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From the first day we opened our doors, it has been our objective to provide the best legal service we can give to our clients. We focus on a personalized and honest approach and make sure that every one of our clients meets with the attorney handling their case from the start. Clients should know who their attorney is, not only by name, but on a personal level — that is the kind of service you can expect to receive from our firm.

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The results we achieve for our clients speak most about the quality of our work. We strive to ensure that each case gets the attention to detail it deserves. Most of our cases come from referrals of other clients, and this is something we are very proud of.

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Damaris M. Vazquez

Office Administrator

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Angel M. Mercado

Founding Attorney

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Elizabeth V. Roeckell

Partner Attorney

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Daniel J. Albandoz

Attorney · Criminal defense with an immigration read

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Our attorneys and staff speak both English and Spanish. We will speak to you in whichever language you are most comfortable with to ensure smooth communication. Get in touch with us today to get started.

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Our attorneys and staff speak both English and Spanish. We will speak to you in whichever language you are most comfortable with to ensure smooth communication. Get in touch with us today to get started.

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Why should I choose your practice to handle my case?
With over 45 years of combined experience, our attorneys spend time speaking directly with clients, analyzing evidence and considering all possible actions to take in order to ensure the best possible outcome. Our clients are our largest source of referrals, which speaks volumes about the quality of the work you can expect from our office.
During the initial consultation, we will review your situation, answer your questions, and provide a strategy to address your case. This step is crucial for understanding the scope of your legal options.
The timeline varies depending on the complexity of the case. Immigration cases can take anywhere from a few months to several years, while personal injury cases depend on factors such as the severity of injuries and the cooperation of the parties involved.
Don’t worry, our team is fully bilingual and can assist you in English or Spanish, depending on your preference. We ensure that you understand every step of the legal process.
We offer personalized and transparent services. During the initial consultation, we will explain the estimated costs associated with your case and the available payment options for any immigration case. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid when you receive monetary compensation.

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Damaris M. Vasquez

Office Administrator

Damaris Vazquez was born and raised in Lares, Puerto Rico. She graduated from Seminole State College with an AA Degree in Legal Studies. From there, she continued her schooling at Troy University under their Criminal Justice program. Prior to working at Angel Law Firm, she worked as a paralegal in personal injury and immigration law for 2 other Orlando-based law firms where she worked as part of the litigation team as well as the administrative team, respectively.

She has been a part of Angel Law Firm since its inception in 2013 when she began working as an assistant and paralegal in the areas of personal injury, immigration, criminal law, and bankruptcy. Over the years, she was an integral part of setting up many of the ongoing processes currently being used in the office from case management and IT work to administrative mandates. Due to her dedication and consistent effort, as well as a passion for making the work more efficient for her team and clients, she was promoted to office manager and has been in this role for over 8 years.

Although she wears many hats as part of her administrative and HR duties in the office, the most rewarding part of her work is doing client-based work, often assisting with client intakes as well as case closings. Damaris is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. In her personal time, Damaris enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 daughters and loves reading, crafts, and Broadway shows with her oldest child.

Angel M. Mercado

Founding Attorney

Angel M. Mercado was born in Queens, NY, where he lived his younger years before moving to Puerto Rico with his family. He completed all his undergraduate studies in Lares, Puerto Rico, and after graduating high school, he moved to San Juan where he earned his bachelor’s degree in communications in 1990 and his master’s degree in public relations from Universidad del Sagrado Corazon in 1994. He was one of the first 50 professionals to obtain a master’s degree in public relations in the Caribbean.

In 1995, he moved to Florida, where he gained more experience in marketing and decided to start his own marketing firm dedicated to Personal Injury services. While working with a well-respected doctor’s office in Orlando, he was invited to join his team. Following on his passion of working with people in the personal injury field, Mr. Mercado enrolled at Florida A&M University College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 2009. Attorney Mercado practices law in Florida and the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida. His focus is in the areas of personal injury and immigration law.

His commitment is to make sure that each client receives the most personalized treatment his office can provide, so they feel confident in their legal representation. His main goal is to make sure that every client gets the representation they need and the compensation they rightfully deserve.

Elizabeth V. Roeckell

Partner Attorney

Elizabeth V. Roeckell was born and raised in New York. She attained her Bachelor of Arts at Colgate University in 1987 where she majored in Political Science and minored in Education. Her exposure to Political Science led her to pursue law, graduating with her Juris Doctor in 1991 from Western New England University School of Law. Elizabeth is fluent in Spanish and English, and proficient in Italian.

She initiated her career as an Assistant District Attorney in Bronx County, where she tried many cases and became a Supervisor in the Grand Jury Bureau. Subsequently, she moved into private practice working in several major law firms in New York City and Westchester County. She tried many personal injury cases ranging from automobile accidents to products liability. Elizabeth eventually opened her own practice in New York practicing criminal defense, personal injury, and family law.Her experience and exposure to different areas of the law led her to become interested in immigration law.

After many years practicing law in New York, Elizabeth made a move to Florida. At Angel Law Firm, PL, Elizabeth is in charge of immigration matters, from consultations and file preparations to all court, ICE, and USCIS appearances. She leads her staff through her experience in the preparation of asylum applications, naturalization applications, request for evidence responses, adjustment of status, and motion practice. Elizabeth’s true passion is trying cases and being in court. She feels fortunate to be able to represent her clients in all sorts of immigration cases and is truly humbled when she can assist her clients and obtain the benefit being sought.

Elizabeth enjoys getting to know her clients at a personal level and championing their fight. She is undeniably dedicated to providing her clients with the representation they deserve in their immigration matters.

Daniel J. Albandoz

Attorney · Criminal defense with an immigration read

Daniel J. Albandoz was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and earned his Juris Doctor from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. He was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2024 and began his career as an Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, serving Orange and Osceola Counties.

Working on the prosecution side gave him firsthand knowledge of the courtroom and of Florida’s criminal system: how a case is built, what carries weight in a negotiation, and what stays written in a record.

He now uses that knowledge from the other side of the room. At Angel Law Firm he handles criminal representation before the state’s courts for clients whose charge can affect their immigration case.

He works alongside the immigration team led by Elizabeth V. Roeckell, so that every decision in the criminal case is made knowing what it triggers in the immigration file. He works with clients in English and Spanish, with direct and personal attention.

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