Attorney Francisco Symphorien-Saavedra specializes in immigration andnationality law, with a focus on high-stakes cases. He holds theprestigious title of Board Certified Expert in Immigration andNationality Law, reflecting his exceptional expertise in the field.Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra's professional reputation is furtherunderscored by his AV rating as "Preeminent" byMartindale-Hubbell and recognition as a Rising Star by Super Lawyersmagazine. Notably, less than 8% of Florida lawyers achieve BoardCertification, highlighting his remarkable qualifications.Additionally, he is an esteemed member of the National Advocates Top100 and Top 40 Under 40.As of May 2021,Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra holds the unique distinction of being thesole Board Certified Immigration expert of Venezuelan origin in thestate of Florida. He currently serves on the Florida Bar Immigration& Nationality Law Certification Committee and is slated to takeon a leadership role as vice-chair during the 2021-2022 term. Hiscommitment to the legal community extends to roles on the ExecutiveCommittee for the National Advocates Top 40 Under 40, earning him a"10.0 Superb" rating on AVVO. Additionally, Mr.Symphorien-Saavedra has played pivotal roles in committee leadershipwithin the Orange County Bar Association ("OCBA") and theAmerican Immigration Lawyers Association-Central Florida Chapter("AILA").FrankSymphorien-Saavedra is a sought-after commentator, frequently sharinginsights on Univision and previously on Unimas, News 13, and otherlocal news outlets. He is a prominent speaker at national and localconferences designed to equip immigration lawyers, and his scholarlyworks on extraordinary ability visas and federal court litigationhave been published in various professional journals.Born inVenezuela, Mr. Symphorien-Saavedra moved to the United States at theage of 11, with his father's unwavering commitment to his family'sfuture. Growing up, he attended West Orange High School in WinterGarden, where he excelled in the law magnet program and emergedvictorious in a mock appellate brief competition. His early promisebecame evident when, at the age of 16, he delivered mock oralarguments on his written brief before the Florida Supreme Court.After graduating with high honors from the University of SouthFlorida, he pursued his legal education at The Florida StateUniversity College of Law. Outside of his legal pursuits, Mr.Symphorien-Saavedra is a devoted family man, married with twochildren. He enjoys quality time cycling with his wife and childrenand engaging in spirited basketball games with friends.