Elina Santana
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Licensed for 12 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Immigration
Language
Spanish English
About
Immigration Attorney focused on marriage & family-based residency, citizenship, waivers, and deportation defense.Elina Magaly Santana is an attorney licensed in the state of Florida, the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Santana is dedicated to representing the immigrant community nationwide. Ms. Santana focuses her practice on representing immigrants in affirmative petitions with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (“USCIS”), as well as providing direct representation at interviews and in deportation proceedings before U.S. Immigration Courts nationwide.Ms. Santana earned her Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law, where she served as an editor for the Public Interest Law Journal. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Spanish Literature at New York University with high honors. Ms. Santana is a Board Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”) South Florida, as well as a member of many other associations in the community. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
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Immigration
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Spanish English
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Reviews
Even though my process took a little longer than I expected, it wasn’t her fault. (Thanks Trump!) Since day one she explained everything and all the possible scenarios and made feel very comfortable so I hired her. Along the process Elina and her team were very professional and helpful and I am really grateful for that!! Thanks again!
Elina is amazing and truly cares about her clients. She reviewed a matter graciously and gave focused attention on how to best proceed. Based on the talking points, she ensures all available arguments are made. Her attention to detail and caring demeanor was great and much appreciated. Highly recommend as she is well versed in the area of law and is very knowledgeable.
I’ve known Elina for a few years now and I don’t know many lawyers who are as professional, friendly, and straightforward as she is. Highly knowledgeable and very trustworthy. I highly recommend her.
I first called Santana Rodrigues Law P.A with a lot of questions about my husband's case. The first impression started when I was able to speak with Elina without paying anything. Her assistant scheduled a phone call where most of my questions were answered right away, and she provided us the best advise. She was kink and really knowledgeable of the subject in question. I have no doubt I wanted her to take care of our case. She handled our case brilliantly, our goal was reached and we are really happy. Thank you Elina!
Nunca tendré suficientes palabras para agradecer a la abogada Santana lo que ha hecho por mí y mi familia. Mi caso de inmigración era sumamente complejo, siendo residente permanente por 4 años fui puesto en deportación por un inexistente fraude que inmigración cree descubrir al revisar el caso de otra persona. Antes de conocer a Elina había contado con los servicios de dos abogados pero no me sentía seguro con ninguno de ellos, me parecía que no hacían lo suficiente, el caso me arrastró por un laberinto de mociones y apelaciones, todos y cada uno de ellos denegados. Mi vida se convirtió en una pesadilla, por tres años los abogados anteriores realmente hicieron poco para demostrar mi inocencia, a la hora de las audiencias me daba cuenta que no estaban lo suficientemente preparados con mi caso. Tengo la suerte de conocer a Elina en la corte de inmigración, observé como defendía a su clente, como se manejaba con los detalles del caso de su defendido, hasta con los mas pequeños, y como con cada pregunta de la fiscal o la jueza ella demostraba un profundo conocimiento de las leyes de inmigración. En ese momento me di cuenta que había encontrado a la abogada que necesitaba. Segura de mi inocencia Elina logró que mi audiencia definitiva en la corte de inmigración se reprograme a una fecha mas cercana y preparó un expediente contundente, detallado y sólido. Todo el tiempo previo a la audiencia me transmitió seguridad y tranquiliad, siempre estuvo disponible para mis consultas, su equipo coordinó conmigo todos los detalles. El día de la audiencia Elina demostró no solo que su conocimiento de la ley es realmente profundo si no que es una litigante excepcional, conocía mi expediente, que era muy muy grande, hasta en el más mínimo detalle, cada documento, cada prueba, cada suceso previo estaban en su memoria, los mencionaba con mucha fluidez sin necesidad de buscar en el expediente, incluso corrigió cortesmente a la fiscal en varias oportunidades. El resultado fue un éxito, fui absuelto de los cargos y ahora mi ciudadanía está a un paso. Si necesitan a una abogada que los represente con fuerza, estrategia e inteligencia , que se preocupe de cada detalle, que los mantenga informados y que esté ahí siempre que la necesiten no hay mejor abogada que Elina Santana. Elina, muchas gracias una y mil veces mas, mi familia y yo siempre estaremos agradecidos contigo.
I just wanna thank Elina for going wholeheartedly into my case. She is by far the best lawyer in her field. She is extremely professional, caring, and brilliant. Her years of experience and assertiveness make her the lawyer you wanna have on your side in a transaction or inside a courtroom. Thank you so much Elina for helping me and my family. Quiero tomarme el tiempo para agradecerle a Elina por entrarse completamente en mi caso. Es de verdad la mejor abogada en su areal legal!
