Karina Jimenez

Karina Jimenez, Esq. is a Senior Litigation Attorney at Naimeh Salem & Associates, PLLC. She graduated summa cum laude from Thurgood Marshall School of Law, ranking in the top 5% of her class, and was a member of the Thurgood Marshall Law Review. Attorney Jimenez is the daughter of Mexican immigrants, which drives her passion in representing her clients. Attorney Jimenez primarily focuses on removal defense in both detained and non-detained immigration courts. She also handles appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. With extensive experience in asylum, adjustment of status, and cancellation of removal for both lawful permanent residents and certain nonpermanent residents, she has successfully litigated hundreds of cases. She is well-versed in complex waivers and defenses, including those involving fraud and criminal grounds of inadmissibility and removability. In addition to her litigation practice, Attorney Jimenez represents clients in matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), including adjustment of status and naturalization applications, as well as immigrant visa processing before U.S. consulates abroad. Attorney Jimenez is also licensed to practice in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas, where she handles federal immigration matters, including petitions for writs of mandamus and habeas corpus. Attorney Jimenez strives for successful outcomes for each client through extensive legal research, zealous advocating, and unwavering dedication.