Charles Foster (attorney)

Foster has earned top awards from organizations including Chambers and Partners,[1] Texas Monthly magazine,[2] and the American Immigration Law Foundation.

Foster played a pivotal role in preventing Houston ballet performer Li Cunxin from being forcibly repatriated to Communist China.

Cunxin, aware of the potentially severe political implications of this action, hired Foster as his immigration attorney.

Upon informing officials at the Chinese Consulate of his decision, Cunxin was forcibly detained and prepared for repatriation back to China.

Foster worked tirelessly behind the scenes to keep his client in the United States, contacting senior U.S. officials and convincing a Houston federal judge to issue a restraining order.