Law Office of Sandra Echevarria, P.A.

Attorney Sandra Echevarria

My name is Sandra Echevarria. I have been practicing law since January 2005. I graduated Magna Cum laude from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center in 2004. I graduated Cum Laude from FIU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies. For the first two years of college in MDCC, I was a Theater Major. I have always focused on Immigration and Nationality Law since I started to practice law in early 2005. I opened my own practice in 2008, and I focus on all aspects of Immigration Law. I have been successful because I work tirelessly to help my clients. My first case, was the case of my father who raised me, and I was able to successfully win his case. After living first hand what so many Immigrant families have to go through, I understand all of the issues and emotions that surround the process and what it takes to be successful. Since my win, I have dedicated my life to Immigration Law. I have been practicing since 2005. I work with my family and amazing attorneys and staff members that are like family to me. We all try to do our best to get the job done. I work relentlessly to get the work done. Throughout the years, I have defended over 1000 cases, have helped countless clients, and I am proud to say that the vast majority of my clients are still here and are now legal. I have helped consulates from various countries and non-profit organizations help Immigrants in our community. I have travelled across the state with Consulates to speak to their constituents about immigration law and what their legal rights are. I have won awards from the City of Miami’s Mayor for my extraordinary conduct as a citizen and for my genuine dedication that has enriched the well-being and prosperity of City of Miami. I was also awarded the Honorable Award of Dominican Excellence the Most Highest Distinction of Merit for Dominicans in the United States for my professional dedication and dignified representation as a person of Dominican Descent in the U.S. This is awarded by the Minister of Tourism and the Dominican Consulate in the U.S. on behalf of the Dominican Republic for my professional help in our community. I have been a part of AILA for over 10 years and have been part of various pro bono committees. I am currently in South Florida AILA acting as ERO Liaison Committee and AILA Federal Congressional Committee as well. I have been a part of American Immigration Counsel Committee for AILA South Florida Chapter.

Bar Admissions:

• Florida
• United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Education:

• Nova Southeastern Law University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Juris Doctorate
  • Honors: Magna Cum Laude
• Florida International University
  • B.A.
  • Honors: cum laude
  • Honors: Dean's List
  • Major: Liberal Studies

Languages Spoken:

• French
• Spanish
• English

Attorney Anabel Alvarez

Raised in Miami, Florida, Ms. Alvarez began pursuing her legal career to become a first generation attorney. While in law school, Ms. Alvarez worked diligently to achieve academic success, including earning performance based scholarships and making the Dean's List. Her dedication to her academic goals allowed her to become first a member of the Greenbook Journal and later rise to Editor of the Greenbook Journal. 

During her time in law school, Ms. Alvarez focused her studies on issues concerning international law and human rights, ultimately achieving an International Law Concentration. Her focus on these international issues naturally led her to focus on a career in Immigration Law. 

Following law school, Ms. Alvarez joined the Law Offices of Sandra Echevarria, and began providing deportation defense to the community. Ms. Alvarez worked defending immigrant rights, defending individuals placed in removal proceedings, individuals facing deportation, families adjusting status, victims of crimes, victims of domestic violence, various waivers and pardons, as well as litigating before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), and filing appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Ms. Alvarez has proved to be a highly distinguished attorney, frequently arguing and winning cases before EOIR, as well as cases and appeals before USCIS. 

Bar Admissions:

• Florida, 2017

Education:

• Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
  • J.D. - 2016
• Florida International University, Miami, Florida
  • B.A.
  • Honors: cum laude
  • Major: Political Science, with Certificates in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and European Studies

Languages Spoken:

• English
• Spanish
• Portuguese

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