Advocating for Families with Heart & Experience
Born in Lima, Peru, and raised in Miami, Florida by immigrant parents, Rodrigo Flores Salinas brings a deeply personal understanding of the challenges that immigrant families face when navigating the American legal system. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, he is committed to providing compassionate, effective legal representation to every client he serves.
Rodrigo earned his Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law, where he developed a strong foundation in both criminal defense and immigration law. His legal career began at the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office, where he served as a trial attorney representing indigent defendants in matters ranging from domestic violence battery to criminal traffic proceedings.
After his time at the Public Defender's Office, Rodrigo transitioned to representing individuals in immigration matters. His practice encompasses a wide range of immigration cases, from Family-Based Immigration petitions to Removal Defense proceedings. His courtroom experience as a trial attorney gives him a unique advantage in immigration court, where he advocates fiercely for his clients' rights to remain in the country they call home.
Having seen firsthand the stress and uncertainty that immigration issues can bring to a family, Rodrigo strives to make every legal process as stress-free and smooth as possible for his clients. He takes the time to explain each step clearly, answer every question, and ensure that families feel supported and informed throughout their case.
At Lacayo Law Firm, Rodrigo serves as Of Counsel, bringing his unique combination of criminal defense experience and immigration law expertise to the team. His dedication to his clients and his community reflects the firm's core values of accessibility, compassion, and relentless advocacy.