My case got apprroved after many years trying! She was professional and available to me when I needed her. She is a great attorney and stayed with my case through many problems: my divorce, court, interviews, etc. Residency finally approved! Thank you!!
Elina. Thanks, Thanks...Thanks to You and You Team. My Mams, Finally Green Card Was Apruved, After Years of beem Waiting. Thanks for Always Support Us. and Keep Us Inform, Step by Step..You The Best of The Best. I' Already Recoment You Team With all My Family and Amigos. as The Best Family Immigration Lawyer in Miami. Thanks Againg..P.A
A highly professional law firm with outstanding knowledge of Immigration laws. Excellent communication with the customer at all times. It is one of the best law firm in Miami: reliable, honest and professional lawyer. / Un bufete de abogados altamente profesional con un conocimiento excepcional de las leyes de inmigración. Excelente comunicación con el cliente en todo momento. Es uno de los mejores bufetes de abogados de Miami: abogado fiable, honesto y profesional.
The day after Trump became the new president, Ms. Santana wrote out a letter to each of her clients explaining how committed she was to help out her clients despite the potential changes the US immigration system will face. Her letter was hand labeled; she must've spent hours doing that for each of her clients. Ms. Santana truly CARES for her clients. Ms. Santana helped me on my family based green card several years ago and we are going back to her to get my conditions removed. Even then, Ms. Santana was quick to return calls, e-mails, and letters, and would go out of her way to make sure everything is in order and well taken care of. The day I was approved for my green card, she personally called me and my family to let us know how happy she was that we were together and how glad she was to be a part of it. Ms. Santana is a dedicated, hard working and caring attorney.
Even though my process took a little longer than I expected, it wasn’t her fault. (Thanks Trump!) Since day one she explained everything and all the possible scenarios and made feel very comfortable so I hired her. Along the process Elina and her team were very professional and helpful and I am really grateful for that!! Thanks again!
Elina is amazing and truly cares about her clients. She reviewed a matter graciously and gave focused attention on how to best proceed. Based on the talking points, she ensures all available arguments are made. Her attention to detail and caring demeanor was great and much appreciated. Highly recommend as she is well versed in the area of law and is very knowledgeable.
I’ve known Elina for a few years now and I don’t know many lawyers who are as professional, friendly, and straightforward as she is. Highly knowledgeable and very trustworthy. I highly recommend her.
I first called Santana Rodrigues Law P.A with a lot of questions about my husband's case. The first impression started when I was able to speak with Elina without paying anything. Her assistant scheduled a phone call where most of my questions were answered right away, and she provided us the best advise. She was kink and really knowledgeable of the subject in question. I have no doubt I wanted her to take care of our case. She handled our case brilliantly, our goal was reached and we are really happy. Thank you Elina!
Nunca tendré suficientes palabras para agradecer a la abogada Santana lo que ha hecho por mí y mi familia. Mi caso de inmigración era sumamente complejo, siendo residente permanente por 4 años fui puesto en deportación por un inexistente fraude que inmigración cree descubrir al revisar el caso de otra persona. Antes de conocer a Elina había contado con los servicios de dos abogados pero no me sentía seguro con ninguno de ellos, me parecía que no hacían lo suficiente, el caso me arrastró por un laberinto de mociones y apelaciones, todos y cada uno de ellos denegados. Mi vida se convirtió en una pesadilla, por tres años los abogados anteriores realmente hicieron poco para demostrar mi inocencia, a la hora de las audiencias me daba cuenta que no estaban lo suficientemente preparados con mi caso. Tengo la suerte de conocer a Elina en la corte de inmigración, observé como defendía a su clente, como se manejaba con los detalles del caso de su defendido, hasta con los mas pequeños, y como con cada pregunta de la fiscal o la jueza ella demostraba un profundo conocimiento de las leyes de inmigración. En ese momento me di cuenta que había encontrado a la abogada que necesitaba. Segura de mi inocencia Elina logró que mi audiencia definitiva en la corte de inmigración se reprograme a una fecha mas cercana y preparó un expediente contundente, detallado y sólido. Todo el tiempo previo a la audiencia me transmitió seguridad y tranquiliad, siempre estuvo disponible para mis consultas, su equipo coordinó conmigo todos los detalles. El día de la audiencia Elina demostró no solo que su conocimiento de la ley es realmente profundo si no que es una litigante excepcional, conocía mi expediente, que era muy muy grande, hasta en el más mínimo detalle, cada documento, cada prueba, cada suceso previo estaban en su memoria, los mencionaba con mucha fluidez sin necesidad de buscar en el expediente, incluso corrigió cortesmente a la fiscal en varias oportunidades. El resultado fue un éxito, fui absuelto de los cargos y ahora mi ciudadanía está a un paso. Si necesitan a una abogada que los represente con fuerza, estrategia e inteligencia , que se preocupe de cada detalle, que los mantenga informados y que esté ahí siempre que la necesiten no hay mejor abogada que Elina Santana. Elina, muchas gracias una y mil veces mas, mi familia y yo siempre estaremos agradecidos contigo.
