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Johanna Cochran was born and raised in Veracruz, Mexico. She graduated from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (magna cum laude), with a degree in Business Administration. She is a graduate of Emory University School of Law where she was a coach and competitor as an oralist and brief writer for the Emory Moot Court Society.. Johanna has worked in the field of immigration since before law school and has represented individuals in matters involving waivers of inadmissibility, family-based and humanitarian petitions, detention and bond proceedings, and federal court litigation. She has also offered advice on several media outlets (including Telemundo Atlanta, Mundo Hispanico, Fordham University Radio, CNN Español, and Periodico La Vision) and at several immigration forums and events throughout Georgia.. Johanna is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Associations (AILA) and the State Bar of Georgia. She is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Georgia and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, where she has successfully litigated and delivered oral arguments on a pro bono asylum appeal.. In her off time, Johanna enjoys traveling, writing, and running. She is fluent in Spanish and conversational in French.

At The Merilien Law Firm, our vision is to create a firm where people could connect with legal experts who care. Today, this means providing a voice to the voiceless and strength to the overpowered. It means we do a lot of listening, so we can understand your challenges and goals. And it means providing the expert legal advice you need to overcome those challenges and get the results you need to achieve your goals.. At The Merilien Law Firm, we are friendly and approachable. No matter what your circumstances are, we greet you warmly and professionally when you visit our office so we can connect with you and better understand what your needs are. One of our guiding principles is open, honest communication, both during our initial consultation and throughout your case. We want to make sure you understand what’s going on at all times and feel confident that your interests are being taken care of.. Our clientele. We serve a diverse range of clients at The Merilien Law Firm, ranging from individuals and families to businesses. We provide services in Family Immigration, Large and Small Business Employment visas, Sports Visas, Investor Visas, Deportation Defense and Personal Injury.. For our immigration clients, we know how difficult it is to navigate the United States complex immigration laws and keep up with the changes when you are confronted with an immigration problem. Depending upon the problem, resolving it can take a significant amount of time, effort, and funds. At the Merilien Law Firm PLLC, we are dedicated to helping you and your family explore their immigration options, create a plan for your case and obtain the immigration benefit for which you qualify. And if you do not qualify for an immigration option at this time, we will explain why and what your current rights are.. At The Merilien Law Firm, we are committed to serving the communities where we live and work, frequently donating our time and resources to fulfill local needs and support community causes. We have made this commitment because it further connects us to our overall community, beyond the connection we have with our clients. By serving our community, we are able to be even more passionate and better informed as attorneys.. The Merilien Law Firm is your solutions-oriented legal team, specializing in building relationships for life.. Call:

Estefania Laurita is a co-founder/co-owner of The Law Office of Laurita & Lentini.. Mrs. Laurita received her bachelor’s in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. After graduating from FAU, Mrs. Laurita attended Barry University-Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, where she graduated with her Juris Doctorate.. While in school, Mrs. Laurita served as the President of the American Constitution Society (A.C.S), she was the Communication’s Chair of Hispanic American Law Student Association (H.A.L.S.A), a Legal Student Representative for the Immigration clinic, and was a student member of both Immigration law Society and Phi Alpha Delta, the largest professional law fraternity in the United States. Through her involvement in the immigration clinic, Mrs. Laurita successfully prevented the deportation of her client.. In addition to her academic involvement, Mrs. Laurita has a passion for servitude. Mrs. Laurita volunteered with Adult Literacy League and taught a free 8-week Citizenship class to help members of the immigrant community prepare for their Naturalization interviews. Moreover, she has volunteered in several clinics to help low income immigrants apply for Temporary Protected Status and Naturalization.. Mrs. Laurita’s passion for immigration law is driven by her personal experience as a “DACA Recipient,” and she is determined to utilize this passion towards helping the clients of Laurita & Lentini.

Kenneth Ejene was born and raised in Miami, Florida to parents who immigrated to the United States from Nigeria. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton, Florida and his Juris Doctor from Barry University School of Law (Barry) in Orlando, Florida.. Kenneth is naturally empathetic. Being raised in Miami, one of the most diverse cities in the United States, and being raised by immigrant parents, has shaped his empathy especially towards the issues that concern immigrants. As such, Kenneth has a passion towards advocating for the rights of immigrants and human rights for all people.. While attending Barry, attorney Kenneth Ejene earned an Honors Litigation Certificate, offered free legal assistance to indigent residents in the Central Florida area, interned and volunteered in various firms and organizations that focused on the immigration and human rights such as the Pro Bono Project, Catholic Charities, and the American Civil Liberties Union.. Post law school, Kenneth has gained extensive experience in immigration law. His experience includes and is not limited to:. American Citizenship;U.S. Visas; U.S. Green Cards;Deportation Defense;Political Asylum;Temporary Protected Status;Unlawful Presence waivers;and Board of Immigration Appeals.. Today, he continually broadens his immigration expertise and fervor for civil engagement so that he is able to not only assist clients with their various immigration matters, but to positively impact the community through passionate advocacy

Nina Rawal graduated from University of California, Davis School of Law in 2010. Ms. Rawal practiced law in Daytona Beach, Florida for two different law firms, including The Law Offices of Smith, Hood, Bigman, P.A., before joining Cantwell and Goldman, P.A. in July, 2015.  Nina has experience practicing law in numerous areas, including commercial and residential Real Estate transactions, Immigration Law, Health Care Law, Business Law, and Employment Law. Nina is fluent in Gujarati, and also proficient in Hindi and Mandarin Chinese. Before law school, Nina attended the University of Florida, where she was a member of both Florida Blue Key and was inducted to the UF Hall of Fame.

Alicia was born and raised in Hillsboro Oregon along with her 12 brothers and sisters. Half of Alicia’s siblings came to America as refugees and have since been able to petition for their siblings and parents to join them in the US. Family gatherings at the Vial homestead are very exciting with over 70 family members, representing 3 different nationalities and speaking 8 languages.. Alicia and her husband raise their four children on their farm, along with approx. 15 head of cattle, 5 horses, and a multitude of sheep and chickens.. In 2002-2003, Alicia spent a year and a half in the Indian Ocean learning French on the Islands of Mauritius and La Reunion. Upon returning she continued her studies in anthropology at BYU-Hawaii, where she decided to learn Spanish. Alicia then completed her senior ethnography project in Momostenango Guatemala. She continues to visit as often as possible to spend time with the family who took her in while there as a young student. Alicia completed her Law Degree at BYU Law in Utah and spent as much time as possible during law school traveling and volunteering doing non-profit work. Alicia runs a non-profit which supports sustainable humanitarian businesses in various countries in Africa.. Alicia loves the complexity and happy endings she gets to play a part in with immigration law. Alicia is a member of American Immigration Lawyers Associates (AILA).