Yeslly Herrera is Dominican-American Attorney, born in New York and raised in Miami, Florida.
Ms. Herrera attended Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice from Florida International University.
Ms. Herrera is dedicated to defending people whose voices have been silenced and is passionate about helping and advocating on behalf of individuals and communities impacted by social and criminal injustices. Throughout her career Ms. Herrera has had the privilege of defending the rights of indigent persons facing criminal charges. In addition to her work in criminal defense, Ms. Herrera has also taken on plenty of opportunities in the immigration field and is experienced in a wide variety of immigrant proceedings and application for immigration benefits.
Ms. Herrera is a firm believer in equality, compassion and justice, no matter the gender, race, ethnicity or sexual preference and identity of a person.
Ms. Herrera’s favorite quote is by the lawyer and social justice activist, Bryan Stevenson…“We are all more than the worst thing we’ve ever done.”