I just wanna thank Elina for going wholeheartedly into my case. She is by far the best lawyer in her field. She is extremely professional, caring, and brilliant. Her years of experience and assertiveness make her the lawyer you wanna have on your side in a transaction or inside a courtroom. Thank you so much Elina for helping me and my family. Quiero tomarme el tiempo para agradecerle a Elina por entrarse completamente en mi caso. Es de verdad la mejor abogada en su areal legal!
My case got apprroved after many years trying! She was professional and available to me when I needed her. She is a great attorney and stayed with my case through many problems: my divorce, court, interviews, etc. Residency finally approved! Thank you!!
Elina. Thanks, Thanks...Thanks to You and You Team. My Mams, Finally Green Card Was Apruved, After Years of beem Waiting. Thanks for Always Support Us. and Keep Us Inform, Step by Step..You The Best of The Best. I' Already Recoment You Team With all My Family and Amigos. as The Best Family Immigration Lawyer in Miami. Thanks Againg..P.A
A highly professional law firm with outstanding knowledge of Immigration laws. Excellent communication with the customer at all times. It is one of the best law firm in Miami: reliable, honest and professional lawyer. / Un bufete de abogados altamente profesional con un conocimiento excepcional de las leyes de inmigración. Excelente comunicación con el cliente en todo momento. Es uno de los mejores bufetes de abogados de Miami: abogado fiable, honesto y profesional.
The day after Trump became the new president, Ms. Santana wrote out a letter to each of her clients explaining how committed she was to help out her clients despite the potential changes the US immigration system will face. Her letter was hand labeled; she must've spent hours doing that for each of her clients. Ms. Santana truly CARES for her clients. Ms. Santana helped me on my family based green card several years ago and we are going back to her to get my conditions removed. Even then, Ms. Santana was quick to return calls, e-mails, and letters, and would go out of her way to make sure everything is in order and well taken care of. The day I was approved for my green card, she personally called me and my family to let us know how happy she was that we were together and how glad she was to be a part of it. Ms. Santana is a dedicated, hard working and caring attorney.
Even though my process took a little longer than I expected, it wasn’t her fault. (Thanks Trump!) Since day one she explained everything and all the possible scenarios and made feel very comfortable so I hired her. Along the process Elina and her team were very professional and helpful and I am really grateful for that!! Thanks again!
Elina is amazing and truly cares about her clients. She reviewed a matter graciously and gave focused attention on how to best proceed. Based on the talking points, she ensures all available arguments are made. Her attention to detail and caring demeanor was great and much appreciated. Highly recommend as she is well versed in the area of law and is very knowledgeable.
I’ve known Elina for a few years now and I don’t know many lawyers who are as professional, friendly, and straightforward as she is. Highly knowledgeable and very trustworthy. I highly recommend her.
I first called Santana Rodrigues Law P.A with a lot of questions about my husband's case. The first impression started when I was able to speak with Elina without paying anything. Her assistant scheduled a phone call where most of my questions were answered right away, and she provided us the best advise. She was kink and really knowledgeable of the subject in question. I have no doubt I wanted her to take care of our case. She handled our case brilliantly, our goal was reached and we are really happy. Thank you Elina!
