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Maria Rodriguez: Immigration Law Specialist in San Diego, California
With over two decades of experience, Maria Rodriguez is a dedicated immigration law specialist based in San Diego, California. Recognized as one of Best Attorney USA since 2022, Maria provides comprehensive and compassionate legal support to individuals navigating complex immigration challenges.
Practice Areas
- Marijuana Law
- Asylum & Refugee Protection
- Criminal Defense (Immigration)
- Naturalization & Citizenship
- Deportation Defense
- Bias Crime Defense
- Visa Cases
- Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) Defenses
- Marijuana Law (Immigration)
- Congressional Action Letter Assistance
- Undocumented Immigrants
- Naturalization Appeals & Petitions
- Court Litigation Defense for Undocumented Immigrants and Their Families
- Sexual Assault Claims (Immigration)
- Marijuana Law (Federal)
- Deportation Relief Strategies
- Naturalization Appeals & Petitions (Special Category)
- Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) Defenses (Special Category)
- Undocumented Immigrants (Special Category)
- Vessel Traffic Safety Act (VSTA) Defense
- Marijuana Law (Immigration & Federal)
- Congressional Action Letter Assistance (Special Category)
- Bias Crime Defense (Special Category)
- Deportation Relief Strategies (Special Category)
- Naturalization Appeals & Petitions (Undocumented Immigrants and Their Families)
- Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) Defenses (Undocumented Immigrants)
- Congressional Action Letter Assistance (Undocumented Immigrants and Their Families)
- Vessel Traffic Safety Act (VSTA) Defense (Special Category)
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor's Degree: University of California, Berkeley, Political Science, 2005
- J.D. Degree: California Western School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2009
- Bar Admissions: State Bar of California, 2010; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, 2011; U.S. Supreme Court, 2015
- Awards: Recognized as one of Best Attorney USA since 2022 by Thomson Reuters Foundation; Top 10 Immigration Lawyer in San Diego by San Diego Magazine, 2018-2023; Distinguished Service Award from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), 2021
- Firms: Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP, Partner since 2015
- Affiliations: AILA Member, 2016-present; Leadership Council of ABA Section of Tort and Unfair Competition Law, 2017-2023; San Diego Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2019-2021
- Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish
Maria Rodriguez is committed to providing personalized legal solutions for clients facing immigration challenges. Her deep expertise spans various immigration areas, including marijuana law, asylum and refugee protection, naturalization appeals, and deportation defense.
