Atty. Melisa Pena
Melisa Pena is an attorney of Peruvian decent admitted to practice law in Florida and the Southern District of Florida. She received her Juris Doctorate from Florida International University College of Law and received her Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Florida International University.
Profile Summary
About Melisa Pena at a glance
Melisa Pena is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Jarbath Pena Law Group. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, and immigration. Admitted to practice in Florida (2012). Educated at Florida International University, College of Law (J.D., 2011). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Melisa Pena is an attorney of Peruvian decent admitted to practice law in Florida and the Southern District of Florida
- She received her Juris Doctorate from Florida International University College of Law and received her Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Florida International University
- She practices in the area of Family Law, Immigration Law and Civil Litigation
- Ms. Pena was a legal intern with the Florida International University Immigration and Human Rights Clinic where she represented low-income immigrant clients in federal immigration court
- She advocated on behalf of clients with human rights violations
- She assisted in several clinics including TPS, DACA, and Citizenship. and matters before international human rights bodies, U.S. federal courts, and in other contexts
- Ms. Pena was a Florida Bar Fellowship recipient
- She worked as an intern at Catholic Charities Legal Services, a Pro Bono organization dedicated to providing legal aid to low income individuals with immigration issues
- Since law school Ms. Pena has worked directly with detained immigrants in removal proceedings
- In her free time, she regularly volunteers with non-profit and community organizations to help indigent and underrepresented immigrant adults and children
Practice Areas Explained
Melisa Pena's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melisa Pena handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Melisa Pena is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Melisa Pena is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Florida →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Melisa Pena is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional Florida attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Miami or all attorneys in Florida.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Melisa Pena
Where is Melisa Pena's law office located?
What practice areas does Melisa Pena handle?
How long has Melisa Pena practiced law?
Where did Melisa Pena go to law school?
How can I contact Melisa Pena for a consultation?
Practice Areas
Education
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.