Attorney Yamila Rodríguez-Maldonado
Attorney Yamila Rodríguez-Maldonado has a distinguished career in the legal field and is recognized as a leading authority in immigration in Puerto Rico. She has assisted hundreds of clients from various regions, including the Middle East, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Latin America, facilitating immigration processes and contributing to the promotion of family reunification in the United States.
Her experience and technical expertise underscore her commitment to defending the immigration interests of her clients. She actively participates in the Immigration Commission of the Puerto Rico Bar Association and currently holds a position on the board of directors of AILA Puerto Rico, the leading U.S. association of immigration attorneys. She is dedicated to educating, supporting, and protecting vulnerable communities throughout their immigration processes, promoting access to justice for immigrants through various national platforms.
With a thorough understanding of the circumstances and challenges faced by the migrant community, comprehensive, precise, and bilingual advice is offered from San Juan to families, professionals, and entrepreneurs to facilitate the achievement of their legal objectives in the United States. Our team provides personalized attention to clients nationwide, combining expertise and transparency to propose ethical and effective immigration solutions from the initial consultation.
Currently, she shares office space with other attorneys specializing in different areas of law, thereby expanding the range of legal services offered.
Immigration
Attorney Rodríguez-Maldonado is proficient in the operations of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Since her education at the University of Puerto Rico School of Law, she has represented immigrants before local courts, solidifying her career in immigration law. She is admitted to the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico and authorized to practice in all 50 states and Puerto Rico; additionally, she is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Commission on Immigrants' Rights of the Puerto Rico Bar Association.
Education
She is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico School of Law, holds a master's degree in Finance and International Business from American University (Washington D.C.), and completed supplementary studies at the Ortega y Gasset Foundation in Toledo, Spain. She has completed internships with judges at the Federal Court of Puerto Rico and in the Office of the Honorable Judge Torruella of the First Circuit. She currently advises and represents clients in cases related to family petitions, complex cases, immigration and family reunification, adjustment of status (Green Card/LPR), K1 visas, consular processes, waivers (waivers), citizenship-naturalization, work permits, consular procedures, naturalization and defense against deportation before the Immigration Court.
Results
Attorney Rodríguez-Maldonado possesses a strong track record in immigration law, expertly managing family immigration cases, visa applications, and defense in deportation proceedings. She provides legal counsel focused on optimizing procedures and protecting clients' rights, maintaining high quality standards in all her interventions.
We value the distinctiveness of each case and reaffirm our commitment to providing exceptional legal representation. In an evolving and challenging environment, our primary objective is to ethically guide clients, enabling them to make well-informed decisions.
