Melisa Pena
Immigration attorney · Coral Gables, FL · Admitted Florida 2011, bar no. Active Registration
About this attorney
Melisa Pena is an experienced attorney based in Coral Gables, Florida, focusing her practice on immigration and family law. Admitted to practice law in Florida and before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, she provides knowledgeable and dedicated counsel to individuals and families navigating complex legal challenges. Melisa earned her Juris Doctor from the Florida International University College of Law in 2011, following her undergraduate studies in Criminal Justice at Florida International University. Over the course of her career, she has demonstrated consistent legal excellence, earning numerous recognitions including multiple consecutive Super Lawyers Rising Star honors. Drawing from her background and Peruvian heritage, Melisa is deeply committed to client-centered advocacy. She prioritizes compassionate guidance, clear communication, and reliable representation to protect the rights of her clients and help them achieve their immigration and family legal goals.
Throughout their legal career, Melisa has concentrated their practice on complex immigration filings, including green card legal assistance and family. Having graduated from Florida International University College of Law, they bring rigorous statutory analysis, thorough evidentiary documentation, and meticulous case preparation to every client petition before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and regional Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) immigration courts.
Recognizing that immigration matters are deeply personal and critical to their clients' future, Melisa maintains transparent communication and accessible counsel throughout every stage of the legal process. Their office conducts thorough initial case evaluations, helps clients understand potential risks and timelines, and provides clear, personalized guidance from initial petition submission through interview representation and appellate review.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
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Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
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Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
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Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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