About Our Firm

Our Philosophy

Fonte Friz-Garcia Immigration Firm, P.L. often handles complex cases involving cutting edge legal issues or difficult facts. We will not turn away a client just because a case is challenging. However not every case is accepted by the firm. A case will not be accepted if it involves fraud, or if the firm feels the client is being dishonest. A case will also not be accepted if the firm feels the client does not have a chance of success. The firm will give its professional opinion as to whether a matter is worth pursuing. If the matter is simple enough that a client can do it him/herself, or one for which the firm feels an attorney is not necessary, the firm will advise the client accordingly.

On the subject of professional fees, the firm charges only for the work to be done based on an estimate of the amount of time and work that the case requires. If a client needs assistance with payments, the firm may be able to work out a payment plan. Each client will be given a retainer agreement, which will set out the expected fee and related costs, and all related costs to prevent misunderstandings. If a client does not receive a retainer agreement she/he should request one, since an agreement in writing on the subject of fees and other matters offers the client protection. A client will never be pressured into employing the firm or paying the required deposit to start the case. Once a client retains, the firm will fight for its clients all the way, within the limits of the law.

Our Team

Fonte Friz-Garcia Immigration Firm, P.L. is proud of our exceptionally dedicated and professional staff. Each staff member is highly trained and extremely knowledgeable in the field. Staff members are assigned to cases based on their areas of expertise and particular skills. To ensure the highest quality of legal work and client service, each case is supervised and reviewed by a Florida Bar Board Certified partner, Attorney Kari Ann Fonte or Attorney Alexandra Friz-Garcia.

President

Kari Ann Fonte, Esq.

Kari Ann Fonte, Esq.

Board Certified Specialist Immigration & Nationality Law by the Florida Bar
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Partner

Alexandra Friz-Garcia, Esq.

Alexandra Friz-Garcia, Esq.

Board Certified Specialist Immigration & Nationality Law by the Florida Bar
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Of Counsel

Magda Montiel Davis, Esq.

Magda Montiel Davis, Esq.

Founder of Montiel Davis & Fonte
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Support Staff

Gabriela Grillo

Gabriela Grillo

Senior Paralegal
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Alicia Acosta

Alicia Acosta

Senior Paralegal
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Mariana Rodriguez

Mariana Rodriguez

Case Manager | Paralegal
mrodriguez@visadoctors.com
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Micaela Nestor

Micaela Nestor

Paralegal
mnestor@visadoctors.com
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Annaelle Yvinec

Annaelle Yvinec

Paralegal
ayvinec@visadoctors.com
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Karen Balda

Karen Balda

Office & Accounting Manager
Kbalda@visadoctors.com
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Irma Mendez

Irma Mendez

Receptionist
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Adriana Lugo

Adriana Lugo

Office Assistant
alugo@visadoctors.com
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