Meet Your Advocate
D.J. Neree, Esq.
Managing Director, MLK Public Interest Law Offices, Inc.
Expert Immigration Attorney | Champion for Immigrant Communities
D.J. Neree, Esq., serves as the Managing Director of MLK Public Interest Law Offices, Inc., where he spearheads initiatives to advance access to justice for underserved communities. A distinguished member of the Florida Bar, Mr. Neree has cemented his reputation as a leader in public interest law through his tenure on the Executive Council of the Bar’s Public Interest Law Section and his role as Chair of the Section’s Civil Rights & Immigration Working Group. His visionary leadership has positioned him at the forefront of policy advocacy and systemic change in immigration law.
Expert in Immigration Law
Mr. Neree is nationally recognized for his meticulous approach to screening immigrants for eligibility across a vast spectrum of relief options, ensuring no potential pathway to legal status is overlooked. His practice is characterized by a rigorous, client-centered methodology that addresses both immediate and long-term needs:
- For Undocumented Individuals:
He evaluates eligibility for derivative or acquired citizenship through U.S. citizen (USC) parents, family-based adjustment of status, asylum, protections for victims of crime (VAWA, U Visa, T Visa), Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and humanitarian parole for military families. His expertise extends to cancellation of removal, NACARA provisions for Central American nationals, and strategic defense against deportation. - For Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs):
Mr. Neree navigates complex scenarios such as naturalization, derivation of citizenship, deportation defense (including cancellation of removal and asylum), and re-adjustment of status through family ties. He is particularly adept at leveraging historical provisions like former INA § 212(c) relief for long-term LPRs with pre-1997 convictions.
Zealous Advocate & Comprehensive Relief Strategist
A zealous advocate, Mr. Neree specializes in:
- Family-Based Immigration: Guiding clients through immediate relative and preference categories, consular processing, and adjustment of status, while addressing inadmissibility challenges.
- Humanitarian Protections: Securing relief for survivors of violence (VAWA), trafficking (T Visa), and persecution (asylum, Convention Against Torture).
- Military & Youth Pathways: Advising on parole-in-place for military families and SIJS eligibility for vulnerable minors.
- Post-Conviction Relief: Unlocking solutions for LPRs facing deportation due to past convictions.
Leadership & Impact
Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Neree shapes the future of immigration policy through his leadership roles. His work with the Florida Bar’s Public Interest Law Section underscores his commitment to equity, while his dynamic presentations—often blending legal insight with cultural resonance—educate communities on critical updates, such as TPS redesignations and enforcement risks.
Renowned Dedication & Advocacy
Mr. Neree is renowned for his dedication to enforcing the constitutional rights and protections of immigrant he has a sharp analytical skills with a deep understanding of the intersection of constitutional law, the legal personhood of humans, and immigration.
-Neil Fagan
Education & Philosophy
Mr. Neree’s practice is rooted in the belief that every client deserves a tailored, zealous and compassionate strategy. His relentless pursuit of justice has transformed countless lives, empowering clients to navigate complex systems with dignity and hope.
“In immigration law, every detail matters. Our mission is to illuminate every possible path to enforce the right of immigrants, to receive the protection of the United States of their life, liberty, and safety.”
— D.J. Neree, Esq.