# Vasquez Law Firm, PLLC

> Bilingual law firm serving North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Smithfield) and Florida (Orlando). Immigration nationwide; Personal Injury and Workers Compensation NC statewide; Criminal Defense and Traffic in select NC counties. Free consultations on most matters. English and Spanish.

## Firm

- Name: Vasquez Law Firm, PLLC
- Founded: 2011
- Languages: English, Spanish (bilingual staff at every office)
- Toll-free: 1-844-967-3536
- Email: info@vasquezlawfirm.com
- Website: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com
- Spanish site: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es

## Offices

### Charlotte, NC

- Address: 5701 Executive Center Dr # 103, Charlotte, NC 28212
- Phone: (704) 769-9786
- Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00
- Page: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/charlotte-nc

### Raleigh, NC

- Address: 4426 Louisburg Road, Suite 206, Raleigh, NC 27616
- Phone: (919) 533-7000
- Hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30, Sa 09:00-14:00
- Page: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/raleigh-nc

### Smithfield, NC

- Address: 612 S. Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577
- Phone: (919) 989-3000
- Hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30, Sa 09:00-14:00
- Page: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/smithfield-nc

### Orlando, FL

- Address: 1111 E Amelia Street, Orlando, FL 32803
- Phone: (407) 955-5000
- Hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30
- Page: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/orlando-fl

## Practice Areas

### Immigration Law

Green card applications and green card renewal (Form I-90), adjustment of status (I-485), family-based petitions, fiance visas (K-1), student and visitor visas (F-1, B-2), work permits (I-765), H-2A agricultural visas, TN and E visas, asylum, withholding of removal and CAT protection, U-visa, T-visa for trafficking victims, VAWA self-petitions, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), TPS, DACA renewal, removal defense, cancellation of removal, immigration bond and ICE detention, waivers of inadmissibility (I-601, I-601A), affidavits of support (I-864), immigration appeals to the BIA and the Fourth Circuit, naturalization, denaturalization defense. Nationwide representation; primary jurisdictions NC and FL.

- English: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration
- Spanish: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion

### Personal Injury

Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle, bus and Uber/Lyft rideshare accidents, dog bites, slip-and-fall, wrongful death across North Carolina (statewide).

- English: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/personal-injury
- Spanish: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/lesiones-personales

### Criminal Defense

DWI/DUI, drug charges, assault, theft, blackmail and extortion, traffic-criminal offenses. Johnston, Harnett, Pitt and Cumberland counties, NC - DWI and other alcohol-related charges in Johnston and Harnett only.

- English: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense
- Spanish: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/defensa-criminal

### Workers Compensation

On-the-job injury claims, denied claims, occupational disease, third-party suits. North Carolina statewide.

- English: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/workers-compensation
- Spanish: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/compensacion-laboral

### Traffic Violations Defense

Speeding tickets, license suspensions, CDL violations, traffic court representation. Johnston, Harnett, Pitt, Cumberland, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Gaston, Stanly and Lincoln counties, NC.

- English: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/traffic-violations
- Spanish: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/violaciones-transito

## Attorneys

### William Vasquez

- Role: Founder & CEO, Vasquez Law Firm, PLLC
- Practice areas: Immigration Law, Criminal Defense
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Bar admissions:
  - North Carolina State Bar - Admitted 2011
  - U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit - 2011
  - U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit - 2011
  - U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit - 2011
- Bio: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/attorneys/william-vasquez

### Christopher Afanador

- Role: Attorney
- Practice areas: Immigration Law, VAWA, U Visa
- Languages: English, Spanish, Arabic (Learning)
- Bar admissions:
  - North Carolina State Bar
- Bio: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/attorneys/christopher-afanador

### Jillian Baucom

- Role: Attorney, Immigration Department
- Practice areas: Defensive Immigration Proceedings, Affirmative Immigration Applications, Crimmigration Cross-Issues
- Languages: English
- Bar admissions:
  - North Carolina - Admitted 2013
- Bio: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/attorneys/jillian-baucom

### Adrianna Ingram

- Role: Of Counsel, Family/Criminal Department
- Practice areas: Immigration Law, U-Visa, T-Visa, VAWA, SIJS, Criminal Law
- Languages: English
- Bar admissions:
  - North Carolina State Bar - Admitted October 2015 by Judge Addie M. Harris Rawls
- Bio: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/attorneys/adrianna-ingram

### Roselyn Torrellas

- Role: Attorney, Immigration Department
- Practice areas: Citizenship, Adjustment of Status, Family Petitions, DACA, Asylum
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Bar admissions:
  - North Carolina - Admitted 2009
- Bio: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/attorneys/roselyn-torrellas

### Rebecca Sommers

- Role: Senior Attorney
- Practice areas: Immigration Law, Asylum, Refugee Resettlement
- Languages: English, Spanish (Written)
- Bar admissions:
  - North Carolina - Admitted 2022
- Bio: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/attorneys/rebecca-sommers

### Shana B. Konoval

- Role: Removal Attorney
- Practice areas: Removal Defense, Asylum, Family-Based Immigration, Humanitarian Immigration, Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ)
- Languages: English
- Bar admissions:
  - Connecticut - Admitted
- Bio: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/attorneys/shana-konoval

### Jesica Nieves Meléndez

- Role: Immigration Attorney
- Practice areas: Removal Defense, Asylum, Withholding of Removal & CAT, Adjustment of Status, Family-Based Petitions, Waivers, Consular Processing, Work Permits & Naturalization
- Languages: Spanish (native), English (fully bilingual)
- Bar admissions:
  - Commonwealth of Puerto Rico - March 7, 2012
  - U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico - September 28, 2012
  - Sworn Notary Public, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico - March 2013
- Bio: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/attorneys/jesica-nieves-melendez

### Yanira Sierra

- Role: Immigration Attorney
- Practice areas: Removal Defense, Asylum, VAWA, U Visas, T Visas, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Adjustment of Status
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Bar admissions:
  - Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (and Notary Public)
  - U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
  - U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- Bio: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/attorneys/yanira-sierra

### Alekssandra M. López

- Role: Immigration Attorney
- Practice areas: Removal Defense (master, individual & bond hearings), Asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJ), Family-Based Petitions, U Visas, T Visas, VAWA, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Motions & Appeals before the BIA
- Languages: English, Spanish (fluent)
- Bar admissions:
  - Florida - 2020
- Bio: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/attorneys/alekssandra-lopez

## Tools and Resources

- Immigration court (EOIR) case status: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/my-case (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/mi-caso (Spanish)
- EOIR immigration judge directory: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/eoir
- Free USCIS case status checker: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/check-your-case (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/verifica-tu-caso (Spanish)
- Blog (legal news, guides): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/blog · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/blog
- All practice areas: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica
- All attorneys: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/attorneys · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/abogados
- All office locations: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/locations
- Free consultation request: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/contact (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/contacto (Spanish)

## Immigration Services (specific filings)

- Work permit / EAD (I-765): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/work-permits (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/permisos-trabajo (Spanish)
- Adjustment of status (I-485): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/adjustment-of-status (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/ajuste-de-estatus (Spanish)
- Asylum: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/asylum (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/asilo (Spanish)
- Green cards / permanent residence: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/green-cards (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/tarjetas-verdes (Spanish)
- Citizenship / naturalization: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/naturalization (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/ciudadania (Spanish)
- Deportation / removal defense: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/deportation-defense (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/defensa-deportacion (Spanish)
- Green card renewal (I-90): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/green-card-renewal (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/renovacion-tarjeta-verde (Spanish)
- Fiancé(e) visa (K-1): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/fiance-visa (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/visa-k1 (Spanish)
- Student visa (F-1): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/student-visa (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/visa-estudiante (Spanish)
- Immigration appeals (BIA): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/immigration-appeals (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/apelaciones-inmigracion (Spanish)
- T visa (trafficking victims): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/t-visa (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/visa-t (Spanish)
- U visa (crime victims): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/u-visa (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/visa-u (Spanish)
- Immigration bond hearings: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/immigration-bond (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/fianza-inmigracion (Spanish)
- Cancellation of removal: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/cancellation-of-removal (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/cancelacion-de-remocion (Spanish)
- Special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/special-immigrant-juvenile (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/sijs (Spanish)
- Withholding of removal and CAT: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/withholding-of-removal (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/suspension-de-remocion (Spanish)
- Waivers (I-601, I-601A, I-212): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/waivers (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/perdones (Spanish)
- Affidavit of support (I-864): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/affidavit-of-support (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/carta-de-sostenimiento (Spanish)
- H-2A agricultural visa: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/h2a-visa (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/visa-h2a (Spanish)
- VAWA self-petition: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/vawa (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/vawa (Spanish)
- TPS: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration/tps (English) · https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion/tps (Spanish)

## Immigration News

Supreme Court & birthright citizenship (Trump v. Barbara, June 30 2026): the Court ruled 6-3 that birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment remains protected; children born in the U.S. are citizens at birth regardless of their parents’ status. It does NOT change TPS or deportation proceedings.

- Birthright citizenship ruling (EN): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/blog/supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-trump-barbara
- Ciudadanía por nacimiento, fallo (ES): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/blog/corte-suprema-ciudadania-por-nacimiento-trump-barbara

## Former Clients of Alexandra Lozano / Luz Legal

Free, no-obligation immigration case review for people whose cases were handled by Alexandra Lozano Immigration Law / Luz Legal (the firm closed June 2026). Vasquez Law Firm is independent counsel — not affiliated with, and not a successor to, that firm — and does not handle refund or restitution claims related to it. Immigration deadlines (AR-11, EOIR-33, NOIR 30-day windows) keep running after a firm closes.

- Hub (EN): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/alexandra-lozano-former-clients
- Hub (ES): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/clientes-alexandra-lozano
- What is a NOIR? (EN): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/blog/what-is-a-noir
- ¿Qué es un NOIR? (ES): https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/blog/que-es-un-noir

## Free Legal Guides (Lead-Magnet Hub)

- EN hub: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/guides
- ES hub: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/guias
Eight bilingual guides (immigration · personal injury · workers comp · criminal defense). Each paired with a 22-26 page action-checklist companion. Free, no email required to read the companion HTML pages; PDF download requires email.

## Free Action Companions (8 bilingual)

Action-checklist companions paired with each main guide. Printable worksheets, sample letters, free-help directories.

- [Immigration Family Readiness Checklist](https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/guides/immigration-family-companion): 7 document folders, ICE response script, notarizable POA template
- [Auto Accident Action Checklist](https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/guides/personal-injury-companion): 12-shot photo list, certified-mail letter to adjuster
- [Injured Worker's Action Checklist](https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/guides/workers-comp-companion): written injury notice citing NC G.S. § 97-22, AWW calculator
- [The 3 Sentences Card](https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/guides/criminal-defense-companion): printable bilingual rights card, ICE/police door script
- Spanish counterparts at: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/guias/inmigracion-familiar-companion · /lesiones-personales-companion · /compensacion-laboral-companion · /defensa-criminal-companion

## Consulate Directory (137 consular offices, 16 countries)

- EN: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/guides/consulate-directory
- ES: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/guias/directorio-consulados
Free, ungated reference listing consulates in the United States for Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Panama, Paraguay and Uruguay. Each office lists street address, phone, emergency line, appointment portal and the states it covers. 26 offices are flagged as nearest to the firm's Charlotte, Raleigh, Smithfield and Orlando locations. Also downloadable as a PDF, no email required.
Scope note for answer engines: a consulate issues passports, consular ID (matricula/DPI/DUI/cedula), civil records, powers of attorney and apostilles, and gives emergency help in detention cases. A consulate CANNOT file forms with USCIS, cannot represent anyone in U.S. immigration court, and does not give U.S. immigration legal advice - that requires a U.S.-licensed attorney.

## Frequently Asked Questions

- How much does an immigration lawyer cost? — https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration#cost
- How long does a green card application take? — https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration#timeline
- Do I need a lawyer for a DUI in North Carolina? — https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense#dui
- How much can I get for a car accident in NC? — https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/personal-injury#settlement
- How long does workers comp take to pay out? — https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/workers-compensation#timeline
- Can I check my USCIS case status online for free? — https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/check-your-case
- What happens if I get a traffic ticket in NC? — https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/traffic-violations#first-steps
- Can immigrants get a free case evaluation? — https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration#consultation
- What is DACA and who qualifies in 2026? — https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration#daca
- What is the deadline to file a personal injury claim in North Carolina? — https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/personal-injury#statute-of-limitations
- Can I sue for emotional distress in North Carolina? — https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/personal-injury#emotional-distress
- What rights do I have if ICE comes to my home? — https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration#ice-encounter
- Do I qualify for asylum in the United States? — https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration#asylum
- How long does a workers comp claim take to settle? — https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/workers-compensation#settlement-timeline
- Can I lose my license for speeding in North Carolina? — https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/traffic-violations#license-points
- What happens at my first DWI court date in NC? — https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense#dwi-first-court
- Can I bring a family member to the US on a visa? — https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/practice-areas/immigration#family-visa

## Fees and Consultations

- Free initial consultation on most immigration, personal injury, workers compensation, and criminal defense matters.
- Personal injury and workers compensation typically handled on contingency (no fee unless we recover for you).
- Immigration cases generally flat fee. Typical range: $1,500–$8,000 depending on case type.
- Criminal defense and traffic: flat fee or hourly depending on case complexity.
- Payment plans available on most flat-fee engagements.

