Zoraida Cruz, Esq. is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in New York and Puerto Rico, and before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. She founded Cruz Torres Legal Services PLLC to provide focused, high-quality immigration representation from a primarily virtual platform, serving clients across the United States.
Her practice focuses on removal defense, appeals, motions to reopen, and immigration detention, including habeas corpus proceedings in federal court. She conducts every case review personally and delivers honest, direct assessments.
She has represented individuals from India, Ethiopia, Cuba, Venezuela, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Nepal, Pakistan, and beyond.
Fluent in Spanish, Zoraida passed the bar exam in both English and Spanish, studied advanced German during her philosophy studies, and is currently learning Swahili. Her experience as a former elementary school teacher informs how she works with clients: she translates complex legal realities into plain language so people can make informed decisions about their own cases.
Deeply committed to access to justice, she has volunteered in humanitarian efforts across multiple countries and provides pro bono representation in immigration proceedings, including habeas corpus cases for detained individuals. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the National Immigration Lawyers network.