Roxanne R. Rochester, Esq. is a New York immigration lawyer and personal injury attorney who represents individuals and families in complex legal matters involving U.S. immigration law and negligence-related injuries. She is the founder of The Rochester Law Firm, PLLC, where she provides strategic and client-centered legal representation in immigration and personal injury cases throughout New York.
Roxanne is admitted to practice law in New York and Jamaica and brings more than a decade of legal experience across multiple jurisdictions. Her work is built on careful preparation, strategic advocacy, and a strong commitment to protecting her clients’ rights and interests.
Before founding her firm, Roxanne served as a Court Attorney in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Bronx County Civil Term, where she worked closely with the judiciary on complex civil litigation matters. Her role included legal research, drafting judicial decisions and orders, and assisting with motion practice. This experience gives her valuable insight into how courts evaluate legal arguments and resolve disputes.
As an immigrant from a family of immigrants, Roxanne understands the challenges individuals face when navigating the United States immigration system. This perspective shapes her compassionate and practical approach, helping clients feel supported and informed throughout the legal process.
Her immigration law practice focuses on helping individuals and families obtain lawful status and build stability in the United States. She handles a wide range of immigration matters, including family-based petitions, adjustment of status, consular processing, waivers, humanitarian relief, naturalization, and immigration court proceedings.
In her personal injury practice, Roxanne represents clients who have been injured due to negligence, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, and other serious injury cases. She works diligently to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and the long-term effects of injuries.
Earlier in her career, Roxanne practiced law in Jamaica, handling civil litigation, criminal matters, family law disputes, and property transactions. She later expanded her experience working on civil litigation and personal injury cases in New York.
Roxanne has built a reputation for thorough preparation, strong legal advocacy, and dedicated client representation, helping individuals and families protect their rights and move forward with confidence.