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Melissa Dominguez
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Biography
Ms. Melissa Dominguez, Esq. is the founder of Dominguez Law Firm, PLLC. As the daughter of Cuban Immigrant parents, she was born and raised in South Florida and educated here as well. Her upbringing in Miami’s diverse community as well as her own immigrant household has influenced her dedication to helping immigrants achieve their dream of obtaining lawful status in the United States.
Ms. Dominguez has over six (6) years of experience practicing exclusively in the area of Immigration and Nationality Law. She also previously practiced in the area of Bankruptcy Law helping those going through one of the most difficult times move forward. Through her work she has helped many families facing deportation remain together in the United States and many others obtain their green card or citizenship. Ms. Dominguez began her career as an Immigration Attorney in Miami, FL where she gained experience as an Associate Attorney assisting clients with their various Immigration needs including Family Petitions, Adjustment of Status, TPS, Cuban Adjustment Act, U-Visa, VAWA, Asylum, Waivers of Inadmissibility, Naturalization, Removal Defense, Bond Proceedings and more. She later relocated to New York City where she gained further experience as an Immigration Associate Attorney and helped supervise the family based petition, U-Visa, DACA and Naturalization department for the firm. Working in the fast paced and diverse Immigration Court in New York City served to strengthen Ms. Dominguez’ dedication to serving the immigrant community. She later returned to Miami, FL to found Dominguez Law Firm, PLLC. This has given her the opportunity to serve the immigrant community both in her home town and all over the United States and provide them with the efficient, compassionate and one on one service they deserve.
Ms. Dominguez earned her law degree from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida. She also possesses a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Florida International University and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. She is admitted to the practice of law in both Florida and New York.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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15 years
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Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 17 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Dominguez Law Firm, PLLC
2332 Galiano Street, 2nd Floor, Coral Gables, FL, 33134
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Posted by JC | July 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
K1 visa process
I had started the process of bringing my fiancé over on a K1 visa. We had found an attorney who got us through the initial application process but they were non-responsive; often taking multiple emails, voicemails and weeks before getting an answer. We parted with the firm when my fiancé arrived in t...
Posted by kobu | October 08, 2017
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Melissa Dominguez explained the things I need to know. I can tell that she was patience as her explanation very thorough. I'm very happy that she responded. I will recommend her to my friends and family.
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Youman, Madeo and Fasano
2012 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Law Offices Of Robert Sheldon, PA
Associations
2017 - Present
Broward County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Miami-Dade County chapter)Member
2009 - Present
Cuban American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Termination of Proceedings in Immigration Court
Case Terminated
Education
2008
St. Thomas University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Nova Southeastern University
MS - Master of Science
2002
Florida International University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
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Q&A
I’m 20 years old, and a US citizen I would like to apply for a petition for my mother is that possible?
28 Jul 2018
Q&A
Can anything be done to bring my husband back after being deported (voluntary departure) he had an I130 petition approved
26 Feb 2018
Q&A
If an individual on a green card changes the state of residency, will it affect the naturalization process in any way?
30 Jan 2018