Ms. Cruz joined Hurwitz Holt, APLC in 2016. She primarily represents individuals in removal proceedings, asylum matters, VAWA, and U visa petitions. Her practice also includes family petitions, waivers, DACA, naturalization, and appeals.
Ms. Cruz is dedicated to helping immigrants navigate the complex immigration system in a compassionate and trauma-informed manner. As the daughter of immigrants from Mexico and El Salvador she values the multi-culturalism that makes up the fabric of this country.
Ms. Cruz is an Active member of the San Diego Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She has served on various committees and is currently serving on the Executive Committee as the chapter’s Vice Chair. She has presented at AILA conferences on various types of immigration topics. She also volunteers for California Western School of Law’s Community Law Project providing free immigration consultations during the legal clinics.
In her free time, Ms. Cruz enjoys spending time with her family and friends, trying new foods, hiking, and traveling.
Membership:
- State Bar of California, Admitted 2017, Bar No. 317626
Education:
- J.D., California Western School of Law, 2017
- B.A., La Sierra University, 2010
Associations/Affiliations:
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), San Diego Chapter
- San Diego County Bar Association
- California Western School of Law Community Law Project (CLP): Volunteer Attorney
Languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Italian (Conversational)