Christopher welcomes the opportunity to talk with you about your immigration issues.
With more than 30 years as an attorney, Christopher knows the legal and practical issues of the immigration system. As he has been involved in almost every conceivable type of immigration process, you can feel confident that you are represented by an attorney who will help you with your immigration issues.
Christopher graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1989 and the Wayne State University College of Law in 1993. He is a member of the Florida State Bar, the Alabama State Bar, the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He and his family live in Pensacola, Florida.
Family-Based Immigration and Waivers
Trinidad Law believes in keeping families together and reuniting loved ones across borders.
We are experienced in a wide range of family-based petitions, including Adjustment of Status applications, Consular Processing, Fiancé Visas, and Waivers for those with complex barriers relating to their immigration history.
Advocacy for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Other Crimes
Trinidad Law is committed to supporting survivors of domestic violence and other crimes in petitioning for lawful status. We also represent survivors of human trafficking in its various forms and victims of other qualifying crimes.
DACA: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
As a DACA recipient, or DACA-eligible individual, you are an integral part of our community, and Trinidad Law is passionate about advocating alongside you for security and lawful status. We currently represent DACA recipients in renewals.
We are well-positioned to submit initial filings and leverage new pathways to status under anticipated rule changes, shifts in policy, and legislation implemented by the Biden Administration.
Citizenship and Naturalization
If you or a family member are interested in becoming a citizen of the United States, we will support you in weighing the benefits and risks of filing for naturalization. We will walk you through the process with clarity and professionalism, flagging any potential obstacles and identifying creative solutions.
Removal Defense and Humanitarian Protections
Facing removal proceedings in Immigration Court is often destabilizing and intimidating. We are here to advocate alongside you, protect your rights through the process, and identify all potential forms of relief.
Defensive strategies include Cancellation of Removal, Adjustment of Status, Asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Visas, Relief under VAWA, and other defenses rooted in past persecution.
Legal Costs & Fees
We welcome the opportunity to talk with you about your immigration issues. There is a minimal charge for initial consultations, whether in-person, by telephone, or videoconference. If we decide to work together, we will schedule additional time for a complete consultation and enter into an attorney fee agreement.
Most immigration representation can be performed on a flat-fee basis. However, as an alternative, some matters may also be billed under a traditional hourly fee agreement. That way, you pay only for the time spent on your case. In this case, we bill on a monthly or quarterly basis. Your invoice will include an itemization of work performed, an accounting of any trust account activity, and a breakdown of costs.
USCIS filing fees, court costs, application preparation fees, and attorney costs are billed to the client.