Our Team

Meet Our Legal Team

Expert Attorneys Dedicated to Your Success

Our founding partners and nationwide network of 40+ affiliated attorneys bring decades of experience in immigration law, criminal defense, and civil rights litigation.

Founding Partners

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Carlos Diaz Sr.

Managing Partner

Carlos Diaz Sr. is a seasoned immigration and criminal defense attorney with over 15 years of experience protecting the rights of immigrants and their families. Born and raised in Florida, Carlos has dedicated his career to fighting for justice and reuniting families torn apart by deportation. He has successfully represented clients in thousands of immigration cases, including complex removal proceedings, asylum claims, and federal appeals. Carlos is known for his aggressive courtroom advocacy and compassionate client care.

Specialties
Immigration LawDeportation DefenseCriminal DefenseFederal Appeals
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Education

J.D., University of Miami School of Law; B.A., Florida International University

Bar Admissions

Florida Bar, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, Board of Immigration Appeals

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Steven Johnson

Senior Partner

Steven Johnson brings over 16 years of experience in immigration law, civil rights litigation, and business immigration. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Steven has successfully litigated landmark civil rights cases and secured green cards and visas for thousands of professionals, entrepreneurs, and families. His strategic approach combines aggressive advocacy with meticulous attention to detail. Steven is particularly known for his expertise in complex employment-based immigration cases and constitutional challenges to immigration enforcement.

Specialties
Business ImmigrationCivil RightsEmployment VisasConstitutional Law
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Education

J.D., Harvard Law School; B.A., Yale University

Bar Admissions

Florida Bar, New York Bar, U.S. Supreme Court, Multiple Federal Circuit Courts

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Carlos Roberto Díaz Jr.

Partner & Immigration Specialist

Carlos Roberto Díaz Jr. brings over 17 years of combined legal experience, including six years as a prosecutor and extensive private practice in U.S. immigration law. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Carlos holds advanced degrees including an LL.M. in Immigration Law and has completed doctoral-level legal studies. His unique prosecutorial background provides valuable insight into government case evaluation. Carlos is known for his meticulous attention to detail and strategic approach to complex immigration matters.

Specialties
Immigration LawDeportation DefenseWaivers of InadmissibilityEmployment Immigration
Languages
EnglishSpanishItalian
Education

Doctoral Studies in Immigration Policy; LL.M., Immigration Law; J.D., Accredited American Law School

Bar Admissions

Florida Bar, U.S. Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals

Our Nationwide Network

In addition to our founding partners, Diaz & Johnson collaborates with 40+ affiliated attorneys across the United States. This network ensures that no matter where you are located, you receive expert legal representation backed by our firm's decades of experience and proven track record.

Florida (Miami, Tampa, Orlando)
California (Los Angeles, San Francisco)
Texas (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio)
New York (NYC, Buffalo)
Arizona (Phoenix, Tucson)
Illinois (Chicago)
Georgia (Atlanta)
North Carolina (Charlotte)

Schedule a Consultation with Our Team

Whether you need help with immigration, criminal defense, or civil rights, our experienced attorneys are ready to fight for you.