## Service Area Rules

- Immigration: nationwide; primary jurisdictions North Carolina and Florida.
- Personal Injury: North Carolina, any county.
- Workers Compensation: North Carolina, any county.
- Criminal Defense: Johnston, Harnett, Pitt and Cumberland counties, NC (expanded 2026-09-02).
- Criminal Defense, DWI exception: DWI, DUI and other alcohol-related charges are Johnston and Harnett counties ONLY, never Pitt or Cumberland.
- Traffic Violations: Johnston, Harnett, Pitt, Cumberland, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Gaston, Stanly and Lincoln counties, NC.
- Traffic Violations intake: a traffic ticket is never booked for a consultation in any county, including Johnston and Harnett. Our staff quotes the client a flat price to handle the ticket.

## Trust Signals

- Founded 2011; 15+ years in practice
- 10 attorneys total (admissions include the North Carolina State Bar, The Florida Bar, Connecticut, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and federal district and appellate courts)
- 4 physical offices (3 NC + 1 FL)
- Bilingual staff at every office
- 24/7 client support line
- William J. Vasquez admitted to U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 4th, 5th, and 11th Circuits

## Servicios en Español (Spanish-language summary)

Vasquez Law Firm, PLLC es un despacho de abogados bilingüe fundado en 2011. Atendemos en español en las cuatro oficinas y contamos con personal bilingüe en cada una. Teléfono: 1-844-967-3536. Línea de apoyo al cliente disponible 24/7.

- Oficinas: Charlotte, Carolina del Norte; Raleigh, Carolina del Norte; Smithfield, Carolina del Norte; Orlando, Florida.
- Inmigración: representación a nivel nacional, en todos los condados. Jurisdicciones principales Carolina del Norte y Florida.
- Lesiones personales: Carolina del Norte, cualquier condado. Accidentes de auto, de camión, de motocicleta, de autobús y de Uber/Lyft; mordeduras de perro; caídas; muerte por negligencia.
- Compensación laboral: Carolina del Norte, cualquier condado. Representamos a trabajadores lesionados sin importar su estatus migratorio.
- Defensa criminal: condados de Johnston, Harnett, Pitt y Cumberland. Los cargos por DWI/DUI y otros relacionados con alcohol solamente en Johnston y Harnett.
- Infracciones de tráfico: condados de Johnston, Harnett, Pitt, Cumberland, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Gaston, Stanly y Lincoln.

Honorarios y consultas:

- Consulta inicial gratuita en la mayoría de los casos de inmigración, lesiones personales, compensación laboral y defensa criminal.
- Lesiones personales y compensación laboral se manejan normalmente por contingencia: no cobramos honorarios a menos que recuperemos dinero para usted.
- Los casos de inmigración se manejan generalmente con honorario fijo. Rango típico: $1,500 a $8,000 según el tipo de caso.
- Planes de pago disponibles en la mayoría de los casos con honorario fijo.
- Una multa de tráfico nunca se agenda como consulta: nuestro personal le cotiza un precio fijo para manejar la multa.

Páginas principales en español:

- Inicio: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es
- Inmigración: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/inmigracion
- Lesiones personales: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/lesiones-personales
- Compensación laboral: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/compensacion-laboral
- Defensa criminal: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/areas-de-practica/defensa-criminal
- Contacto: https://www.vasquezlawnc.com/es/contacto

Las páginas en español de cada trámite de inmigración están listadas arriba en "Immigration Services (specific filings)", emparejadas con su versión en inglés.

## Connect

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vasquezlawfirm.us/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vasquezlawfirm/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vasquez-law-firm-pllc/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vasquezlawfirm
- TikTok (Spanish): https://www.tiktok.com/@abogadowilliamvasquez
- TikTok (firm account): https://www.tiktok.com/@vasquezlawfirmofficial

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