Fraerly Symphorien | Orlando Immigration Lawyer

Fraerly Abner Symphorien

Fraerly Abner Symphorien

Martinez Manglardi P.A.

Experience: 17 years
Language(s): Spanish

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About Fraerly

"Frank" Symphorien-Saavedra focuses his practice primarily on immigration and nationality law, while also handling a number of criminal and personal injury law matters with immigration law components. Mr. Symphorien Saavedra handles many cases involving traffic or criminal offenses that place an immigrant's status in jeopardy, among other criminal matters. Similarly, Mr. Symphorien Saavedra handles all personal injury cases with particular focus on cases involving immigrant plaintiffs.

A native of Venezuela, Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra immigrated to the United States when he was 11 years old. A staunch believer in America's promise of opportunity for his children, his father worked 24-hour shifts as a taxi driver in New York City so he could bring his wife and children to the United States. Upon arriving in the United States, Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra quickly became fluent in English, entering English-only classes within a few short months. He continued to excel in school, earning several academic scholarships to the University of South Florida, becoming the first in his family to go to college.

Aspiring to help others fulfill their dreams of immigrating to America, Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra worked as a research assistant at an immigration and nationality law firm in Tampa. Through this experience, he developed a passion for his work and decided to pursue a legal career. After graduating with high honors from USF, Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra enrolled at The Florida State University College of Law. Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra excelled in law school, focusing his studies on Asylum and Refugee law, International Law, and serving as an editor of the FSU Journal of Transnational Law and Policy.

Experience

Partner

NeJame Law

2013-Present

Associate Attorney

NeJame Law

2010-2013

Associate Attorney

Stoller & Moreno, P.A.

2008-2010

Summer Fellow

Community Legal Services of Mid Florida, Inc.

2006

Admission

Verified Florida

2008

Education

University of South Florida

B.A. (International Studies)

2005

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • CBP Liaison Chair, American Immigration Lawyers Association (–)
    2013 / present
  • Attorney Member, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (–)
    2012 / present
  • Attorney Member, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (–)
    2009 / present
  • Attorney Member, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (–)
    2009 / present
  • Board Member, Bylaws Chair, Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida (–)
    2012 / 2013
  • Board Member, Public Relations Chair, Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida (–)
    2010 / 2012
  • CBP Liaison Chair, American Immigration Lawyers Association (–)
    2009 / 2011

Notable Work

Publications

What's Missing from Immigration Debate? Orlando Style Magazine ()

2010