Nunca tendré suficientes palabras para agradecer a la abogada Santana lo que ha hecho por mí y mi familia. Mi caso de inmigración era sumamente complejo, siendo residente permanente por 4 años fui puesto en deportación por un inexistente fraude que inmigración cree descubrir al revisar el caso de otra persona. Antes de conocer a Elina había contado con los servicios de dos abogados pero no me sentía seguro con ninguno de ellos, me parecía que no hacían lo suficiente, el caso me arrastró por un laberinto de mociones y apelaciones, todos y cada uno de ellos denegados. Mi vida se convirtió en una pesadilla, por tres años los abogados anteriores realmente hicieron poco para demostrar mi inocencia, a la hora de las audiencias me daba cuenta que no estaban lo suficientemente preparados con mi caso. Tengo la suerte de conocer a Elina en la corte de inmigración, observé como defendía a su clente, como se manejaba con los detalles del caso de su defendido, hasta con los mas pequeños, y como con cada pregunta de la fiscal o la jueza ella demostraba un profundo conocimiento de las leyes de inmigración. En ese momento me di cuenta que había encontrado a la abogada que necesitaba. Segura de mi inocencia Elina logró que mi audiencia definitiva en la corte de inmigración se reprograme a una fecha mas cercana y preparó un expediente contundente, detallado y sólido. Todo el tiempo previo a la audiencia me transmitió seguridad y tranquiliad, siempre estuvo disponible para mis consultas, su equipo coordinó conmigo todos los detalles. El día de la audiencia Elina demostró no solo que su conocimiento de la ley es realmente profundo si no que es una litigante excepcional, conocía mi expediente, que era muy muy grande, hasta en el más mínimo detalle, cada documento, cada prueba, cada suceso previo estaban en su memoria, los mencionaba con mucha fluidez sin necesidad de buscar en el expediente, incluso corrigió cortesmente a la fiscal en varias oportunidades. El resultado fue un éxito, fui absuelto de los cargos y ahora mi ciudadanía está a un paso. Si necesitan a una abogada que los represente con fuerza, estrategia e inteligencia , que se preocupe de cada detalle, que los mantenga informados y que esté ahí siempre que la necesiten no hay mejor abogada que Elina Santana. Elina, muchas gracias una y mil veces mas, mi familia y yo siempre estaremos agradecidos contigo.
I just wanna thank Elina for going wholeheartedly into my case. She is by far the best lawyer in her field. She is extremely professional, caring, and brilliant. Her years of experience and assertiveness make her the lawyer you wanna have on your side in a transaction or inside a courtroom. Thank you so much Elina for helping me and my family. Quiero tomarme el tiempo para agradecerle a Elina por entrarse completamente en mi caso. Es de verdad la mejor abogada en su areal legal!
My case got apprroved after many years trying! She was professional and available to me when I needed her. She is a great attorney and stayed with my case through many problems: my divorce, court, interviews, etc. Residency finally approved! Thank you!!
Elina. Thanks, Thanks...Thanks to You and You Team. My Mams, Finally Green Card Was Apruved, After Years of beem Waiting. Thanks for Always Support Us. and Keep Us Inform, Step by Step..You The Best of The Best. I' Already Recoment You Team With all My Family and Amigos. as The Best Family Immigration Lawyer in Miami. Thanks Againg..P.A
A highly professional law firm with outstanding knowledge of Immigration laws. Excellent communication with the customer at all times. It is one of the best law firm in Miami: reliable, honest and professional lawyer. / Un bufete de abogados altamente profesional con un conocimiento excepcional de las leyes de inmigración. Excelente comunicación con el cliente en todo momento. Es uno de los mejores bufetes de abogados de Miami: abogado fiable, honesto y profesional.
The day after Trump became the new president, Ms. Santana wrote out a letter to each of her clients explaining how committed she was to help out her clients despite the potential changes the US immigration system will face. Her letter was hand labeled; she must've spent hours doing that for each of her clients. Ms. Santana truly CARES for her clients. Ms. Santana helped me on my family based green card several years ago and we are going back to her to get my conditions removed. Even then, Ms. Santana was quick to return calls, e-mails, and letters, and would go out of her way to make sure everything is in order and well taken care of. The day I was approved for my green card, she personally called me and my family to let us know how happy she was that we were together and how glad she was to be a part of it. Ms. Santana is a dedicated, hard working and caring attorney.
Even though my process took a little longer than I expected, it wasn’t her fault. (Thanks Trump!) Since day one she explained everything and all the possible scenarios and made feel very comfortable so I hired her. Along the process Elina and her team were very professional and helpful and I am really grateful for that!! Thanks again!
Elina is amazing and truly cares about her clients. She reviewed a matter graciously and gave focused attention on how to best proceed. Based on the talking points, she ensures all available arguments are made. Her attention to detail and caring demeanor was great and much appreciated. Highly recommend as she is well versed in the area of law and is very knowledgeable.
I’ve known Elina for a few years now and I don’t know many lawyers who are as professional, friendly, and straightforward as she is. Highly knowledgeable and very trustworthy. I highly recommend her.
I first called Santana Rodrigues Law P.A with a lot of questions about my husband's case. The first impression started when I was able to speak with Elina without paying anything. Her assistant scheduled a phone call where most of my questions were answered right away, and she provided us the best advise. She was kink and really knowledgeable of the subject in question. I have no doubt I wanted her to take care of our case. She handled our case brilliantly, our goal was reached and we are really happy. Thank you Elina!
