Florida Bar board certified specialist, immigration; nationality law. Florida and federal criminal trial attorney. Representing clients in all 50 states and worldwide.

Attorney Kristy Figueroa-Contreras practices exclusively in all aspects of U.S. immigration, nationality and consular law and the criminal defense of persons accused of a wide range of Florida and federal felony and misdemeanor offenses. Her over two decades of legal experience and criminal trial experience makes her particularly well-versed in the complex and ever- changing interplay between criminal laws and immigration laws and procedures. Much of her practice is devoted to representing non-citizens facing criminal charges in both federal and Florida criminal courts, as well as those with criminal convictions in their immigration and consular proceedings (deportation defense and waivers). She also handles U.S. immigration and consular matters for students, artists, professionals, investors and entrepreneurs. Her and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and has of counsel affiliates in the United States, Panama, and Venezuela.

BOARD CERTIFIED

Ms. Figueroa-Contreras is board-certified by the Florida Bar in the area of immigration nationality. Board certification is the Florida Bar’s highest evaluation of an attorney‘s competency, experience, and professionalism in one of 26 distinct areas of law approved for specialization and is subject to rigorous standards and in-depth peer review processes. Of the
lawyers currently eligible to practice law in Florida, only about 7% have earned board certification. Only board-certified attorneys are permitted to call themselves “experts” or “specialists” when referring to their legal credentials.
Ms. Figueroa-Contreras is a member of the Florida Bar and is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts. She is also admitted to practice in federal court in:

• The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
• The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida

She also represents clients in a Pro Hac Vice capacity in federal district courts across the United States. Attorney Figueroa-Contreras is also admitted to practice in every immigration court in the United States and its territories. She also represents clients in matters before:

• The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA),
• The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO),
• The Admissibility Review Office (ARO),
• The Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO),
• The Board of Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA).