
AREAS OF PRACTICE
The Law Offices of Hernando Bernal Jr, P.A. is committed to helping clients that are navigating their way through the obstacles of Immigration Law. Whether it is guidance on which type of visa to apply for, gaining the right traction in the naturalization process or advice on the rigorous course of removal defense, Hernando puts his clients on the right track.

Through a thorough understanding of the client's needs, Hernando helps navigate the waters between non-immigrant and immigrant visas for short and long-term visas.

With careful analysis of the client's resources, Hernando advises his clients to decide which type of visa they may need. (E-1, E-2 & EB-5)
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Hernando's goal is to guide his client's through the naturalization process by analyzing their history to ensure the application runs smoothly and ends with becoming a U.S. citizen.

If removal (deportation) proceedings can’t be avoided, Hernando will work with clients to secure the necessary documents to support your continued residence in the U.S., or protect your right to apply for re-entry at a later date.
ABOUT US
Hernando Bernal Jr. is a long time resident of Tampa and a graduate of Jesuit High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida with a focus on Latin American history. After graduating, Bernal traveled to Bogota, Colombia where he lived for more than a year. While there, Bernal enrolled at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana where he continued his Latin American studies.