Nunca tendré suficientes palabras para agradecer a la abogada Santana lo que ha hecho por mí y mi familia. Mi caso de inmigración era sumamente complejo, siendo residente permanente por 4 años fui puesto en deportación por un inexistente fraude que inmigración cree descubrir al revisar el caso de otra persona. Antes de conocer a Elina había contado con los servicios de dos abogados pero no me sentía seguro con ninguno de ellos, me parecía que no hacían lo suficiente, el caso me arrastró por un laberinto de mociones y apelaciones, todos y cada uno de ellos denegados. Mi vida se convirtió en una pesadilla, por tres años los abogados anteriores realmente hicieron poco para demostrar mi inocencia, a la hora de las audiencias me daba cuenta que no estaban lo suficientemente preparados con mi caso. Tengo la suerte de conocer a Elina en la corte de inmigración, observé como defendía a su clente, como se manejaba con los detalles del caso de su defendido, hasta con los mas pequeños, y como con cada pregunta de la fiscal o la jueza ella demostraba un profundo conocimiento de las leyes de inmigración. En ese momento me di cuenta que había encontrado a la abogada que necesitaba. Segura de mi inocencia Elina logró que mi audiencia definitiva en la corte de inmigración se reprograme a una fecha mas cercana y preparó un expediente contundente, detallado y sólido. Todo el tiempo previo a la audiencia me transmitió seguridad y tranquiliad, siempre estuvo disponible para mis consultas, su equipo coordinó conmigo todos los detalles. El día de la audiencia Elina demostró no solo que su conocimiento de la ley es realmente profundo si no que es una litigante excepcional, conocía mi expediente, que era muy muy grande, hasta en el más mínimo detalle, cada documento, cada prueba, cada suceso previo estaban en su memoria, los mencionaba con mucha fluidez sin necesidad de buscar en el expediente, incluso corrigió cortesmente a la fiscal en varias oportunidades. El resultado fue un éxito, fui absuelto de los cargos y ahora mi ciudadanía está a un paso. Si necesitan a una abogada que los represente con fuerza, estrategia e inteligencia , que se preocupe de cada detalle, que los mantenga informados y que esté ahí siempre que la necesiten no hay mejor abogada que Elina Santana. Elina, muchas gracias una y mil veces mas, mi familia y yo siempre estaremos agradecidos contigo.
I just wanna thank Elina for going wholeheartedly into my case. She is by far the best lawyer in her field. She is extremely professional, caring, and brilliant. Her years of experience and assertiveness make her the lawyer you wanna have on your side in a transaction or inside a courtroom. Thank you so much Elina for helping me and my family. Quiero tomarme el tiempo para agradecerle a Elina por entrarse completamente en mi caso. Es de verdad la mejor abogada en su areal legal!
My case got apprroved after many years trying! She was professional and available to me when I needed her. She is a great attorney and stayed with my case through many problems: my divorce, court, interviews, etc. Residency finally approved! Thank you!!
Elina. Thanks, Thanks...Thanks to You and You Team. My Mams, Finally Green Card Was Apruved, After Years of beem Waiting. Thanks for Always Support Us. and Keep Us Inform, Step by Step..You The Best of The Best. I' Already Recoment You Team With all My Family and Amigos. as The Best Family Immigration Lawyer in Miami. Thanks Againg..P.A
A highly professional law firm with outstanding knowledge of Immigration laws. Excellent communication with the customer at all times. It is one of the best law firm in Miami: reliable, honest and professional lawyer. / Un bufete de abogados altamente profesional con un conocimiento excepcional de las leyes de inmigración. Excelente comunicación con el cliente en todo momento. Es uno de los mejores bufetes de abogados de Miami: abogado fiable, honesto y profesional.
The day after Trump became the new president, Ms. Santana wrote out a letter to each of her clients explaining how committed she was to help out her clients despite the potential changes the US immigration system will face. Her letter was hand labeled; she must've spent hours doing that for each of her clients. Ms. Santana truly CARES for her clients. Ms. Santana helped me on my family based green card several years ago and we are going back to her to get my conditions removed. Even then, Ms. Santana was quick to return calls, e-mails, and letters, and would go out of her way to make sure everything is in order and well taken care of. The day I was approved for my green card, she personally called me and my family to let us know how happy she was that we were together and how glad she was to be a part of it. Ms. Santana is a dedicated, hard working and caring attorney.