Joceline Rocha Andrade

Joceline Rocha Andrade is an accomplished immigration attorney whose practice centers on removal defense and complex immigration proceedings. She represents individuals and families facing serious legal uncertainty, offering strategic guidance, careful preparation, and compassionate advocacy. Her work reflects a strong commitment to protecting immigrant rights and promoting fair treatment.

Andrade earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2014. She is licensed to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and before the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, giving her a strong foundation for immigration litigation and related advocacy. Before entering private practice, she served with the U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review in Dallas, Texas. In that role, she drafted legal decisions for Immigration Judges, gaining a detailed understanding of courtroom procedure, case analysis, and the standards applied in immigration matters across proceedings nationwide.

Andrade later worked for three years with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as an Assistant Chief Counsel. That government litigation experience provided valuable insights into immigration enforcement, evidentiary issues, and agency decision-making, strengthening her ability to anticipate challenges and build informed defense strategies for clients in demanding cases. Her practice focuses primarily on removal defense, but her experience also supports clients confronting broader immigration concerns. She helps people understand their options, prepare documentation, respond to government action, and pursue available relief.

Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and Cape Verdean Creole, Joceline Rocha Andrade provides accessible and culturally sensitive legal support to diverse communities. Her multilingual skills help clients communicate clearly, understand the legal process, and participate fully in their cases, reducing confusion and building trust at every stage of representation with added care. She is known for combining professionalism, integrity, and compassion with a deep knowledge of immigration law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner/Owner, Andrade, Barbosa & Santos, LLC
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• Massachusetts

Education

• Roger Williams University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
  BA Political Science

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