Zoraida R. Cruz Torres, Esq., born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, is admitted to practice in New York and Puerto Rico, before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico, and holds a notary law license in Puerto Rico. She offers nationwide immigration court representation through Cruz Torres Legal Services PLLC, operating from a primarily virtual platform, serving clients from Puerto Rico, New York, and East Africa, where longstanding connections keep her grounded in global perspectives.
Fluent in Spanish, she passed the bar exam in both languages, studied advanced German during her philosophy degree, and is now learning Swahili. She has represented clients from India, Ethiopia, Cuba, Venezuela, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Nepal, and Pakistan. Her practice centers on removal defense and complex post-denial relief, including appeals, motions to reopen, and humanitarian immigration matters. She conducts each case review personally and delivers candid assessments.
Zoraida holds a J.D. and a B.A. in Philosophy, both from the University of Puerto Rico. Her background as an elementary school teacher informs how she works with clients — translating complex legal situations into clear, practical guidance so people can make informed decisions about their cases.
Deeply committed to access to justice, she provides pro bono representation in immigration proceedings and has volunteered in humanitarian efforts across multiple countries. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, El Colegio de Abogados de Puerto Rico, and the National Immigration Lawyers network.