ABOUT
Janice Zayas is a Puerto Rican attorney and a member of the team at Abogados Centro Legal, where she provides representation in immigration matters. With more than eight years of legal experience, she represents detained and non-detained individuals before U.S. immigration courts. Her practice includes removal defense, asylum, cancellation of removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture, bond hearings, and trial preparation.
In her practice, Ms. Zayas develops legal strategies, drafts motions and legal briefs, evaluates evidence, and prepares clients and witnesses for their hearings. She also coordinates with family members, detention facility personnel, and other legal professionals to address the needs of each case. Fluent in English and Spanish, she facilitates clear communication with clients and their families throughout proceedings that can be complex and emotionally challenging.
Before joining Abogados Centro Legal, she served as an associate immigration attorney at other law firms, handling matters involving VAWA, U and T visas, adjustment of status, and immigration waivers. Her background also includes positions in hospital system administration, Puerto Rico government agencies, and private law firms, as well as independent practice as an attorney and notary.
Ms. Zayas holds a degree in Political Science and Law and her Juris Doctor from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. She later completed a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Health Law at Loyola University Chicago. She was admitted to practice law in Puerto Rico in 2017. Her professional approach combines thorough preparation with compassionate, personalized service, seeking to ensure that every client feels heard, informed, and supported throughout the immigration process.