Attorney Joceline Rocha Andrade is an accomplished immigration attorney with extensive experience on both sides of immigration proceedings. Her practice focuses primarily on removal defense, where she provides strategic and compassionate representation to individuals and families navigating complex immigration challenges.

An immigrant herself, Attorney Andrade was born in Cape Verde and brings a personal understanding of the struggles and hopes that define the immigrant experience. Her background inspires her dedication to defending the rights of those seeking safety, stability, and opportunity in the United States.

Attorney Andrade earned her Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2014. She is licensed to practice law in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and before the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island.

Before entering private practice, Attorney Andrade served at theU.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) in Dallas, Texas, where she drafted legal decisions for Immigration Judges. She later spent three years with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as an Assistant Chief Counsel, gaining invaluable insight into the government’s approach to immigration enforcement and litigation.

Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and Cape Verdean Creole, Attorney Andrade is dedicated to providing accessible, culturally sensitive, and client-centered representation. Her unique combination of government and defense experience allows her to deliver informed, strategic, and effective advocacy for her clients.

Guided by integrity, professionalism, and compassion, Attorney Andrade is deeply committed to protecting the rights of immigrants and ensuring fairness within the immigration system.