About
Karina Roque is a seasoned immigration attorney based in Texas committed to assisting individuals and families successfully navigating the multifaceted U.S. immigration system. Her practice areas encompass many immigration-related matters, including green cards, citizenship applications, deportation defense, asylum cases, family petitions, waivers, and removal defense. Her empathetic understanding of the immigration process, rooted in her background as the daughter of Mexican immigrants, drives her passion for advocating for her clients.
Karina received her Juris Doctor from Thurgood Marshall School of Law and earned a certificate in international and immigration law. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Global Studies and a Certificate in Business Foundation from the University of Texas at Austin. Admitted to the Texas Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in 2020, Karina combines her legal education and personal insight to provide effective and heartfelt counsel to her clients.
Karina began her legal career as a law clerk in Houston, Texas, and has since built a strong, results‑driven immigration practice, successfully representing clients in complex immigration cases. As a fluent Spanish-speaking attorney, she effectively serves a diverse client base by ensuring clear communication and a deeper understanding of each client’s unique needs.
Karina Roque’s dedication to her clients extends beyond legal representation. She is an integral part of the Presti Law Firm in Dallas, TX, a top-rated law office known for its expertise in immigration issues, criminal law, and personal injury claims. Here, under the guidance of Michael Presti, Karina, and her colleagues emphasize professionalism, expertise, and personalized attention, contributing to their high success rates in and out of the courtroom.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, The Presti Law Firm, PLLC
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association – AILA
Licensed State
- Texas
Education
- Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - The University of Texas at Austin
BA in International Relations and Global Studies
Awards & Badges

- Asylum
- Citizenship




