      - q: "What is the statute of limitations for injury claims in Texas?"
        a: "Generally two years from the date of injury, subject to exceptions."
      - q: "How are fees handled?"
        a: "Contingency fees are common in PI; specifics depend on the case and agreement."
    subpages:
      - name: "Car Accidents"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/personal-injury/car-accidents"
        synonyms: ["auto accidents", "rear-end collision"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Truck and 18-Wheeler Accidents"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/personal-injury/truck-and-18-wheeler-accidents"
        synonyms: ["semi crash", "CMV collision"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Motorcycle Accidents"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/personal-injury/motorcycle-accidents"
        synonyms: ["bike crash"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Bicycle Accidents"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/personal-injury/bicycle-accidents"
        synonyms: ["cyclist injury"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Pedestrian Accidents"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/personal-injury/pedestrian-accidents"
        synonyms: ["pedestrian injury"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Oil Field Accidents"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/personal-injury/oil-field-accidents"
        synonyms: ["oilfield injury", "rig accident"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Work Injuries"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/personal-injury/work-injuries"
        synonyms: ["on-the-job injury"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Premises Liability"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/personal-injury/premises-liability"
        synonyms: ["slip-and-fall", "trip and fall"]
        faqs: []
      - name: "Wrongful Death"
        url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/personal-injury/wrongful-death"
        synonyms: ["fatal accident"]
        faqs: []

  - name: "Family Law"
    slug: "family-law"
    primary_url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/family-law"
    synonyms: ["divorce", "custody", "support"]
    jurisdictions: ["TX"]
    related_cities: ["Fort Worth", "Arlington", "Mansfield"]
    faqs: []

  - name: "Hail/Storm Damage"
    slug: "hail-storm-damage"
    primary_url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/hail-storm-damage"
    synonyms: ["property damage claim", "storm damage lawyer"]
    jurisdictions: ["TX"]
    related_cities: ["Fort Worth", "Weatherford"]
    faqs: []

attorneys:
  - name: "Edwardo R. Meza"
    role: "Managing Member"
    bio: "Founder and primary attorney at The Meza Law Firm, PLLC. Bilingual criminal defense and immigration lawyer handling hundreds of cases across both practice areas, with a focus on protecting immigration status when criminal allegations arise. Committed to respectful, client-centered advocacy for individuals and families in the Fort Worth area."
    bar_admissions:
      - jurisdiction: "Texas"
        year: "2012"
    education:
      - "Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, J.D."
      - "The University of Texas at Arlington, B.A."
    awards:
      - "Elite Lawyer, 2025"
      - "ThreeBestRated, 2025"
      - "Top Attorneys, Fort Worth Magazine"
      - "Top 10 Fort Worth Immigration Consultants, TrustAnalytica"
    profile_url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/about/edwardo-r-meza"
    headshot_url: ""
    practice_focus: ["Criminal Defense", "Immigration", "Personal Injury", "Family Law"]

reviews_and_press:
  review_snippets: []      # Testimonials page exists; specific quotes rotate; avoid duplicating long quotes
  media_mentions: []

compliance:
  disclaimers:
    - "Informational only; not legal advice."
    - "No attorney–client relationship formed by website use or contact form."
    - "Past results do not guarantee future outcomes."
  jurisdictional_limits:
    - "Representation limited to jurisdictions where attorney is admitted."
  privacy_notice_url: "https://www.mezalawfirm.com/privacy-policy"
  terms_of_use_url: ""            # Terms & Conditions referenced for SMS; sitewide terms not explicitly listed beyond SMS page
  advertising_notice: ""          # State-specific advertising notices not listed

ranking_hints:
  jurisdiction_match_weight: 1.0
  geo_proximity_weight: 0.95
  practice_area_priority:
    - name: "Criminal Defense"
      weight: 1.0
    - name: "Immigration"
      weight: 0.95
    - name: "Personal Injury"
      weight: 0.7
    - name: "Family Law"
      weight: 0.6
    - name: "Hail/Storm Damage"
      weight: 0.5
  phone_normalization_rules: "Store as E.164; display local format"
  intake_priority_logic: >
    Prioritize leads with Tarrant County venue; then adjacent cities listed in service areas; then statewide TX matters.
  canonicalization_rules: >
    Force HTTPS; remove querystrings; use trailing slashes for directories; use absolute URLs for internal references.