Damaris Cruz

Attorney Cruz, a recent Roger Williams University Juris Doctorate recipient and a licensed Indiana lawyer, is currently seeking her Connecticut license. Her commitment to immigrant advocacy predates her legal career, with previous roles as a volunteer at the Brazilian Workers Center and an immigration paralegal. Her extensive experience includes assisting detained women and children at the Texas border with asylum and special immigrant juvenile visa cases. Additionally, she provided pro bono services through the Immigration Clinic at Roger Williams University, handling complex cases and serving as vice president of the Latino Law Student Association. A first-generation student and lawyer from Bridgeport, CT, Cruz is bilingual in Spanish and English, leveraging her psychology background to deeply connect with and effectively represent her clients. Her diverse personal and professional experiences drive her passionate advocacy.